Gashapon Machine — an eye-catching capsule vending machine that brings fun, curiosity, and instant engagement to any event. The gumball-style machine can be filled with custom prize capsules, containing your giveaways, where players get the thrill and surprise every time they turn the handle.
Standing at 1.8m tall and illuminated with LED lighting, the Gashapon Machine is highly visible and guaranteed to grab attention. Players simply turn the handle and a prize capsule drops from the clear bowl into the chute, ready to be opened — making it a perfect prize giveaway game for events and promotions. The clear bowl showcases every capsule, building anticipation as players watch and wonder which prize they’ll receive. With every drop completely random, each play is a genuine surprise.
Similar to the Prize Crane, this game can be topped up with our refillable capsules or colourful balls. If you have a large number of prizes to give away, the Gashapon machine is the perfect solution. With a guaranteed win every time, it delivers a fun and rewarding experience.
FLEXIBLE CAPSULE FILLING OPTIONS
• Pre-Filled Capsules – Send us your items, and we’ll load everything for you so the machine arrives event-ready.
• Self-Fill Capsules – We supply empty capsules for you to fill onsite, all we ask is for the capsules to be returned.
Don’t have storage for the empty capsules after they’re opened? Add our capsule storage container so all empties are safely collected and kept tidy until collection.
TWO WAYS TO PLAY
• Free Play – Players turn the handle and instantly receive a capsule.
• Token Play – Players insert a token into the coin slot, ideal for controlled participation, data capture, or reward-based campaigns.
Bring excitement, interaction, and memorable moments to your event with the Gashapon Machine — the ultimate capsule vending attraction.
GASHAPON GUMBALL CAPSULE VENDING FAQ
We know hiring the right game for your event matters. Our Gashapon Gumball Machine delivers high-energy fun and easy operation, making it a standout choice for Brand Activations, Conferences, Exhibitions, Parties, Trade Stands and more.
As a popular Interactive Game within our hire range, the Gashapon Gumball Machine is perfect for boosting engagement and creating memorable experiences.
Customise this game for your event, our in-house print team will print your artwork and apply it to the game, producing high-quality branding for your event. Brand each area of the game to create your own personalised event experience.
Branding options include:
• Logo Decals
• Full colour wrap
Our Gumball Vending Machine is the perfect attraction for any event—from brand activations and Christmas parties to corporate exhibitions. It’s guaranteed to draw a crowd and deliver memorable fun.
KEY FEATURES:
• Suitable for all types of events, from brand activations to corporate exhibitions to parties. This game is always a hit for any event.
• Fully brandable for your event
• Fun for all ages and abilities
• Guaranteed prize every time
• Colourful LED lights creating a sleek modern look
• Give away many prizes, use a token-operated system to control gameplay and prize output
• Clear bowl showcasing the prize-filled capsules
• Eye catching and fun to increase engagement in corporate settings
Our experienced team will deliver and handle everything for your event:
• State-of-the-art Gashapon Vending Machine complete with items required.
• Nationwide delivery across the UK.
• Professional setup and installation before your event.
• 24/7 event support throughout your hire.
• Derig and collection after your event.
All you need to do is relax and enjoy the success of your event, and the Big Fun team will take care of the rest.
This game can be operated in two ways: Token play or Free Play. Token play would be recommended if you would like to limit the number of turns one single player has. Tokens can be branded by us with your logo or design. These could be given out to willing players or won in other challenges, depending on how many prizes you would like to give out.
TOKEN OPERATED PLAY:
• Simply insert the token and twist the handle until a capsule drops into the catch.
• Pop the capsule open to retrieve your prize.
• Return the capsule to the stand or put this into one of the branded capsule bins.
FREE PLAY:
• The player must twist the handle until a capsule drops into the catch.
• Pop the capsule open to retrieve your prize.
• Return the capsule to the stand or put this into one of the branded capsule bins.
• As no tokens are used to operate this game, the player will be able to play as many times as they like, winning a prize each time.
