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 Size, Space & Power Guide
Real sizes for the machines people hire most – from a 2ft square retro cabinet to a 15ft simulator – with the space to leave for players, ceiling heights, power and access tips.
From £395 + VAT per day · delivery, set-up & collection
How much space does an arcade machine need?
A classic upright cabinet such as Pac-Man or Street Fighter takes about 2ft × 2ft (60 × 60cm) and stands 6ft tall. Leave around 2.5ft × 2.5ft for each one, plus space in front for the player and a small queue. Most reaction and prize games need 4–6ft square, table games 6–9ft, and giant arcade games such as Mario Kart or Arcade Bowling need 10–12ft of length. Full-size sports simulators need a 15 × 17ft area.
The table below comes straight from our machine specs. Every quote includes the full spec sheet so your venue can check it.
Arcade machine sizes at a glance
| Machine | Machine size | Space to leave | Height | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacman Arcade Machine Hire | 2ft x 2ft (floor space) | 2.5ft x 2.5ft (floor space) | 6ft | — |
| Street Fighter Retro Arcade Machine Hire | Floor Space 2ft x 2ft, Height 6ft | Floor Space 2.5ft x 2.5ft, Height 6.5ft | — | — |
| Prize Crane Claw Machine Hire | 610 × 610 × 1860 mm | 2.1ft x 2.1ft | 5.9ft | 1 x 13a Socket / 100W |
| Giant Prize Crane Pro Hire | 1030 × 1030 × 2790 mm | 6.8ft x 6.8ft | 6.7ft | 300W |
| Boxing / Punch Machine Hire | 1300 × 710 × 2142 mm | 3.8ft x 2.4ft | 7.54ft | 1x13amp |
| Batak Pro Hire | 930 × 1850 × 1970 mm | 7ft x 5ft | 5ft | 200W |
| Whack A Mole Game Hire | 4.1ft x 3ft | 5ft x 4.45ft | — | Standard 13A electrical supply |
| Arcade Basketball Hire - Interactive Version | 2390 × 820 × 2020 mm | 4.9ft x 9.8ft | 7.2ft | 300W |
| Arcade Basketball Hire - 4 Player | 6.5ft x 6.5ft | 8.1ft x 9.8ft | 7.2ft | — |
| Dance Machine Hire | 1700 × 1610 × 1510 mm | 7.2ft x 8.2ft | — | 1x13amp 1000W |
| Air Hockey Table Hire | 1.2m x 1.5m x 2.1m | 8.5ft x 6ft | — | 1 x 13a Socket 200W |
| Commercial Pool Table Hire | 6ft x 4ft | 8ft x 8ft | 5ft | — |
| Commercial Shuffleboard Hire | 12ft x 2.65ft | 15ft x 4ft | 2.69ft | — |
| F1 Racing Simulator Hire - 2 Player | 7.5ft x 4.9ft | 9ft x 5.5ft | — | 13a standard power socket within 15m (generator hire available) |
| Driving Racing Simulator - 4 Player Hire | 15ft x 4.9ft | 17ft x 5.5ft | 128ft (as shown on page; likely a typo) | 13a standard power socket within 15m (generator hire available) |
| Mario Kart Hire | 6.8ft x 5.2ft | 10.1ft x 6.8ft | 7.8ft | — |
| World's Largest Giant Pac-Man Hire | 2800 × 1710 × 2670 mm | — | 7ft | 1 x 13a Socket / 800W |
| Arcade Bowling Hire | 3000 × 1660 × 2970 mm | 12ft x 6.5ft | 8.9ft | 600W |
| Big Shot - Arcade Shooting Game | 7.8ft x 4.5ft | 8ft x 5ft | 8ft | 2500 w |
| Football Simulator | 13ft x 14ft | 15ft x 17ft | 8.2ft | 13a standard power socket within 15m (generator hire available) |
| Giant Roll A Ball Derby Hire (8 Player) | 5.5ft x 14.5ft | 8ft x 15ft | 6.8ft | — |
"Space to leave" includes room for players. Full specs are on each machine's page and come with your quote.
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Prize Crane Claw Machine Hire
A prize crane claw machine with a white base ready for full custom branding, ideal for brand awareness and promotions.
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Gold Bar Challenge Game Hire
A high-impact challenge where players lift a roughly 9kg solid gold bar from a secure case, drawing crowds and building suspense.
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Safe Cracker Hire
A crack-the-code game where each guest gets one attempt at a four-digit code to win the prize inside the clear case.
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Boxing / Punch Machine Hire
A simple, high-energy punch machine where the hardest hitter wins, with lights, sound effects and optional branded leaderboards.
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Football Table Hire / Table Football Hire
A full-size table football table with three balls, bringing lively, fast-paced competition to team building, corporate events and parties.
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Standard rooms (around 8ft / 2.4m) take almost every cabinet and table game. Check the height for basketball machines (around 7–9ft), the King of the Hammer (11ft clearance), giant screens and sports simulators (9.5–12.5ft). Low beams, chandeliers and sloping roofs in marquees and older buildings are the most common surprises, so tell us about them early.
Power
Nearly all of our machines run from a standard 13 amp UK socket – usually one socket per machine within about 15m. We bring PAT-tested extension leads and cable covers. Large simulators and some giant cabinets need a dedicated socket each, and outdoor events need a safe power supply under cover; generators can be arranged. Battery-powered games such as the Giant Buzz Wire need no power at all.
Access, lifts and stairs
Most cabinets go through a standard single door on a trolley. Giant arcade games, simulators, pool and shuffleboard tables are larger and heavier, so we check door widths, lifts and stairs with every booking. Send us your venue name, floor and the size of any lift and we will confirm the right machines – or suggest a compact alternative.
Planning a games zone
- Allow roughly 10–15 square feet per small machine including players, and 50–100 square feet per giant game.
- Line machines along walls near sockets and keep a clear walkway of at least 1.2m.
- Put noisy and physical games (boxing, basketball, dance) away from speeches and bars.
- Indoors on a hard, level floor is ideal; most machines are not built for rain, so outdoor events need cover.
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Frequently asked questions
How big is an arcade machine?
A standard upright retro arcade cabinet is about 2ft wide, 2ft deep and 6ft tall (60 × 60 × 180cm). Leave about 2.5ft square for each, plus room for the player.
What power does an arcade machine need?
Most need one standard 13 amp UK socket within about 15m. Large simulators need a dedicated socket each. We bring PAT-tested extension leads and cable covers.
Can arcade machines go upstairs?
Most cabinets and reaction games can, using a lift or stairs. Giant arcade games, simulators and commercial tables usually need a lift. Tell us the floor and lift size and we will confirm.
Can arcade machines be used outdoors?
Only under cover on a firm, level surface with a safe power supply. A marquee or covered terrace works well; open grass in the rain does not.