Our Whirlwind Ball Grabber, also known as the Ballnado game, is one of the most exciting and versatile event attractions available today. This portable Ballnado machine creates a swirling tornado effect inside a clear chamber, where players have just 30 seconds to grab as many items as they can. The system can be set up to blow soft foam balls or paper tokens, making it suitable for a wide range of uses from fun challenges to promotional prize giveaways.
The Whirlwind game is fully automated and easy to operate, making it perfect for exhibitions, trade shows, shopping centres, promotional activations, corporate events, leisure venues, and even TV game shows. A simple button press activates the built-in fan, digital timer, and sound effects, creating an instantly engaging experience that pulls in crowds and keeps spectators entertained.
Each Whirlwind Ball Grabber is designed with both impact and practicality in mind. The sectional tank can be assembled in just 15 minutes, and the bespoke fan enclosure ensures the unit looks sleek and professional from every angle. Integrated pixel LED lighting can be set to match your brand colours or chosen theme, while the digital timer can be positioned on the roof, rear pole, or tripod to suit your venue.
For branding, the Ballnado machine offers full customisation. We provide printed panels for all sides of the chamber, plus optional header frames that support circular or rectangular signage for maximum visibility. This transforms the whirlwind ball grabber into not just an entertainment feature but also a powerful branded promotional game that reinforces your company identity.
To make operation seamless, we stock everything you need including standard paper tokens, coloured foam balls, optional flight cases for safe transport and storage, and a full range of spare parts.
Whether you want to use it as a Ballnado game with foam balls, a token grabber for prize giveaways, or a fully branded whirlwind ball grabber for exhibitions and activations, this interactive system is designed to deliver fun, engagement, and lasting brand impact.
Our whirlwind and ballnado games can be quickly and easily rebranded thanks to our removable branding panels which allow the game cube to be completely re-branded with a replacement graphic in just a couple of minutes without the need for any tools.
We can supply replacement panels with full template packs and fast turn around thanks to our in house print and graphics department. Full details of replacement branding cost can be found in our whirlwind pricing here.
Please note the top crown header ring support is an optional extra and not supplied as standard and will need to be ordered to support the top crown graphic.
We supply both standard pre printed and custom paper tokens for use as a grab a grand or cash cube style machine.
Add a header crown frame to the top of your ballnado to allow the use of fully branded header panels.
We can brand virtually the whole game with panels which can be installed and removed time and time again.
Full foam lined road ready flight caee to transport the grab a grand cash cube frame, base and accessories.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Depth | 1050mm diameter (excludes rear fan unit 500mm x 500mm x 500mm) |
| Width | 1050mm diameter |
| Height | 2020mm (excludes optional header panels which add 300mm to the height) |
| Weight | TBC |
| Packed dimensions | TBC |
| Power requirements | 240v 1500w |
| Options | Full branding Flight cases Paper tokens (for use as a cash cube) Optional header branding support frame |
At Game Works Creative, we’ve been designing and manufacturing cash cube machines and ball grabber games for almost 20 years. From our early prototypes to today’s advanced systems, we’ve perfected a machine that not only looks striking but also performs flawlessly. Compact, portable, and quick to set up, our units are trusted by event hire companies, exhibition organisers, and promotional agencies across the UK and Europe.
Each machine can be adapted for different styles of play. Use our lightweight “Ballnado” foam balls for a high-energy ball grabber game, or switch to paper tokens for a classic Grab a Grand cash cube experience. Gameplay is fully automated: with a single button press, the fan and timer start, creating a whirlwind challenge that runs for 30 seconds before stopping and resetting for the next player.
Our latest models include integrated audio with selectable sound effects, dynamic LED pixel lighting for maximum visual impact, and interchangeable branded panels that allow you to re-skin the machine quickly between campaigns. This flexibility makes them one of the most versatile promotional games available for exhibitions, corporate activations, shopping centre promotions, and incentive events.
To protect your investment, we also supply custom-designed flight cases that safely house the frame, blower enclosure, and electronics during transport and storage. With durability, portability, and branding potential built in, our cash cube and ball grabber machines are a proven way to attract attention, entertain participants, and showcase your brand.
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