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Roll a Ball (Kentucky Derby) ๐ด
Hire Rates
โฌ1,199.00 +VAT
Our Roll a Ball Hire ๐ด delivers fast-paced 4-player head-to-head racing that instantly draws a crowd at corporate events, exhibitions, brand activations and product launches across Dublin and Ireland.
๐ด 4-player head-to-head racing with instant competition
โฑ๏ธ 60-90 second races for fast guest turnover
๐ฅ Up to 80 plays per hour at peak footfall
๐จ 6 ready-to-run themes at no extra cost
๐๏ธ Optional custom branded wrap to your design (paid add-on)
๐ LED lighting & race commentary included
๐ 8-player twin-lane upgrade on request
โ๏ธ Setup & calibration by our team
๐ฎ๐ช Available throughout Dublin & Ireland
Roll, race, repeat โ the Kentucky Derby that turns any event stand into a queue magnet.
๐ฅ Irelandโs #1 Rated Gaming Company
๐๐ผโโ๏ธ Amazing customer service
๐น๏ธ Largest selection of games
๐ ๏ธ Experts in custom branding
๐ธ Discounts for multi-day bookings
๐ก๏ธ Insured to โฌ6.5M
โก PAT Tested + Cert annually
๐ RAMS sent to your venue on request
๐ Dublin & Nationwide delivery
โญ Trading since 2009
How We Work
Hiring is simple โ no card details, no commitment.
1Build your quote
Add the products you'd like and fill out the quick quote form with your event details.
2We email you a tailored quote
Usually within 60 minutes during business hours โ including delivery, setup and any branding you've asked about.
3Pay only when you're happy
Payment is only requested once you've reviewed and confirmed everything.
Roll a Ball (Kentucky Derby) ๐ด
๐ด Roll a Ball Horse Racing Derby Hire for Corporate Events & Exhibitions
Our Roll a Ball Hire ๐ด โ also known as Roll & Bowl, Kentucky Derby, Donkey Derby, Camel Derby or simply Rollaball โ is a fast-paced 4-player horse racing arcade game that draws a crowd at exhibitions, trade shows and brand activations across Dublin and Ireland. The classic fairground race game your guests already know how to play, scaled for high-throughput corporate use. It runs alongside the rest of our active games โ the Arcade Boxing, Fast Feet Football and LED Arcade Basketball.
Each round runs 60โ90 seconds with up to 4 players racing simultaneously โ roll balls into the scoring holes, advance your horse, first past the post wins. It is a reliable opener for a team building day where nobody wants a long briefing. Integrated LED lighting, race commentary and authentic sound effects keep the energy up between players, and the game is built to clear a high volume of guests through the unit on a busy stand. An upgrade to 8-player twin-lane format is available for larger activations and exhibitions.
Roll a Ball is also one of the most heavily-themed games in our range โ runs out of the box as Kentucky Derby (horses), Camel Derby, Donkey Derby, Christmas Reindeer (Reindeer Rollaball), Halloween (Graveyard Dash) or Football. Custom artwork to your own brand or campaign is produced entirely in-house from a supplied keyline template โ themed characters, sponsor logos, side-panel wraps and full bespoke playfield builds.
For other branded arcade activations to pair with Roll a Ball, see our Worldโs Largest PacMan, Batak Lite reaction game and LED Arcade Basketball.
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๐ Hire Rates 1โ7 Days
Multi-day discount applies automatically โ the longer the hire, the lower the per-day rate. Pricing below is for Roll a Ball on its own (Game Hire only, with any of our standard themes). Custom branding and Activation Package multi-day rates quoted separately โ call 01 5166 550.
1 Day
โฌ1,199+VAT
Standard 1-day rate
2 Days
โฌ1,798.50+VAT
โฌ899.25 per day
3 Days
โฌ2,398+VAT
โฌ799.33 per day
โญ 4โ7 Days
โฌ3,597+VAT
From โฌ514 per day โ best value
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๐จ Branding & Activation Options
Prefer to brand the game without the full package? These options are for branding the game on its own. Pick individual panels, or the Full Custom Wrap that bundles every panel + 4 custom-shape characters at the lowest fixed price.
