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Get their friends together for football matches, Minecraft builds and head-to-head racing. Our gaming bus in Maldon brings the consoles, screens and racing seats to your home or chosen venue for a birthday they can spend playing together.
Every bus has PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, VR and two complete racing simulators. Two players can race head-to-head simultaneously, with their own wheel and pedals.
Fixed, permanently installed air conditioning and heating keep the indoor gaming space comfortable throughout the year.
For ages 7+, up to 16 children play inside. Safe, suitable outdoor space and weather can add up to 3 players outside, making 19 overall. With strong, stable internet, up to 15 can join one Fortnite match.
Choose a 90-minute, two-hour or three-hour party, with prices from £270. Check your date and postcode below.
Check Price & Availability for Maldon
We’ve brought the gaming bus to Maldon & Tiptree Football Club on Park Drive for gaming sessions organised by Colchester United Community Foundation.
For your own birthday party, we can come to a suitable space at home or a venue you’ve arranged. The children can move between their favourite console games and the two racing seats, with plenty of choice for the group.
For a school or club session, tell us how many children are coming and how long each group should play. We can talk through a timetable that fits the rest of your event.
Send your date, full address, postcode, parking position and access details through our party enquiry page. We’ll check the setup and give you the complete price.
Grab a controller for EA Sports FC, Rocket League or Minecraft on PlayStation 5. Football fans can challenge their friends, while builders can get stuck into Minecraft together. Tell us the birthday child’s favourites when you book.
Xbox Series X adds more football, racing and multiplayer games to the party. Friends can pick a game together, start a match and see who comes out on top, then try something else from the console selection.
Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros bring Nintendo Switch fun to the bus. Choose a character, challenge your friends and enjoy a few races or battles together. Local multiplayer is a popular choice for a party group.
Two racing seats, two steering wheels and two sets of pedals. Every bus has two complete racing simulators, so friends can race head-to-head at the same time. Pick your rival and see who reaches the finish first.
Virtual reality gives older players another way to get into the game. Put on the headset and step into a virtual world for a different experience alongside the consoles and racing seats.
On suitable dry days, with enough safe space, the outdoor screen adds games such as Just Dance or Mario Kart. Up to 3 children can join in outside alongside the 16 inside, giving a maximum of 19 overall.
Got a bigger group coming? Ask about more than one gaming bus for your Maldon event. Each bus brings PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, VR, two racing simulators, and fixed air conditioning and heating.
For a school, club or holiday programme, several buses or timed groups can help more children enjoy a session. Tell us the attendance and timetable and we’ll talk through the options with you.
We’ll plan the parking positions, access, power and internet for each vehicle together. Your parents, teachers or other responsible adults look after the children during the sessions.
For two same-service vehicles at the same party price, the second is 20% off, equivalent to 10% off two equal-priced buses overall. Different services or prices receive 10% off each party price. New bookings only. Cannot be applied retrospectively to existing bookings.
Gaming bus hire in Maldon starts from £270. The six standard party prices are listed below.
Excluding bank holidays.
90 minutes: £270
2 hours: £320
3 hours: £390
Including bank holidays.
90 minutes: £300
2 hours: £350
3 hours: £420
No three-hour parties on Saturdays. Other weekend three-hour sessions start from 5.30pm, subject to availability.
We confirm any travel or agreed extras before booking. See our full prices and packages and booking terms.
Tell us your date, Maldon postcode, preferred time, party length, ages and number of players. For a school or club event, add the attendance and timetable.
We check availability and talk through the parking, power and internet with you. You’ll have the complete price, including any travel charge or agreed extras, before booking.
Pay the £80 non-refundable deposit and complete the booking form. Both are needed to confirm. The balance is due seven days before the party.
Our driver arrives, sets up the gaming equipment and helps with technical questions. Your parents, carers or the organiser’s adults supervise the children while they play.
Bring a gaming session into a Maldon school day, holiday programme or community event. The bus can give children time to play together alongside the sport, creative activities or other sessions you already have planned.
One group, several timed sessions or multiple vehicles: tell us the ages, attendance and available time and we’ll help you work out a suitable format. Your teachers, carers or event staff supervise each group.
