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Pick a single game, a few stations or a whole package. The total adds up as you go. Pay to lock the date, or send the plan to Joe first.

Packages8 packages · from $75
Every micro arcade

Every micro arcade

$75

Every micro game in one spot, hosted by us. 2 screens included: tell us which games go on them. More screens are $15 each.

Casino night

Casino night

$195

Casino games on real felts with play money, and prizes for the winners.

  • Roulette and blackjack felts with the wheel, chips and card shoe
  • Poker table with 1,000 chips
  • Mahjong for 4
  • Liar's dice with leather cups
  • Mini casino player and a prize wheel
  • Hosted by us for 3 hours, prizes included
Retro basement

Retro basement

$195

A 90s den: tube TVs, an N64 and retro consoles, with comfy chairs to sink into. Couch co-op the way you remember it, hosted by us.

  • N64 on a tube TV with 4 controllers
  • Retro cartridge console and a plug-in game stick, each on a tube TV
  • 2 blue plush gaming chairs
  • Hosted by us for 3 hours
Game show night

Game show night

$195

Buzz in, spin the wheel, call bingo. We host the show, keep score and hand out the prizes.

  • 4 game show buzzers
  • Bingo with a gold cage and 100 cards
  • Prize wheel we set for your event
  • Sound effects for the host
  • Giant dice
  • Hosted by us for 3 hours, prizes included
Trippy chill lounge

Trippy chill lounge

$195

A calm corner to sit, color and zone out: lava lamps, light patterns on the walls and glitchy visuals, hosted by us.

  • 3 lava lamps, a plasma globe and a crystal lamp
  • Trippy light projector on the walls
  • Glitch video consoles on a screen
  • Sensory toys and optical illusion books
  • Coloring and graffiti books with pencils
  • Fake fish tank lamp
  • Hosted by us for 3 hours
Trivia night

Trivia night

$195

Teams buzz in to answer our questions on the screen. We host, keep score and hand out the prizes. Book it once or every week.

  • Our questions on a screen
  • 4 game show buzzers
  • Scoring and a winner's prize
  • Hosted by us for 3 hours, prizes included
Arcade Night

Arcade Night

$395

A 3-hour game night. Pick your stations, and we bring, set up and host it all.

  • 3 stations you pick (up to 12 games)
  • Free play on games we made
  • Hosted by us, prizes included
Signature Night

Signature Night

$595

Our biggest 3-hour night. Pick your stations, and we take care of everything else.

  • 5 stations you pick (up to 20 games)
  • Free play on games we made
  • Produced end to end by us

Games

Pick any games you like, from $5. We bring them, set up and host. Tap a category to see its games.

Prize games12 games · from $5

Claw machine, gacha and fishing game. Free play all night, stocked with prizes or your swag.

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Prize table

Prize table

$79

Pick any 4 prize games. Hosted by us, prizes included.

Mini claw machine

Mini claw machine

$50

Stocked with prizes or your product. Free play all night.

Players: 1 at a timeSpace: About 1/3 of a 6-foot table, regular outlet

Gacha capsule machine

Gacha capsule machine

$20

Twist, pop the capsule, keep the prize.

Players: 1 at a timeSpace: Small table spot, no outlet needed

Magnetic fishing game

Magnetic fishing game

$5

Catch a fish, win a prize.

Players: 1–4Space: Small table spot, 3 AA batteries, no outlet needed

Yellow candy frame

Yellow candy frame

$5

A candy dispenser that hangs on the wall or stands on a table.

Players: 1 at a timeSpace: Small table spot

Small pink prize machine

Small pink prize machine

$5

Light it up and reveal a surprise prize capsule.

Players: 1 at a timeSpace: Small table spot

Small blue prize machine

Small blue prize machine

$10

Dispenses surprise prize capsules.

Players: 1 at a timeSpace: Small table spot

Prize wheel

Prize wheel

$10

Spin to win. A 12" tabletop wheel with a dry-erase face, so we can set the prizes for your event.

Players: 1 at a timeSpace: Small table spot, no outlet needed

Prism prize box

Prism prize box

$5

A small, shiny box to show off prizes on your table.

Space: Small table spot, no outlet needed

Red and white candy machine

Red and white candy machine

$10

Pull the lever, get a treat or a prize.

Players: 1 at a timeSpace: Small table spot, no outlet needed

Mini capsule dispenser

Mini capsule dispenser

$5

A small 3D-printed dispenser that serves up prize capsules. Pick 1 or 2: a monster and a pumpkin.