The starting point โ your chosen standard theme
The base unit comes set up in any one of our 6 standard themes (Kentucky Derby, Camel, Donkey, Reindeer, Halloween or Football) at no extra cost. Any of the branding options below add custom-branded artwork on top โ pick individual panels, the Full Custom Wrap, or the Complete Activation Package with everything bundled.
All branding is produced entirely in-house by Entertainment Solutions โ no third-party printers, no drop-offs. Your design team supplies artwork via our keyline template and we print, fit on-site and remove post-event with no lasting marks on the unit. Lead time is 2 weeks from artwork supplied.
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Branding Add-Ons โ Fixed Prices
Branding is an optional paid add-on. Prices below are in addition to the game hire fee โ pick individual panels or the Full Custom Wrap.
Side Panels (Left + Right)
โฌ395+VAT
Highest-visibility panels
Full-colour vinyl wraps on both side panels โ the largest surfaces guests see as they pass the unit.
Custom-Shape Characters (ร4)
โฌ495+VAT
The standout brand moment
Replace the racing characters with 4ร custom-cut shapes โ sponsor logos, mascots, product silhouettes, anything from a supplied vector.
Ball Returns (Upper + Lower)
โฌ295+VAT
Point-of-interaction branding
Branded wraps on both ball-return tracks โ visible to every player as balls return between rolls.
Front Panel
โฌ195+VAT
Entry-level branding
Branded wrap on the front panel โ the surface facing players during gameplay.
Rear Panel
โฌ195+VAT
Back-of-game branding
Branded wrap on the rear panel โ strong fit when the back of the unit is visible to passing footfall.
Premium Activation โ Full Custom Wrap
The complete branded race build โ every panel, both ball returns, 4 lanes and 4 custom-shape characters in one fixed price. Bundle saving of โฌ575 vs picking the same items individually.
โญ Full Custom Wrap
Side panels + front panel + rear panel + both ball returns + 4 lanes + 4ร custom-shape characters โ one fixed price.
Normally โฌ1,575 if picked individually
โฌ1,000+VAT
You save โฌ575
Our biggest branding saving
All design, print and fit handled in-house. Lead time 2 weeks from artwork supplied. Pairs with the Complete Activation Package above for a further saving on the game hire side.
Artwork Design Service
โฌ195+VAT
Optional โ our designer creates your artwork
If your team doesnโt have artwork ready, our in-house design team creates concept, revisions and print-ready files.
One-off fee โ covers any of the branding options above.
Multi-Event Campaigns
Quoted Case-by-Case
One-off branding fee where possible
For campaigns running multiple events close together, branding is a one-off charge. Events 3+ weeks apart may need an additional fee or a re-wrap โ every campaign is different.
Call 01 5166 550 to scope your timing.
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๐ค๐ป You're in Good Company
Trusted by Ireland's biggest brands to deliver unforgettable corporate experiences.
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๐ธ Seen in the Wild
Roll a Ball out at corporate events, exhibitions and brand activations โ standard themes, custom-character builds and fully wrapped sponsor activations. Branding is an optional add-on; standard themes are included in the base hire.
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Ready to book, or want it tailored to your event?
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๐ Theme Catalogue โ Pick Your Race
Roll a Ball is one of the most heavily-themed games in our range. Pick a ready-to-run standard theme below, or speak to us about a fully custom build to your brand.
๐ด Kentucky Derby
Standard horse-racing theme โ our most-hired build. Authentic race commentary and finish-line bell included.
๐ช Camel Derby
Same Derby gameplay re-skinned as a camel race โ strong fit for Middle-East themed evenings and arabesque activations.
๐ซ Donkey Derby
Family-friendly donkey-themed variant โ popular for charity fundraising events and seaside-themed activations.
