IF you have a venue or an event and you require equipment, well we might be able to help, even if it a wedding!  We have lots of options that should get you on sorted.  Some will also let you earn money...

We have equipment installed all over the UK, on hire to pubs and night clubs.   We regally rent out equipment to events like the first ever official 'Star Wars' convention outside of the US at the Excel Centre in London, hosted by 'Lucasfilm Ltd.'  DirectGamesRoom also supplies to TV and film companies like Granada TV and Lucasfilm Ltd.   We even supplied 'Taito'.  See past clients on this page...

If the answer is yes then why not hire one of our machines to make sure your event is one to be remembered. We deliver them to your event, provide operators if required and then collect them after the event.

Here at DirectGamesRoom we carry one of the largest ranges of machines for hire and are pleased to cater for the small one machine requirement, to large multiple hires.

A quick example of past clients:-

BBC, Capital One, Orange, Empire Interactive, Virgin Radio, Goldman Sachs, Granada TV, EA - Electronic Arts, Murfia Productions, The Hat Factory, Red or Green Software, CFC Underwriting, Retro Gamer, bars, clubs, shops, shopping Centres, Events Organisers, Museums and Private customers etc.

Please email, or call us with your requirements and we’ll be pleased to advise you and provide you with a quotation.

With arcade machines, do you just specialise in your own brand?

No.  We sell and hire lots of brands.    For example we also specialists in Star Wars machines, and hold stock of most of the models produced over the years.

A SECOND INCOME FROM ARCADE MACHINES?

YES!!!!    Well read on...

Do you own a Bar, Pub, Club or other venue?  If the answer is Yes, then you're half way there to making a serious second income from our arcade machines.  At the moment Retro Gaming has never been as popular. Even with the emergence of the latest consoles and stunning graphics, people are still drawn to classic games like Space Invaders, Pac-Man and Pheonix.  There is nothing quite like hearing the de-de-de-de sound of Space Invaders to send a tingle down your spine and bring the childhood memories of noisy arcades flooding back!

Why are the classic games still popular after all these years? - Quite simply, People Love 'em!

We are offering you the chance to make a serious second income by hiring our arcade machines - not only will you make some money but your venue's cool level will soar through the roof!

How much does it cost?

You pay a refundable bond for each machine you want to hire - £490 plus vat and free delivery with within 150 miles of Manchester.   We will charge though a delivery charge £125 plus vat for all other areas of UK Mainland.  We arrange delivery and installation of the arcade machine in your venue. We ask that you agree to a minimum of 4 months hire.

We split the profits from the machine with you on a 50% - 50% basis.

If after 4 months, you decide that you no longer want the machine in your venue, we will come and collect it - you get your bond money returned minus the collection charge for picking up the machine (same as the delivery charge). The bond is non refundable if you want us to collect the machine before the 4 months has passed.

The weekly takings are split with you on a 50% - 50% basis. We give you our bank account details and you are responsible for emptying the machine/machines and banking our revenue minus your 50% commission.

There is no monthly hire charge or any other hidden costs - you basically pay to have the machine delivered and installed, then sit back and count your weekly takings. As long as the machine has been sited in your venue for a minimum of 4 months, you will receive the bond money back minus the money for pickup.

How much can I expect to earn from each machine?

A few factors will determine the amount of money that each machine generates.

Location, Location, Location - The Location of the machine is key - no good having it tucked away at the back of a room - it needs to be seen! If your venue is normally busy, it will generate a good amount of revenue compared to say a "backwater pub".

Age Group - If your business has clients in the 18 to 45 age group there will be plenty of interest. Just don't let the machine overheat!!!!

Time spent in the premises - A minimum period of 4 months is recommended for the machines to start generating a serious income. People will start to notice the machines after a week or two - when this happens, it is up to you to to organise your own crowd control!

Chart Explained The chart shows the amount of revenue that can be earned depending on how popular your venue is. Example 1:- If £10 per day is deposited into one machine, the revenue after one month (4 weeks) would be £280. The revenue after 1 year would be £3360 - you would receive 50% of this - £1680. If you had three machines based on this example, your annual revenue would be £5040
Example 2:- If £15 per day is deposited into one machine, the revenue after one month (4 weeks) would be £420. The revenue generated after 1 year would be £5040 - you would receive 50% of this - £2520. If you had three machines based on this example, your annual revenue would be £7560.

These figures are used for example purposes only - The actual income you will earn depends on how popular your venue is.

