About Me — Tiny Arcade Machines
I’m Gabriel, the independent maker behind Tiny Arcade Machines. I began building arcade systems in 1985, and today each unit is handcrafted from my headquarters in Benalmádena, Spain. Founded in the UK and refined over decades, every build reflects precision engineering, reliability, and the authentic golden-age arcade experience.
My Story
Tiny Arcade Machines began in 1985, when I set out to recreate the joy of the arcades I grew up with. As an electronic engineer, over the last 40 years I’ve designed, repaired, and hand-built systems across JAMMA, NEO-GEO, CAPCOM, SEGA, and modern MAME platforms.
What started in a small summer-house workshop in Bromley, London, evolved into a lifelong craft: building compact, reliable arcade machines that capture the true golden-age gaming experience.
Today, Tiny Arcade Machines operates from its headquarters and workshop in Benalmádena, Spain, where I personally handcraft each unit. The brand was founded in the UK, and selected precision components are still produced there — preserving the heritage and engineering standards the business was built on.
Every build carries the same spirit that started it all in the UK — now refined in a dedicated Spanish workshop environment designed for precision and consistency.
How I Work
Independent Maker Philosophy
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
Designed in the UK · Headquartered & Handcrafted in Spain
Founded in the UK in 1985, Tiny Arcade Machines is now headquartered in Benalmádena, Spain. Selected components continue to be produced in the UK, while final assembly, testing, and finishing are carried out in Spain.
I ship worldwide, with most clients based in the UK, Europe, and the United States.