Office Party Entertainment Ideas

Planning an office party and looking for entertainment that gets staff involved?

Boutique Party Hire provides arcade machines and interactive games for office parties, staff events, employee socials, Christmas parties and corporate celebrations throughout London and across the UK.

Interactive games can give employees something to do beyond food and drinks.

Guests can:

Compete

Race

Challenge Colleagues

Try to Beat a High Score

Play Retro Games

Join Department Competitions

Browse our wider Arcade Machine Hire London & UK Nationwide range for suitable arcade and amusement games.

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Why Arcade Games Work for Office Parties

Office parties often include a mixture of people from different:

Teams

Departments

Locations

Seniority Levels

Age Groups

Arcade games can provide a simple shared activity without requiring everyone to participate at the same time.

Employees can play when they want and move between:

Food

Drinks

Networking

Music

Games

Other Entertainment

This makes arcade equipment particularly flexible for staff events.

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1. Reaction Games for Office Parties

Our Catch It Reaction Ring Game Hire can create a quick competitive challenge.

Employees can compete for the highest score throughout the event.

This can work particularly well for:

Office Socials

Staff Parties

Team Events

Employee Celebrations

Christmas Parties

Summer Parties

A leaderboard can turn the game into an office-wide competition.

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2. Batak Hire for Office Parties

Our Batak Lite Game Hire can create a fast reaction challenge.

The format is simple:

CAN YOU BEAT THE OFFICE HIGH SCORE?

Employees can compete individually or by department.

Possible formats include:

Sales vs Marketing

Finance vs Operations

Management vs Staff

London Office vs Manchester Office

Team vs Team

This can make the game part of a wider company competition.

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3. Basketball Arcade Game Hire

Our 2-Player Basketball Arcade Game Hire can create direct head-to-head competition.

Basketball works well for office parties because the gameplay is easy to understand.

Two colleagues can compete while others watch.

Potential challenges include:

Colleague vs Colleague

Manager vs Employee

Department vs Department

Team vs Team

Basketball can create visible activity around the event.

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4. Racing Simulator Hire for Office Parties

Racing simulators can provide a premium attraction at larger office parties.

Linked simulators allow employees to compete head-to-head.

A fastest-lap competition can run throughout the event.

This can be particularly suitable for:

Technology Companies

Automotive Businesses

Sales Teams

Large Corporate Offices

Staff Celebrations

Company Parties

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Fastest Lap Office Competition

A simple format could be:

FASTEST LAP OF THE OFFICE PARTY

Employees compete throughout the evening.

The organiser can display:

Top 10 Drivers

Fastest Department

Fastest Manager

Fastest Employee

This can encourage repeat participation.

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5. Prize Crane Grabber Hire

Our Prize Crane Grabber Hire can potentially combine entertainment with suitable staff gifts or promotional merchandise.

Depending on the machine and item dimensions, possible contents could include:

Company Merchandise

Small Gifts

Staff Rewards

Vouchers

Promotional Products

Event Merchandise

This can create an interactive giveaway experience during the office party.

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6. Gashapon Dispenser Hire

Our Gashapon Dispenser Hire can provide another way to distribute suitable items at a staff event.

Capsules can potentially contain:

Small Gifts

Company Merchandise

Staff Rewards

Event Giveaways

Promotional Items

This can turn a simple giveaway into part of the entertainment.

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7. Retro Arcade Machines for Office Parties

Our Retro Arcade Game Machine Hire can create a relaxed gaming area.

Retro games can work particularly well because they can appeal to a broad mix of employees.

They can be suitable for:

Office Christmas Parties

Staff Socials

Company Celebrations

Networking Events

After-Work Parties

Team Events

Several cabinets can potentially create a temporary office arcade.

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Retro Gaming Areas for Staff Events

Not every employee wants to participate in a high-energy challenge.

A retro gaming area can give people somewhere to:

Relax

Play

Talk

Challenge a Colleague

Take a Break From the Main Party

This can make it a useful secondary entertainment zone.

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8. Department vs Department Games

Office parties are ideal for internal competitions.

Potential formats include:

Sales vs Marketing

Finance vs Operations

HR vs Management

Office vs Office

Team vs Team

Suitable games can include:

Basketball

Reaction Games

Batak

Racing Simulators

The organiser can keep track of scores throughout the event.

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9. Manager vs Employee Challenges

Another simple office party idea is to create management-versus-staff challenges.

For example:

Manager vs Employee Basketball

Director vs Team Member Racing

Management vs Staff Reaction Challenge

This can create informal interaction across different levels of the business.

