Confirm what 150 square feet means
Do not plan a Playkout installation in only 150 square feet. The 2026 planning rectangle used by Court Systems is 16 × 11 feet: 176 square feet (16.35 m²), with 11 feet (3.35 m) of clear height. That is 26 square feet more than 150, before any additional circulation or spectator space required by the layout.
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| Measurement | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 11 × 4 ft = 44 sq ft | Approximate equipment base only; not a playable room. |
| 16 × 11 ft = 176 sq ft | Current planning rectangle used for initial Playkout screening. |
| Complete venue area | Planning rectangle plus any additional access, queue, spectator and circulation space required for the site. |
If you encounter a 150-square-foot claim in older coverage, do not use it to override the current project drawing. Ask which configuration and which area definition it describes. Review the dimensions and utilities.
Choose the customer job
With a hard 150-square-foot limit, treat Playkout as ruled out under this guidance. Consider reallocating adjacent space, placing the attraction elsewhere, or asking suppliers for another activity with a confirmed complete layout. Do not squeeze player space to meet a marketing footprint.
Model gross booking revenue
Once the room is viable, multiply price per bay-hour by booked hours and operating days. For example, an assumed CAD $40 rate × 3 booked hours per day × 24 days gives CAD $2,880 monthly gross bookings. This is arithmetic using hypothetical inputs, not observed demand or a revenue forecast.
Subtract operating reality
Subtract staffing, software, maintenance, utilities, payment fees and other operating costs. Equipment investment and financing also matter. Revenue per square foot should use the whole area allocated to the experience, including dedicated waiting or circulation space.
Validate before committing
Test the offer with prospective guests, obtain a current layout and price, then compare a conservative demand case with the cost of using that same space another way. See the space-based shortlist.
Equipment dimensions: Playkout Profit Engine. Room planning: 2026 Playkout system specification used by Court Systems; request the current project drawing during technical review. Area calculations and financial example: Court Systems.
Frequently asked questions
Can a Playkout simulator fit in 150 square feet?
Not under the current 16 × 11-foot planning guidance used by Court Systems. That rectangle alone is 176 square feet, before any extra space the site needs.
Why is the equipment footprint smaller than the planning area?
The equipment base measures approximately 11 × 4 feet. Players need room in front of the system, and the venue must also account for access and circulation.
Does a revenue-per-square-foot calculation prove demand?
No. It divides assumed or measured revenue by allocated area. Demand, operating costs and the opportunity cost of that space must be evaluated separately.