China remains an important manufacturing base for commercial amusement equipment, and exhibitions provide overseas buyers with a valuable opportunity to compare suppliers without visiting dozens of factories individually.
GTI Expo 2026 will take place September 10–12 in Guangzhou, China.
EPARK will also be attending the exhibition at Booth 7.1T04.
If you are traveling to Guangzhou to source arcade or amusement equipment, preparing a purchasing checklist before entering the exhibition can help you make much better use of your time.
Price matters, but comparing quotations without understanding specifications can be misleading.
Two machines with a similar appearance may use different screens, cabinets, control components, electronics or internal structures.
Instead of asking only:
"How much is this machine?"
Ask:
"What configuration does this price include?"
This helps make supplier comparisons more accurate.
Videos cannot fully show how an arcade machine feels.
When possible, actually play it.
Pay attention to:
For commercial entertainment venues, player experience ultimately affects how frequently a machine is used.
Exhibition lighting can make almost every machine look impressive.
Take a closer look.
Check cabinet finishing, doors, locks, wiring areas, control panels and maintenance access.
Ask the supplier how the machine is tested before shipment.
For products that will operate commercially, construction quality and serviceability matter much more than they would for home entertainment equipment.
Another important supplier question is what happens after you place the order.
A professional purchasing process may involve:
Before selecting a supplier, understand who will assist you if a technical issue occurs after the equipment reaches your country.
Machine dimensions have a direct impact on freight costs.
A very large cabinet can be attractive, but several oversized machines may significantly affect container utilization and project shipping expenses.
If you are purchasing multiple categories of equipment, ask the supplier to consider packing and loading efficiency when preparing the order.
This is especially important for buyers building complete entertainment centers.
A profitable arcade is not simply a collection of best-selling machines.
If ten machines provide nearly the same experience, customers may have little reason to explore the entire venue.
A healthier mix may include games built around different motivations:
competition, skill, prizes, physical interaction, children's entertainment and multiplayer fun.
During GTI Expo, evaluate individual machines while also thinking about how they could work together.
For buyers preparing a substantial order, the exhibition can also be the starting point rather than the final step.
Because GTI Expo is held in Guangzhou, international visitors may have the opportunity to arrange further supplier discussions or factory visits while they are in the region.
A factory visit can provide additional information about production capability, testing procedures and the supplier's overall operation.
EPARK welcomes arcade operators, distributors, entertainment investors and project developers from around the world.
If you are sourcing commercial amusement equipment during your Guangzhou trip, visit us at:
GTI Expo 2026
September 10–12, 2026
Guangzhou, China
EPARK Booth: 7.1T04
Whether you need a few machines or are planning an entire entertainment venue, our team will be available to discuss your requirements.
See you in Guangzhou.
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