Remember - you would even get your bond refunded if the machine has been sited for a minimum 4 month period.

If you were to buy your own machine instead of hiring one from us, you would receive 100% of the revenue - based on £10 per day deposited - annual revenue of £3360

FAQ's

Will the machine/machines you install in my venue be brand new?

  NO - We sell brand new machines, but the machines we reserve for hire are reconditioned.  These are specifically used for hiring out to venues but they are in very good condition and have all the same features as the new ones.

Actual cabinet may vary - stock changes on a weekly basis.

What happens if the machine breaks down?

We will arrange for one of our engineers to repair the machine onsite at our earliest convenience. If the repair can't be carried out onsite, it will be returned to base for us to carry out the repair.

Do I need to have some kind of Insurance for the machine?

YES - We ask that you add the machine/machines to your venue's insurance policy. These are expensive pieces of equipment and we need to safeguard against damage etc.

What games are on the machines?

The machines have all the classics - Space Invaders, Pheonix, Scramble to name just a few.  Read on...

Playing the games

To select a game, simply press one of the fire buttons and this will take you to the start game confirmation screen. This screen prompts you to select player one or two options and gives you the option to start the game or return back to the main menu to select another game with your credits still intact, thanks to the intelligent function of the software installed. When you have played a game you hit the menu button once to return to the game confirmation screen or twice to go back to the main menu. If you do nothing, the machine will automatically return you to the previous screen after a short period of time.

Games Menu

The Voyager Upright Arcade Cabinet has the ability to play up to 40 of the most popular classic arcade games of all time including : 1942, 1943, Amidar, Balloon Bomber, Bombjack, Crush Roller, Donkey Kong, Donkey Kong Jr., Frogger, Galaga, Galaxian, Jr. Pacman, Jumpbug, Jumping Jack, Ladybug, Levers, Lizard Wizard, Lunar Rescue, Moon Cresta, Mr.Do, Mr Do’s Castle, Ms. Pacman, Orbitron, Pacman, Pengo, Phoenix, Pooyan, Scramble, Space Invaders, Space Invaders Part 2, Super Cobra, Turpin, Uniwars, Van Van Car, Video Hustler & Zaxxon.

The feel and playability of the machine is enhanced by the Happ ultimate 8 way joystick, which gives you the true arcade feel. We know that there are machines on the market with over 100 games but they don't have the sophisticated software menu installed like the Voyager. With this machine you certainly get what you pay for.

How can I change the settings of the machine? Volume, Price of play, Difficulty Level etc?

Sophisticated Menu System...  The menu has been designed to enable you to find the best ever games quickly. No more scrolling through hundreds of games that aren't even worth playing - these are the only ones you'll ever want to play.

From an ease of use aspect, most of the settings on the machine are easily changed on screen using the Joystick, for example no more fiddling with dip switches to change the price of play, just select POP on the settings screen, nudge the joystick until the screen value has altered to the new setting, press the test button and the price of play is set.

Statistical Reporting

The software incorporates very comprehensive statistical reporting, with both short term and long term reports. The short term report is reset from the settings screen, while the long term report is permanent and covers the life of the machine. Both these screens are hidden and can only be accessed by the owner. Both reports cover total coins to date, weekly average, monthly average, last seven days, last 30 days, total games played, average amount of time spent on games in total, average amount of time spent on each individual game, number of times each game is played. The total number of times each game is played is also represented on a living graph, which is self adjusting over the life of the machine, so that at a glance you can see which are the most popular games etc.

These kind of features put the Voyager in a class of its own.

Customization/Branding (Applies to new machines only)
We can customize or brand the new Voyager machines with your company colours or logo - please ask.
The control panel can also be altered to cater for 2 joysticks - please ask.
We can also program the menu for a favourite game - if you have an absolute favourite game that you want to play on this machine but don't see it please ask - we will try to help!

Can you supply Pinball Machines or Original Arcade Machines?

YES - We also sell Pinball machines and original Arcade Machines.  If you have something specific in mind please contact us...

Pricing for Arcade Machine Hire

£490 plus vat per machine (Refundable when the machine is returned after 4 months - minus the collection fee)
NB: Bond is non refundable if the machine is not sited in your venue for a minimum of 4 months.

Delivery/Collection
£75 plus vat within 150 miles of Manchester
£125 plus vat - all other areas of UK Mainland

Payment Methods
Payment by PayPal, cheque or direct transfer into our company bank account only.

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