๐ฆ Reindeer Rollaball
Christmas-themed reindeer race โ Santaโs reindeer on the playfield, jingle-bell sound effects and festive race commentary. Always a hit at office Christmas parties.
๐ Graveyard Dash
Halloween-themed race with ghosts, ghouls and spooky sound effects. The Halloween corporate activation people remember. See where it sits among our Halloween games for a company family day.
โฝ Football Derby
Footballer race โ strong fit for sports-zone activations, fan zones and Premiership-themed corporate evenings.
โญ Custom Theme Build โ Your Brand, Your Race
Beyond the 6 standard themes, we can design and build a fully custom race to your brand โ sponsor logos as the racing characters, themed playfield artwork and a custom-cut keyline if needed. Past builds include cars, planes, vans, phones, playing cards, branded mascots and product silhouettes. All design, print and fit is handled in-house.
From โฌ495 +VAT for 4 custom-shape characters, or โฌ1,000 +VAT for the Full Custom Wrap โ see the next section for the full price ladder.
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Roll a Ball Hire โ Pricing at a Glance
Three ways to hire โ the game on its own with one of our 6 standard themes, the game with custom branding to your design, or a Complete Activation Package with the Full Custom Wrap bundled.
Game Hire
Roll a Ball on its own, 1-day hire, any standard theme
from โฌ1,199 +VAT
Custom Branding
Individual panels from โฌ195, or Full Custom Wrap (every panel + 4 characters) โฌ1,000
from โฌ195 +VAT
โญ Complete Activation Package
Game + Full Custom Wrap (every panel + 4 custom characters), one price
from โฌ1,795 +VAT
Save โฌ404
Full prices and all options in the cards below.
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โญ Complete Activation Package โ Game, Custom Wrap & Theme Included
The most complete way to hire โ game, Full Custom Wrap and standard-theme choice in one fixed price. Pick this if you want a fully-branded race activation sorted from one supplier.
Price is 1-day hire; multi-day Activation Packages quoted separately โ call 01 5166 550.
โญ Most Popular
โญ Roll a Ball Activation Package
Game + Full Custom Wrap โ every panel, both ball returns, 4 lanes and 4ร custom-shape characters bundled together
๐ด Roll a Ball Game Hire (any standard theme)
โฌ1,199
โฌ1,199
๐จ Full Custom Wrap โ every panel + 4 characters
โฌ1,000
โฌ1,000
Normally โฌ2,199
โฌ1,795+VAT
Save โฌ404 vs hiring separately
Standard theme choice (Kentucky Derby, Camel, Donkey, Reindeer, Halloween or Football) included in the Game Hire at no extra cost. Multi-day Activation Packages quoted on request.
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๐ Delivery, Setup & Collection โ Quoted Per Event
Delivery isn't a flat fee, and that's deliberate. A fixed price would mean simple local jobs subsidising the complex ones โ quoting per event means you only pay for what your event actually needs.
Every booking includes two journeys โ we deliver and install before your event, then return to collect and de-rig afterwards. Where the venue allows, we deliver the day before and collect the day after at no extra charge, so your kit is set up and tested well ahead of doors.
What shapes your quote
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Distance & Access
Your venue's location, plus any stairs, lifts or long carries on site.
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Timing
Early-morning, evening, weekend and bank-holiday windows all add to the quote.
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Scale of Setup
How much kit the booking involves, which sets the vehicle and crew needed.
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Duration
Single day, multi-day event, or a campaign moving between venues.
Most Dublin deliveries fall between โฌ300 and โฌ350 +VAT, covering both the install and the post-event collection. Simpler central, daytime jobs can be less; nationwide is quoted by distance.
Whatever your event needs, you'll get one firm figure before you book โ delivery, professional install, testing and collection in a single all-in number, shown as a clear line on your quote. No separate setup charge, no day-of surprises.
