It’s usually the first question — and fair enough. If you’re planning a corporate event and considering arcade hire, you want to know what you’re looking at before you get too far into the planning.
The honest answer is that arcade machine hire for a corporate event in Melbourne generally ranges from around $300 to $1,400+ per machine, depending on what you’re hiring, whether it’s custom-branded, and what’s included in the service.
We’re Corporate Arcade Hire — Melbourne’s only corporate-first arcade hire specialist, with a dedicated in-house print team to match. We put our pricing in plain terms here because we think you should know what you’re paying for before you call anyone.
These ranges reflect standard single-day corporate hire in Melbourne metro, including delivery, setup, and collection. Custom branding figures include the full in-house print process.
$300 – $500 + GST
$300 – $450 + GST
$450 – $650 + GST
$650 – $950 + GST
$400 – $600 + GST
$600 – $900 + GST (incl. branding)
$900 – $1,400+ + GST (incl. branding)
Pricing varies based on event date, delivery location, hire duration, and any additional requirements. The figures above are a genuine guide — not a low anchor we’ll move off when you actually call. → Get a specific quote for your event
This is where the difference between party hire and corporate-first hire starts to show up in the actual quote. A lot of the variation in pricing across the Melbourne market comes down to what’s included — and what isn’t.
At Corporate Arcade Hire, every hire includes the following (custom-branded machines also include the artwork, print, and install items below):
To and from your Melbourne venue, within our service area. No separate freight charge.
The machine is installed, tested, and ready before your event starts. Not dropped at the loading dock.
Your team or event coordinator gets a walkthrough on operation before we leave.
If anything needs attention during the event, you can reach someone who knows the machine.
No chasing, no ‘we’ll be there sometime between 10 and 4’.
We work from your brand assets and send a proof for sign-off before production.
The wrap is designed and printed by our own team. No external supplier. No additional lead time.
Branded panels go on at the venue as part of setup. You see the finished machine in context, not in a warehouse photo.
Why does in-house branding matter for pricing? When branding is outsourced to a third-party print supplier, there’s usually a separate cost — and a separate timeline — sitting outside the hire quote. Because we handle it all in-house, you get one quote that covers everything, with one point of contact from brief through to bump-in.
Tell us your event date, venue, guest count, and whether you’re interested in custom branding. We’ll come back with a clear, specific quote within 24 hours.
A few things move a corporate arcade hire quote up or down:
A classic multicade is typically the most cost-effective option. Racing simulators — especially full-motion or twin-seat rigs — sit at the higher end due to their size, setup complexity, and transport requirements. Dance machines and specialty cabinets sit in the middle range.
A standard hire with stock graphics is the entry-level price point. Custom branding adds to the quote, but it’s a fixed, transparent add-on — not a sliding variable that changes after you’ve committed. Because our print team is in-house, the cost is predictable and the lead time is controlled.
Standard corporate hire is priced as a day rate — which covers your event, including bump-in and pack-down. If you need a machine across multiple days (a conference that runs Tuesday to Thursday, for example), a multi-day rate applies. Ask us about this upfront; it’s typically more cost-effective than booking separate single-day hires.
Melbourne metro delivery is included in the standard hire. Venues outside our core service area may attract an additional delivery charge — we’ll tell you upfront whether that applies to your venue.
Hiring multiple machines for the same event typically reduces the per-machine rate. If you’re planning a larger function and want two or three setups, it’s worth getting a combined quote rather than separate ones.
A few things move a corporate arcade hire quote up or down:
It’s a fair question, especially if you’re comparing it against other entertainment options at a similar price point — a DJ set, a cocktail hour upgrade, a photo booth.
The practical answer is that a well-chosen arcade machine does something most entertainment options don’t: it gets people interacting with each other, not just with the entertainment. A photo booth takes a picture and moves on. An arcade machine creates a reason for two people who’ve never spoken to stand next to each other, compete, cheer, and talk. That social dynamic is exactly what a corporate event is supposed to produce.
For brand activations and product launches, the ROI calculation is even clearer. A custom-branded machine creates dwell time at your activation (3–5 minutes per player versus 8–12 seconds average at a standard stand), a natural photo opportunity, and a brand experience that guests associate with something enjoyable rather than something they were sold to.
As Melbourne’s only corporate-first arcade hire specialist — with a dedicated in-house print team to match — that’s the brief we work to on every hire: not just get a machine in the room, but make it earn its place at the event. → See our machines
One supplier, one quote, one point of contact — delivery, setup, and collection all included. Tell us about your event and we’ll handle the rest.
Standard corporate arcade hire in Melbourne ranges from around $300 to $950+ per machine for a day hire, depending on the machine type and what’s included. Custom-branded machines — with full in-house print production — typically range from $600 to $1,400+. Every quote includes delivery, setup, and collection within Melbourne metro.
Yes — at Corporate Arcade Hire, delivery, setup, operational briefing, on-event phone support, and collection are all included in the hire price for Melbourne metro events. There are no separate freight or labour charges added after the quote.
Custom branding — a full machine wrap designed and produced by our in-house print team — typically adds $300–$600 to the base hire cost, depending on the scope of the wrap. Because it’s done in-house, the cost is transparent and the lead time is predictable. We send a proof for sign-off before anything goes to print.
Yes, and it’s usually more cost-effective than booking separately. If you’re planning a function that needs two or more machines, ask for a combined quote — the per-machine rate typically reduces for multi-machine hires at the same event.
Four to six weeks ahead is ideal for custom-branded machines — it allows time for artwork setup, proofing, and production without rushing. For standard hire without branding, two to three weeks is usually sufficient. EOFY dates book out fast — if you have a date locked in, reach out early.
One supplier, one quote, one point of contact — delivery, setup, and collection all included. Tell us about your event and we’ll handle the rest.
