Games for Corporate Events in Small Spaces

Not every corporate event fits in an exhibition hall. Often the space available is a large meeting room, the office lobby, a corner of the restaurant hosting the dinner or a stand of just a few square metres. Even so, games for corporate events in small spaces can deliver just as much fun as a big attraction.

In this guide we explain how to choose them, which options in our catalogue take up little room, how to combine them so queues don’t build up and what to settle before you book.

What to check before choosing a game for a small space

When space is tight, start by measuring properly. The footprint of the game is not the only thing that counts: you also need room for the player and for the audience that stops to watch, which always shows up around any competitive game.

Before you decide, go through these points:

• The free space around the game, not just the space it occupies.
• Nearby power sockets, since some games run on minimal power consumption and others need no electricity.
• Foot traffic: a game in the middle of a corridor creates queues and gets in the way.
• The length of each round: the shorter it is, the more people can play in the same corner.

With this checklist in hand, choosing a compact game for your event gets much easier. If you are unsure about measurements, tell us about the space and we will advise you.

Compact reflex games that draw a queue

Reflex games are the great allies of small spaces: each round lasts a few seconds and you don’t need much room to play.

The Drop Stick reaction ring is the perfect example: a column with rods that fall without warning and a ring of light to catch them before they hit the floor. It takes up very little room, weighs 20 kg and runs on minimal power consumption, so it fits in a small stand or a corner of the room.

The Batak Pro is a panel of lights you have to switch off by hand as fast as possible. Rounds last 30 seconds and the on-screen ranking invites people to play again, so a reflex game starts conversations without needing a large area.

And if you want something more visual, the push-button light wheel mixes reflexes and luck: the lights spin at full speed and you have to stop them on the winning slot. It can be seen from afar and draws the curious.

Two-player duels for break areas

If you want colleagues to challenge one another, one-on-one duels are ideal for break areas and networking corners, where people come and go and don’t want to commit to a long game.

Subsoccer is a one-on-one football duel played with the feet on a low two-metre table. Rounds last two minutes and the rules are understood instantly.

The air hockey table offers three-minute games and a flying puck; they almost always end in a rematch. And if you prefer something calmer, the giant Connect 4 has a 1.2 m frame and five-minute games, perfect for breaks.

Stalls and mini golf: a fairground feel in a few metres

The mini fairground games are wooden stalls of 190 × 70 cm with the red-and-white look of a traditional fair. They arrive assembled, need no electricity and no staff, and you can combine as many as fit, so you can start with one and add more if space allows.

The modular mini golf is made of independent holes combined like a circuit. It adapts to a corridor, a terrace or a conference room, and it is one of the few games that invite you to play with a drink in hand. You can lay out the course to suit the space you have.

How to combine several games without creating bottlenecks

In a small space it is better to have two or three short-round games than a single one with an endless queue. The idea is that every guest finds something to do without waiting too long.

• Mix a reflex game, a duel and an ambience game.
• Keep noisy or bright games apart from the areas where people chat.
• Leave a clear aisle between them so the crowd can circulate.
• Display a ranking: it encourages replays and spreads the attention.

With this mix, compact games work like a circuit and the event does not depend on a single attraction.

Brand the games with your company’s identity

Every game can be customised with your company’s brand: vinyl, screens, prizes, staff uniforms and data capture. In a small space this matters even more, because the game is the main brand element attendees will see.

You can bring your colours to the panel or the stall, put your logo on the ranking and pick prizes that fit the event. Tell us your idea and we will adapt it to the space.

Frequently asked questions

Which game takes up the least space?

The Drop Stick reaction ring is one of the most compact: it takes up very little room, weighs 20 kg and has minimal power consumption.

Do they need electricity?

It depends on the game. The mini fairground stalls need none; others, like the reaction ring, run on minimal power consumption. We confirm it when preparing your quote.

Can you play with a drink in your hand?

Yes, mini golf is one of the few games that invite you to, ideal for cocktails and dinners.

What does the cost depend on?

On the games you choose, the duration, the city and whether you need staff or branding. We detail it in the quote.

Start planning your event

Short on space but keen to liven up your event? Browse the game catalogue and get in touch: we will suggest a combination tailored to your room and your brand.