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Hi, I'm Game Gathering 👋
Passionate
Retro
Entertaining
We bring the consoles, the screens and the nostalgia. Fully managed retro gaming entertainment for your wedding — you just show up and play.
Game Gathering provides fully managed retro gaming hire for weddings across Lancashire and Manchester. We deliver, set up and run everything on the day so you don't have to worry about a thing. From classic consoles including NES, SNES, N64, GameCube, PS2 and Xbox 360 to live tournaments with trophies — we keep your guests entertained all day and evening. Perfect for drinks receptions, evening parties or full day wedding entertainment.
Game Gathering Pricing & Costs
£300 - £1,000
Wedding packages start from £300 + VAT and are fully tailored to your day. Whether you are looking for gaming during the drinks reception, an evening entertainment zone or a full day package that runs from ceremony through to the last dance — we have something to suit every wedding. Our evening package includes multiple console and screen setups, a full game library and our team on site throughout. For larger weddings or those wanting more variety we can scale up to additional setups to keep more guests playing at once. We can also add a live tournament to any package — complete with leaderboard, knockout brackets and trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Mario Kart time trials are always a massive hit and create a brilliant buzz throughout the evening. All prices are + VAT and every package includes delivery to your venue, full setup before guests arrive, our team managing everything on the day and a full pack down at the end of the night. No hidden costs, no hassle. Get in touch for a custom quote and we will put together the perfect package for your wedding.
Typical set
From
£360
Perfect for the drinks reception. 2 console and screen setups, fully managed for up to 2 hours. Keeps guests entertained during that golden hour while photos are being taken.
What's included
2 console and screen setups
Full game library across all consoles
Delivery to your venue
Full setup before guests arrive
Our team on site throughout
Pack down included
All cables, controllers and equipment
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Game Gathering Full Description

Game Gathering provides fully managed retro gaming hire for weddings, birthday parties, corporate events and conventions across Lancashire, Manchester and the North West.

We deliver, set up and run everything on the day so you don't have to worry about a thing. From the moment we arrive to the moment we pack down, your gaming zone is completely taken care of.

Our fleet includes over 20 consoles across 14+ platforms — NES, SNES, Nintendo 64, GameCube, Dreamcast, PlayStation 1, PlayStation 2, Xbox 360, Mega Drive and more — each with its own screen, controllers and a full game library.

For weddings we offer flexible packages to suit your day. Whether you want gaming during the drinks reception to keep guests entertained while photos are being taken, a full evening gaming zone, or a complete full day package — we have something to suit every budget and venue.

We can also run live tournaments with a leaderboard and trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Mario Kart tournaments are always a massive hit at weddings and give guests a real reason to get involved throughout the evening.

Every package includes:

  • - Delivery to your venue
  • - Full setup before guests arrive
  • - Our team on site throughout the entire event
  • - Pack down at the end of the night
  • - Full game library across all consoles

Wedding packages from £300 + VAT. Get in touch for a custom quote.

Based in Darwen, Lancashire. Serving weddings across Lancashire, Manchester, the North West and beyond.

Message from the team

Name of Wedding Contact: Jake
Hi, I'm Jake from Game Gathering! We're passionate about bringing something genuinely fun and different to your wedding day. Retro gaming has a magical way of bringing people together — from grandparents rediscovering classics to kids picking up a controller for the first time. We'd love to be part of your big day and make it one your guests are still talking about long after. Get in touch and let's have a chat!

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2025
No. of Weddings Hosted
Less than 10
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
4
Game Gathering Location & Contact Details

Address

DARWEN, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

We come to you! We travel to venues across Lancashire, Manchester and the North West.

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FAQs
Find out a bit more from our FAQs

What's included in your wedding package?

Everything. We deliver, set up and run the gaming zone throughout your event and pack it all down at the end. You just enjoy your day.

How much does it cost?

Wedding packages start from £300 + VAT. Get in touch for a custom quote based on your event.

How many consoles do you bring?

This depends on your package. We can bring anywhere from 2 to 6+ setups, each with its own screen, console, controllers and full game library.

What consoles do you have?

We have 20+ consoles across 14+ platforms including NES, SNES, N64, GameCube, Dreamcast, PS1, PS2, Xbox 360, Mega Drive and more.

Can you run a tournament at our wedding?

Absolutely — live tournaments with a leaderboard and trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd are available on any package. Mario Kart is always a crowd favourite.

Are you insured?

Yes we are fully insured with public liability insurance.

How far in advance should we book?

We recommend booking as early as possible to secure your date, but get in touch and we will always do our best to accommodate.