What should I look for when hiring a game truck?

When you hire a game truck, look for six things: proof that they're licensed and insured, background-checked staff who stay and run the party, a real track record of reviews, photos of their actual truck instead of stock images, a clear written contract with no hidden fees, and a company that actually answers the phone. Me 2 You Game Truck checks all six — licensed and insured in Illinois and Missouri, background-checked hosts, and a 5.0 rating from 380+ Google reviews since 2016.

"Kind, punctual, easy to work with, and responsive to messages! I've hired them for events for years and would recommend!" That's Becky Cornwell, in St. Louis, and the part that matters most is "for years." When you're hiring a game truck, the best signal isn't the flashiest website, it's whether the people behind it show up, every time, and have been doing it long enough to have a real track record.

Here's what to look for before you hand over a deposit.

Six things to look for

1. Proof they're licensed and insured. Ask for a certificate of insurance, and don't accept "we're covered" as an answer. A real operator sends one over without a fuss. Me 2 You is licensed and insured in both Illinois and Missouri.
2. Background-checked staff who stay and run it. The best game trucks send a named host who sets up, runs the whole party, and packs it down, not a driver who drops a truck and leaves. Every Me 2 You host is background-checked.
3. A real track record of reviews. Two or three reviews tell you nothing. Look for real volume and recent dates. Me 2 You has a 5.0 rating from 380+ Google reviews, going back to 2016.
4. Photos of their actual truck. If every photo looks like a stock image, ask to see their real setup. You want to know exactly what's pulling into your driveway.
5. A clear written contract and honest pricing. You should get a plain quote with no hidden fees, and the terms in writing before you pay. With Me 2 You, a $100 deposit holds your date, schools and churches book with no deposit, and there are no surprises on the invoice.
6. A company that answers the phone. How they communicate before the party is how they'll communicate on the day. If it's hard to get a straight answer now, that won't improve.

Red flags to walk away from

• They won't show proof of insurance.
• There's no written contract, or it's cash-only with vague terms.
• No reviews, or only a handful, with no way to verify them.
• Stock photos only, and no picture of their real truck.
• They're vague about who is actually staffing your party.

Once you've found an operator you trust, the next step is the logistics. Here are the five questions to ask before you book a game truck, from climate control to service area.

Booking in St. Louis or Metro East? You get a licensed, insured, fully staffed team with a 5.0 rating from 380+ reviews, and a host who runs the whole thing. Call (618) 845-7171 or visit me2yougametruck.com.

Updated August 2026.