What are we doing?

Hadouken!! Retro Arcade — A curated, admissions‑based arcade built for community, nostalgia, and sustainable margins. A premium, small‑footprint arcade experience designed for repeat visits, strong cashflow, and long‑term resilience. Whether you are looking for pinball, video arcade or board games, we will have it!

who is doing this?

An operator adept at managing business, troubleshooting technically, and creating fantastic “third spaces.”I have spent my career learning how to manage restaurants and retail shops, working on technical issues to make technology work for me, as well as create spaces where people want to gather and spend time. My background blends technical mastery, customer‑experience design, and disciplined financial modeling. This project is the culmination of that craft.

how does this make money?

Our model prioritizes predictable admissions revenue, low staffing requirements, and high‑margin entertainment assets. The 1,400 sq ft footprint keeps rent controlled while still delivering a premium, multi‑zone experience.

Why now?

Maineville lacks a curated, nostalgia‑driven arcade experience. Families, teens, and adults currently drive to Cincinnati, Mason or Dayton for similar entertainment. A small, well‑run arcade in this corridor fills a clear gap with low competition and strong community demand. Maineville is ready for this type of business! Largely considered to be one of Ohio’s fastest growing communities, the perfect mix of youth and nostalgia-driven adults is begging for something like this

what do we need?

Capital Raise: $200,000Used for:Build‑out and electricalMachine acquisition and restorationWorking capital runwayInitial marketing and signageInvestor Structure:Profit‑share with capped returnClear exit termsAsset‑backed safety (machines retain value)Small investor pool for simplicity and transparency

is this a safe investment?

Every machine is a real, resale‑able asset with stable market value. The business is designed with:Conservative financial modelingLow fixed overheadHigh‑margin revenue streamsClear investor protectionsThis is not a speculative tech startup — it’s a tangible, cashflow‑driven local business with real assets and a disciplined operator.

When does this happen?

Once funding is finalized, we hit the ground running:Space Selection & Lease Signing (Weeks 1-4)Build‑Out & Setup (Weeks 5-12)Machine Restoration & Lineup Finalization (Weeks 13-17)Soft Opening (Week 18)Grand Opening (Week 19)