Exhibition Hire at Bowlers Exhibition Centre
Bowlers Exhibition Centre has become one of Greater Manchester's most versatile exhibition and event venues, hosting everything from trade shows and business exhibitions to specialist consumer events, festivals, conventions and industry showcases. Its large exhibition spaces and excellent transport links make it a popular choice for organisers looking to attract visitors from across the North West and beyond.
Expo Play provides interactive Exhibition Games, Custom Branded Games, Prize Games and visitor engagement activities for exhibitors attending events at Bowlers Exhibition Centre. Whether you're exhibiting at a business exhibition, technology event, lifestyle show or public-facing expo, we can help your stand attract attention and encourage meaningful conversations.
Stand Out at Busy Manchester Exhibitions
Large exhibition halls can be highly competitive environments. Visitors are often faced with hundreds of exhibitors competing for their attention, making it essential to create an engaging stand experience that gives people a reason to stop.
Popular options include Strike a Light 2 Players, Crack the Safe, Tap the App and The Vault. These games combine interaction and competition while creating opportunities for exhibitors to introduce their products and services naturally.
Custom Branded Exhibition Games
Many exhibitors at Bowlers Exhibition Centre choose branded activations to reinforce their marketing messages. Our Custom Branding service allows logos, colours, campaign messages and promotional graphics to be incorporated into selected games and attractions.
This helps create a cohesive exhibition presence while making your stand more memorable to visitors long after the event has finished.
Perfect for Trade Shows, Consumer Events and Festivals
Bowlers hosts a wide variety of exhibitions and events throughout the year. Depending on the audience and event format, exhibitors can choose from professional challenge games, interactive competitions, arcade attractions and fun engagement activities.
Popular choices include Pixel Play, Batak Pro, Photo Mosaic Wall, Table Football and Prize Crane Grabber. These attractions work particularly well when the objective is to increase footfall, generate leads or encourage social sharing.
Experienced Exhibition Support
Our team provides delivery, setup and collection, helping exhibitors work within venue access schedules and event requirements. We can also advise on game selection, stand layout and visitor engagement strategies.
For additional ideas, take a look at How to Choose the Right Exhibition Games for Your Stand, How to Increase Dwell Time at Exhibition Stands and Using Exhibition Games for Data & Lead Generation.
Book Exhibition Hire at Bowlers Exhibition Centre
If you're exhibiting at Bowlers Exhibition Centre and want to attract more visitors, increase engagement and create a stronger exhibition presence, Expo Play can help.
Contact us via our Contact page to discuss games, branding options and exhibition entertainment for your upcoming Manchester event.
Frequently Asked Questions About Exhibition Hire at Bowlers Exhibition Centre
Can you deliver exhibition games directly to Bowlers Exhibition Centre?
Yes. We regularly provide exhibition game hire throughout Greater Manchester and can deliver, install and collect equipment at Bowlers Exhibition Centre. Our team coordinates setup and collection to fit within venue access schedules and event requirements.
Which games work best for exhibitions at Bowlers Exhibition Centre?
The best choice depends on your objectives and stand space. Popular options include reaction games, prize games, arcade attractions, branded competitions and interactive challenges that encourage visitors to stop and engage with your team.
Can exhibition games be branded with our company logo?
Absolutely. Many clients exhibiting at Bowlers Exhibition Centre choose custom branding. Logos, colours, promotional messages and campaign graphics can often be incorporated into selected games and activations to create a stronger brand presence.
Do your games help generate exhibition leads?
Yes. Interactive games can help increase footfall, encourage conversations and create opportunities for lead capture. Many exhibitors combine gameplay with competitions, surveys, QR codes or prize draws to collect valuable visitor information.
Are your exhibition games suitable for trade shows and consumer events?
They are. Bowlers Exhibition Centre hosts a wide variety of events, from business exhibitions and industry conferences to public exhibitions and specialist consumer shows. We can recommend games that suit your audience and event type.
How much space do I need for exhibition game hire?
We supply games suitable for a range of stand sizes. Some attractions work well on smaller exhibition stands, while others are better suited to larger activation spaces. We can recommend suitable options based on your floorplan.
Can you provide prize games for competitions and giveaways?
Yes. Prize-based attractions are often used to attract attention and encourage participation. We can advise on suitable games and how they can be integrated into your wider exhibition marketing strategy.
How far in advance should I book exhibition hire for Bowlers Exhibition Centre?
Earlier booking is always recommended, particularly for popular exhibition periods. Advance booking helps secure your preferred games and provides additional time for any branding requirements.
Do you only work with exhibitors based in Manchester?
No. We work with exhibitors from across the UK who are attending events at Bowlers Exhibition Centre. Whether you are travelling from elsewhere in the North West or further afield, we can support your exhibition activation.
Can you help us choose the right games for our stand?
Of course. We can recommend suitable games based on your audience, objectives, branding requirements, stand size and event type to help you maximise engagement at Bowlers Exhibition Centre.
Our Range of Products for Hire at Bowlers Exhibition Centre
Bowlers Exhibition Centre hosts a diverse range of exhibitions, trade shows, conventions, consumer events and business gatherings throughout the year. To help exhibitors stand out in these busy environments, Expo Play offers a wide selection of interactive attractions designed to increase footfall, encourage engagement and support lead generation.
Our exhibition range includes professional challenge games such as Strike a Light 2 Players, Crack the Safe, The Vault, Tap the App and Batak Pro. These games are particularly popular at business exhibitions because they attract attention while creating natural opportunities for exhibitors to start conversations with visitors.
For brands looking to add a competitive element to their stand, we also offer Competitive Games including Table Football, Table Tennis, Pool Table and Basketball Slam Dunk. These attractions can help increase dwell time and encourage repeat visits throughout the event.
Our Prize Games remain a favourite choice for exhibitors wanting to create excitement and reward participation. Options include the popular Prize Crane Grabber, alongside a variety of customisable competition formats that can be linked to giveaways, product launches and lead capture campaigns.
For visually striking exhibition activations, many clients choose Photo Mosaic Wall, Pixel Play or fully Custom Branded Games. These attractions can be tailored with company logos, campaign messaging and brand colours to create a memorable exhibition presence.
We also offer a broad selection of Arcade Games, including Arcade Game Machine, Retro Arcade Machine Table, Arcade Coin Pusher and Racing Simulator. These work particularly well at technology events, lifestyle exhibitions and consumer-facing shows held at Bowlers Exhibition Centre.
For larger exhibition spaces and experiential marketing zones, clients often choose attractions such as Giant Jenga, Giant Connect Four, Giant Buzz Wire and Mini Golf. These games are highly visible across exhibition halls and encourage participation from a wide range of visitors.
Alongside our games, we can also provide selected items from our Furniture & Furnishings range, helping exhibitors create comfortable, welcoming and practical stand environments.
Whatever your exhibition objectives, Expo Play can recommend suitable attractions to help maximise engagement at Bowlers Exhibition Centre and create an exhibition experience that visitors remember long after the event has finished.