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โญ Key Features
๐ด 4-player head-to-head racing โ competitive from the first round
โฑ๏ธ 60โ90 seconds per race โ high guest throughput
๐ฅ Up to 80 plays per hour โ clears busy stands without queues
๐จ 6 standard themes included โ Kentucky Derby, Camel, Donkey, Reindeer, Halloween, Football
๐๏ธ Custom branding available โ keyline template + in-house design, print and fit
๐ Integrated LED lighting & race commentary โ authentic arcade feel
๐ 8-player twin-lane upgrade available โ for larger activations
๐ ๏ธ 30-minute setup โ by our team, single mains socket
๐ฏ Simple to learn, manic to master โ universal arcade gameplay
๐ง Technical Specifications
๐ Power: 2 ร standard 13amp mains sockets (230V)
๐ Game Frame: approx 3m L ร 2m W ร 1.2m H
๐ Space Required: 3.5m L ร 2.5m W with player clearance
๐ฅ Players: Up to 4 simultaneously (8 with twin-lane upgrade)
โฑ๏ธ Round Duration: 60โ90 seconds
๐ฏ Throughput: ~80 plays per hour at peak
๐ Sound: Integrated LED lighting, race commentary & sound effects
โ๏ธ Setup Time: Approx 30 minutes by our team
๐ข Use: Indoor, or covered outdoor in a fully enclosed commercial marquee (dry, level, weather-protected)
๐ฆ Whatโs Included in the Hire
๐ด Roll a Ball Kentucky Derby game unit (4-player race lanes)
๐จ Your choice of standard theme โ Kentucky Derby, Camel, Donkey, Reindeer, Halloween or Football
๐ก LED lighting, race commentary & sound effects system
๐ฏ Race balls and on-board scoring
๐ ๏ธ Professional on-site setup, calibration and testing by our team
๐ Operational briefing for your team or brand ambassadors
๐ 24-hour telephone support throughout your hire
๐จ Optional custom branding โ individual panels from โฌ195 or Full Custom Wrap โฌ1,000 (paid add-on, see Branding section above)
๐ Optional 8-player twin-lane upgrade โ for larger activations (quoted on enquiry)
๐ ๏ธ Setup & Logistics
Roll a Ball is delivered, installed and fully tested by the Entertainment Solutions team before your event begins. Setup takes approximately 30 minutes once on-site access is confirmed โ please flag in advance any stairs, lifts or long carry distances since the game is a larger floor-standing unit.
We operate nationwide across Dublin and Ireland. Collection is handled post-event by our team. No minimum hire period applies.
For longer campaigns, multi-day events, fully custom themed builds or activations moving between locations, contact us on 01 5166 550 or use the quick enquiry form.
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โจ Why Choose Entertainment Solutions
Why marketing teams, brands and agencies across Ireland choose Entertainment Solutions โ and keep coming back.
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One Supplier, Full Activation
Game, branded wrap, ambassador staffing and on-site event management โ all delivered by one team. No vendor stitching.
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In-House Print Production
Every wrap printed and fitted by our own team. Total control over quality, colour accuracy and turnaround โ no outsourcing surprises.
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2-Week Branded Turnaround
From approved artwork to event-ready unit. Tight schedules accommodated on request โ call to discuss.
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Nationwide Delivery
Dublin, Cork, Galway, Belfast and every county between. UK and EU events covered on request โ France, Spain, Germany and beyond.
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Full-Service On-Site
Delivery, installation, testing and post-event breakdown all handled by our team. You focus on guests, not logistics.
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24-Hour Phone Support
A real person on the line throughout your hire โ no chatbots, no email queues. Reach our team on 01 5166 550.
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๐ฌ What Our Customers Say
Real reviews from real customers โ Google-verified.
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โ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Roll a Ball the same as Roll & Bowl, a Kentucky Derby game or a horse racing game?
Yes โ theyโre all the same game. โRoll a Ballโ is also widely known as Roll & Bowl, a Kentucky Derby game, a horse racing derby or simply Rollaball โ same unit, different names. Players roll balls up the lane into scoring holes to race their horse (or camel, donkey, reindeer or footballer) to the finish line. The theme you pick changes what the racers look like; the fast, competitive 4-player gameplay is identical. Whatever you call it, itโs the same crowd-pulling race game โ themeable and fully brandable to your event.
