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Space Invaders Arcade Rental — The Game That Started the Arcade Era

Authentic Space Invaders arcade cabinet rentals for corporate retro events, 1970s/80s themed parties, and casino party rentals in Chicago, IL and the Midwest. Taito released it in 1978, and it’s widely credited as the game that launched the entire modern arcade industry (Space Invaders, Encyclopaedia Britannica).

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Why Space Invaders Stands Apart

It came first

Two years before Pac-Man, three before Donkey Kong. Defined the genre.

The aesthetic is distinct

Black and green pixel art, simple silhouettes — more “early arcade” than the colorful 1980s aesthetic of Pac-Man.

Atari-era cabinet design

Minimalist, almost industrial.

Universal recognition

Not competing visually with Pac-Man. When booked together, the cabinets create visual variety rather than redundancy.

“Space Invaders is the cabinet to book when you’re building a retro arcade zone with two or three machines. It anchors the era — without it, the zone feels like it starts in 1980 and skips the actual origin of the medium.”

— Jeff Durocher, President & CEO, U.S. Poker & Casino Parties

What's Included

Authentic Space Invaders arcade cabinet — full-size unit with original controls
Free play mode — no quarters required
High-score tracking
Delivery, setup, breakdown — included

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Best Pairings

Pac-Man and Donkey Kong for the full retro arcade zone
1970s/1980s themed events
Tech-company corporate events where guests appreciate the historical significance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it harder than Pac-Man?

Different kind of difficulty — Space Invaders rewards reflexes and pattern recognition rather than maze navigation.

How much does a Space Invaders rental cost?

From $595 for a 4-hour rental, including delivery and setup.

Service area?

Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, Iowa, Ohio — plus select nationwide via travel.

Serving Chicago, IL & the Midwest

Based in Bensenville, IL — with delivery to the full Chicago metro and select cities across the Midwest.

Chicago
Bensenville
Naperville
Schaumburg
Milwaukee, WI
Detroit, MI
Indianapolis, IN
Cincinnati, OH
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Jeff Durocher

President & CEO, U.S. Poker & Casino Parties · LinkedIn

Before acquiring the company in 2011, Jeff spent 25 years as a senior business executive. He has personally produced hundreds of Casino Royale events for Fortune 500 clients across the Midwest.

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