Pacman Arcade Machine Hire
A Pac-Man arcade machine loaded with over 600 classic games and a colour-changing LED enclosure, available with custom branding.
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Arcade Machine Hire Prices
What does it cost to hire an arcade machine? Real prices for all 140+ machines we hire, how multi-day hire works, what is included and the simple ways to get more games for your budget.
From £395 + VAT per day · delivery, set-up & collection
How much does arcade machine hire cost?
Most event organisers pay between £395 and £695 + VAT per machine for a one-day hire. That covers classic retro cabinets like Pac-Man and Space Invaders, reaction games such as Batak Pro and Whack A Mole, prize cranes, boxing machines and table games. Show-stopping machines like Mario Kart, Moto GP and the world's largest Pac-Man sit between roughly £1,000 and £2,100 per day, and large simulators and interactive walls go higher.
Every price on this site is the real price from our booking system, and it updates automatically if it changes. You will always see the one-day price, the multi-day prices and the full technical specification on each machine's page before you ask for a quote.
Arcade machine hire prices by type
| Type of machine | Machines | 1 day from | Typical 1-day price | Top of range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retro Arcade Machine Hire | 13 | £395 | £395 | £650 |
| Giant Arcade Game Hire | 18 | £850 | £1,295 | £2,095 |
| Interactive Digital Game Hire | 41 | £345 | £495 | £650 |
| Simulator Hire | 23 | £495 | £1,295 | £4,500 |
| Prize & Skill Game Hire | 27 | £450 | £650 | £1,750 |
| Bar & Table Game Hire | 18 | £395 | £550 | £1,295 |
All prices + VAT, per machine, for a one-day hire including delivery, set-up and collection on most UK bookings. Prices update automatically from our booking system.
How multi-day pricing works
| Hire length | What you pay | Example: Pacman Arcade Machine Hire |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day | Full day price | £395 |
| 2 days | About 1.6 × the day price | £620 |
| 3 days | About 1.9 × the day price | £770 |
| 4 days | About 2 × the day price | £790 |
| 7 days | About 2.9 × the day price | £1,145 |
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Prize Crane Claw Machine Hire
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Air Hockey Table Hire
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F1 Racing Simulator Hire - 2 Player
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Check availabilityWhat is included in the price
- Delivery, set-up and collection by our own crew on most UK bookings
- Free-play mode – no coins, tokens or card readers for your guests
- Machines cleaned, serviced and PAT tested before every hire
- Public liability insurance, plus a risk assessment and method statement once you have booked
- A safety check and a quick walk-through with your venue contact on the day
Things that can add to a quote: very long distances or overnight stays for the crew, out-of-hours or very early set-ups, venues with no lift or difficult access, staffing for the whole event, custom branding, and prizes for prize machines. We list all of these on your quote – there is no surprise invoice afterwards.
Five ways to get more arcade for your budget
- Mix big and small. One headline machine such as Mario Kart surrounded by three or four £395–£595 classics looks like a full arcade for far less than five giant games.
- Book two or three days. A second day costs around half the day rate, so conferences and exhibitions get much better value per day.
- Choose multi-player machines. 4-player basketball, Chaos 4 Player Strike A Light and the 8-player Roll A Ball Derby keep more guests playing per machine.
- Book early for December. Christmas party season is our busiest time, so early bookings get the widest choice of machines.
- Ask about a package. Our ready-made arcade packages are a quick starting point you can adjust.
Prices by event type
Typical spends we quote for, per day, before VAT:
- Birthday or house party: one or two machines, roughly £395–£1,200 – see birthday party arcade hire.
- Wedding: two to four machines for the evening, roughly £900–£2,500 – see wedding arcade hire.
- Office or Christmas party: four to eight machines, roughly £2,000–£6,000 – see Christmas party arcade hire.
- Exhibition stand: one or two games, often over two or three days – see exhibition game hire.
- Large corporate event or brand activation: a full arcade zone of ten or more machines – see corporate event arcade hire.
Getting an exact quote
Use the availability checker on any machine to see whether it is free on your date and what a multi-day hire costs, then send us your venue, timings and guest numbers. We come back with a fixed price, the spec sheet for every machine so you know it fits, and any options worth considering.
More arcade hire guides
- Arcade Machine Size, Space & Power Guide
- Arcade Hire Packages
- Corporate Event Arcade Hire
- Exhibition & Trade Show Game Hire
- Wedding Arcade Hire
- Christmas Party Arcade Hire
- Birthday & Party Arcade Hire
- Arcade Machine Hire
- Retro Arcade Machine Hire
- Giant Arcade Game Hire
- Interactive Digital Game Hire
- Simulator Hire
- Prize & Skill Game Hire
- Bar & Table Game Hire
- Branded Arcade Game Hire
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to hire an arcade machine for a day?
Most arcade machines cost £395 to £695 + VAT for one day, including delivery, set-up and collection on most UK bookings. Giant arcade games such as Mario Kart, Moto GP and the world's largest Pac-Man cost roughly £1,000 to £2,100 per day.
Is it cheaper to hire arcade machines for more than one day?
Yes. A two-day hire costs about 1.5 times the day price, and each extra day after that costs less again. The exact multi-day prices are shown on every machine page.
Do your prices include VAT?
Prices are shown + VAT, which is how most of our corporate clients budget. Your quote shows the VAT and the total clearly.
Are there any extra charges?
Delivery, set-up and collection are included on most UK bookings. Long distances, out-of-hours set-ups, difficult access, full-event staffing, branding and prizes can add to the price, and are always listed on the quote before you book.
Do guests have to pay to play?
No. Every machine is set to free play for your event, so guests can play as often as they like.