6 Gaming Cafe Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: November 1st, 2023

Start A Gaming Cafe

A gaming cafe is a place that allows players to rent time on computers and consoles to play video games.

These establishments are more of a 'hangout spot' where gamers can spend hours playing their favorite game, enjoy snacks, and socializing with friends or schoolmates.

The concept has spread around the globe and can now be found in many different countries, including the United States.

Starting a gaming cafe is a fun and rewarding way to make money. You can sell food and drinks, as well as rent out consoles and games for people to play. You can also run tournaments for cash prizes, or host events and parties.

Here are some real life success stories of starting a gaming cafe:

Learn more about starting a gaming cafe:

Where to start?

-> How much does it cost to start a gaming cafe?
-> Pros and cons of a gaming cafe

Need inspiration?

-> Examples of established gaming cafe

Other resources

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1. Paniq Escape Room ($12M/year)

Akos Gabossy, the CEO and co-founder of PANIQ ROOM, was inspired to start his own business after visiting Chuck E Cheese's during his year as a foreign exchange student in California. Recognizing the growing popularity of escape rooms in his hometown of Budapest, Gabossy brought the concept to the United States in 2014, aiming to create immersive and interactive rooms that resembled movie sets. Today, PANIQ ROOM has 20 locations and plans to reach 30 locations, generating over $15 million in revenue and attracting more than 400,000 players annually.

How much they make: $12M/year
How much did it cost to start: $500K
Current team size: 25

How We Started A $12M/Year Escape Room That Brings In 400,000+ Players Annually

PANIQ ROOM is a global network of immersive escape room experiences with 20 locations, generating annual revenue of $10 million, aiming to reach 30 locations, $15 million in revenue, and 400,000 players annually, while investing in in-house production capabilities with Indestroom and focusing on marketing through Google Ads, Groupon, and social media platforms.

About

Akos started Paniq Escape Room over 9 years ago

Revenue

Akos grew the business to $1M/month

Costs

It cost Akos $500000 to start the business

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1. Paniq Escape Room ($12M/year)

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