When game truck owners decide to sell, most of them think about the trailer first: the screens, the consoles, the generator and the A/C. But many owners are really selling something bigger, a working party business with a name, a phone number, a website, reviews and a calendar of upcoming parties. Deciding which of those you are selling, and saying so clearly in your listing, is one of the fastest ways to attract serious buyers and avoid wasted calls.
This guide walks through the two ways to sell, what typically goes with each, how to document it, and how to list it on the Extreme Game Truck marketplace. If you are still deciding whether to sell, our posts on how to sell your used game truck and the best time to sell are good places to start.
Option 1: Selling just the truck or trailer
A truck-only sale is the simplest deal. The buyer gets the vehicle and the equipment inside it, and builds their own brand around it. This is common when an owner is retiring, moving, upgrading to a bigger trailer, or keeping their business name and customers for a new rig.
Buyers will want to know exactly what stays with the truck. Spell it out in your listing and in writing:
- The trailer or truck itself, with year, length and title status
- TVs or monitors, with sizes and how many
- Game consoles, controllers and headsets, by type and count
- Games, both discs and digital accounts (digital games are often tied to an account, so say whether they transfer)
- Seating, LED lighting, sound system and any exterior screens
- Generator, A/C units and any power management equipment
- Extras like VR headsets, a racing seat or a laser tag kit
- Spare parts, cables and cleaning supplies
Also be clear about what does not go with it. If you are keeping your tow vehicle, your wrap design or your favorite racing seat, say so up front.
Option 2: Selling the whole game truck business
A business sale includes the truck plus the things that bring in bookings. For a buyer who wants to start earning right away, this can be worth much more than the equipment alone, but only if you can show that the pieces are real and transferable. Items owners often include:
- Business name and branding, including logo files and the wrap design
- Website and domain name, plus hosting logins
- Phone number, which can usually be ported to the buyer's carrier
- Google Business Profile and its reviews, which can be transferred by adding the buyer as an owner
- Social media accounts and any email lists, handled in line with each platform's rules and privacy laws
- Booking software account and the calendar of upcoming parties, including how deposits already paid will be handled
- Repeat clients such as schools, churches, apartment communities and corporate event planners
- Training and transition help, for example riding along on the first few parties
Be careful with anything you do not fully control. If your phone number, domain or booking account is in someone else's name, sort that out before you list.
How to think about price for each option
For a truck-only sale, the best guide is what similar trucks are listed for. Look at comparable listings by age, length and equipment, then adjust for condition. Our used game truck inspection checklist covers the items buyers will check, from the title to the generator hours.
For a business sale, buyers will ask for proof of what the business earns. Have a simple history ready: number of parties per month, average party price, seasonality, and your main expenses such as fuel, insurance, maintenance and staff. The more clearly you can document bookings and repeat clients, the easier it is for a buyer to see why the business is worth more than the truck. For anything involving contracts, taxes or non-compete terms, talk to an accountant or attorney before you sign.
Documents to gather before you list
- Title and registration for the trailer and any tow vehicle included
- Maintenance records for the generator, A/C units and trailer
- An equipment list with model numbers
- Booking history and a list of upcoming parties (for a business sale)
- Account details for the website, phone, Google Business Profile and booking software (for a business sale)
- Recent photos of the exterior, the interior and the screens turned on
What buyers ask most often
Whether you sell the truck alone or the whole business, expect the same questions: Is the title clean? How many hours are on the generator? Do the A/C units keep up in summer? Which consoles and games are included? Are there upcoming bookings, and do the deposits go with the sale? Can I see it run? Answering these in your listing description saves everyone time.
How to list it on Extreme Game Truck
The Game Trucks for Sale page is built for exactly this kind of sale. A listing costs $99 per month, paid in advance each month. You submit your name, contact details, truck or business name, city and state, asking price, a short description and one photo. Buyers browsing the page see your photo, location and price, and can click through to your contact details. Listings are verified and usually go live within the hour.
Use your short description to say clearly whether you are selling the truck only or the full business, list the headline equipment, and mention any upcoming bookings that transfer. Choose a bright exterior photo or a shot of the interior with the screens on.
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