Downloads & instructions
Build a little arcade for your desk. Download the free plans, print them on ordinary paper and follow the original construction animations below. Choose a 90 mm mini cabinet, a larger 120 mm cabinet, or a matching bar stool.
Mini arcade cabinet
90 mm tall · one sheet of A4
A tiny arcade machine you can make in under an hour. The PDF gives the best print quality; the JPG is a smaller download.
Larger arcade cabinet
120 mm tall · two sheets of A4
A little more room for the details. The PDF contains both pages; download both JPGs if you prefer image files.
Matching bar stool
Both sizes · two finishes
Complete your miniature arcade. A couple of weeks after launching the cabinet, we made a bar stool to go with it. Both sizes and two different materials are included in each download.
A couple of building tips
Leave the top of the cabinet open until the very end, as shown in the mini cabinet video. This lets you put your fingers, or a ruler, inside to press against the two folded sides when you attach them.
For a stronger bar stool, fold the bottom section of each of the four legs along its length, not its width. This optional step is not shown in the original plans or video.
From our original desktop
Made one? We would love to see how it turned out. Get in touch or find us on Twitter. A photo of your model on your desk, or near a landmark, would make our day.
