Affordable Classic Arcade Rentals Cost

Playing arcade games rented for an event

What are Classic Arcade Rentals? Classic arcade video games are considered to be those created in the first years of the birth of coin-operated video games and is considered the “golden age” of video arcade games. In the last few years, we’ve seen an upward trend in events with a Retro theme which includes arcade game rentals.…

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9 Awesome Holiday Party Ideas for Company Celebrations

Awesome Holiday Party Ideas

The holiday season is a beloved time of year for many. Cookies, hot chocolate, colorful lights, and gifts all help your employees get into that festive holiday spirit. When it comes time to impart that holiday cheer into the office, you certainly have no shortage of options. If you’re looking to move beyond throwing the…

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The Rise in Popularity for Pop Up Arcades

Classics Arcades and Photo Booth

Phoenix Amusements has been around before arcade games were even invented. We watched and participated in the growth and evolution of the amusement industry into what it has become today. That is why we want to make sure that arcade games were around for future generations to be able to play. It’s no secret that…

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Hoops, Hoops, and more Hoops

Hoops for Basketball Events

Which Basketball Arcade Machine fits your Event? Football season ended and now basketball season is in full swing. I wrote previously about our “Cadillac” basketball game, our Super Shot Basketball Simulator with it’s moving backboard and ample branding opportunities. We now carry a fully LED basketball machine called the LED NBA Hoops too. And we…

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In Atlanta but named Phoenix Amusements

Rising Phoenix

What if your company name does not put you in a common geographic location? Our company name is Phoenix Amusements, but we’re based in Atlanta, Georgia.  I can’t tell you how many times a day we are asked, “Why are you named Phoenix, but not here in Phoenix, Arizona?”  Our founder named our company after…

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Affordable Basketball Hoop Game Rentals for Event Competition

Basketball Game

Consider the Double Shot Basketball Game for your next Competition! I wrote previously about our “Cadillac” basketball game, our LED NBA Basketball Simulator with it’s moving backboard and ample branding opportunities.  But what if it’s beyond your budget, too big and you need two units? Our Double Shot basketball would fit the bill.  Many call…

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Are You Ready For Some Football!

Football is NOW! Most of our larger events have already booked their Superbowl parties with us, but the majority of planners wait until only a few weeks or even days to book such a major cultural event.  With the economy slowly ramping up, some supplies may not be as readily available such as the custom keepsakes…

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Outdoor Sports Event Themes

Country Fun

Outdoor Sports for Perfect Country Fun We just finished up an event in lovely Greensboro at the Sheraton Greensboro and the Joseph S. Koury Convention Center that incorporated the outdoor sportsman theme that appealed to all genders. The client wanted interactive entertainment and a fun photo experiences that tied into the outdoorsman idea for their…

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Remember Retro Arcade Games?

Galpus Retro Classic Arcade

For those of us old enough to remember or consider as a modern day classics enthusiast, playing retro arcade games at your favorite restaurant was considered the ultimate in entertainment. Some of the early titles of the 80s local arcade included: Ms. Pacman, Asteroids, Centipede, Space Invaders and Galaxian. Did you know that Galaga is…

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Popcorn Machine Rental Guide

concessions

Ever wondered what size popcorn machine you’d need for your next event rental? With upcoming summertime events such as corporate or family picnics, carnivals and trade shows, a popcorn machine offers an inexpensive way to feed the masses. But what size machine do you need?  The popcorn machine kettle size refers to the approximate number…

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