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10. Office Party Leaderboards

A leaderboard can make the entertainment feel like part of the event rather than just standalone machines.

Suitable categories include:

Highest Basketball Score

Fastest Reaction Score

Top Batak Score

Fastest Racing Lap

Employees can return throughout the event and attempt to improve their position.

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11. Office Christmas Party Entertainment

Office Christmas parties can use arcade machines alongside:

DJs

Bars

Food

Dance Floors

Photo Booths

Awards

Other Entertainment

Suitable games include:

Batak Lite Game Hire

Catch It Reaction Ring Game Hire

Basketball Arcade Game Hire

Retro Arcade Game Hire

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12. Office Summer Party Entertainment

Summer office parties can combine arcade games with:

Food

Drinks

Music

Outdoor Activities

Team Challenges

Hospitality

Weather-sensitive arcade equipment should be positioned indoors or under suitable cover.

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13. Office Social Entertainment

Not every staff event is a major party.

Businesses can also hire arcade games for smaller office socials.

Examples include:

Friday Socials

Team Nights

After-Work Events

Company Milestones

Staff Thank-You Events

Project Celebrations

One or two games can be enough for a smaller event.

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14. Games for Office Team Building

Arcade games can create informal team-building activities.

For example:

Reaction Challenge

Basketball Tournament

Racing Competition

Department Leaderboard

This can add competitive interaction without requiring a complicated structured programme.

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15. Games for Employee Appreciation Events

Businesses holding staff appreciation events can use arcade machines alongside:

Food

Drinks

Awards

Presentations

Music

Other Entertainment

The games can give employees something interactive to do throughout the event.

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16. Games for Company Milestone Celebrations

Arcade hire can work well for:

Company Anniversaries

Revenue Milestones

Office Openings

Project Completions

Company Birthdays

Major Achievements

Interactive games can help turn the celebration into a more social event.

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17. Games for Office Launch Events

Businesses opening a new office can use arcade machines for:

Employee Launch Events

Client Evenings

Opening Parties

New Headquarters Celebrations

Internal Events

Where access allows, machines can be installed inside suitable office spaces.

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18. Games for New Office Openings

New office spaces may include:

Atriums

Breakout Areas

Staff Cafés

Event Rooms

Reception Areas

These can potentially accommodate temporary arcade entertainment.

Lift dimensions and door widths should be checked for larger machines.

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19. Games for Office Networking

Large businesses may have employees who rarely interact across departments.

Arcade games can create a shared activity.

Two employees can meet while:

Playing Basketball

Racing

Competing on a Reaction Game

Playing Retro Arcade

This can help create a more informal atmosphere.

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20. Games for Hybrid Team Events

Businesses bringing remote employees together for occasional in-person events can use arcade entertainment as part of the social programme.

Games can provide a simple activity for colleagues who may have previously only worked together online.

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21. Games for Sales Team Parties

Sales teams are often naturally competitive.

Arcade games can fit this culture particularly well.

Potential competitions include:

Highest Basketball Score

Fastest Racing Lap

Top Reaction Score

Batak Champion

The organiser can run an overall team leaderboard.

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22. Games for Graduate & Young Professional Office Events

Graduate schemes and early-career programmes can use arcade games at:

Welcome Events

Networking

Office Socials

Training Events

End-of-Programme Celebrations

Interactive games can provide a relaxed shared activity.

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23. Games for Executive Office Parties

Executive and leadership events may prefer a smaller number of premium games.

For example:

Linked Racing Simulators

or:

Reaction Game + Retro Arcade

The entertainment can remain interactive without overcrowding the venue.

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24. Games for Large Corporate Offices

Large offices may be able to create several gaming zones.

For example:

Reaction Zone

Batak + Catch It.

Sports Zone

Basketball.

Racing Zone

Linked simulators.

Retro Zone

Several arcade cabinets.

Giveaway Zone

Prize Crane + Gashapon Dispenser.

Browse our full Arcade Machine Hire London & UK Nationwide range when planning a larger office event.

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25. Games for Small Offices

Smaller offices may only need one feature game.

Potential options include:

Batak Lite Game Hire

Catch It Reaction Ring Game Hire

Retro Arcade Game Machine Hire

The exact choice should depend on available floor space and access.

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26. Office Party Games That Are Quick to Play

For events where staff are moving between food, drinks and conversations, quick-play games can work particularly well.

Suitable options include:

Batak Lite

and:

Catch It Reaction Ring

Employees can participate without spending a large part of the event on one game.

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27. Office Party Games for Head-to-Head Competition

Direct competition can create more social interaction.

Our 2-Player Basketball Arcade Game Hire allows two employees to compete directly.

