School, Festival & Large Group Event Entertainment in Rochester, MN 🕹️
HyperSpace Starcade provides Game Truck, Laser Tag, Virtual Reality, and arcade entertainment for schools, daycares, camps, churches, nonprofits, festivals, corporate events, and community celebrations throughout Southeast Minnesota. Our Game Truck, Laser Tag, Virtual Reality, and arcade fundraiser options are designed for organized, high-volume events with professional staffing and structured rotations.
Big crowds are our thing.
160+ community events over 7 years.
From city festivals and school events to after-proms, company celebrations and community events, we’ve spent years keeping crowds moving. Including Mayo Civic Center New Year’s Eve 3 years running and Byron Good Neighbor Days 4 years
running.
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Perfect For
- ✔ Schools
- ✔ Daycares
- ✔ Summer Camps
- ✔ PTO/PTA Family Nights
- ✔ Youth Sports Team Celebrations
- ✔ Youth Groups & Clubs
- ✔ Church Events
- ✔ Nonprofit Fundraisers
- ✔ City & County Events
- ✔ Festivals & Community Celebrations
- ✔ Company Picnics
💲 Event pricing? Fixed prices are published in our booking system. See the planning notes below. ↓
Entertainment Options for Large Group Events
🎮 Game Truck Rentals
A self-powered, climate-controlled mobile gaming experience designed for large groups.
- PS5 & Xbox Series X console gaming
- Multiplayer games with staff supervision
- Efficient throughput for carnivals and festivals
🔫 Mobile Laser Tag
Fast-paced, team-based gameplay for indoor or outdoor events.
- Commercial-grade laser tag equipment
- Staff-led missions and player rotations
- Great for field days, after-prom, and team-building
🕶️ Virtual Reality Experiences
Guided VR play for smaller groups or older students.
- Modern VR headsets with coaching
- Ideal as an add-on attraction
- Works well for mixed-age events
Large Group Entertainment Built for Schools, Festivals & Community Events
Our school carnival rentals are designed for high-volume events where organization, supervision, and smooth rotations matter.
⚙️ You bring the crowd. We manage the flow.
Most of the time, there’s no line. Guests walk up and play. When the crowd surges, our crew runs the rotations and keeps everyone moving. You’re paying for more than gaming time. You’re paying for the crew that keeps it moving.
🎮 Game Truck
- Up to 29 players at once (21 inside + 8 outside)
- Typical rotations: 15 minutes per group
🔫 Laser Tag
- Up to 20 players per game
- Typical rotations: 10 minutes per match
🕶️ Virtual Reality
- Up to 10 VR players at once (inside the Game Truck)
- Typical rotations: 15 minutes per group
- VR runs inside the game truck, so your event needs space to park it.
All rotations are staff-managed and adjusted based on group size, age range, and event flow to maximize participation and keep lines moving.
Fundraiser Events at Our Arcade (On-Site)
Schools and nonprofit groups may apply to host on-site fundraiser events at HyperSpace Starcade in Rochester, MN. These events are designed to be simple to run, easy to promote, and fun for families — without requiring volunteers, setup, or staffing from your organization.
We handle all arcade operations, staffing, and game flow.
What’s Included
- Use of our arcade featuring 78 prize-based skill games
- A private party room with seating for up to 20 guests
- Staff on-site to manage gameplay, prizes, and guest flow
- Option to host the event during public hours or as a private booking, depending on availability and event goals
Fundraiser Structure (Clear & Simple)
- Your organization sells fundraiser tickets or wristbands (set by you)
- Tickets are redeemed for pre-defined attractions or play packages
- Your group keeps the proceeds from ticket sales
- Arcade operations and pricing are handled by HyperSpace Starcade
- This structure keeps fundraising straightforward while ensuring a smooth guest experience.
Optional Add-Ons
Groups may add additional attractions to increase engagement and fundraising potential:
- 🎮 Game Truck (on-site)
- 🔫 Laser Tag
- 🕶️ Virtual Reality experiences
Add-ons are priced separately and help create more activities beyond arcade play.
Event Details
📍 Location: HyperSpace Starcade – Rochester, MN
⏳ Event Length: Typically up to 4 hours
💡 Best For: PTAs, school fundraisers, nonprofit groups, family nights
Fundraiser availability is limited and scheduled in advance.
How to Get Started
Submit a booking request to begin the planning process.
We’ll confirm availability, recommend the best event structure, and your date is confirmed once the invoice is paid.
On-Site School & Festival Events (We Come to You)
For school carnivals, after-prom parties, city festivals, and large community events, HyperSpace Starcade can bring our attractions directly to your location.
- Fixed event packages for one attraction or several, published in our booking system.
- Structured rotations for large groups
- Fully staffed and insured events
- Laser tag plays indoors or outdoors. VR runs inside the game truck.
These events are ideal for schools needing high-capacity entertainment with clear supervision.
Important Planning & Pricing Notes
Keep your guests playing and your team free to enjoy the event. Our coaches run the games and keep things moving.
Schools, festivals, camps, churches, nonprofits, companies and other organized groups use Event Pricing. Private party pricing is for birthdays, family gatherings and small private celebrations.
A private party is one group playing together. Events have guests coming and going. When it’s calm, guests walk in and play. When it gets busy, our coaches manage rotations and keep the crowd moving so everyone gets a turn. You’re paying for more than gaming time. You’re paying for the crew that keeps it moving.
Event packages have set prices and start at 2 hours, with longer options available.
Some events run past 2am. Some have 40 guests. Some have 10,000. If yours doesn’t fit a listed package, tell us what you’re planning and we’ll quote it.
Every booking starts as a request. We review your schedule and send the final invoice. Your date is confirmed when the invoice is paid.
Choose Events in our booking system to see current packages and request your date.
Why Schools Choose HyperSpace Starcade
- Experience with school schedules and layouts
- Staff-led supervision and organized rotations
- Clear communication and planning
- Scalable entertainment for large groups
- Trusted by schools and community organizations across Southeast Minnesota
- Staff-managed attractions reduce the need for school volunteers
Apply or Request Information
Submit your booking request using our online reservation system. Choose the Events category to see fixed event pricing. We review each request, send the final invoice, and your date is confirmed once it is paid.
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