Arcade Machines & Game Room Equipment

Full-size arcade cabinets typically need a footprint of about 2×2.5 feet and 6–6.5 feet of clearance height, plus a couple of feet in front for playing room. If space is tight, countercade and counter-arcade models sit on a table or stand and need only about 1.5–2 feet of counter or shelf space.

A full-size or deluxe cabinet is a free-standing unit with its own base, riser, and stool, built for dedicated game rooms. A countercade (or "counter arcade") is a smaller tabletop version of the same game — same screen and controls, scaled down to sit on a counter, bar, or table, at a lower price point.

It depends on the model. Classic cabinets like Pac-Man or Street Fighter II are typically single- or dual-game machines built around one licensed title. Multi-game tables and several Arcade1Up cabinets include multiple built-in games on one unit, so check the individual product page for the game count.

Yes — most titles in this collection (Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man, NBA Jam, basketball arcade games, air hockey) are family-friendly and rated for all ages. A few fighting-game titles (Mortal Kombat II, Street Fighter) carry a Teen rating for cartoon violence, so consider the game's content if it's going in a shared family space.

No special electrical work is needed — every machine in this collection plugs into a standard wall outlet. Assembly is required for most full-size cabinets (typically 30–90 minutes with basic tools); countercades and tabletop units usually need little to no assembly.