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Arcade Machine Installations for Children’s Play Centres

Boost Revenue & Enhance Visitor Experience with High-Performing Arcade Machines

Children’s play centres thrive on fun, repeat visits and strong customer engagement — and nothing increases excitement and dwell time like a well-chosen selection of arcade machines. We specialise in supplying and installing commercial-grade arcade machines for children’s indoor play centres, creating a reliable secondary revenue stream with no upfront cost, no maintenance and no risk.

Our installations are perfect for soft play venues, indoor playgrounds, family entertainment centres and children-focused leisure sites. Whether you want a single machine or a full arcade zone, we design, supply and manage everything for you.


Why Arcade Machines Work Perfectly in Children’s Play Centres

✔ Safe, Kid-Friendly Entertainment

Our machines include carefully selected children’s favourites such as low-impact games, mini arcades, prize cranes and bright, colourful machines.

✔ Increases Dwell Time for Families

Parents stay longer when kids are entertained — leading to more café, drink and snack sales.

✔ Boosts Repeat Visits & Membership Value

Arcades enhance the overall experience, encouraging families to return again and again.

✔ Creates a Strong Secondary Revenue Stream

With our revenue share model, play centres earn consistent weekly income with no investment.

✔ Compact & Flexible

Machines fit easily into existing spaces, reception areas or waiting zones.

Play centres with arcades consistently outperform those without — both in revenue and visitor satisfaction.


What We Install in Children’s Play Centres

We supply a wide range of family-friendly machines designed specifically for younger audiences:

Prize Cranes (Soft Toy Claw Machines)

Extremely popular with kids and parents, offering consistent and safe gameplay.

Kiddie Rides

Perfect for toddlers and younger children, with gentle movement and bright visuals.

Mini Arcade Games

Compact, colourful and easy-to-play machines suitable for all ages.

Gashapon Capsule Machines

Brilliant for small prizes, collectibles and branded capsules — always a hit with children.

Ticket Redemption Machines

Simple ticket games that keep kids engaged while offering rewarding outcomes.

Kids Driving & Ride-On Games

Safe, fun and perfect for younger age groups.

Interactive & Reaction Games

Light-up reflex games, button smashers and kid-safe reaction games.

All equipment is commercial-grade, durable and suited for high daily use by families and children.


Flexible Installation Options for Play Centres

We know every venue is different, so we offer three flexible models:

1. Fully Managed Revenue Share (Most Popular)

  • No upfront cost

  • No maintenance

  • No risk

  • Shared revenue
    We install, maintain and restock everything — you simply earn profit.

2. Monthly Leasing

A low, predictable monthly fee with full maintenance included.

3. Full Purchase

Buy machines outright for permanent installations.


What You Get with Our Managed Installation

✔ Free machine supply & delivery
✔ Professional installation
✔ Regular servicing & maintenance
✔ Prize restocking (for cranes & capsule machines)
✔ Optional card reader systems
✔ Machine replacements if needed
✔ Weekly or monthly collections
✔ Performance monitoring

Your team has nothing to manage — we take care of it all.


Where Arcade Machines Perform Best in Play Centres

Arcade machines fit easily into:

  • Reception & waiting areas

  • Café and seating areas

  • Entrance hallways

  • Party rooms

  • Empty corners

  • Between soft play equipment zones

  • Birthday party waiting areas

  • Shoe collection areas

Even small spaces can generate strong revenue.


Nationwide Installation for Children’s Play Centres

We install and manage machines across the entire UK, including:

London • Manchester • Birmingham • Glasgow • Leeds • Liverpool • Sheffield • Edinburgh • Cardiff • Nottingham • Bristol • Newcastle • Leicester • Milton Keynes • Southampton • Essex • Kent • Surrey • Sussex

Whether you operate a single play centre or a chain, we offer scalable installation solutions.


Add High-Earning Arcade Machines to Your Play Centre

Ready to boost revenue and enhance the customer experience in your play centre?

Contact us today for a free revenue projection and installation plan.

Email: info@boutiquepartyhire.co.uk
Phone: 0208 087 3788

Arcade Machine Installations for Children’s Play Centres – FAQs


1. What types of arcade machines are suitable for children’s play centres?

We only install child-friendly, safe and durable machines such as:

  • Prize cranes for soft toys

  • Kiddie rides

  • Mini arcade games

  • Capsule (Gashapon) machines

  • Ticket redemption games

  • Kids’ driving games

  • Light-up reaction games
    All machines are designed for young children and high daily use.


2. Do we need to pay anything upfront?

No. With our fully managed revenue share model, installation is completely free — no upfront fees, no maintenance costs, and no risk.


3. How much revenue can arcade machines generate in a play centre?

Earnings vary based on footfall, but typical weekly ranges are:

  • Small venues: £150–£300 per week

  • Medium venues: £300–£700 per week

  • Busy family venues: £700–£1,200+ per week

Prize cranes and capsule machines tend to be the highest earners.


4. Are the machines safe for young children?

Yes. All machines installed in children’s play centres are:

  • Fully commercial grade

  • Designed for safe child use

  • Built with smooth edges and stable bases

  • Fitted with secure internal mechanisms
    Kiddie rides and low-impact arcades are specially made for younger age groups.


5. What areas of a play centre are best for arcade machines?

Arcade machines perform well in:

  • Reception/waiting zones

  • Café and seating areas

  • Party rooms

  • Footfall corridors

  • Shoe collection/entry areas

  • Foyers and quiet corners

Even small areas can generate strong income.


6. Who handles maintenance and prize restocking?

We do. All repairs, servicing, prize refills and capsule restocking are included in our managed service. Your staff do not need to manage anything.


7. How often do you visit the play centre?

This depends on machine type and footfall, but typically:

  • Weekly or fortnightly collections

  • Monthly servicing

  • On-demand repairs if needed
    Remote monitoring is available on many machines.


8. What types of prizes do you supply for prize cranes?

We stock and refill:

  • Soft plush toys

  • Children’s novelty items

  • Capsules with mini toys

  • Branded prizes (optional)
    We choose items that are proven performers in family venues.


9. Can we request specific themes or branded items?

Yes. If you have a brand, event or themed play area, we can supply themed prizes or branded capsule inserts to match your venue’s identity.


10. Do the machines take cash or card payments?

We support:

  • Coins

  • Tokens

  • Cashless card systems (Nayax)
    Card payments are extremely popular with parents and lead to more frequent play.


11. How long does installation take?

Most machines take 30–60 minutes to install.
Multi-machine setups can be completed the same day, with minimal disruption to your venue.


12. Can we upgrade machines or add more later?

Yes. You can expand at any time. Many play centres start with one or two machines and increase to larger setups as revenue grows.


13. Do you install machines nationwide?

Yes. We cover the entire UK, including:
London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Liverpool, Bristol, Nottingham, Leicester, Milton Keynes, Southampton and all surrounding areas.


14. What happens if a machine stops earning well?

We will:

  • Adjust gameplay or claw strength

  • Replace prizes

  • Move the machine position

  • Swap the machine for a better-performing model

Our goal is to maximise weekly revenue.


15. How do we get started?

Simply tell us your location and available space. We’ll recommend the best machines and provide a free revenue estimate before installation.