About Tiny Arcade Machines
I’m Gabriel, the independent maker behind Tiny Arcade Machines.
I still enjoy building every machine one at a time, knowing exactly who it is for and making sure it’s something I’d be proud to have in my own home..
Founded in the UK in 1985, Tiny Arcade Machines is now based in Benalmádena, Spain, where every build is handcrafted from scratch in my workshop.
My Story
I grew up fascinated by arcade machines and electronics. In 1985, I built my first arcade system, and what began as a personal passion eventually became Tiny Arcade Machines.
As an electronic engineer, I’ve spent the last 40 years designing, repairing and hand-building systems across JAMMA, NEO-GEO, CAPCOM, SEGA and modern MAME platforms, including dedicated custom builds created for authentic arcade gameplay.
What started in a small summer-house workshop in Bromley, London, evolved into a lifelong craft: building compact, reliable arcade machines that capture the feel of the golden age of arcade gaming.
Today, I continue that work from my workshop in Benalmádena, Spain, building each machine personally from start to finish.
How I Work
Built from scratch
Every cabinet begins as raw materials before being cut, assembled, wired, tested and finished by hand.
One builder, one project at a time.
When I take on your build, it receives my full attention — from initial concept to final polish.
Handcrafted quality.
Precision CNC parts, premium finishes, authentic arcade controls, and thorough multi-stage testing.
Direct communication.
You deal directly with the designer, builder, and tester of your machine.
Built to last.
Plug-and-play reliability, 5-year warranty, and lifetime support.
What I Build
Two-player horizontal bartop arcades powered by high-performance PC, JAMMA, or Raspberry Pi systems — see my Two Player Bartop Arcade Machines
ELITE 30-VM Batocera arcade console for TV — view the ELITE 30-VM
Single-player vertical or horizontal cabinets (JAMMA or Raspberry Pi) — explore my Single Player Cabinets
Hyperspin / PC console systems for 4K living-room setups
JAMMA-driven cocktail tables
Compact single-player mini replicas
One Machine at a Time
Every Tiny Arcade machine is built by me from start to finish. I don’t outsource production, I don’t build in batches, and I’ve never wanted to become a factory.
Each machine is built for a specific customer, tested, photographed and shipped only when I’d be proud to have it in my own home.
Today, my machines are enjoyed by customers across the UK, Europe and the United States, with worldwide shipping available.