Dream to Reality

This was a true passion project for me. Growing up, my brothers and I spent countless hours lost in the digital worlds of our local arcade. I was always captivated by the vibrant artwork wrapping the cabinets, and I promised my brothers that we would own an arcade machine one day. Decades later, as technology evolved, that childhood dream finally became a reality.

Bringing this machine to life was a massive learning experience. I handled every step of the process, from programming a Raspberry Pi to run the software, to building and tweaking the user interface. I also hand-wired all the joysticks and buttons to ensure authentic arcade responsiveness. Now, the cabinet is a fully functional powerhouse loaded with over 2,500 classic games.

To finish the look, I had the incredible opportunity to collaborate with Yacht Club Games. I reached out to share my story, explaining that I wanted to feature their amazing artwork on my custom build. They were fantastic partners. They provided a high-resolution asset folder of their characters to help me design the cabinet. Their only request? To see the final results! I sent over screenshots and video of the completed machine, which they featured on their official website.