We provide nationwide event hire and delivery for our Gashapon Gumball Machine and Interactive Games, regularly supporting clients in major UK cities including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Newcastle, Bristol and Nottingham.
SPORTS VENUES
Our interactive games and event equipment are trusted for large sports events, appearing in iconic venues such as Wembley Stadium, Premiership football stadiums, horse racecourses such as Ascot, Windsor, Epsom Downs and Kempton Park, sports stadiums such as Edgbaston Stadium and motor racing circuits such as Brands Hatch and Silverstone.
EXHIBITION VENUES
For corporate exhibitions and trade shows, we frequently deliver to leading venues such as ExCeL London and Olympia, as well as major exhibition centres across the UK, including the NEC Birmingham, Liverpool Exhibition Centre, Manchester Central, Telford International and Farnborough International.
CONFERENCE CENTRES
We also support corporate conferences and business events at renowned locations like the QEII Centre, Tobacco Dock, Truman Brewery, ICC Birmingham, Coventry Building Society Arena, Old Billingsgate and Harrogate Convention Centre.
SHOPPING CENTRES
Our services extend to retail activations and promotional events in the UK’s largest shopping centres, including The Bullring, Westfield, Trafford Centre, Bluewater, Lakeside and The Metrocentre.
HOTELS
Additionally, we supply equipment to many high-end hotels and premium event venues, particularly throughout Central London. Regular destinations include Hilton Hotels, The InterContinental O2, Ham Yard, Corinthia London, Connaught Rooms, Mandarin Oriental, Celtic Manor, De Vere Hotels, The Landmark, Novotel West London, The Grosvenor and The Berkeley.
When it comes to creating unforgettable experiences with our Capsule Vending Machine, Big Fun is the go-to choice for event entertainment that delivers quality, reliability and crowd-pleasing excitement every time.
• Trusted Experience - Over two decades in the events industry.
• Expert Branding Team – Professional print, application and removal completed entirely in-house.
• Full Inventory Ownership – We own all our products, maintaining complete control over quality & availability.
• Reliable Quality – Every product is well-maintained, tested, and event-ready.
• Nationwide Coverage – Delivering fun across the country.
• Innovative Game Range – The best games, carefully sourced from the UK and around the world.
• Health and Safety Assured – All games are tested, insured and meet the highest safety standards.
All our branded games and interactive games are delivered, set up, and fully installed by our experienced team. We provide a complete operational walkthrough along with clear instructions, making our game hire service effortless from start to finish.
Every game is designed for easy use by you or your brand ambassadors. For total peace of mind, we offer 24/7 telephone support throughout your hire period
*Delivery charges and minimum order values may apply depending on the duration of hire and location.
Please Contact Us for an accurate quotation to include any all costs.
Discounted rates available for multiple items or longer-term hires. Please Contact Us for package pricing.
Ready for a quote for the Gashapon Vending Machine or any of our other Interactive Games? Explore our branding options below, or contact us for a no-obligation quote, including delivery charges.
We offer fixed-price branding for the Gashapon Machine game, with all artwork printed and produced in-house by our experienced team. This allows us to deliver a fully branded game to your event with consistent quality and fast turnaround.
To see branding examples and videos of previous branded projects, please visit our branding page.
If you’re looking for something unique, we also create custom branding solutions. Contact us for a quote tailored to your bespoke project.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Equipment Size | 0.8m x 0.8m |
| Operational Area | 1m x 1m |
| Operational Height | 1.9m |
| Age Restrictions | Suggested minimum age 4 |
| Users Per Hour | Up to 120 people per hour |
| Power Requirements | 1x regular 13amp socket within 5m |
| Venue Requirements | Indoor or marquee use only Flat level ground required |
| Access Requirements | Minimum door width 0.7m Minimum lift size 1.95m x 0.8m x 1m |
| Extra Info | Step-free access is required. A lift is necessary for floors above or below ground level. If step-free access is unavailable, please discuss this before booking to determine if access is still possible. Please note: All dimensions are approximate. For any clarifications, feel free to contact us. |
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