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How Many Games Should I Rent?

How many games should i rent

This is a tricky question, and not one we can answer in just a sentence or two. The question we always get is: How many Games Should I Rent? This depends on 4 things when we break it down:

  • The Crowd
  • The Logistics of the Night
  • How Long your Event is
  • The Number of Guests

The Crowd

  • Think about who is coming, and what they would enjoy. Also think about how much they will be willing to spend, as games like Blackjack, Roulette and Poker require some more cash than a game like Hockey Shootout. Some people are all about gambling at Casino Tables, whereas others just like the easy games that do not require much thinking or know-how. Have a good mix.

The Logistics of the Night

  • Think about when you are serving food, and what other surprises you have planned for your guests and try to make the evening flow nicely. Make sure to create a schedule.
  • We suggest that you continually bring out new games throughout the night to raise excitement and anticipation. Calculate how many hours you expect people to stay, how often you want to bring out more games, and you have got your number.
  • If you have a ton of games, keep some out the whole night, and others bring out slowly.  So perhaps the Jail & Bail and Crown & Anchor is out the whole time, but bring out the Bra Pong from 9-10 and the Punch a Bunch from 11-12 as an example.  
  • Make sure to advertise and really talk it up that those games (with the help from your DJ) and tell people that it will only be out for certain times.
  • Just don’t bring out everything all at once.  As the excitement dies down and people leave.

How Long your Event is

  • If you only have the hall for 5 hours, don’t cram it with activities as it is too much for people to digest
  • You want variety but you don’t want anyone to feel overwhelmed by the amount of action happening, as they need some quiet and downtime
  • If you have the hall for longer, then gradually bring things out to generate interest over a longer period of time

The Number of Guests

  • This is purely for illustration purposes and it is just a suggestion, but here are some good guidelines:
    • 50-100 people: 3-4 games
    • 100-200 people: 4-5 games
    • 200-300 people: 5-6 games
    • 300 or more: 6+ games
  • Note that the number of games suggested above, can include toonie toss and other smaller games, so by no means are we suggesting that you rent 6 games off of us.  Most people tend to rent 3-4 from us as they might have a Pie in the Face, Guess the Bottle Caps in a jar, etc.
  • You just don’t want people to be bored, but you also don’t want too many options.  The more options you have, the more people you need to help run them!

How Do You Accept Payment?

How Do You Accept Payment

When placing your order online, we accept payment in 3 ways:

  1. E-Transfer
  2. Credit (Stripe charges a 4% processing fee for their service)
  3. Cash

Note that we do not accept Credit in person, only through our website. Click here for more info on our various methods of payment.

How Far in Advance Should I Book?

How Far in Advance Should I Book?

People are always asking How Far in Advance Should I Book? Super common question!  We always say the same thing – asap!  Some of the games we have 13 in stock, others we only have 1 version.  So if there are particular games that are deal breakers and you have your heart set on them, then book book book!  You can always just book the must have games for now, and add more down the road when you get a better handle on things.

Which Vehicle do I Need to Fit Games?

Which Vehicle do I Need to Fit Games

Instead of this customer asking us Which Vehicle do I Need to Fit Games, he just showed up in a convertible sports car to pick up a Blackjack Table. Dear Lord! This picture is here to demonstrate: What Not to Do 🙂

Here is the answer: go to the top of the page to the search bar, and type in the game you are renting or are considering to rent. It will take you to its individual product page and there you will see several tabs. You might find one that says, “What Kind of Vehicle do I need for Transport” along with another called “Dimensions” and another called “How Heavy is this”. Those 3 tabs should give you plenty of information so that you show up with the most suitable vehicle. Also be sure to read “How to Prepare for Pick up” so that you know if you need blankets or bungee cords.

Alternatively, once you have paid for your order, you will automatically be emailed a list of products that you just booked in your attachment. Under each product is a link that will take you right to these links we are describing. So you should be armed with info now and you’ll know Which Vehicle do I Need to Fit Games!

How Much of a Deposit is Required to Book?

How Much of a Deposit is Required to Book

We require 100% of your rental to be paid up front, in order to reserve the items you would like. With that said, if your order is over $1000, the system automatically offers you a chance to just pay 50% now, and then you will pay the remaining balance two weeks prior to your event. There are no exceptions to this rule, and it is only offered if you have a larger order of $1000+.

Note that your deposit is non-refundable so if you have questions, please ask before booking.

If you cancel your event, then any money paid towards your rental, can be applied towards a future rental down the road but unfortunately no refunds will be given, no matter what the reason.

We encourage people to do their due diligence prior to booking ie)knowing where pick up is, knowing our pick up times, if they have a vehicle that will be large enough to pick up the games, etc.

Do you Deliver or do I Pick Up my Order?

Do you Deliver or do Pick Up my Order

So you are wondering if we Deliver your order for you, or if you are responsible for Picking up your order. Here is your answer: Yes we deliver, and yes you have to pick up…. Let us explain!

We deliver only for large Casino Nights or Corporate Functions, Weddings, Fundraisers, as well as some Home Parties.  We reserve our time for these larger events and do not deliver for Stag & Doe’s or Stags. Plus the whole point of those last two parties are to make money, not spend it!

Also there are some games, such as our DELUXE TABLES, that we do not offer Pick up as an option, so in some cases you have to use our Delivery Services.

With that said, we are super flexible with when you can come pick up your order and drop off your order.  Usually you can come a day or two in advance, and then return it a day or two after your event.  You would not incur extra charges for this, so not to worry!

ie) for a Saturday event, you would pick up on either the Thursday or Friday, and return it to us on either the Monday or Tuesday.

For a ton more detail on Delivery, please CLICK HERE.

Can I see Games in Person before Booking?

Can I see Games in Person before Booking

Of course you can come See the Games in person!  You just have to make an appointment first, so PLEASE CLICK HERE to schedule an appointment with us.  If you do not find a time that works for you, please ask us for our extended availability and we will see how we can help!