Arcade Commons

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DIY arcade cabinets for local multiplayer indie games based in Brooklyn, New York. https://arcadecommons.org https://linktr.ee/dbaarcade https://discord.gg/M32eyPRmGF

the Nightmare Kart console, removed and taken apart, with its new metal bracket interior being applied

Sample 3D render of the next Arcade Commons cabinet build - a tabletop style sit-down arcade cabinet, styled to looks like some sort of... Ziggurat...

Matt and Michael receive the new wood for the side of the arcade

Flier for the Nothing Good Can Come of This relaunch at Wonderville, on Saturday, Feb 21st at 6:30pm

The Nightmare Kart Arcade cabinet

Event Flyer
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Arcade Commons
ARCADE SWAP MEET
Buy, Sell, Trade, and Donate your games, parts, computers, tools, screens, and more!
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FREE!
Saturday, October 18
2:30-6pm at Wonderville
(1186 Broadway, Brooklyn NY 11221)

The Nightmare Kart arcade cabinet

Black and white poster for the launch party for video game Kick Kick Boom, happening Tuesday, September 16th at 7pm at Wonderville in Brooklyn, New York. With DJ sets by Alan Worm and Lain_D, presented by Arcade Commons

Ryan replaces the the light indicator cover on the Nightmare Kart dashboard

Josh re-wrapping the leather on the wheel

Demonstrating the Nightmare Kart shifter, now snappier and much better feeling

The Nightmare Kart cabinet, it's marquee is removed for lighting fixes, and the wheel is off for rewrapping

The finished Nightmare Kart Arcade cabinet glows in the darkness of the Arcade Commons studio

A large group of people, gathered around game designer Lilith Walther, stands in front of the Nightmare Kart arcade cabinet to pose for a group photo.

people partying!

Footage of Pantry Moth's new game, Blood Crisis, in action. A stylized armored character with a large sword does battle with several enemies in a circular arena.

The "hood" of the Nightmare Kart Arcade Cabinet, where the marquee will ultimately sit, with a piece of frosted acrylic giving the illusion of flames dancing from within the marquee.

Emily Kaye in all her gothic glory stands over a small CRT that she just tested. She's in a busy workshop with the partially deconstructed Nightmare Kart arcade cabinet behind her, with its designer Matt Fry working in the background

Flier for the Nightmare Kart Arcade cabinet launch. At Hex House on Thursday, May 29th, with DJ acts by Janus Rose and Lain D, with games by Corwyn Prichard, Pantry Moth, and Andy Wallace

PRE-ORDERS OPEN
Legally Distinct Shirt - $30
In collaboration with Lilith Walther
PRE-ORDERS CLOSE - 3/21
Order Sent to Local Printer - 3/24
Shirt ship Early April!
This print run will include pre-orders from MAGFest
Check out our other merch! Your purchase supports our small non-profit

Ryan adding the hood and marquee to the cabinet Wednesday night around 6am

Poster for Team Wario Party's new game, Oshi-Gokko! Features key art from the game of the rising pop star and his #1 fan. Includes event info and address information:

Sunday March 23rd at Wonderville, 1186 Broadway, Brooklyn. 6pm to LATE.

The Arcade commons crew, including (from left to right) Alex Panait, Chris Hernandez, Josh Simonds, Dustin Long, Ryan Wagahoff, Matt Fry, Rody Prieto, Andy Wallace, and Jane Friedhoff, with Tazer Army in front, all standing arm and arm and smiling in front of cabinets that have been wrapped in moving blankets and plastic for the trip back home.

Key art for the game Sticky Foot

A person plays the WeatherSys Admin cab during the launch party - a DJ with a paper bag over their head plays on the stage behind the cabinet.

The cabinet for Icarus Proudbottom's Typing Party, featuring two keyboards and a statue of Jerry the Owl on top.

The cabinet for Super Sharp Birds