Racing simulators can provide another head-to-head option.

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28. Office Party Giveaway Games

Suitable employee gifts or promotional merchandise can potentially be incorporated into:

Prize Crane Grabber Hire

or:

Gashapon Dispenser Hire

This can create an interactive element around staff rewards.

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29. Branded Office Party Games

Selected arcade machines can potentially incorporate:

Company Logos

Event Branding

Internal Campaign Artwork

Anniversary Graphics

Company Messaging

This can help create a more customised staff event.

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30. Office Party Arcade Areas

If you have sufficient space, multiple games can create a complete office arcade.

A package could potentially include:

Basketball

Reaction Games

Batak

Racing Simulators

Retro Arcade Machines

Prize Crane

This can create a dedicated entertainment area separate from food and drinks.

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Our Popular Office Party Entertainment Ideas

Reaction Challenge

Catch It Reaction Ring Game Hire

Batak Competition

Batak Lite Game Hire

Head-to-Head Basketball

2-Player Basketball Arcade Game Hire

Staff Prize Crane

Prize Crane Grabber Hire

Capsule Giveaway Experience

Gashapon Dispenser Hire

Retro Office Arcade

Retro Arcade Game Machine Hire

Complete Arcade Range

Arcade Machine Hire London & UK Nationwide

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Office Party Entertainment Packages

Single Feature Game

One interactive attraction.

Small Office Party

2–3 games.

Medium Office Party

4–6 games.

Large Company Party

7–10+ suitable machines.

Branded Office Arcade

Selected games with suitable company or event branding.

The package can be built around staff numbers, available space and event format.

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How Many Games Should You Hire for an Office Party?

The correct number depends on:

Staff Numbers

Office Size

Venue Size

Available Floor Space

Party Duration

Event Format

One strong game can be enough for a smaller team.

Larger businesses can create complete arcade areas.

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Can Arcade Machines Be Installed Inside an Office?

Potentially, yes.

Suitable areas can include:

Atriums

Staff Cafés

Breakout Areas

Event Rooms

Large Meeting Spaces

Reception Areas

Access needs to be checked carefully.

For larger equipment, consider:

Door Widths

Lift Dimensions

Floor Level

Loading Access

Parking

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Office Party Game Hire London

Boutique Party Hire can discuss suitable arcade game hire for office parties throughout London.

This can include corporate offices across:

Central London

City of London

Canary Wharf

Shoreditch

Westminster

Mayfair

Stratford

and other areas.

Central London office access and loading arrangements should be confirmed early.

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Office Party Game Hire Across the UK

Suitable office party bookings can be discussed throughout the UK, including:

London

Birmingham

Manchester

Leeds

Liverpool

Bristol

Cardiff

Nottingham

Leicester

Coventry

Sheffield

and other locations.

Browse our wider Arcade Machine Hire London & UK Nationwide range when planning your staff event.

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Office Party Entertainment Ideas FAQs

What are good entertainment ideas for an office party?

Reaction games, Batak, basketball, racing simulators, retro arcade machines, prize cranes and team competitions can all work well.

What games work for a small office party?

Compact reaction games and selected retro arcade machines can work well depending on available floor space.

Can we run department competitions?

Yes. Suitable games can form part of department, office or team leaderboards managed by the organiser.

Can we hire arcade games for an office Christmas party?

Yes. Suitable Christmas staff events can hire individual games or complete arcade packages.

Can the arcade machines be branded?

Selected machines may offer branding options depending on the equipment, artwork requirements and lead time.

Can we put staff prizes inside a prize crane?

Potentially, depending on the machine, item dimensions and project requirements. See our Prize Crane Grabber Hire.

Can you install arcade machines directly inside our office?

Potentially, yes, subject to suitable access, floor space and loading arrangements.

Can you provide several machines for a large office?

Yes. Browse our complete Arcade Machine Hire London & UK Nationwide range.

Do you deliver and install?

Delivery and installation can form part of the hire service.

Do you cover the UK?

Suitable office party bookings can be discussed nationwide.

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Hire Arcade Games for Your Office Party

Whether you’re planning an office Christmas party, staff social, summer event, employee appreciation day, company celebration or team event, arcade games can create interactive entertainment for your employees.

Explore:

Batak Lite Game Hire

Catch It Reaction Ring Game Hire

Basketball Arcade Game Hire

Prize Crane Grabber Hire

Gashapon Dispenser Hire

Retro Arcade Game Machine Hire

Or browse the complete Arcade Machine Hire London & UK Nationwide range.

Send us your event date, office or venue, postcode, staff numbers, required games and access information for an office party arcade hire quote.