Arcade Machine Hire in Sheffield
Retro arcade games, racing simulators, and prize machines for corporate events in Sheffield. Delivered from our Rotherham warehouse, around 15 minutes away.
DB Entertainment carries over 50 arcade and interactive games, all owned in-house at our 25,000 sq ft warehouse in Rotherham. Retro cabinets loaded with Pac-Man, Space Invaders, and Donkey Kong. Twin-seat racing simulators. Dance machines with built-in PA and LED lighting. Prize cranes you can fill with branded merchandise. Virtual pinball, bowling, basketball, and more. Hire starts from £175 per machine, with multi-item deals when you book several together. Sheffield is our home patch, so delivery and collection are as quick and straightforward as it gets.
Our Arcade Machines
Retro Arcade Game
Coffee-table cabinet with Pac-Man, Space Invaders, Donkey Kong. Two machines from £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
Retro two-player Pong with its own Atari chairs. Suits reception areas and exhibition stands. From £425.
Browse the full range on our Arcade Games Hire category page.
Arcade Hire for Sheffield Events
Sheffield is our closest major city. Our 25,000 sq ft warehouse sits in Rotherham, five minutes from the M1, and most Sheffield venues are a 15 to 20 minute drive for our delivery team. We cover all Sheffield postcodes from S1 through to S36 and have been supplying events across South Yorkshire for over 25 years.
We deliver arcade machines to venues across Sheffield, from conference spaces at the Utilita Arena and Sheffield City Hall to corporate offices and hotels in the city centre. Arbourthorne Community Primary School hired a Dance Machine and Strike a Light for their summer fair. Barnsley College booked a multi-game package including Strike a Light for their Honeywell Campus. Hesley Wood Scout Activity Centre in Chapeltown hired Strike a Light, Virtual Bowling, and Whack a Mole together for a weekend event. We've also supplied games to university events at both Sheffield Hallam and the University of Sheffield, and corporate Christmas parties with ten or more games across the city.
Because we're local, same-day setup changes and last-minute additions are genuinely possible rather than just a promise. Each machine runs from a standard 13A socket, takes up 5-10 sq ft of floor space, and needs no DB staff to operate, making them practical for school halls, hotel function rooms, conference breakout spaces, and office lobbies.
Build an Arcade Zone
One arcade machine adds a nice touch to a drinks reception. Three to six machines create a proper arcade zone that becomes the centrepiece of your event. We find most corporate clients book 3-6 machines to create a themed area, mixing retro cabinets with a racing simulator or prize crane.
Two retro arcade machines hire from £495/day. That's Pac-Man, Space Invaders, and Donkey Kong on two cabinets for less than the cost of a round of drinks for 50 people. Add a Sega Rally 2 twin sit-down for head-to-head racing, a prize crane filled with corporate-branded prizes, and a Dance Machine with its own PA and lighting, and you've got a six-machine arcade zone from around £3,500.
Every machine is plug-in-and-play. We deliver, set up, and test each one. Your guests just walk up and play. At the end of the event, we collect everything. One supplier, one delivery, one invoice. And because our warehouse is 15 minutes away, we can get extra machines to your Sheffield venue at short notice if you decide to add to the package. If you need fun food stalls, Batak Pro reaction games, or generators alongside your arcade machines, we supply those too.
Racing Simulators
Sega Rally 2 Twin Sit Down
Two racing seats side by side. Desert, forest, mountain, and lakeside tracks. The most impressive arcade machine we carry. From £1,995.
Fast & Furious Twin Arcade
Licensed street racing with career progression and unlockable cars. Modern graphics, twin setup. From £1,495.
Racing Car Simulator
F1-style simulator with twin setup and leaderboard option. Custom branding on chair backs and intro screen. From £495.
Branding Your Arcade Machines
For product launches, brand activations, and corporate events where the machines need to carry your logo, many of our arcade games accept custom branding. Our in-house branding team works out of the same Rotherham base, so turnaround for Sheffield events is as fast as it gets.
- 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
Amazon and Specsavers have both used DB's branded prize cranes for corporate activations. Graphics are produced as sticker transfers, applied before delivery and removed after your hire period.
What's Included
- Delivery, setup, and collection by our own team in our own vehicles
- Every machine plugged in and tested before we leave
- Operational briefing so your staff know how to reset or restart if needed
- All machines self-operating. No DB staff required during the event
- £5 million public liability insurance
- Risk assessments, method statements, and insurance certificates provided
- PAT-tested equipment
- Invoicing with payment terms for corporate bookings
More Corporate Entertainment
Arcade machines pair well with reaction games, competitive games, and fun food. Here are some popular additions for Sheffield corporate events:
Batak Pro
12-target reaction game with scoring display. Quick rounds, competitive leaderboard. From £495.
Whack a Mole
Six-player competitive game. Quick turnover, suits large corporate groups. From £445.
Strike a Light
Wall-mounted reaction game. Different format to the Batak, pairs well at multi-activity events. From £395.
Grab a Grand
Cash grabber booth. Fill with cash, vouchers, or promotional leaflets. From £595.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does arcade machine hire cost in Sheffield?
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 £495 each. We offer discounts on multi-machine hires, and invoicing with payment terms for corporate bookings. Contact us for a package quote.
Do you deliver arcade machines to Sheffield?
Yes. Sheffield is our closest major city. Our 25,000 sq ft warehouse in Rotherham is around 15 minutes from Sheffield city centre, and we cover all Sheffield postcodes from S1 to S36. We've been delivering to Sheffield venues for over 25 years.
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. For large corporate events or conferences with 200+ guests, ten or more machines across multiple rooms keeps everyone entertained. We'll help you choose the right mix for your venue and budget.
Can I brand the arcade machines?
Yes. The prize crane accepts full body branding and can be filled with your own branded prizes. Virtual pinball takes header and side panel branding from £69. The dance machine, Atari Pong, and Grab a Grand all accept scoreboard and panel branding. Our in-house team produces and applies custom graphics from our Rotherham base.
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 alongside arcade machines include Batak Pro reaction games, fun food stalls (popcorn, candyfloss, hot dogs), photo booths, and the Grab a Grand cash grabber. Everything from one supplier on one invoice.
Book Arcade Machine Hire in Sheffield
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 full arcade zone with fun food, reaction games, and more for your Sheffield event.
We also offer Batak hire in Sheffield, and deliver arcade machines to Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham, Newcastle, Nottingham, and nationwide across the UK.