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.
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Build your night.
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.
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Plan an event
Pick a package or mix your own stations.
Rent a game or two
Small games from $5. Event plans start at $150.
Set up a weekly night
We come by the same night every week.
Put my brand in front of guests
Your product in the prize games, with photos after.
Lessons or consulting
Work with Joe on code, game dev or automation.
Get a custom quote
Not sure what to pick? Answer a few quick questions and Joe sends a quote.
Packages8 packages · from $75
Casino night
$200
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
$200
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
$200
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
$200
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
$200
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
$550
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
$840
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.
Prize table
$99
Pick any 4 prize games. Hosted by us, prizes included.
Mini claw machine
$50
Stocked with prizes or your product. Free play all night.
Gacha capsule machine
$25
Twist, pop the capsule, keep the prize.
Magnetic fishing game
$15
Catch a fish, win a prize.
Yellow candy frame
$10
A candy dispenser that hangs on the wall or stands on a table.
Small pink prize machine
$10
Light it up and reveal a surprise prize capsule.
Small blue prize machine
$10
Dispenses surprise prize capsules.
Prize wheel
$10
Spin to win. A 12" tabletop wheel with a dry-erase face, so we can set the prizes for your event.
Prism prize box
$5
A small, shiny box to show off prizes on your table.
Red and white candy machine
$10
Pull the lever, get a treat or a prize.
Mini capsule dispenser
$5
A small 3D-printed dispenser that serves up prize capsules. Pick 1 or 2: a monster and a pumpkin.
Purple mason jar candy machine
$10
A little purple candy machine with a mason jar on top.
Balloon pop game
$5
Take turns and hope it doesn't pop on you.
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.
Mini casino player
$5
A tiny casino game with slots, poker and blackjack. Just for fun, no real money.
Micro gacha machine
$5
A tiny working Japanese-style gacha machine. Turn the knob, get a capsule.
Mini TV console
$5
A palm-size retro TV that plays games.
Golden Axe micro player
$5
A tiny arcade cabinet with its own screen.
Pac-Man micro player
$5
A tiny arcade cabinet with its own screen.
Mini racing machine
$5
A pocket-size arcade racing game.
Mini finger dance arcade
$5
Dance game for your fingers.
Mini Neo Geo on a monitor
$20
A tiny console with 40 classic fighters and arcade hits.
Fortune telling3 games · from $5
Zoltar, tarot decks and a fortune-telling pickle. Pick the ones you want.
Mini Zoltar fortune teller
$15
Zoltar speaks, and every guest keeps their fortune. Fortune cards included.
Mystic Pickle fortune teller
$5
A pocket fortune teller with over 100 funny answers.
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.
Tabletop games4 games · from $5
Board games, card games, dominoes and more for a relaxed table.
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
$10
Adults-only card and party games for a 21+ crowd.
Dominoes
$5
A set to play or to build a chain with.
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.
Contests5 games · from $10
Buzzers, bingo and friendly competition for your crowd.
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
$20
Party games on 1 screen. Everyone joins from their phone.
Bingo host
$10
We call the numbers, check the cards and hand out the prizes. Add it to the bingo set.
Game show buzzers
$10
4 buzzers for trivia and party games.
Bingo set
$10
A cage, 100 cards and chips for a big group.
Big play2 games · from $25
Big floor games that need room to move.
Mini ball pit
$50
A 4 ft ball pit for play and photos. Needs real floor space.
Arcade basketball
$25
A full-size 2-player basketball machine with an LED scoreboard.
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.
Retro arcade briefcase
$20
An all-in-one arcade in a case: built-in retro library, joysticks and pads.
Countercade 3-in-1
$20
Ms. Pac-Man, Dig Dug and Galaga on a countertop cabinet.
Tabletop arcade cabinet
$25
A countertop arcade with real joysticks and a big built-in game library.
2-player arcade box
$10
Preloaded with fighting games for 2 players. More controllers can plug in.
Modern game consoles3 games · from $30
Current consoles and PC: kart racing, fighters, co-op hits everyone already knows.
Switch party setup
$30
Kart racing and party games with up to 4 players.
PS5 setup
$30
Current games on a PS5, with your pick of fighters or co-op.
Gaming PC setup
$30
A gaming PC with party and indie games ready to go.
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.
Retro emulator box
$25
A little box packed with retro games, played with PlayStation-style controllers. Pick your screen.
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.
Atari with preloaded games
$10
Joysticks and classic cartridges built in. Pick your screen: a tube TV, a monitor or your own.
Retro cartridge console
$25
Real SNES, NES and Genesis cartridges on a 3-in-1 console, with 2 controllers. Pick your screen.
Plug-in game stick
$10
A plug-in stick packed with retro games. Pick your screen.
Reflex sports12 games · from $5
Digital pinball tables, foosball and quick-reflex games in a small footprint.
Digital pinball table
$30
Real pinball tables on a screen, flippers and all.
Mini foosball table
$15
Fast tabletop foosball for 2.
Tabletop reflex game
$15
A quick reflex game for up to 4 players, played sitting around it on the floor.
Reflex dropper
$15
Catch it before it falls. A fast reaction test. We have 2.
