Arcade Machine Hire in Birmingham
Retro arcade games, racing simulators, and prize machines for corporate events in Birmingham. Delivered, set up, and collected by DB Entertainment.
DB Entertainment carries over 50 arcade and interactive games, all owned in-house. Retro cabinets with Pac-Man, Space Invaders, and Donkey Kong. Twin sit-down racing simulators. Prize cranes you can fill with branded merchandise. Dance machines with built-in PA and LED lighting. Virtual pinball, bowling, basketball, and more. Individual machines start from £175, and we do multi-item deals when you hire several together.
Every machine is plug-in-and-play. We deliver, set up, and test each one. Your guests walk up and play. No DB staff needed to operate them, which keeps the cost down and makes large setups practical. At the end of the event, we collect everything.
Our Arcade Machines
Retro Arcade Game
Coffee-table style with Pac-Man, Space Invaders, Donkey Kong. From £325 or 2 for £495/day.
Virtual Pinball Machine
Hundreds of virtual pinball tables, authentic flipper buttons, built-in speakers. From £495.
Dance Machine
Twin dance floors, built-in PA and LED lights, music from the 70s to now. From £495.
Atari Pong Table
Two-player retro table with official Atari chairs. Compact and stylish. From £425.
Browse the full range on our Arcade Games Hire category page.
Arcade Hire for Birmingham Events
Birmingham is one of the UK's biggest corporate events markets, and we deliver there regularly. The NEC is our most frequent Birmingham venue for arcade machines. Specsavers hired a branded Whack a Mole from us for their stand at the Big Bang Fair at the NEC, and we've supplied a branded Batak with custom back panel for a three-day agricultural trade show there too. Exhibitors use branded games and prize cranes to draw visitors to their stands, and the NEC's loading bays and power infrastructure make large multi-machine setups straightforward. We've also supplied arcade games to corporate events at the ICC Birmingham, Resorts World at the NEC, the Vox Conference Centre, and the Library of Birmingham.
Our 25,000 sq ft warehouse in Rotherham is around 75 minutes from central Birmingham via the M1 and M42. We deliver across the West Midlands including the city centre, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, Wolverhampton, and Coventry. Amazon hire interactive games from us for their Midlands fulfilment centres, including sites near Sutton Coldfield and Rugby. For corporate Christmas parties and summer socials, we've set up arcade zones at hotels including the Hyatt Regency, Edgbaston Stadium, and venues in the Jewellery Quarter and Brindleyplace.
Birmingham's universities are also regular clients. We've supplied retro arcade games and dance machines to freshers' events and end-of-year socials at the University of Birmingham, Aston University, and Birmingham City University.
Build an Arcade Zone
One arcade machine is a nice touch. Three to six machines is an arcade zone, and that's where the real impact is at corporate events. A mix of retro cabinets, a racing simulator, and a prize crane creates a themed area that keeps guests entertained all evening.
Two retro arcade machines cost from £495/day. That's Pac-Man and Space Invaders for less than the cost of a round of drinks for 50 people. Add a Dance Machine and an Atari Pong Table and you've got a four-machine setup covering classic games, rhythm, and head-to-head competition.
For larger events, a six-machine arcade zone with retro cabinets, a Sega Rally 2, and a Prize Crane costs roughly £2,500. We put together a package price, deliver everything in one trip, and you deal with one supplier and one invoice. We can also add fun food stalls, Batak Pro reaction games, and photo booths to build out the full event.
Racing Simulators
Racing Car Simulator
F1-style twin simulator with leaderboard option. Custom branding on seats and intro screen. From £495.
Branding Your Arcade Machines
For exhibitions, product launches, and brand activations, many of our arcade machines can carry custom branding. Our in-house team produces custom graphics as sticker transfers, applied before delivery and removed afterwards. The NEC Birmingham is one of our most frequent venues for branded arcade setups. We've also supplied branded machines to stands at ExCeL London, Manchester Central, and Olympia. Amazon and Specsavers have both used our branded prize cranes for promotions.
