Want to turn an ordinary gym, ballroom, student center, or event space into an arcade? With the right mix of video games, virtual reality, and classic attractions, you can create a gaming destination where guests can compete, team up, and try something new. Arcade experience ideas can help you bring people together through friendly competition, interactive activities, and plenty of opportunities to play. Neon Entertainment offers a variety of attractions that make it easy to build an arcade experience around your event.

E-Games

Give guests a chance to play their favorite games with E-Games, a console video game attraction featuring multiple gaming stations throughout your event space. Each console connects to a large projection screen or giant inflatable screen, creating an exciting setup for both single-player and multiplayer games.

Choose from current and retro games across consoles like Xbox, PS4, Wii, Nintendo Switch, and more. You can focus on classic favorites, feature modern releases, or combine both for a gaming lineup that appeals to a range of players. Setups can include two to 10 screens, with additional consoles, games, and screens available to customize the experience.

Beyond Reality VR

Beyond Reality brings multiplayer virtual reality gaming to your event, allowing guests to explore free-roam environments, complete missions, and compete against friends. Most experiences support one to six players and run approximately 10 to 15 minutes, making it easy for groups to rotate through different games.

Guests can defend a fantasy realm in Arrowsong, survive zombie attacks in Dead Ahead, or battle digital enemies in the futuristic shooter Cyber Shock. Competitive players can face off in Quantum Arena, while Wayfinders challenges teams to save a crew aboard a damaged space station. For a family-friendly option, Kitchen Panic puts players to work in increasingly challenging virtual restaurants.

Blacklight Mini Golf

Not every arcade attraction needs a controller. Blacklight Mini Golf adds a colorful, interactive activity that gives guests a break from the screens while keeping the competition going.

Neon’s portable Cosmic Mini Golf course includes scorecards and pencils for a familiar mini golf experience. With approximately 90 participants able to play per hour, it’s a great addition to events with a steady flow of guests. Set up a leaderboard, encourage friendly rivalries between friends, or let guests play at their own pace.

Blacklight Bowling

Bring the glow of a bowling alley into your event with portable Blacklight Bowling. Featuring blacklights, real bowling balls and pins, and a digital scoring system, this attraction creates a neon-lit environment for casual play and friendly competition.

Blacklight Bowling fits naturally into campus late-night programs, corporate events, youth activities, Project Grad celebrations, and themed parties. Guests can jump in for a quick game or stay to see who earns bragging rights.

Build Your Own Arcade Experience With Neon Entertainment

The best arcade setups give guests options. Some will want to compete in console games, others will team up in virtual reality, and plenty will be ready to take on a round of mini golf or bowling. Combining different attractions helps create an event where everyone can find something to enjoy.

When exploring arcade experience ideas, consider your available space, expected attendance, event schedule, and the types of activities your guests will enjoy most. You can create a dedicated gaming zone, spread attractions throughout a larger venue, or build a complete arcade experience with a mix of screens, interactive games, and glowing attractions.

Neon Entertainment makes planning easy by bringing the equipment and attractions to your location. Our team can help you choose a setup that fits your goals.

Ready to transform your space into an arcade? Contact Neon Entertainment to explore your options and start planning an interactive gaming experience your guests will remember.