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Retro Arcade Machine

Bring the excitement of the arcade to your event with our Retro Arcade Machine hire! Designed to offer the classic gaming experience, these machines are perfect for creating a fun, nostalgic atmosphere at any event.

Whether it’s a Trade Stand, Exhibition, Brand Activation, Corporate Event or party, our Retro Arcade Machines provide non-stop entertainment and engagement.

The Classic Retro Arcade Machine
Our classic Retro Arcade Machine combines nostalgic charm with a sleek modern upgrade, including colourful LED lights around the base and completely brandable panels. The machine includes the iconic joysticks and 60 games ranging from Donkey Kong to Tetris. Fully customisable, otherwise in our stock PacMan branding.

It’s the ideal blend of retro style and modern entertainment for events, parties, and brand activations.

RETRO ARCADE MACHINE FAQ

Your Retro Arcade Machine Questions

We know hiring the right game for your event matters. Our Retro Arcade Machine delivers high-energy fun and easy operation, making it a standout choice for Brand Activations, Conferences, Exhibitions, Parties, Trade Stands and more.

As a popular Interactive Game within our hire range, the Retro Arcade Machine is perfect for boosting engagement and creating memorable experiences.

Customise this game for your event. Our in-house print team will print your artwork and apply it to the game, producing high-quality branding for your event. Brand each area of the game to create your own personalised event experience.

Branding options include:
• Branded Front and Sides – branding to each panel of the game, including the strip header at the top of the game

For previous branding examples, please scroll down. 

• Suitable for all types of events, from brand activations to corporate exhibitions to parties. This game is always a hit for any event.

• Fully brandable for your event
• Fun for all ages and abilities
• Two-player competitive game play
• Huge range of classic games available or choose one of two of your favourite games to load onto the machine for your event
• Eye-catching and fun to increase engagement in corporate settings 

We provide a UK-wide Retro Arcade Machine hire service. Our experienced team handles everything:

• State-of-the-art Retro Arcade Machine
Nationwide delivery across the UK
Professional setup and installation before your event
24/7 technical support throughout your hire
De-rig and collection after your event

All you need to do is relax, enjoy the success of your event, and our team takes care of the rest. 

To play the Retro Arcade Machine, use the joystick to navigate through the game’s menu. Choose from 60 different classic retro games. Most games will allow you to select 1-player or 2-player modes. Allowing you to play single player or together. Either compete against one another or work together to clear levels and defeat bosses.

Each game has different rules but uses the same arcade controls. Use the joystick to move around and the buttons to perform different actions depending on the game (eg jump, run, shoot, punch).

You can exit each game at any time by returning to the menu, where you can select a new game.
 

We provide nationwide event hire and delivery for our Classic Retro Arcade Machine and Interactive Games, regularly supporting clients in major UK cities including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Newcastle, Bristol and Nottingham.

SPORTS VENUES
Our interactive games and event equipment are trusted for large sports events, appearing in iconic venues such as Wembley Stadium, Premiership football stadiums, horse racecourses such as Ascot, Windsor, Epsom Downs and Kempton Park, sports stadiums such as Edgbaston Stadium and motor racing circuits such as Brands Hatch and Silverstone.

EXHIBITION VENUES
For corporate exhibitions and trade shows, we frequently deliver to leading venues such as ExCeL London and Olympia, as well as major exhibition centres across the UK, including the NEC Birmingham, Liverpool Exhibition Centre, Manchester Central, Telford International and Farnborough International.

CONFERENCE CENTRES
We also support corporate conferences and business events at renowned locations like the QEII Centre, Tobacco Dock, Truman Brewery, ICC Birmingham, Coventry Building Society Arena, Old Billingsgate and Harrogate Convention Centre.

SHOPPING CENTRES
Our services extend to retail activations and promotional events in the UK’s largest shopping centres, including The Bullring, Westfield, Trafford Centre, Bluewater, Lakeside and The Metrocentre.

HOTELS
Additionally, we supply equipment to many high-end hotels and premium event venues, particularly throughout Central London. Regular destinations include Hilton Hotels, The InterContinental O2, Ham Yard, Corinthia London, Connaught Rooms, Mandarin Oriental, Celtic Manor, De Vere Hotels, The Landmark, Novotel West London, The Grosvenor and The Berkeley.

When it comes to creating unforgettable experiences with our Dance Machine, Big Fun is the go-to choice for event entertainment that delivers quality, reliability and crowd-pleasing excitement every time.

• Trusted Experience
 - Over two decades in the events industry.
• Expert Branding Team – Professional print, application and removal completed entirely in-house.
• Full Inventory Ownership – We own all our products, maintaining complete control over quality & availability.
• Reliable Quality – Every product is well-maintained, tested, and event-ready.
• Nationwide Coverage – Delivering fun across the country.
• Innovative Game Range – The best games, carefully sourced from the UK and around the world.
• Health and Safety Assured – All games are tested, insured and meet the highest safety standards.