- Prize Crane: Full window and body panel branding. Fill with your own branded prizes, promotional items, or vouchers
- Virtual Pinball: Header from £69, full sides and header £179
- Dance Machine: Bottom board £95, scoreboard branding from £29
- Atari Pong Table: Bottom board £95, scoreboard branding from £29
- Racing Car Simulator: Chair backs and introduction screen
- Grab a Grand: Bottom panel £69, scoreboard from £29
What's Included
- Delivery, setup, and collection by DB's own team in our own vehicles
- Every machine tested on-site before we leave
- Full operational briefing so your staff know how to reset or restart if needed
- Each machine runs from a standard 13A socket. No generators needed for most indoor venues
- £5 million public liability insurance
- Risk assessments, method statements, and PAT testing certificates
- Invoicing with payment terms for corporate bookings
More Corporate Entertainment
Arcade games pair well with reaction games, competitive games, and fun food. Here are some popular additions for Birmingham corporate events:
Batak Pro
12-target reaction game with scoring display. Quick rounds, competitive leaderboard. From £495.
Whack a Mole
Six-player competitive mole-bashing game. Quick turnover, suits all ages. From £445.
Grab a Grand
Cash grabber filled with notes, vouchers, or promotional material. From £595.
Strike a Light
Wall-mounted reaction game. Different format to the Batak, pairs well alongside it. From £395.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does arcade machine hire cost in Birmingham?
Retro arcade games start from £325 each, or two for £495/day. Racing simulators range from £495 for the F1 simulator to £1,995 for the Sega Rally 2 twin sit-down. We offer multi-item pricing when you hire several machines together. Contact us for a package quote. Invoicing with payment terms is available for corporate bookings.
Do you deliver arcade machines to Birmingham?
Yes. Our 25,000 sq ft warehouse in Rotherham is around 75 minutes from central Birmingham via the M1 and M42. We deliver to venues across the West Midlands including the city centre, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, Wolverhampton, and Coventry. All machines are delivered, set up, and tested by our own team, and collected after your event.
How many arcade machines do I need?
It depends on your event. Two or three machines add a fun element to a dinner or drinks reception. Five or six create a dedicated arcade zone with enough variety that guests keep circulating. For large corporate events or multi-room setups, ten or more machines spread across different areas. We'll help you choose the right mix for your venue and guest numbers.
Can I brand the arcade machines?
Yes. Many machines accept custom branding. The prize crane takes full window and body panel branding and can be filled with branded prizes. The virtual pinball takes header and side branding from £69. The dance machine, Atari Pong, and cash grabber all accept panel and scoreboard branding. Our in-house team produces and applies custom graphics as sticker transfers.
What power do the arcade machines need?
Each machine needs a standard 13A socket. No generators needed for most indoor venues. If you're hiring six or more machines, check with your venue that enough sockets are available, or we can supply extension leads and generators.
What other entertainment can I add?
We carry over 600 products across 68 categories. Popular corporate additions include Batak Pro reaction games, fun food stalls (popcorn, candyfloss, hot dogs), photo booths, and the Grab a Grand cash grabber. One supplier, one delivery, one invoice.
Looking for more entertainment in Birmingham? See our Batak hire in Birmingham and mobile climbing wall hire in Birmingham pages.
We also deliver arcade machines to Manchester, Sheffield, Leeds, Liverpool, Newcastle, Nottingham, and nationwide across the UK.
Book Arcade Machine Hire in Birmingham
Call us on 0114 345 0135 or get in touch online for a quote. DB Entertainment has over 25 years in the events industry, a 5/5 Google rating from 209+ reviews, and 95% of our equipment is owned in-house. We carry over 50 arcade and interactive games, plus 600+ products across 68 categories, so we can supply a single retro cabinet or a full arcade zone with racing simulators, prize machines, and fun food for corporate events, Christmas parties, and exhibitions across Birmingham and the West Midlands.