We need one standard plug socket for the gaming equipment. A second socket is only needed if you want air-conditioning or heating on. We bring 50-metre power leads. We also need suitable parking. We bring our 50-metre power leads. If online games are part of the plan, let us know about the internet connection; we also have a 50-metre Ethernet lead.
For a group with additional needs, we can discuss game choices, noise, breaks and smaller sessions in advance. Read our SEN-friendly gaming information or send us your event details. HAF providers manage their own programme eligibility and supervision.
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1,200+ five-star reviews across Google, Facebook, Trustpilot and Tripadvisor give you plenty of customer experiences to read before choosing your session.
Wes was incredible too — he was brilliant with the kids and made sure everyone was having a great time. Everything was well organised and the whole experience was fantastic from start to finish.
We would definitely book them again and highly recommend them for a children’s birthday party. Thank you for making my son’s birthday so special!
Enjoy a gaming birthday at home or at a venue you’ve arranged. We bring the bus and set up the equipment, ready for the group to play.
Challenge a friend on two complete racing simulators. With a steering wheel and pedals each, two players race head-to-head simultaneously.
You get PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, VR and two racing simulators on every equally equipped bus, whichever vehicle comes to your party.
Fixed, permanently installed air conditioning and heating keep the indoor gaming space comfortable for parties throughout the year.
There’s room for 16 children aged 7+ inside, with up to 3 more outside when the space and weather suit: 19 overall.
Let the group join the same battle: up to 15 players in one Fortnite match with a strong, stable internet connection.
Do you cover Maldon and Heybridge?
Yes, we take enquiries for Maldon, Heybridge and surrounding addresses. Send your full postcode, address and parking position so we can check access, availability and the complete price.
Have you delivered gaming sessions in Maldon?
Yes. We’ve delivered gaming sessions organised by Colchester United Community Foundation at Maldon & Tiptree Football Club on Park Drive.
Can a gaming bus park near Maldon High Street?
Only where parking is safe, legal and suitable for the event. We need approximately 7.5 metres and arrival and departure access. Check restrictions and any venue or landowner permission. Give us the proposed position and access details before booking.
How many children can play?
For ages 7+, up to 16 children play inside. Up to 3 more can play outside only with safe, suitable space and weather, giving a maximum of 19 overall. If outdoor activities cannot run, the limit is 16 inside.
Can you cater for a six-year-old’s party?
We offer a separate six-year-old party option, with a 90-minute session and up to eight children. An adult must accompany children under seven. Tell us all the ages so we can confirm suitability.
How much is gaming van hire in Maldon?
Monday–Thursday, excluding bank holidays: 90 minutes £270, two hours £320, three hours £390. Friday–Sunday and bank holidays: 90 minutes £300, two hours £350, three hours £420. Your complete address-specific price and any agreed extras are confirmed before booking.
Are three-hour parties available on Saturdays?
No three-hour Saturday parties. Other weekend three-hour sessions start from 5.30pm, subject to availability. Ask us to check your chosen date and time.
What confirms the booking and when is the balance due?
The £80 non-refundable deposit and completed booking form are both needed to confirm the agreed vehicle, date and time. The balance is due seven days before the party. Read the current booking terms.
Does every gaming bus have air conditioning and heating?
Yes. Every bus has fixed, permanently installed air conditioning and heating. Outdoor activities remain subject to suitable weather.
What equipment comes with the bus?
Yes. Every equally equipped bus brings PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, VR and two complete racing simulators. Tell us the group’s ages and favourite games when booking and we’ll check the current selection.
Can two players race at the same time?
Yes! Two friends can race head-to-head simultaneously on two complete racing simulators, each with its own steering wheel and pedals.
Can everyone join the same Fortnite game?
Up to 15 players can join one Fortnite match with a strong, stable internet connection. Tell us about the connection at your home or venue when enquiring. The bus’s capacity is up to 16 inside and up to 19 overall with suitable outdoor gaming.
What electricity and internet do you need?
We need one standard plug socket for the gaming equipment. A second socket is only needed if you want air-conditioning or heating on. We bring 50-metre power leads. If mains power is unavailable, £55 generator hire must be arranged in advance, at least seven days before. Online games need stable internet; we also have a 50-metre Ethernet lead where a suitable connection and route are available.
What happens if the weather prevents outdoor gaming or VR is unsuitable?
