Arcade Game FAQs

We love arcade games at We Are Tricycle — from rhythm smash-hits to retro classics, our arcade game machines are maintained to a high standard and ready for every event. Use this page to learn winning tactics, set-up best practice, safety guidance and creative ways to weave arcade action into your theme. If we’ve missed anything, please contact us.

Retro favourite? Try retro arcade machines — or mix in modern centrepieces for maximum buzz.

Master the Games

Street Fighter tactics

Level up your combos, spacing and counters with our step-by-step primer: How to Beat the Street Fighter Arcade Game.

Buzz Wire precision

Steady hands win prizes — learn pace control and reset routines: How to Beat the Buzz Wire Game featuring Buzz Wire.

Dance Machine highscores

Warm-ups, stamina and pattern reading for peak scores: How to Get the High Score on a Dance Machine and How to Play the Dance Machine with Dance Machine.

Coin Pusher timing

Understand stacks, waves and drop cadence: How to beat the arcade coin pusher with Arcade Coin Pusher.

Pac-Man pathing

Routes, energiser control and ghost AI basics: How To Win at Pac Man.

Classic stall skills

Perfect your throw and arc: How to Win the Ball in the Bucket Side Stall Game (Ball in the Bucket) and How to Win the Ring Toss Funfair Stall (Ring Toss stall).

Strength games

Mechanics decoded: How does the High Striker Funfair Stall work (Test Your Strength High Striker), accuracy myths in How Accurate is the Test Your Strength Machine, and form tips in What is the best technique for the Test Your Strength Machine.

Target shooting

Sight picture, breathing and trigger control across How To Win Target Shooting Fairground Stalls for shooting game setups.

Motion simulators

From early cabinets to multi-axis rigs: What is the History of the Motion Simulator covering motion simulator evolution.

Set-Up, Safety & Best Practice

Safety guidelines for events

Installation checks, cable routing, spacing and supervision: read Safety Guidelines for Arcade Gaming Machines before you plan your floor.

Age-tailored experiences

Curate difficulty, height lines and playtimes by audience: Customising Arcade Gaming events for Different Age Groups.

Arcade Games for Different Audiences

Schools & education

Timetabled rotations, safeguarding and learning links — see Arcade Game Hire for Schools and Educational Facilities.

Corporate & team days

Icebreakers, branded booths and score-based challenges: Arcade Games for Teambuilding Days and Corporate Events for team building and wider corporate events.

Themes, Styling & Flow

Integrate with your event theme

Choose cabinets and layouts that fit your concept — retro arcades, neon nights, esports corners and more in Integrating Arcade Gaming Machines into themed events for event themes.

Throughput & queue-busting

Balance solo and head-to-head titles; set optimal play durations; cluster “spectator magnets” like dance and reaction games to keep energy high.

Quick FAQs

Do you supply power and operators?: Yes — we can supply power solutions and, where needed, staff to brief players and keep play fair.
Can we mix retro and modern?: Absolutely. Pair retro arcade machines with dance, reaction and prize machines for all-ages appeal.
Any more game-related FAQs?: Yes — dive into our wider collections: Giant Game FAQs and Funfair Game FAQs.