Case 1 : Mall Pop-Up Mini-Arcade (Los Angeles, USA)

Case 1 — Mall Pop-Up Mini-Arcade: long straight row of claw machines under a neon wall.

Result summary: 12× LeYou Pro-900 | $1.50/play (3 for $4) | Month-one gross ≈ $19,800 | Payout 30–34% | Two restocks/week | Contactless payments

Why they chose LeYou

They needed robust build quality, a stable multi-cabinet row, plug-and-play card readers, English docs with ready presets, branded door decals delivered on time, spare-parts coverage with a clear 12-month warranty, and a simple go-live checklist.
We provided the Pro-900 heavy-duty chassis and tidy wiring; ready-to-load presets for $1.50 / 3-for-$4; a reader compatibility sheet; 10–12-day lead time including decals; a 24-month warranty + spare-parts pack; and a remote go-live checklist.
Outcome: 12 units installed in a straight row at the cinema entrance; month-one gross ≈ $19,800; steady operations with two restocks/week.

Key metrics

  • Location: Downtown Los Angeles mall (cinema entrance corridor)

  • Pricing: $1.50/play (3 for $4)

  • Month-one gross: ≈ $19,800 (~10,800 plays)

  • Payout: 30–34% (prize cost $1.35–$2.20 each)

  • Operations: Two restocks/week (6–8 hrs/week)

  • Payments: Contactless/card

  • Warranty: 12 months

Costs & net profit

  • Prize cost: ≈ $6,300

  • Site share (example 20%): ≈ $3,960

  • Payment fees (~3%): ≈ $594

  • Maintenance/consumables: ≈ $300

  • Labor: ≈ $800

  • Pre-tax net profit: ≈ $7,800–$8,200 / month

ROI: At $3,200/unit, 12 units = $38,400. With ≈ $7,900/mo net, estimated payback ≈ 4.5–6 months.

Client note:

“After comparing four suppliers, LeYou felt strongest on stability, delivery details, and North America references. The straight row started earning from day one.”