Arcade Games

It's no secret that Inverness and the Highlands has a severe lack of spaces dedicated to nerd/geek and gaming culture. Many have come and gone in Inverness alone, from the nostalgic Nessie's Arcade to the incredibly curious 'Heroes for Sale', sadly nothing seems to last. With Inverness growing at a stupidly fast rate, the culture for us geeks certainly hasn't followed suit, only recently we lost another staple of the city in Ellerium Games, a boardgame and comic store.

Arcade cabinets are more than just gaming machines—they're pieces of history. While classics like Pac-Man and Street Fighter II are relatively common, some cabinets are so rare that they’ve become legendary among collectors. Whether due to limited production runs, experimental designs, or being lost to time, these machines are the "holy grails" of arcade gaming.

Planning an event and unsure whether to rent arcade cabinets or modern gaming consoles? Both options bring fun, but they offer different experiences. Let’s compare them to help you decide which is best for your party, event, or birthday celebration.