What is the best way to transport an coin-op arcade game?

Question

I just purchased a full size stand up coin-op arcade game, and was wondering if anyone knew the best way to transport it. It is about six feet tall, by about 40in deep and 35 in wide. I was planning on lying it down on it's back in the back of a van. Any suggestions?

Answer 1

The best way is upright, being this way because everything inside that can move around uses gravity to keep it down. But Yes you can lye it on its back and transport it that way. Coin box is really the only thing that should move around, just pull it out before you move it.

NOTEs: Remove coin box. Check for any other items not secured. The monitor is the item most likely affected by any move. DO NOT DROP OR JAR. Once you get it to its new home and placed, BEFORE you plug it in open it up and look for all of the connections and ensure they are secure after the move. Loose connections can make electronic components go bad because of power fluctuations.

Congrats on your Arcade Purchase, what game did you get?