Retro Arcade Fun at PepsiCo Walkers
A Three-Day Staff Wellbeing Event We Were Proud to Power!
This past week, we were delighted to be back at PepsiCo / Walkers Snack Foods in Skelmersdale, Lancashire — a long-standing client of ours and always a pleasure to work with. Their team had organised a brilliant three-day staff wellbeing event at the factory, and we were asked to supply a full suite of retro arcade games to help bring the fun to life. And when we say retro, we mean the real classics!
Across the factory’s common areas, break spaces and the canteen, we installed 11 legendary arcade machines, including:
From delivery on Wednesday to collection on Saturday, the games were live and ready to play — and the instant reaction from the staff said it all. As soon as we finished setting up, there was a friendly stampede to secure each person’s favourite machine.
You can’t beat the nostalgia of Pac-Man chases, button-bashing battles on StreetFighter or the competitive swing of Golden Tee Golf!
Why Fun at Work Works: The Real Impact of Staff Wellbeing Events
This event wasn’t just about fun (although there was plenty of that) — it was part of a much bigger push to support staff morale and wellbeing at the site.
And the science backs it up:
✨ Boosted Productivity: Studies from the University of Warwick show that happy employees can be up to 12% more productive than their less-engaged counterparts. Creating moments of enjoyment during the working day has a measurable impact on mood, focus and output.
✨ Improved Team Morale & Bonding: Gallup research highlights that teams with higher morale experience lower absenteeism and up to 21% greater profitability. Shared experiences — even as simple as taking turns on an arcade machine — help strengthen workplace relationships.
✨ Reduced Stress Levels: Breaks that involve play (yes, even digital play!) have been shown to reduce stress hormones and improve overall wellbeing. According to a study published in the Journal of Positive Psychology, even short bursts of playful activity significantly improve job satisfaction.
So, it’s no surprise that over the three days of the event, every shift at PepsiCo had the opportunity to unwind, laugh and challenge each other during their breaks. The atmosphere around the machines was brilliant — light-hearted competition, lots of nostalgia and plenty of smiles.
Why Companies Across the North West Choose Us
At SJ’s Leisure, we’ve seen first-hand how much these events can transform workplace culture, even if they last just a few days. We’re proud to support businesses across the North West with fun, engaging equipment that helps create memorable staff experiences.
We regularly deliver to towns and cities including St Helens, Warrington, Wigan, Widnes, Leigh, Ormskirk, Liverpool, Manchester, Chorley, Runcorn, Knutsford, Altrincham, and many more surrounding areas.
Whether it's a wellbeing week, a corporate fun day, team building activity or a simple morale boost, we’ve got a huge range of equipment — from arcade machines and electronic games to inflatables, mini golf, obstacle courses and more.
Ready to Bring Some Fun to Your Workplace?
If you’d like to organise your own retro arcade event — or any other type of fun hire — we’d love to help you put something unforgettable together.
You can book online or get in touch with us directly:
🌐 Website: https://www.sjleisure.co.uk
📧 Email: info@sjleisure.co.uk
📞 Phone: 01744 602716
Bring your team together, boost morale and let your workplace level up — literally!
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