Players: 1 at a timeSpace: Small table spot, no outlet needed

Purple mason jar candy machine

Purple mason jar candy machine

$10

A little purple candy machine with a mason jar on top.

Balloon pop game

Balloon pop game

$5

Take turns and hope it doesn't pop on you.

Players: 2–6Space: Small table spot

Micro arcade8 games · from $5

The really small stuff: tiny arcade machines, handhelds and mini consoles. Pick one, pick a few, or bring them all.

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Mini casino player

Mini casino player

$5

A tiny casino game with slots, poker and blackjack. Just for fun, no real money.

Micro gacha machine

Micro gacha machine

$5

A tiny working Japanese-style gacha machine. Turn the knob, get a capsule.

Space: Small table spot, no outlet needed

Mini TV console

Mini TV console

$5

A palm-size retro TV that plays games.

Golden Axe micro player

Golden Axe micro player

$5

A tiny arcade cabinet with its own screen.

Pac-Man micro player

Pac-Man micro player

$5

A tiny arcade cabinet with its own screen.

Mini racing machine

Mini racing machine

$5

A pocket-size arcade racing game.

Mini finger dance arcade

Mini finger dance arcade

$5

Dance game for your fingers.

Mini Neo Geo on a monitor

Mini Neo Geo on a monitor

$20

A tiny console with 40 classic fighters and arcade hits.

Players: 1–2Space: Small table spot, regular outlet

Fortune telling3 games · from $5

Zoltar, tarot decks and a fortune-telling pickle. Pick the ones you want.

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Mini Zoltar fortune teller

Mini Zoltar fortune teller

$15

Zoltar speaks, and every guest keeps their fortune. Fortune cards included.

Players: 1 at a timeSpace: Small table spot, about 12" tall, USB power

Mystic Pickle fortune teller

Mystic Pickle fortune teller

$5

A pocket fortune teller with over 100 funny answers.

Tarot decks

Tarot decks

$5

Pull a card for the night. Book up to 5 decks and name the ones you want in your special request, or we'll pick.

Board games4 games · from $5

Board games, card games, dominoes and more for a relaxed table.

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Card games

Card games

$10

Uno and other easy card games. Book up to 5 and name your favorites in the special request, or we'll pick.

21+ party games

21+ party games

$10

Adults-only card and party games for a 21+ crowd.

Dominoes

Dominoes

$5

A set to play or to build a chain with.

Players: 2–4Space: Small table spot

Board games

Board games

$15

Pick from about 70 board and party games. Book up to 5 and name the ones you want, or we'll pick.

Players: Any groupSpace: About 1/2 of a 6-foot table

Tournaments5 games · from $5

Buzzers, bingo and friendly competition for your crowd.

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Casino and poker set

Casino and poker set

$30

A full case of poker chips and a 5-in-1 casino set for a table of friends.

Mobile party games

Mobile party games

$20

Party games on 1 screen. Everyone joins from their phone.

Bingo host

Bingo host

$10

We call the numbers, check the cards and hand out the prizes. Add it to the bingo set.

Game show buzzers

Game show buzzers

$10

4 buzzers for trivia and party games.

Players: Up to 4Space: Small table spot

Bingo set

Bingo set

$5

A cage, 100 cards and chips for a big group.

Players: Any groupSpace: Small table spot

Big play2 games · from $25

Big floor games that need room to move.

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Mini ball pit

Mini ball pit

$45

A 4 ft ball pit for play and photos. Needs real floor space.

Arcade basketball

Arcade basketball

$25

A full-size 2-player basketball machine with an LED scoreboard.

Players: 1–2Space: Floor machine, about 4 ft wide, 6.5 ft deep, 6 ft 9 in tall

Retro game machines4 games · from $10

All-in-one arcade cabinets and an Atari with preloaded games: fighters, shooters, high-score chases. No learning curve.

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Retro arcade briefcase

Retro arcade briefcase

$20

An all-in-one arcade in a case: built-in retro library, joysticks and pads.

Players: 1–4

Countercade 3-in-1

Countercade 3-in-1

$20

Ms. Pac-Man, Dig Dug and Galaga on a countertop cabinet.

Players: 1–2

Tabletop arcade cabinet

Tabletop arcade cabinet

$25

A countertop arcade with real joysticks and a big built-in game library.

Players: 1–2Space: About 1/3 of a 6-foot table, regular outlet

2-player arcade box

2-player arcade box

$10

Preloaded with fighting games for 2 players. More controllers can plug in.