How does Roll a Ball / Kentucky Derby gameplay work?
Up to 4 players line up at the front of the unit. When the race starts, each player rolls balls up the lane and into a series of scoring holes โ each successful ball advances their horse (or camel, donkey, reindeer, footballer, whatever theme youโve chosen) one step closer to the finish line. The first character past the post wins. Rounds run 60โ90 seconds with full race commentary and finish-line sound effects, then the unit resets automatically for the next 4 players.
How long does each race last?
60โ90 seconds per race. That fast turnover is what makes Roll a Ball effective at busy corporate events and exhibition stands โ more players through the game, more competition, and a constantly refreshed queue of guests waiting for their turn.
How many guests can play per hour?
Up to 80 plays per hour on peak throughput โ 4 players per race, multiple races per minute. For day-long exhibition activations that means the vast majority of guests passing your stand can get a turn without bottlenecks forming around the unit.
How many players at once? Can I get an 8-player version?
The standard unit is 4 players head-to-head โ racing four characters down four lanes. For larger activations we offer an 8-player twin-lane upgrade โ effectively two Roll a Ball units running in sync, so 8 guests race side by side. Best for exhibition stands, fan zones and high-footfall product launches where the wow factor of an 8-lane race is worth the extra footprint. Quoted separately โ call 01 5166 550.
What's the appeal at a corporate event?
Roll a Ball is the fairground game everyone already knows how to play โ thereโs no learning curve, no rules briefing, no awkward first round. Guests see it, walk up, and immediately race. That accessibility plus the 60โ90 second round time makes it one of the highest-engagement games we hire out for exhibitions, trade shows, brand activations and corporate fun days.
What standard themes are included?
Six standard themes are included in the base hire โ Kentucky Derby (horses), Camel Derby, Donkey Derby, Reindeer Rollaball (Christmas), Graveyard Dash (Halloween) and Football Derby. You pick the theme at booking and we set the unit up in that build on the day. The Reindeer Rollaball is hugely popular for office Christmas parties; Graveyard Dash is the go-to Halloween activation.
What does it cost to brand Roll a Ball?
Individual panel branding starts at โฌ195 +VAT for the Front Panel or Rear Panel, with the full ladder being: Front Panel โฌ195, Rear Panel โฌ195, Upper + Lower Ball Returns โฌ295, Side Panels (Left + Right) โฌ395, Custom-Shape Characters ร4 โฌ495. Picked individually all 5 options total โฌ1,575. The Full Custom Wrap bundles every panel + both ball returns + 4 lanes + 4 custom characters for โฌ1,000 +VAT โ saves โฌ575 vs picking individually. For the best overall value, our Complete Activation Package bundles the Game Hire + Full Custom Wrap for โฌ1,795 +VAT (saves โฌ404 vs hiring separately). Our in-house Artwork Design Service is โฌ195 +VAT if you need help with the artwork itself.
Can I get a fully custom themed build?
Yes โ Roll a Ball is one of the most customisable games in our range. Beyond the standard themes, we can replace the racing characters with sponsor logos, branded mascots, product silhouettes or custom-cut keyline shapes. We can also wrap the side panels in custom artwork and add custom intro audio or race commentary. Past builds include cars, planes, vans, phones, playing cards, branded characters and bespoke shapes. The Full Custom Wrap (every panel + 4 custom characters) is โฌ1,000 +VAT, or pick individual panels from โฌ195 +VAT โ see the full price ladder in the Branding section above.
What artwork do you need from us?
We supply a keyline template โ your design team works to it and supplies print-ready artwork as vector files (.ai, .eps or .pdf). For custom character builds we also need the cut-line shape supplied as vector. If youโd rather not handle artwork in-house, our in-house design team can produce the artwork for you for โฌ195 +VAT as a one-off fee.
What's the lead time for a custom-branded Roll a Ball?
