A Simple Way to Energise Your Workplace
Adding an arcade machine to your office offers a wide range of benefits that go far beyond entertainment. In today’s fast-paced work environment, quick and meaningful breaks are essential. Arcade games are designed for short, stimulating gameplay sessions, making them perfect for 5-minute mental resets. Employees can step away from their desks, play a few rounds of a retro game, and return refreshed, focused, and ready to tackle the rest of their day.
This simple form of engagement signals that you care about your team’s wellbeing — boosting morale and reducing the likelihood of burnout or turnover.
Reduce Stress, Improve Mental Clarity
It’s well-documented that casual gaming can help reduce stress. Having an arcade machine in your break area provides your team with a low-effort, low-distraction tool for stress relief. Even just a few minutes of classic gaming can help someone return to their tasks with a clearer mind and better attitude.
Foster Healthy Competition and Collaboration
Friendly competition is one of the most effective ways to build workplace camaraderie. Whether it’s a high-score tournament or a spontaneous challenge, office arcade games create natural, light-hearted interaction. One employee might be unbeatable at Tetris, while another rules the leaderboard in Street Fighter II. It’s all part of creating a gamified office culture that fosters creativity, communication, and team spirit.
These shared experiences strengthen relationships between colleagues, improve internal communication, and help foster a positive, collaborative work atmosphere — all without having to book external team-building events.
Make a Lasting Impression with a Branded Arcade Machine
Bespoke Arcades can fully brand your arcade machine — from cabinet design to custom startup screens and menu themes. This level of personalisation is perfect for impressing visitors, clients, and prospective hires. A branded arcade cabinet not only enhances your office aesthetics but also signals that your company is modern, creative, and people-focused.
Your Logo. Your Games. Your Identity.
Your arcade machine becomes part of your brand storytelling. Whether in a reception area, showroom, or meeting lounge, it sends a message: your company values innovation, fun, and authenticity.
Arcade Machines Are Always in Style
Arcade machines never go out of fashion — in fact, they’re trendier now than ever. We’ve provided machines to numerous fashion brands and lifestyle companies that understand the power of nostalgia-driven design and interactive in-office experiences.
And let’s not forget the practicality: arcade cabinets take up less space than a fridge and can completely transform an unused corner into a productivity-boosting, stress-relieving hub of fun.
Business Benefits of an Office Arcade Machine
| Benefit | Description |
| Stress Relief | Helps employees decompress during short breaks |
| Boosts Morale | Shows you care about workplace wellbeing |
| Improves Focus & Productivity | Refreshed minds return to work more focused |
| Team Building | Encourages friendly competition and communication |
| Space-Efficient | Fits in small areas — perfect for unused corners or breakrooms |
| Enhances Branding | Fully customisable cabinet with corporate identity |
| Impresses Visitors | Adds a unique and memorable touch to your office environment |
| Attracts Talent | Creates a modern, fun, and attractive workspace culture |
Affordable, Brandable, and Built to Last
With prices starting under £995 (including VAT), adding an arcade machine to your business space is more accessible than ever. Branding options are available at minimal additional cost, and all our machines are handcrafted in the UK using top-tier materials.
Ready to Add Fun, Focus, and Culture to Your Workplace?
If you’re considering a custom arcade machine for your office or commercial space, we’d love to help. Whether you have a full design in mind or just a spark of an idea, get in touch — we’ll work with you to build the perfect solution.
Bespoke Arcades is a UK-based manufacturer of high-end, custom-built arcade machines. We offer a wide range of stand-up and sit-down models — including the Apex, Synergy, and Evo — tailored for both classic and modern gaming experiences.
Written by Phil — Co-Founder & Technical Manager at Bespoke Arcades, with over 20 years of hands-on experience designing custom arcade solutions for homes and businesses across the UK and beyond.