Players: 1–2, more with added controllersSpace: About 1/2 of a 6-foot table, needs a screen

Modern game consoles3 games · from $30

Current consoles and PC: kart racing, fighters, co-op hits everyone already knows.

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Switch party setup

Switch party setup

$30

Kart racing and party games with up to 4 players.

Players: 1–4Space: About 1/3 of a 6-foot table plus a screen, regular outlet

PS5 setup

PS5 setup

$30

Current games on a PS5, with your pick of fighters or co-op.

Players: 1–4Space: About 1/3 of a 6-foot table plus a screen, regular outlet

Gaming PC setup

Gaming PC setup

$30

A gaming PC with party and indie games ready to go.

Players: 1–4Space: About 1/2 of a 6-foot table, regular outlet

Retro consoles5 games · from $10

An N64, an Atari and other classic consoles on tube TVs or monitors, controllers in hand. Want the comfy blue chairs too? Add them from Seating, tables and TVs.

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Retro emulator box

Retro emulator box

$25

A little box packed with retro games, played with PlayStation-style controllers. Pick your screen.

Players: 1–2

N64 with 4 controllers

N64 with 4 controllers

$25

An N64 with 4 controllers and a stack of carts. Tell us which games you want. Pick your screen: a tube TV, a monitor or your own.

Players: 2–4

Atari with preloaded games

Atari with preloaded games

$10

Joysticks and classic cartridges built in. Pick your screen: a tube TV, a monitor or your own.

Players: 2

Retro cartridge console

Retro cartridge console

$25

Real SNES, NES and Genesis cartridges on a 3-in-1 console, with 2 controllers. Pick your screen.

Players: 2–4Space: About 1/2 of a 6-foot table plus seats, regular outlet

Plug-in game stick

Plug-in game stick

$10

A plug-in stick packed with retro games. Pick your screen.

Players: 1–2Space: About 1/3 of a 6-foot table, regular outlet

Reflex sports12 games · from $5

Digital pinball tables, foosball and quick-reflex games in a small footprint.

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Digital pinball table

Digital pinball table

$30

Real pinball tables on a screen, flippers and all.

Players: 1–2

Mini foosball table

Mini foosball table

$15

Fast tabletop foosball for 2.

Players: 2Space: About 1/2 of a 6-foot table, no outlet needed

Tabletop reflex game

Tabletop reflex game

$15

A quick reflex game for up to 4 players, played sitting around it on the floor.

Players: 2–4Space: Floor space for up to 4 to sit around it. Needs a level surface

Reflex dropper

Reflex dropper

$15

Catch it before it falls. A fast reaction test. We have 2.

Players: 1–2Space: Wall mount or stand

Mini countertop pinball

Mini countertop pinball

$5

A real little pinball machine for the countertop.

Players: 1Space: Small table spot

Digital game board

Digital game board

$25

An 18.5" touchscreen table for board and arcade games.

Players: 1–4Space: About 1/2 of a 6-foot table, regular outlet

Spinning top battles

Spinning top battles

$10

Launch your top and knock out the other player's.

Players: 2Space: Floor space, not for tables

Mini table games

Mini table games

$10

A mix of small tabletop games, finger sports included. We pick the mix, or tell us what you like.

Players: 2Space: Small table spot

Classic quick-play toys

Classic quick-play toys

$10

Bop It, Simon, Perfection, Hungry Hungry Hippos and Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots.

Players: 1–4Space: About 1/3 of a 6-foot table

Shock potato game

Shock potato game

$5

Pass it fast. A silly party game for a group.

Players: 2–6Space: Small table spot

Tabletop mini bowling

Tabletop mini bowling

$5

A tiny wooden bowling lane for the tabletop. Flick the ball, knock the pins.

Players: 1–4Space: Small table spot

Dance game

Dance game

$15

Dance pads, 200+ songs and a big screen. Pick your screen.

Players: 1–2Space: 6 feet of floor space plus a screen

Yard sports6 games · from $5

Indoor takes on toss, targets and lawn favorites.

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Velcro dart board

Velcro dart board

$10

A big 36-inch Velcro dart board with sticky balls. Easy to throw, fun for everyone.

Players: 2–4Space: Wall or stand, 6 feet of throwing room

Foam dart and axe board

Foam dart and axe board

$30

A soft target board for foam darts and foam axes. Safe, easy and fun for everyone.

Players: 2Space: Wall or stand, 6 feet of throwing room

Battle toss

Battle toss

$20

A team tossing game for up to 4 players.

Players: 2–4Space: Floor space

Toss Across

Toss Across

$5

Toss bean bags to flip the squares and get 3 in a row.

