Buy Skill Games for Events – Arcade Machines

Those looking to buy skill games for events are rarely looking for inspiration, but rather for a specific machine that will be delivered on time for the next trade fair, city festival, or amusement park. This overview aims to address just that: instead of editorial product knowledge, it focuses on real products, prices, and purchasing criteria for commercial operators. Event Depot supplies commercial event operators in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and other European countries with machines, spare parts, and consumables from a single source.

Which skill games are suitable for trade fairs, city festivals, and amusement parks?

When purchasing trade fair attractions, operators usually choose devices that meet two criteria simultaneously: high attention through movement and sound, and simple operation that even inexperienced visitors can immediately understand. Punching machines and kick strength meters are among the most reliable classics among game attractions for events. They offer visible action and a result in seconds that can be compared with other participants.

Skill games are so popular for city festivals and funfairs because they require little staff yet still create queues. In amusement park areas, continuous operational suitability is also important, as the devices are often in use for several months at a time. A punching machine or kick strength meter must withstand hundreds of uses daily without the technology or casing suffering.

What does a punching machine or kick strength meter cost for commercial use?

The price range for punching machines and kick strength meters depends heavily on the range of functions and construction. The Punching Machine Version Combo Boxer costs around 6,247.50 Euros and combines two game modes in one housing. For the Multiplayer Kick Strength Meter, the indicative price is around 4,879 Euros, and the classic Kick Strength Meter is available for around 4,462.50 Euros. These values are indicative and subject to change; the current information on the respective product pages is binding.

Important for calculation: In addition to the purchase price, commercial operators should factor in transport, setup area, and ongoing consumables. Those who procure several machines simultaneously, for example for an entire season with city festivals and trade fairs, can request commercial quantities directly from the supplier.

What should commercial operators pay attention to when purchasing?

For crane machines or can-tossing machines for events, similar criteria apply as for punching machines: robustness, maintenance effort, and spare part availability. Before purchasing, it is worth looking at the following points:

• Construction and Housing: Weather-resistant materials such as fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) are indispensable for outdoor use at funfairs.
• Payment Systems: Machines that can be operated with banknotes, coins, or free plays offer more flexibility in daily commercial operations.
• Dimensions and Weight: Important for transport and site planning, especially if the machine moves between several event locations.
• Spare Part Availability: Those who regularly attend trade fairs and city festivals should clarify whether wear parts can be quickly reordered.
• CE Certification: A must for commercial operation in Germany and large parts of Europe.

The Punching Machine Version Combo Boxer combines a boxer and kicker in a weather-resistant housing and is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use at fairgrounds, leisure centers, or pubs, according to the product description. A single device thus covers two game modes, which is a clear advantage with limited stand space.

Single-player vs. Multiplayer: Differences in event use

Those looking to buy a kick strength meter usually face the choice between single-player and multiplayer versions. The Kick Strength Meter in a football design measures the strength, speed, and reflexes of a single shot and is well suited for continuous flow at busy stands, for example at a trade fair with many visitors.

The Multiplayer Kick Strength Meter is CE certified, weather-resistant due to its FRP housing, and offers a record list and voice announcements to animate participants. These functions are particularly valuable at city festivals and in amusement parks: visitors try to break the existing record. This increases the time spent at the machine and generates additional revenue. For operators who primarily focus on interaction and repeat games, the multiplayer version is often the more suitable choice. The single-player version, on the other hand, excels in high throughput and limited space.

Spare parts and consumables for continuous operation

Anyone using machines for an entire season cannot avoid wear and tear. For the Football Kick Strength Meter, Event Depot offers several replacement ball variants, including an Adidas replacement ball and a rubber ball with a metal core, designed for intensive continuous load in event operations. Specifically, the following are available:

• Replacement ball for Football Kick Strength Meter for around 213.01 Euros
• Replacement ball for Football Kick Strength Meter Premium (Adidas ball) for around 232.05 Euros
• Replacement ball for Football Kick Strength Meter (rubber ball) with metal core for around 351.05 Euros

It is also worth having a stock of small parts that wear out equally on punching machines and kick strength meters. The replacement bladder for ball for kick strength meter and punching machine in size 5 costs around 29.63 Euros, the start button for punching machine, kick strength meter spare part with a 2.5 cm diameter is around 47.60 Euros.

Experience shows that commercial operators pay close attention to spare part availability and delivery times when purchasing skill machines, as downtime during an event season means direct revenue losses. A machine that is out of order in the middle of peak season due to a missing start button or ball costs more than the spare part itself. Therefore, it is worthwhile to order common wear parts together with the machine and keep them in stock for the season.

Purchase or rental: What pays off for commercial operators?

Those who regularly operate at trade fairs, city festivals, or in a permanent amusement park are usually better off buying than renting. A purchased punching machine or kick strength meter is permanently available, can be used according to one's own schedule, and moved flexibly between locations. With several uses per year, the acquisition often amortizes faster than recurring rental costs plus transport logistics.

Renting can be useful if a machine is only needed for a single, one-time occasion, such as a short company event. For operators who commercially and repeatedly offer entertainment games for events, purchasing is usually the more economical solution. It also allows for control over maintenance, location, and availability to remain in their own hands.

Weather resistance for outdoor use at funfairs

At funfairs and city festivals, machines often stand outdoors for days or weeks, exposed to wind and weather. Therefore, the housing construction is a central purchasing criterion. Models with FRP housing, such as the Multiplayer Kick Strength Meter, are considered weather-resistant and powder-coated, which protects them from moisture and UV exposure. According to the product description, the Punching Machine Version Combo Boxer is explicitly designed for both indoor and outdoor use, for example, at fairgrounds or in leisure centers.

Nevertheless, even weather-resistant housings do not replace careful site selection. Direct continuous exposure to heavy rain or extreme heat should be avoided if possible, for example, by a tent roof or a covered stand area for longer open-air events.

Conclusion for commercial event operators

Those who want to buy skill games for funfairs should not only compare the purchase price but also consider spare part supply, weather resistance, and the appropriate game variant. Whether it's a punching machine, single-player, or multiplayer kick strength meter: the choice depends on the location, audience frequency, and planned duration of use. For specific selection and price details, it is worth looking directly into the Event Depot product catalog, where punching machines, kick strength meters, and suitable spare parts can be ordered directly or inquired about for larger commercial quantities.