Mini countertop pinball
$5
A real little pinball machine for the countertop.
Digital game board
$25
An 18.5" touchscreen table for board and arcade games.
Spinning top battles
$10
Launch your top and knock out the other player's.
Mini table games
$10
A mix of small tabletop games, finger sports included. We pick the mix, or tell us what you like.
Classic quick-play toys
$10
Bop It, Simon, Perfection, Hungry Hungry Hippos and Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots.
Shock potato game
$5
Pass it fast. A silly party game for a group.
Tabletop mini bowling
$10
A tiny wooden bowling lane for the tabletop. Flick the ball, knock the pins.
Dance game
$15
Dance pads, 200+ songs and a big screen. Pick your screen.
Yard sports6 games · from $10
Indoor takes on toss, targets and lawn favorites.
Velcro dart board
$15
A big 36-inch Velcro dart board with sticky balls. Easy to throw, fun for everyone.
Foam dart and axe board
$30
A soft target board for foam darts and foam axes. Safe, easy and fun for everyone.
Battle toss
$20
A team tossing game for up to 4 players.
Toss Across
$10
Toss bean bags to flip the squares and get 3 in a row.
Kids mini golf set
$10
A kids' golf set with clubs and practice holes for a quick round.
Kids bowling set
$10
Light plastic pins and balls for a quick floor bowling game. Up to 4 lanes at once.
Shooting games3 games · from $15
Light-gun games on the big screen. Fun to watch, too.
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.
Projector shooting game
$15
An all-in-one projector casts targets on the wall, and 2 players shoot at them with toy guns.
4-player laser tag
$15
4 rechargeable blasters with 360° sensor headbands and score screens. 2 teams face off across the room.
Passive play & crafts4 games · from $5
Coloring, crafts and low-key tabletop play. The chill corner.
Candy and potion crafts
$10
Hands-on candy and potion kits guests can make at the table.
Trippy coloring books
$5
Coloring and graffiti books, with pencils.
Play-Doh bucket
$10
A big bucket of dough for a chill corner.
Building blocks
$10
A pile of bricks for building at the table.
Trippy sensory table8 games · from $5
Lava lamps, illusions and visuals to get lost in.
Fake fish tank lamp
$5
A glowing fish tank light with a Frutiger Aero feel. Fun decor for the table.
Sensory toys
$10
Hands-on sensory boards to fidget and play with.
Lava lamp
$10
Slow, glowing color for your table. We have 3.
Plasma globe
$10
Touch the glass and the lightning follows your hand.
Crystal lamp
$5
A small glowing crystal light.
Optical illusion books
$5
Pages that play tricks on your eyes.
Trippy light projector
$10
Fills the wall or ceiling with moving color.
Glitch video consoles
$15
2 circuit-bent retro consoles. Twist the knobs and flip the switches to melt the screen into trippy visuals.
Photo ops5 games · from $20
A wrestling-ring photo stage with a live webcam. Guests remix their shots and tag you.
Action figure arena
$25
A wrestling ring with figures for tabletop battles.
Arcade photo booth
$20
A tabletop photo booth that prints.
Custom photo table
$50
A photo spot styled to your theme: backdrop, props and a phone ring light. Guests snap and share.
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.
Event video crew
$100
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.
Gadget table
$50
New tech most guests haven't tried yet, like a desk robot pet and AI glasses.
VR headsets
$65
Headsets with anything from mini-golf to immersive worlds.
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.
Request any game2 games · from $80
Want a game we don't have yet? We get it and bring it to your event first.
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
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
$25
A soft, tufted floor chair for the game corner. Pairs well with a tube TV.
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
$15
A real CRT for retro games. Bring your own console, or pair it with one of ours.
19" tube TV
$15
A real CRT for retro games. Bring your own console, or pair it with one of ours.
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
$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
$10
A standing-height table for a small game, drinks or a sign-in spot.
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
$15
A big portable screen on its own stand. Bring your own console, or pair it with one of ours.
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
$15
Puts a game big on any plain wall. Best with lower light. Pair it with one of our consoles or bring your own.
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
$50 per hour
Keep the whole event going an hour longer. Every game in your plan runs as long as the event.
Tournament Mode
$50
Turn any station (3–4 games) into a bracket. We host the rounds and crown a champion with a prize.
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
$15 per bag
Stocked and assembled by us with small toys, stickers and merch. Sponsor inserts welcome.
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 $200
Weekly residency
$250 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
$200 per week
The same weekly night, $50 less a week when you let us run a small Budcade merch table.
Brand activations3 options · from $250
Featured Brand
$250
For a single shop.
- Signage on the Budcade table
- Prize games stocked with your product and small prizes
- Budcade-branded games and merchandise
- 10+ photos reshared to a 1,000+ audience
Game Sponsor
$500
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
Headline Partner
$750
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
Lessons and consulting5 options · from $50
30-minute session
$50 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
$100 per session
An hour, screen-shared, on your code or your project. You keep what we build.
90-minute session
$150 per session
Room to build or scope something real in 1 sitting.
Unblock Sprint
$250
4 sessions of 90 minutes over a month. Saves $100 versus booking singles.
Build Sprint
$1,000
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.