On suitable dry days, safe outdoor space can add gaming for up to three children alongside the 16 inside. PlayStation VR is for ages 12+, with parents deciding whether it suits their child. Console and racing games give the group plenty of other choices. Please discuss any SEN, sensory or access needs before booking.
Can we book two buses or different services together?
Subject to availability and separate setup space. Two same-service vehicles at the same party price receive 20% off the second, equivalent to 10% off the equal-priced total. Different services or prices receive 10% off each party price. New bookings only. Cannot be applied retrospectively to existing bookings.
Who supervises the children, and how do we enquire?
Our driver arrives, sets up and helps with technical questions. Parents, carers, teachers or your event adults supervise the children. Use the party enquiry page with your date, postcode, ages, numbers and access details to get started.
Maldon Location and Access
Planning gaming bus hire in Maldon? We come to homes, schools and venues across Maldon and the surrounding area. Use the maps below to see the area, then send us your own address for a quote.
Getting Ready for Your Gaming Party
A suitable driveway or an agreed venue space can work well for gaming van hire in Maldon. Our bus needs approximately 7.5 metres of safe, legal parking, with room to arrive and leave.
For an address around the High Street, check Maldon District Council’s parking information and local traffic restrictions when choosing the position. At Park Drive or another private venue, agree the space with the person responsible for the site. Tell us about gates, tight turns or anything else on the entrance route.
We need one standard plug socket for the gaming equipment. A second socket is only needed if you want air-conditioning or heating on. We bring 50-metre power leads. We bring our own 50-metre leads. Generator hire is £55 and can be arranged in advance, at least seven days before under the current terms.
For online games, a strong, stable internet connection makes the difference. We can discuss connecting to your router with our 50-metre Ethernet lead, where there is a suitable route.
Send your full postcode, address, proposed parking position and access details. We’ll go through the setup with you, including any outdoor gaming space.
Popular Games for a Maldon Party
A football match with friends, a Minecraft build or another round of Mario Kart: tell us the Maldon birthday group’s favourites so we can talk through the game choices.
- Minecraft gaming parties
- Fortnite gaming parties
- EA Sports FC and FIFA
- Roblox gaming parties
- Mario Kart and racing games
- Super Smash Bros and Rocket League
- Two head-to-head racing simulators
- VR for older players
- Outdoor interactive games when space and weather allow
Let us know the players’ ages and any must-play favourites when enquiring. We’ll check the current selection and what suits your group.
We take party enquiries for Maldon and Heybridge, including homes, schools and venues around CM9. Send the full postcode so we can check your address and complete price.
If you’re elsewhere in the Maldon district, include the venue or driveway details too. We’ll talk through the parking and route with you.
Nearby pages cover Danbury, Witham, Chelmsford and South Woodham Ferrers.
Gaming Bus Coverage in London
Essex Gaming Bus also covers London through our London gaming bus service. For a London address, access, parking restrictions and any applicable travel costs are checked as part of the enquiry.
For Maldon and nearby Essex towns, use our Essex gaming bus page or browse all areas we cover. The complete price is confirmed for your actual address.
A larger Maldon event may suit several gaming buses or a gaming session alongside our pamper bus or soft play bus. Tell us the children’s ages and the planned activities so we can check a suitable combination.
For two same-service vehicles at an equal party price, 20% comes off the second vehicle, giving 10% off the combined equal-priced total. When services or party prices differ, each party price receives 10% off.
New bookings only. Cannot be applied retrospectively to existing bookings.
Each vehicle still needs an agreed parking, power and access plan. Availability and suitability are checked before we offer a combined booking.
Tell us about any SEN or SEND needs before booking so we can talk through a session that works for your group. Game choices, noise, breaks, smaller groups and the pace of the activity are all useful things to discuss.
Let us know about sensory preferences, communication and any mobility or access requirements. We’ll check the possible adjustments with you before confirming the booking.
Parents, carers or your organisation’s adults supervise the children. Our SEN-friendly gaming page has more information, or you can include the needs in your enquiry.
Check Availability for Your Maldon Party
Ready to plan a gaming birthday in Maldon? Send your date, postcode, party length, ages and number of children, along with the parking position and access details. For a school or community event, add your timetable. We’ll check availability and give you the complete price.
