Choose the playing layout first
Begin with how people will play together. Two-player and four-player cabinets put the players at one shared display and computer. The Four-Station Arcade Pillar gives each player face its own display and computer. The number of player positions does not guarantee that a game supports that many simultaneous players.
| Cabinet | Display and computer layout | Included standard controls |
|---|---|---|
| Two-Player Modular Arcade | One shared display and computer | 2 single-player flat modules |
| Four-Player Modular Arcade | One shared display and computer | 4 single-player flat modules |
| Four-Station Arcade Pillar | One display and computer per face | 4 single-player pillar modules |
Separate shared play from independent stations
On a shared-screen cabinet, the selected game and its software determine how the player positions participate. A pillar gives each station its own computer and display, so separate station use differs from several people sharing one game. Linked multiplayer also depends on the particular game and software configuration; four computers alone do not make every game network-compatible.
Understand what comes with the cabinet
Each included Standard 8-Button module serves one player with a joystick and eight action buttons. The module lifts vertically from the cabinet as a control top with its integrated front fascia. Two-player cabinets include two standard flat modules; four-player cabinets include four. The pillar includes four standard pillar modules. Extra and replacement modules are separate listings.
Choose a control family that fits
Flat modules fit the two-player and four-player cabinet family. The larger pillar modules form a separate range; choose the matching family before comparing controls. Start with the games you want to play, then decide whether a standard joystick, rotary, trackball and spinner, twin-stick, steering or flight layout supplies the right inputs. Each game needs compatible software and control mapping.
Plan the room around the players
Mark the cabinet footprint on the floor, then allow space for people, seating, projecting controls and service access. A shared-screen cabinet needs comfortable viewing from every player position. A pillar needs circulation around its faces. Extended decks and accessories can increase the footprint. Compare the product dimensions with doorways, corners, stairs and the delivery route; final dimensions and access are agreed before construction.
- Measure the intended cabinet space and height clearance.
- Leave room for players and any planned seats.
- Allow clearance behind or around the cabinet for cables and service.
- Record the narrowest doorway and difficult turns along the delivery route.
Choose wood and finish with real samples
Natural finishes reveal the hardwood grain; satin black, piano black and piano red provide opaque color choices. Compare real samples in the room where the cabinet will stand. Cabinet borders and each removable module’s front border are separate selections, so choose their finishes and inlays together.
Agree the games and ownership details
Software such as MAME can be configured for the selected games and controls. Game compatibility and licensing are part of the agreed build scope. Game files, ROMs and BIOS content are supplied by the customer or separately rights-cleared; an unlicensed game collection is not included. Displays, computers and controls are serviceable components within the hardwood cabinet; routine access matters when choosing a long-lived piece.
Plan production and freight
Cabinets are made to order, with the current production estimate and finish adjustments on the product listing. Freight is quoted and charged separately after completion, before dispatch, and is not included in the cabinet payment. Destination, packed size, insurance and access affect the final amount. Choose your cabinet and module family first, then discuss any room or configuration detail outside the menu.