Arcade Machine Hire in Manchester
Retro arcade games, racing simulators, and prize machines for corporate events in Manchester. Over 50 games available, delivered and set up by DB Entertainment.
DB Entertainment carries over 50 arcade and interactive games, all owned in-house at our 25,000 sq ft Rotherham warehouse. That includes retro cabinets loaded with Pac-Man, Space Invaders, and Donkey Kong, twin sit-down racing simulators, a dance machine with built-in PA and LED lighting, virtual pinball, virtual bowling, and brandable prize cranes. Hire starts from £175 per machine, with multi-item deals when you book several together. We deliver, set up, test, and collect every machine.
Our Arcade Machines
Here are six of our most popular arcade games. Browse the full range on our Arcade Games Hire category page.
Retro Arcade Game
Coffee-table style cabinet with Pac-Man, Space Invaders, Donkey Kong, and more. From £325, or 2 for £495/day.
Virtual Pinball Machine
Hundreds of virtual pinball games on a digital playfield with real flipper buttons. From £495.
Prize Crane Arcade Grabber
Fill with branded prizes or promotional items. Adjustable win rate. Used by Amazon and Specsavers. From £495.
Dance Machine
Twin dance floors with built-in PA and LED lights. Music from the 70s to now, beginner to expert. From £495.
Atari Pong Table
Two-player retro table with official Atari chairs. Compact and stylish for breakout areas. From £425.
Arcade Hire for Manchester Events
DB Entertainment delivers arcade machines to venues across Greater Manchester. Our Rotherham warehouse is under 45 minutes from central Manchester via the M1 and M62, and Manchester is one of our busiest delivery regions.
Manchester Central is our most frequent Manchester venue for arcade games. We recently supplied a branded Batak Pro and Whack a Mole with custom-branded leaderboard for a multi-day conference there, and we've delivered branded setups to the venue several times for exhibitions and corporate events. We've also supplied prize cranes and Grab a Grand cash grabbers with branded panels to the Edwardian Hotel on Peter Street, arcade basketball games to the Renaissance Hotel on Blackfriars Street, and multi-game packages to the Etihad Stadium, Hotel Football, and the Imperial War Museum North in Trafford.
The University of Manchester hired a prize crane from us for a student event, and we supply games and fun food carts to Manchester Metropolitan University and the University of Salford for freshers' events each September. Amazon hire interactive games from us on a repeat basis for their Manchester-area facilities, and companies across MediaCityUK in Salford are regular clients too.
Every machine runs from a standard 13A socket, so they work in hotel function rooms, office lobbies, conference breakout areas, and exhibition halls without any special power requirements.
Build an Arcade Zone
One arcade machine adds a nice touch to an event. Three to six machines create a proper arcade zone that people spend real time in. We carry over 50 games, so you can mix retro cabinets, racing simulators, prize games, and dance machines to build something that suits your event and your budget.
Two retro arcade machines start from £495/day (vs £325 each individually). A six-machine arcade zone with a mix of retro cabinets, an Atari Pong table, a dance machine, and a prize crane comes in at around £2,500. Add a Sega Rally 2 twin sit-down as the centrepiece and you've got something people will talk about the next day. We put together a package price for multi-item hires, and everything arrives on one delivery from one supplier.
For a Manchester Christmas party with 100 guests, adding four arcade machines costs roughly £1,500 and transforms a hotel dinner into an event with a talking point at every table. Compare that to the cost of a DJ and a photo booth and the value is clear.
Racing Simulators
Our racing simulators are the premium end of the arcade range. They're visually impressive and draw a crowd at any corporate event.
Sega Rally 2 Twin Sit Down
Two racing seats side by side. Desert, forest, mountain, and lakeside tracks. 7ft x 7ft footprint. From £1,995.
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 at Manchester Central, product launches, and brand activations, many of our arcade machines can carry custom branding. Our in-house team produces graphics as sticker transfers, applied before delivery and removed after your hire.
- Prize Crane: Full window and body panel branding. Fill with your own branded prizes or promotional items
- Virtual Pinball: Header branding 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
Send us your artwork and we handle production, application, and removal. We've supplied branded arcade machines for exhibition stands at Manchester Central, the NEC Birmingham, and ExCeL London.
What's Included
- Delivery, setup, and collection in our own vehicles by our trained team
- Full operational briefing so your staff know how to restart or reset any machine
- Every machine PAT tested and electrically inspected
- £5 million public liability insurance
- Risk assessments and method statements emailed to your venue before the event
- Invoicing with payment terms for corporate bookings
- 24-hour telephone support throughout your event
More Corporate Entertainment
Arcade machines pair well with reaction games, competitive games, and fun food. Add these to your Manchester event for a full entertainment package:
Batak Pro
12-target reaction game with leaderboard. The most popular corporate game we hire. From £495.
Whack a Mole
Six-player competitive game. Quick rounds, suits large groups. From £445.
Strike a Light
Wall-mounted reaction game. Different format to the Batak, pairs well at multi-game events. From £395.
Grab a Grand
Cash grabber booth. Fill with cash, vouchers, or promotional items. Up to 30 players/hour. From £595.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does arcade machine hire cost in Manchester?
Retro arcade games start from £325 each or two for £495/day. Racing simulators range from £495 to £1,995. Prize cranes, dance machines, and virtual pinball are each £495. We offer package pricing when you hire multiple machines together. Contact us for a quote. We offer invoicing with payment terms for corporate bookings.
Do you deliver arcade machines to Manchester?
Yes. Our 25,000 sq ft warehouse in Rotherham is under 45 minutes from central Manchester via the M1 and M62. We deliver across Greater Manchester including the city centre, Salford, Trafford, Stockport, and surrounding areas. Every machine is delivered, set up, and tested by our own team. At the end of your event, we collect everything.
How many arcade machines do I need?
It depends on your event. Two or three machines add a fun element to a drinks reception or dinner. Five or six create a dedicated arcade zone that people spend real time in. For large corporate events or multi-room setups, ten or more machines give you a full-scale arcade. We'll help you choose the right mix for your venue and guest count.
Can I brand the arcade machines?
Yes. The prize crane accepts full body and window branding. The virtual pinball takes header and side branding from £69. The dance machine and Atari Pong table take bottom boards (£95) and scoreboard branding (from £29). Racing simulators can carry branding on chair backs and intro screens. Our in-house team produces and applies all graphics.
What power do the arcade machines need?
Each machine runs from 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 alongside arcade games include Batak Pro reaction games, fun food stalls (hot dogs, popcorn, candyfloss), photo booths, and Grab a Grand cash grabbers. One supplier, one delivery, one invoice.
Looking for more entertainment in Manchester? See our Batak hire in Manchester and climbing wall hire in Manchester pages, or browse our full Manchester entertainment hire range.
We also deliver arcade machines to Sheffield, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham, Newcastle, Nottingham, and nationwide across the UK.
Book Arcade Machine Hire in Manchester
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 we own 95% of our equipment in-house. We carry over 50 arcade and interactive games plus 600+ products across 68 categories, so we can supply everything from a single retro cabinet to a full arcade zone with racing simulators, prize machines, and fun food.