The Traveling Arcade Blog
- Game Night at Seven Oaks
On Friday, September 25th, The Traveling Arcade paid a visit to the “Game Night” event at Seven Oaks Classical School in Ellettsville, IN. The school was hosting the event for middle school students as a fundraiser for their upcoming field trip to Washington, DC. The students were going to have board games and a Mario Kart (Switch) tournament, so it seemed like the perfect occasion to let the kids enjoy some old-school arcade action as well! Many students were curious to play and ask questions about the cabinet’s construction. As you can see below, many classic games were… Read more: Game Night at Seven Oaks - The Artwork
When starting The Traveling Arcade project, I knew I’d be doing a lot of woodworking and wiring, but I never thought I would spend so much time on the artwork. Ultimately, doing these wacky illustrations proved to be one of the most fun parts of the project, and they really give the cabinet a unique character. - Behind-the-Scenes(screens?)
The Traveling Arcade was a long project that required a lot of patience and learning, but it was well worth when I turned on the finished cabinet for the first time and let my kids take it for a test drive. - Free Range Arcade Expo Debut
The Traveling Arcade, transported and assembled on-site, made its public debut at the Free Range Arcade expo on May 2nd in Bloomington, IN. (https://www.townplanner.com/event/860192/) Despite what the event’s name would make you think, it was the only arcade cabinet there, as most exhibitors were game designers happily showing off their awesome creations. Nonetheless, The Traveling Arcade was a hit, enjoyed by many visitors of all ages, and prompting lots of questions about its construction and hardware. Big thanks to Mr. Bill Ream and everyone else involved in making this inaugural event happen. Hope to see everyone there again… Read more: Free Range Arcade Expo Debut