An arcade corner gives guests something to do the minute they walk in. Some people jump straight onto a racing seat, others gather around a dance game to watch, and a few settle into a classic cabinet for one more round. Getting that energy at your event takes a little planning: the right mix of games, enough floor space, safe power and a clear plan for who’s running things.
This guide walks through how an arcade game rental works with Party Pros East Coast, from Philadelphia and our Bridgeport, PA base out across the East Coast. To browse the full lineup, start on our arcade game rentals page.
The short version
The best arcade setups mix a few kinds of play so every age group finds something. Multiple stations also keep lines short. Here’s how the games on our arcade hub group together:
| Type of game | Examples from our lineup | Why it works |
|---|---|---|
| Classic cabinets | Multi-Game Arcade Station, Retro Arcade Machine, Video Arcade Game Station | Familiar games, quick rounds and repeat attempts. The Multi-Game Arcade Station puts 17,000+ games in one cabinet. |
| Simulators and VR | Car racing simulators, virtual reality | High-impact attractions that draw a crowd, especially at corporate mixers, trade shows, colleges and large parties. |
| Music and dance | Dance Dance Revolution, Guitar Hero, Rock Band | High energy and fun to watch. Rock Band encourages team play. |
| Sports arcade | Pop-A-Shot, Skee-Ball, electronic darts, Zap-A-Mole | Fast head-to-head competition. Electronic darts is compact and indoor-friendly. |
| Table and prize games | Foosball, air hockey, ping pong, prize claw machine, video bingo | Rec-room favorites that round out the zone and keep guests busy between other games. |
Not sure where to start? Our city pages list ready-made packages, like a Game Room Package that pairs the Multi-Game Arcade Station with air hockey or foosball, a ping pong table, a prize crane machine and a photo booth option. See the Philadelphia Multi-Game Arcade Station page for the full package list.
Plan the room around the games and the people waiting to play them. Here’s what our pages say about space:
Most arcade games run on a single 110-volt outlet, which is a standard household plug. High-end simulators or multi-game setups may need an additional circuit, so tell us where your outlets are and what else is on those circuits.
If you’re outdoors or away from building power, our generator sizing cheat sheet lists typical draws to plan around:
| Item | Typical running draw (from our cheat sheet) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Arcade cabinet (each) | 200–400 W, about 2–4 A | Classic and rhythm games vary. |
| VR station + PC + TV | 500–900 W, about 5–8 A | Short GPU peaks. Plan ventilation. |
| Game lounge: 2 arcades + VR/PC + TV | Suggested generator: 5–7 kW gas inverter | Sized with headroom for the whole lounge. |
The cheat sheet also says to always check the label on your exact item, since these are common ranges, and to add a 20–30% buffer for startup surges. We confirm the actual power plan with your quote.
Arcade games are electronic, so most setups do best inside. Our pages say tech games work well indoors, in lounges or as a compact attraction, and that the Multi-Game Arcade Station often works best indoors, under cover or in controlled lighting.
Planning an outdoor event? It can work, but the conversation covers power access, weather cover, screen visibility, sound and line flow before we confirm placement. Some games, like Skee-Ball, are listed for both indoor and outdoor events. Let us know your plan when you request a quote.
A little competition turns an arcade corner into the center of the party. Our pages describe several ways to run it:
Simple ideas that work: fastest lap of the night on the racing sim, a high-score board for the classic cabinet, or a department-vs-department Pop-A-Shot bracket at a company party.
Our arcade pages list a wide range of good fits:
Planning other entertainment too? Arcade games pair well with photo booths, concessions and inflatables. If you’re building a bigger party, see how many casino tables you need or our guide to renting a mechanical bull. Planning near Montgomery County? Our Blue Bell VR and arcade party guide covers local venues. For October parties, our Halloween party rentals in Philadelphia page includes the Video Arcade Game Station alongside glow games and photo booths.
We recommend reserving arcade games at least two weeks in advance, especially during graduation season, the winter holidays and the summer festival months. Short-notice requests are welcome. Availability just depends on which cabinets are already booked.
We don’t publish one flat rate, because every lineup and venue is different. Your quote depends on:
For exact pricing, add the games you want on our arcade game quote page and send your date, venue and guest count.
Have these ready when you request a quote.
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Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs are a primary focus, and our arcade hub lists delivery across PA, NJ, DE, MD, NY, CT, MA, RI and VA. Local pages: Philadelphia arcade game rentals and Delaware arcade game rentals.
| Area | Multi-Game Arcade Station | Video Arcade Game Station |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | Multi-Game Arcade Station | Video Arcade Game Station |
| Wilmington, DE | Multi-Game Arcade Station | Video Arcade Game Station |
| Montclair, NJ | Multi-Game Arcade Station | Video Arcade Game Station |
| New York, NY | Multi-Game Arcade Station | Video Arcade Game Station |
| Winchester, MD | Multi-Game Arcade Station | Video Arcade Game Station |
Send us your date, venue, guest count, age range and whether you’re indoors or outdoors. We’ll help pick the games, confirm space and power, and plan staffing. Or call 844-PARTY-HQ.
Most arcade games need a 5 ft × 8 ft footprint. High-end simulators or multi-game setups may need extra width. Leave room for the line and spectators, and we’ll confirm exact specs once you choose your games.
Most run on a single 110-volt outlet, a standard household plug. Some simulators or multi-game setups may need an additional circuit. Our generator cheat sheet lists a typical arcade cabinet at 200–400 W running, but always check the specific item.
Most tech games do best indoors, under cover or in controlled lighting. Outdoor setups can work, but we review power, weather cover, screen visibility, sound and line flow first.
Full-service packages include a game tech who monitors play and keeps the games running. Dry-drop rentals come with a help line. Staffing depends on the rental and is quoted separately.
Our standard rental time is 4 hours. We also offer full-day rentals and custom durations. Just share your event schedule.
At least two weeks, especially during graduation season, the winter holidays and summer festival months. Short-notice requests are welcome, depending on which cabinets are already booked.