2 weeks from artwork supplied. For fully bespoke character builds we recommend 3 weeks where possible โ the routing work on custom-cut characters adds production time. We can sometimes work on a shorter lead time depending on our production schedule โ call 01 5166 550 to check.
Do you handle the printing and fitting?
Yes โ entirely in-house. We design (if needed), print, fit on-site and remove post-event. No third-party printers, no drop-offs, no surprises. Every branded Roll a Ball leaves our workshop ready to install.
Can Entertainment Solutions manage the full activation?
Yes. Beyond the game itself we can provide brand ambassador staffing, on-site event management, branded backdrops, tension fabric displays, floor decals and bespoke activation structures. One supplier, full activation delivered. Call 01 5166 550 to discuss.
Do you deliver Roll a Ball outside Dublin?
Yes. Weโre based in Dublin and deliver Roll a Ball nationwide across Ireland โ including Cork, Galway, Limerick, Waterford and everywhere in between. Delivery, setup and collection are quoted separately based on your event location and date, and every booking includes both delivery and post-event collection. Call 01 5166 550 to confirm coverage for your venue.
How much space does Roll a Ball need?
The unit itself measures approximately 3m L ร 2m W ร 1.2m H. Plan for that plus around 0.5m of player clearance at the front, so total operational footprint is around 3.5m L ร 2.5m W. The 8-player twin-lane upgrade needs roughly double the width โ flag this at booking so we can confirm fit for your stand or venue allocation.
What are the power requirements?
Two standard 3-pin (13A) sockets within 5 metres of the setup area. The unit accepts 230V AC mains.
How long does setup take?
Approximately 30 minutes once weโre on-site with good access. The game is a larger floor-standing unit โ please flag any stairs, lifts or long carry distances in advance so we can plan delivery accordingly.
Can Roll a Ball be used outdoors?
Indoor use, or covered outdoor in a fully enclosed commercial marquee only. The marquee must be dry, level and fully weather-protected โ the unit is not weatherproof and the LED graphics become difficult to see in direct sunlight. It is not suitable for open-air setups or pop-up gazebos. For exposed outdoor activations, contact us on 01 5166 550 and we can recommend suitable alternatives.
Can our brand ambassadors operate the game themselves?
Yes. Roll a Ball is straightforward to operate and your own team or brand ambassadors can run it independently after a briefing from us on setup day. We provide 24-hour telephone support throughout your hire period so help is always available if needed.
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๐ฌ The Supporting Cast
Need more than just the Roll a Ball? Weโve plenty of brand activation games to pair with it โ check out our top picks below, or browse our full range to find the perfect mix for your event.
Worlds Largest PacMan Arcade Game๐พ
A giant-format Pac-Man that stops every passer-by
Hire from โฌ1,195 +VAT
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30 seconds of shoot-out chaos โ your office MVP is about to emerge
Hire from โฌ895 +VAT
Dance Dance Revolution (DDR Arcade)
High-energy dance-off that pulls a crowd and a queue
Hire from โฌ845 +VAT
Atari Pong Arcade Game
Bleep. Bloop. Two paddles, one ball, infinite trash talk.
Hire from โฌ695 +VAT
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Send a quick enquiry with your event details and we'll get back to you.
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๐ Also Known As
Kentucky Derby Game ยท Kentucky Derby Fairground Game ยท Roll & Bowl Derby ยท Roll-a-Ball Derby ยท Horse Racing Arcade Game ยท Horse Derby Game ยท Derby Racing Game ยท Camel Derby ยท Donkey Derby ยท Reindeer Rollaball ยท Graveyard Dash ยท Football Derby
| Set-Up Size | 200cm W x 250cm D x 220cm H |
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| Weight | 300 kg |
| Venue Access | At 300kg it needs level, step-free access from the loading bay, and a goods lift if the setup location is not on the ground floor. |
| Power | 2x Standard 3 pin socket (230V โ 13Amp) |
| Setup Time | 1 hour |
| Players | Up to 4 players |
| Suitability | NO |