retro gaming and DIY arcade magic
Join me on the exciting journey of building my own arcade cabinet! I’ll be sharing my planning process, the questions that come up along the way, and the solutions I discover. Maybe I’ll even inspire some of you to bring the unforgettable experience of an arcade machine into your own home!
Many titles back then were shipped exclusively in cardboard boxes. Decades later, well-preserved original packaging is rare, expensive, or simply no longer available. The solution? Universal Game Cases (UGC) combined with a custom cover!
Tiny Toon Adventures: Babs’ Big Break brings the zany world of the Tiny Toons straight to the green-and-grey screen of the Game Boy. A small but delightful journey through the cartoon universe of Acme Acres.
With Nemesis, Konami brings the Gradius series to the Game Boy. The game combines typical shoot-'em-up action with a modest yet charming sci-fi setting. For its time, Nemesis offers a surprisingly immersive experience, perfectly suited for short sessions on the go
Between Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and 3, a pretty wild spin-off hit the scene: Sonic Spinball – half pinball, half platformer, total chaos. Sonic becomes the ball inside one of Dr. Robotnik’s mechanical fortresses, which resembles a giant pinball machine.
"Get ready!" With these two words begins the high-flying ride in After Burner II, Sega's iconic jet shooter. You take control of an F-14 Tomcat and soar through the skies, always on the edge, always chasing the next adrenaline rush.
"Cadillacs and Dinosaurs" by Capcom is a primal blend of brute force, prehistoric beasts, and 90s comic book flair. Based on the comic series Xenozoic Tales, the game serves up a post-apocalyptic cocktail of Mad Max, Jurassic Park, and Final Fight.
Snow Bros., developed by Toaplan, brought its own frosty twist to the action-puzzler genre: enemies are rolled into giant snowballs and chaotically launched through the level. The result? Fast-paced, addictive gameplay with a high "just one more round!" factor.
Q*bert, the cult arcade hit from 1982, is one of the most iconic games of the golden age of arcades. Developed by Gottlieb, the game stands out with its quirky controls, unique look, and distinctive sense of humor.