Hobbyist Arcade Maker from LA

[BenB]

Hello greetings.

My name is Ben and I'm a big arcade fanatic - both video games and classic ticket games. It was my birthday last week and I went to three different Round One arcade locations in one day.

I also build stuff (usually more original games) and its been a rewarding hobby of mine. If you are interested you can gander here!

-Ben

 

[ekorz]

Welcome! I saw some photos of Heartbeat somewhere else on the internet. Very cool!

 

[Aurich]

Nice shop! That's always my personal challenge, dividing my space between my arcade and my workshop. I have a CNC and laser cutter sharing space with all the games, but no room for niceties like a jointer or planer or table saw.

Enjoyed your Heart Beat build, great aesthetic.

 

[ArcSys101]

Welcome

 

[brizzo]

OKAY I LIKE IT, PICASSO!

Shameless replug for your video because it is actually good:

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmrwGvZjhLM&ab_channel=ArcadeArtist

 

[teethbee]

Cool stuff! Welcome

 

[FrancoB]

Welcome. I'm jealous of some of your kit

 

[Mrhide]

nice stuff!

couple more wood games: https://www.jeuxpicards.org/

 

[skate323k137]

This is the kind of thing that Marvin (RIP) of Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum would love. And that's high praise, trust me.

 

[Kagaden]

Welcome Ben, that project is SUPER cool and innovative - thanks for sharing!

I'd love to hear what you're planning to do in the future?
Being a Round 1 fan, have you considered or done any arcade cab projects in your past?

Welcome aboard again /

 

[BenB]

Welcome! I saw some photos of Heartbeat somewhere else on the internet. Very cool!

Thanks! Yeah I try to post wherever I think people may find interest ha

 

[BenB]

Nice shop! That's always my personal challenge, dividing my space between my arcade and my workshop. I have a CNC and laser cutter sharing space with all the games, but no room for niceties like a jointer or planer or table saw.

Enjoyed your Heart Beat build, great aesthetic.

I am so so so lucky to have my space but still wish I had my parents basement square footage! I'm always having to wheel the machines around to get space and a bit nervous about getting any more tools while things are crowded

 

[BenB]

OKAY I LIKE IT, PICASSO!

Shameless replug for your video because it is actually good:

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmrwGvZjhLM&ab_channel=ArcadeArtist

Ha thank you!

If we are doing shameless plugs I just posted another one so will spam you with it

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viZYW_LCyMg

 

[BenB]

This is the kind of thing that Marvin (RIP) of Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum would love. And that's high praise, trust me.

Ah I want to go there so much. Its on my dream list for arcades for sure

 

[BenB]

Welcome Ben, that project is SUPER cool and innovative - thanks for sharing!

I'd love to hear what you're planning to do in the future?
Being a Round 1 fan, have you considered or done any arcade cab projects in your past?

Welcome aboard again /

Hey!

I'm still very much trying to figure out what to do. I've done a few very small commissions but havent been able to get any of my projects into an existing public space yet which would be a true goal. My ultimate goal would be to have a standalone place where people could come to play (but also with expectation it will be very different than a typical arcade) but very open to idea on how to make this a sustainable side project ha.