Questions to ask any gaming trailer manufacturer, including us

1. What is the usable interior length, and does that number include the tongue and the V-nose?

   Our answer. Ours is always interior gaming space: floor you can walk on, wall to wall. 16 ft on the Mini Adventurer, 20 ft on the Gamers Paradise, 24 ft on the Gamers Utopia.

   The overall length includes the tongue and the V-nose, which you cannot game in, so a 24 ft interior is roughly 32 ft overall.

   Ask any builder which of the two numbers they are quoting, then compare like for like.

2. What is the interior height?

   Our answer. 7.5 ft, floor to ceiling, on every model. That is nearly a foot taller than the usual build, and it is why adults stand up straight inside instead of stooping. We publish it.

   Ask for the number rather than a description.

3. What does it weigh loaded, and what is the GVWR?

   Our answer. A Mini Adventurer runs 5,000 to 6,500 lbs depending on configuration, on two axles rated 5,200 lbs each, GVWR 10,400 lbs. A Gamers Paradise is 6,000 to 8,000 lbs on the same axles and GVWR.

   A Gamers Utopia is 7,500 to 9,500 lbs on two 7,000 lb axles, GVWR 14,000 lbs. Yours is confirmed in your written quote.

4. What tow vehicle does it actually need?

   Our answer. A Mini Adventurer tows behind most SUVs and half-tons. A Gamers Paradise wants a properly equipped half-ton pickup, an F-150 or a Silverado 1500 for example.

   Some half-ton pickups can pull a Gamers Utopia and some cannot: it depends on the year, the model and how the truck is equipped.

   Check your vehicle's tow rating against the top of our weight range, not the bottom. Tell us what you drive so we can tell you honestly.

5. Who fabricates it, and what is subcontracted?

   Our answer. We weld the frame, run the wiring and finish the interior ourselves, in our own shop in Tampa, Florida. That is why the hundredth one comes out like the first.

   Ask any builder where the trailer is actually built and who touches it, because the answer is often several companies in several states.

6. How many screens run at once, and how many consoles?

   Our answer. Ask for the split between inside and outside, because a total on its own tells you nothing about an indoor party.

   A Mini Adventurer has three screens inside and takes up to two more outside, five in all. A Gamers Paradise has four inside and up to two more outside, six in all.

   A Gamers Utopia has five inside and up to three more outside, eight in all. All 50 inch 4K smart TVs as standard.

   One console per screen comes standard on every model, so nobody waits their turn. Up to two more per screen is an option for tournament nights.

   You choose the mix of consoles rather than being told what to buy.

7. Is every station's sound independent?

   Our answer. Yes. Two speakers at every screen, angled to put each gamer in their own cocoon of sound.

   The volume at each screen is controlled on its own, so four groups play four different games without shouting over each other. Ask whether the sound is per station or one shared system.

   A shared sound bar is a very different room to run a party in.

8. How is the air conditioning sized?

   Our answer. Sized to the trailer, and standard on every build. The Mini Adventurer and the Gamers Paradise get one unit.

   The Gamers Utopia gets two, controlled independently, because one unit cannot hold 24 ft of trailer full of people in a Florida August. Heating is an option on every model.

9. What generator comes with it and what does it run on?

   Our answer. A portable generator sized to your build, with wheels and remote start, comes with every gaming theater. It runs on standard gasoline, as every generator we fit does.

   The size depends on how yours is configured, and it is on your written quote. An onboard generator in a one piece fire resistant enclosure is an option.

   It has a 20 gallon tank, a start and stop switch and an hour meter. That means there is nothing to load in and out at every booking.

   Ask any builder whether a generator is included at all, or quoted on top.

10. Can it run on shore power?

    Our answer. Yes, on every unit. Plenty of venues will not allow a generator, and schools in particular often will not. Every trailer we build plugs into a standard wall outlet, so those bookings stay bookable.

    Ask, because a trailer that can only run on a generator loses you work you never hear about.

11. Is the exterior wrap included?

    Our answer. Yes. A full 360 degree custom exterior wrap in your branding, not ours, is standard on every build. You own the logo, the colors and the name.

    Right after your deposit you start on the design with our graphics designer, and it is the first thing we lock.

12. Is training included, and what does it cover?

    Our answer. Yes, and it covers both halves of it. The rig: power, screens, consoles, lighting, sound, and what to check before every event. The business: pricing, marketing, which events are worth chasing and where bookings come from.

    We set aside a full day for it, in Tampa if you come to us. If you would rather not travel, we do it remotely, by video call and recorded walkthroughs you keep.

    You also get a professional photo shoot of your unit before it leaves us, which is what you will be marketing with on day one.

    Ask any builder whether training is included at all, and whether it covers the business or only the buttons.

13. What happens when something breaks, and when can you actually reach them?

    Our answer. Ask for the hours, because most builders are vague about it and we would rather be plain.

    We are here during the week, and the person who answers built your trailer rather than reading from a script. We are not available at weekends.

    That is exactly why we build with components you can replace locally rather than proprietary parts only we can sell you. It is also why handover training covers what to check before every event.

    That way a Saturday problem is one you can solve on the spot instead of waiting for anyone.

14. Can I walk through a finished unit before I buy?

    Our answer. By appointment, yes, in Tampa. There is not always a finished unit on site because everything is built to order, so call first.

    You can also walk through sixteen finished builds in 3D right now, from your sofa. You can see the ceilings, the benches and the console racks in units we handed to real owners.

15. Are the prices published, or do I have to call to find out?

    Our answer. Published, on the page: from $54,950, from $62,950 and from $69,950 turnkey, and from $47,950 for a racing simulator build.

    Then, before anything gets built, you get a spec sheet listing everything included and one out-the-door total in writing.

    If a builder will not tell you a number until you are on the phone with a salesperson, that is worth noticing.

16. Are there franchise fees or royalties, ever?

    Our answer. None, from us, ever. You own the trailer, the logo, the colors, the branding, the customer list and every dollar the business makes. We are not a franchise and we do not sell one.

    Ask the question anyway, of everyone, because the answer compounds every year you operate.

The specifications behind these answers are on the model pages. See all three mobile video game trucks side by side, with the weights, the screen counts and the starting prices.

What comes standard and what costs extra is on the options page.