Retro Arcade Machine Hire Pricing

All our branded games and interactive games are delivered, set up, and fully installed by our experienced team. We provide a complete operational walkthrough along with clear instructions, making our game hire service effortless from start to finish.

Every game is designed for easy use by you or your brand ambassadors. For total peace of mind, we offer 24/7 telephone support throughout your hire period.

1 Day Game Hire from

£ 495 +VAT*
  • EXCLUDES DELIVERY  Contact Us for an all-inclusive quote 
  • Set up & installed on site by the Big Fun
  • Full operational tutorial & instruction
  • 24-Hour Telephone Support
  • Collection & removal from site
  • Optional in-house branding available

2 Days Game Hire from

£ 795 +VAT*
  • EXCLUDES DELIVERY  Contact Us for an all-inclusive quote 
  • Set up & installed on site by the Big Fun
  • Full operational tutorial & instruction
  • 24-Hour Telephone Support
  • Collection & removal from site
  • Optional in-house branding available

3 Days Game Hire from

£ 995 +VAT*
  • EXCLUDES DELIVERY Contact Us for an all-inclusive quote  
  • Set up & installed on site by the Big Fun
  • Full operational tutorial & instruction
  • 24-Hour Telephone Support
  • Collection & removal from site
  • Optional in-house branding available

7 Day Game Hire from

£ 1495 +VAT*
  • EXCLUDES DELIVERY Contact Us for an all-inclusive quote 
    • Set up & installed on site by the Big Fun
  • Full operational tutorial & instruction
  • 24-Hour Telephone Support
  • Collection & removal from site
  • Optional in-house branding available

*Delivery charges and minimum order values may apply depending on the duration of hire and location. Please contact us for an accurate quotation to include any delivery costs.

Discounted rates available for multiple items or longer-term hires. Please contact us for package pricing.

Enquire Now!

Ready for a quote for the Retro Arcade Machine or any of our other Interactive Games? Explore our branding options below, or contact us for a no-obligation quote, including delivery charges.

Fixed Price Branding Options

We offer fixed-price branding for the Retro Arcade Machine game, with all artwork printed and produced in-house by our experienced team. This allows us to deliver a fully branded game to your event with consistent quality and fast turnaround.

To see branding examples and videos of previous branded projects, please visit our branding page.

If you’re looking for something unique, we also create custom branding solutions. Contact us for a quote tailored to your bespoke project.

Branded
Front and Side Panel

£ 325 +vat
  • For 2 player version
  • FULL COLOUR BRANDING TO FRONT AND SIDE PANEL
  • Optional full colour branded design/logos produced onto a rigid substrate panel 

  • Printed, applied & removed after the event

Arcade Retro Game Specification

Specification Details
Equipment Size1m x 1m x 1.6m / 1.9ft x 2.4ft x 5.2ft (W x L x H)
Operational Area1.2m x 1.5m x 2m / 4ft x 5ft x 6.6ft (W x L x H)
Operational Height2.2m
Age RestrictionsSuggested minimum age 6
Users Per HourUp to 60 people per hour
Power Requirements1x regular 13amp socket within 5m
Venue RequirementsIndoor or marquee use only
Flat level ground required
Access RequirementsMinimum door width 0.7m
Minimum lift size 1.6m x 0.7m x 0.7m
Extra InfoStep-free access is required. 
A lift is necessary for floors above or below ground level. 
Please note: All dimensions are approximate. For any clarifications, feel free to contact us.

Recently hired several of the Claw Grabbers and lock boxes for in store events. These were really easy to use, and our customers had a lot of fun using them. The team were great to work with throughout, and everything was very smooth.

CAREY

Brand Activation- Roadshow in Retail Shops, UK

We hired the Whack-a-Mole for an event in London and the service was incredible. Donna and Ella were amazing—their support was superb. The machine was branded and looked fantastic. Thanks to Whack-a-Mole, our booth was the most popular! We’ll definitely be hiring entertainment from them again

MARIA

Trade Stand - Excel London

An excellent service from Big Fun UK. Everything went so smoothly from quotation, to installation and collection, it couldn't have gone better. Would highly recommend and will be working together again in the future.

ANNIE

Exhibition Stand Builder - Excel London

In-house Branding

Our in-house branding team can transform a wide range of our interactive games with high-quality full colour branding.

All artwork is printed and applied in-house, allowing us to deliver a fully branded game tailored to your next corporate event, promotional campaign, brand activation, or exhibition stand.

Some of our previous corporate clients

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