Players: 2Space: Floor space

Kids mini golf set

Kids mini golf set

$10

A kids' golf set with clubs and practice holes for a quick round.

Players: 1–4Space: Floor space

Kids bowling set

Kids bowling set

$10

Light plastic pins and balls for a quick floor bowling game. Up to 4 lanes at once.

Players: 1–8Space: Floor space

Shooting games3 games · from $15

Light-gun games on the big screen. Fun to watch, too.

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Light-gun setup

Light-gun setup

$20

Point-and-shoot arcade games with 2 guns, on our monitor, a mini projector on your wall, or your own TV. We bring sensor and camera kits and set up whichever fits your room.

Players: 1–2Space: About 1/2 of a 6-foot table plus a screen

Projector shooting game

Projector shooting game

$15

An all-in-one projector casts targets on the wall, and 2 players shoot at them with toy guns.

Players: 2Space: A clear wall and a small table spot. Works best in lower light

4-player laser tag

4-player laser tag

$15

4 rechargeable blasters with 360° sensor headbands and score screens. 2 teams face off across the room.

Players: 2–4Space: Floor space

Creative play4 games · from $5

Coloring, crafts and low-key tabletop play. The chill corner.

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Candy and potion crafts

Candy and potion crafts

$10

Hands-on candy and potion kits guests can make at the table.

Trippy coloring books

Trippy coloring books

$5

Coloring and graffiti books, with pencils.

Players: Up to 4Space: About 1/2 of a 6-foot table

Play-Doh bucket

Play-Doh bucket

$10

A big bucket of dough for a chill corner.

Players: Any groupSpace: About 1/3 of a 6-foot table

Building blocks

Building blocks

$10

A pile of bricks for building at the table.

Players: Any groupSpace: About 1/3 of a 6-foot table

Trippy sensory table8 games · from $5

Lava lamps, illusions and visuals to get lost in.

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Fake fish tank lamp

Fake fish tank lamp

$5

A glowing fish tank light with a Frutiger Aero feel. Fun decor for the table.

Sensory toys

Sensory toys

$10

Hands-on sensory boards to fidget and play with.

Lava lamp

Lava lamp

$10

Slow, glowing color for your table. We have 3.

Players: DisplaySpace: Small table spot, regular outlet

Plasma globe

Plasma globe

$5

Touch the glass and the lightning follows your hand.

Players: 1–2Space: Small table spot, regular outlet

Crystal lamp

Crystal lamp

$5

A small glowing crystal light.

Players: DisplaySpace: Small table spot

Optical illusion books

Optical illusion books

$5

Pages that play tricks on your eyes.

Players: 1–2Space: Small table spot

Trippy light projector

Trippy light projector

$10

Fills the wall or ceiling with moving color.

Players: DisplaySpace: Small table spot, regular outlet

Glitch video consoles

Glitch video consoles

$15

2 circuit-bent retro consoles. Twist the knobs and flip the switches to melt the screen into trippy visuals.

Players: 1–2Space: About 1/3 of a 6-foot table plus a screen

Photo ops5 games · from $20

A wrestling-ring photo stage with a live webcam. Guests remix their shots and tag you.

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Action figure arena

Action figure arena

$25

A wrestling ring with figures for tabletop battles.

Players: Up to 4Space: About 1/2 of a 6-foot table

Arcade photo booth

Arcade photo booth

$20

A tabletop photo booth that prints.

Players: Any groupSpace: About 1/2 of a 6-foot table, regular outlet

Custom photo table

Custom photo table

$50

A photo spot styled to your theme: backdrop, props and a phone ring light. Guests snap and share.

Space: Floor space

Green screen photo spot

Green screen photo spot

$40

Pose in front of our pull-up green screen and we drop you into any background, from outer space to your brand's colors. Guests get the clips to share.

Space: Floor space

Event video crew

Event video crew

$95

We film your night on phones with a motorized slider, a gimbal and mics, then hand back short edited clips to share.

Cool tech3 games · from $40

New gadgets most guests haven't tried yet. Hands-on, hosted by us.

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Gadget table

Gadget table

$50

New tech most guests haven't tried yet, like a desk robot pet and AI glasses.

Players: Any groupSpace: About 1/2 of a 6-foot table, regular outlet

VR headsets

VR headsets

$65

Headsets with anything from mini-golf to immersive worlds.

Space: Floor space

Flying camera drone

Flying camera drone

$40

A palm-sized drone that launches from your hand, follows a guest and films a short clip to share. Indoors, with a little open space.

