How to open a VR arcade in less than a month

The ink7lab guide to a profitable business

Why open a VR space today

Il mercato della realtà virtuale cresce a ritmi vertiginosi. Secondo PwC, entro il 2026 il valore globale supererà i 7,5 miliardi di dollari, con un incremento annuo del +27% nelle esperienze in spazi fisici.

In Italy and Switzerland, less than 7 arcades% it has introduced VR solutions: a concrete opportunity for those who decide to start an innovative and competitive business now.

With ink7lab you can open a virtual reality gaming space of 25m² or more in just 20-30 days, with technology, content, and support included.

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Why choose ink7lab

• Turnkey proposal: hardware, software, and support included.
• No franchising Free management and transparent costs.
• Total customization: logo, colors, and name of your choice.
• Full supportTechnical, managerial, and marketing.
• Two exclusive gaming platforms:
  • Phenomena → our main proposal, with free-roam games for groups and quick sessions.
  • Battle Start → the second option, ideal for competitive experiences and tournaments.

👉 Dive deeper into ink7lab's solutions for opening your VR space.

Why a VR arcade is a winning business

1. Immersive experience

Players experience unique adventures, perfect for sharing with friends and online.

2. Various audience

A VR space attracts families, students, tourists, groups, and businesses.

3. Short sessions, high revenue

10-minute format → more users per hour, greater profitability.

4. Suitable for corporate events

Perfect forInnovative corporate event team building.

5. Scalable business

With 30-40 sessions per day, revenues can exceed 25,000 € per month.

Structure and setup

• Minimum space 5x5 m → up to 4 players.
• Expandable: 8x8 m → up to 8 players.
• Fixed setup or in mode portable rental.

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Staff and training

• Serve alone 1 operator per session.
• ink7lab provides the Complete training to manage games, users, and sessions.

Games available with ink7lab

Our proposal includes two VR gaming platforms to choose from:

Phenomena – the main proposal

A catalog of games designed for free roam and multiplayer:

• Versus – dynamic PvP duels.
• Gravity League futuristic sport.
• Omega Protocol – action and cooperation.
• Enter the Duat narrative adventure.
• The Smurfs – VR experience for young children.

Battle Start – second option

A competitive and modular system, perfect for:

• Team tournaments.
• Gaming events.
• Virtual Reality eSports Experiences.

👉 Want to know the complete list of games? Find out more here.

Prices and earning potential

• 10-Minute VR Session: 8-12 € per person.
• Corporate events or private parties: 15-20 € per person.
• With 30-40 daily sessions → over €25,000 per month.
• Offering dedicated packages, revenue grows up to +35%.

Winning Packages and Events

• VR Birthday Parties with gadgets and animation.
• Corporate events with cooperative games.
• School supplies with training activities
• VR-themed weekend with tournaments and cosplay.

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Where to open a virtual reality gaming space

A VR space is ideal both in large cities what in tourist resorts or smaller urban centers.

• Big cities cities like Milan, Rome, Bologna, Florence, Turin, Verona, and Lugano offer a vast and diverse audience.
• Medium-sized and tourist cities they are perfect for intercepting families and visitors looking for innovative entertainment, with less direct competition.
• Also the shopping malls, leisure areas, and high-traffic zones represent ideal locations for a virtual reality gaming space.

Want to evaluate the most suitable location for your project? Ask for a free consultation.

Conclusion

Opening a virtual reality gaming space today means investing in a rapidly growing sector with a modern, profitable, and scalable business.

With ink7lab and its two proposals – Phenomena and Battle Start – you can get started in just 20-30 days with a complete, ready-to-use solution.

Request a personalized quote now and launch your new VR business.