Space: Open floor space

Request any game2 games · from $80

Want a game we don't have yet? We get it and bring it to your event first.

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Request any game

Request any game

$80

Want a game we don't have yet? Tell us which one. For a flat $80 we get it and bring it to your event first.

Get a custom quote

Get a custom quote

Free

Planning something bigger or different? Tell us about your event and we'll put together a custom quote.

Seating, tables and TVs12 options · from $5
Blue plush gaming chair

Blue plush gaming chair

$25

A soft, tufted floor chair for the game corner. Pairs well with a tube TV.

Guest charging station and hotspot

Guest charging station and hotspot

$0

Free with every booking: a spot where guests can charge their phones, plus a wifi hotspot. Don't need it? Remove it from your plan.

20" tube TV

20" tube TV

$15

A real CRT for retro games. Bring your own console, or pair it with one of ours.

19" tube TV

19" tube TV

$15

A real CRT for retro games. Bring your own console, or pair it with one of ours.

13" tube TV

13" tube TV

$15

A small CRT that fits on a counter. Bring your own console, or pair it with one of ours.

Folding tables

Folding tables

$15

Black 6-foot folding tables. The tables your games need come free; each extra one, for food, prizes or a sign-in spot, is $15.

Folding bar table

Folding bar table

$10

A standing-height table for a small game, drinks or a sign-in spot.

Stools we bring

Stools we bring

$5

Folding counter stools in red and blue. 2 come free with each table we bring. Extra stools are $5 each.

Fold-out 24" monitor

Fold-out 24" monitor

$15

A big portable screen on its own stand. Bring your own console, or pair it with one of ours.

4:3 17" monitor

4:3 17" monitor

$15

A square screen that fits retro games the way they were made. Bring your own console, or pair it with one of ours.

Mini projector

Mini projector

$15

Puts a game big on any plain wall. Best with lower light. Pair it with one of our consoles or bring your own.

Space: A plain wall

Movie player (VHS, DVD, Blu-ray)

Movie player (VHS, DVD, Blu-ray)

$15

Play old tapes, DVDs or Blu-rays on any screen: a looping retro movie, music videos or a cartoon wall. Bring your own or we bring a few.

Extras5 options · from $10

Add these once you have a game, station or package in your plan.

Extra hour

Extra hour

$50 per hour

Keep the whole event going an hour longer. Every game in your plan runs as long as the event.

Tournament Mode

Tournament Mode

$35

Turn any station (3–4 games) into a bracket. We host the rounds and crown a champion with a prize.

Games we made

Games we made

$10 free with 3+ stations

Our own games for guests to walk up and play: Puff Puff Crash on a tablet and our How Dare card decks.

Gift bags

Gift bags

$10 per bag

Stocked and assembled by us with small toys, stickers and merch. Sponsor inserts welcome.

Merch table

Merch table

$20 off

Let us sell our own Budcade merch at a small table at your event and we take $20 off.

Every week2 options · from $125
Weekly residency

Weekly residency

$175 per week

We come by the same night every week with 2 tables of games, a mix of new stuff and old favorites, for 3 hours, hosted by us.

  • No minimum number of weeks
  • No deposit
  • Pick how many weeks to pay now
Weekly residency with our merch table

Weekly residency with our merch table

$125 per week

The same weekly night, $50 less a week when you let us run a small Budcade merch table.

Brand activations3 options · from $195
Game Sponsor

Game Sponsor

$395

For regional brands.

  • Everything in Featured Brand
  • 3 games you pick
  • Additional branded prize games
  • 30+ photos, a promo video and event footage
  • Guest contact collection
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Headline Partner

Headline Partner

$595

For exclusivity.

  • Everything in Game Sponsor
  • Your branding on every table
  • The full game floor run as your brand
  • 50+ photos, a promo video and full event footage
  • Internal team recap
  • Category exclusivity
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Lessons and consulting5 options · from $30
30-minute session

30-minute session

$30 per session

A working session with Joe: code, Unity, game dev, or the automation you're stuck on. You pick the time from your receipt.

60-minute session

60-minute session

$60 per session

An hour, screen-shared, on your code or your project. You keep what we build.

90-minute session

90-minute session

$90 per session

Room to build or scope something real in 1 sitting.

Unblock Sprint

Unblock Sprint

$245

4 sessions of 90 minutes over a month. Saves $115 versus booking singles.

Build Sprint

Build Sprint

$995

Done for you in 2 weeks: 1 automation, internal system, or custom game or interactive build, handed over and documented. Best after a free call to scope it.

Pick your stations