Arcade Commons
@arcadecommons.org
DIY arcade cabinets for local multiplayer indie games based in Brooklyn, New York.
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Arcade Commons
@arcadecommons.org
· Jun 3
Thank you everyone who came to our Nightmare Kart Launch party this past Thursday!
Builds & events like this are only possible with community support. We would be delighted if you consider joining us at
arcadecommons.org/fundraising
patreon.com/arcadecommons
Just $1 or $5/month goes a long way!
Builds & events like this are only possible with community support. We would be delighted if you consider joining us at
arcadecommons.org/fundraising
patreon.com/arcadecommons
Just $1 or $5/month goes a long way!
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Despite the ravages of age and an internet steeped in misinformation, your eyes – in this one case – do not deceive you: Website different. It’s taken an immense amount of time and effort, but welcome to Aftermath version 2.0:
aftermath.site/aftermath-rela...
aftermath.site/aftermath-rela...
November 10, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Despite the ravages of age and an internet steeped in misinformation, your eyes – in this one case – do not deceive you: Website different. It’s taken an immense amount of time and effort, but welcome to Aftermath version 2.0:
aftermath.site/aftermath-rela...
aftermath.site/aftermath-rela...
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It's Bunlith: The Witch Upstairs
📅 EPISODE 1 NOW AVAILABLE TO WATCH ON KICKSTARTER!
Watch Now!! 📺
www.kickstarter.com/projects/bun...
📅 EPISODE 1 NOW AVAILABLE TO WATCH ON KICKSTARTER!
Watch Now!! 📺
www.kickstarter.com/projects/bun...
November 8, 2025 at 5:19 PM
It's Bunlith: The Witch Upstairs
📅 EPISODE 1 NOW AVAILABLE TO WATCH ON KICKSTARTER!
Watch Now!! 📺
www.kickstarter.com/projects/bun...
📅 EPISODE 1 NOW AVAILABLE TO WATCH ON KICKSTARTER!
Watch Now!! 📺
www.kickstarter.com/projects/bun...
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I commissioned this for Dan and I's 10th anniversary!!! Thank you Sajan I freaking love it
November 7, 2025 at 6:12 PM
I commissioned this for Dan and I's 10th anniversary!!! Thank you Sajan I freaking love it
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[boshi's place x TXTbooks] Game Manual Jam: In-Person Workshop!!
Join us for an in-person workshop at boshi's place where we collectively imagine and co-create a game manual for a game that doesn’t exist! (yet?)
Join us for an in-person workshop at boshi's place where we collectively imagine and co-create a game manual for a game that doesn’t exist! (yet?)
![Game Manual Jam - In-person Jam! [boshi's place x TXTbooks]
WHEN: Saturday 11/22 11am - 2pm
WHERE: boshi's place, 1002 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211
WHAT: Join us for an in-person workshop at boshi's place where we imagine and co-create a game manual for a game that doesn’t exist! (yet?) No previous experience with games or manuals required!
(On top of a collage of snippets from game manuals, with a jagged edge on the right as if it were torn apart from something)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:3kh6ruyhvf7cwhvxivmkapeb/bafkreiekq5cqaiomtdwjfs7w5jpc5bjcn4l3s2yyhzzn22sau4csclz4xe@jpeg)
November 6, 2025 at 2:53 PM
[boshi's place x TXTbooks] Game Manual Jam: In-Person Workshop!!
Join us for an in-person workshop at boshi's place where we collectively imagine and co-create a game manual for a game that doesn’t exist! (yet?)
Join us for an in-person workshop at boshi's place where we collectively imagine and co-create a game manual for a game that doesn’t exist! (yet?)
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Here's the recording of my talk "Arcade Games as Public Art" at MAGWest 2025 in San Jose, CA on August 8, 2025. @arcadecommons.org
MAGWest 2025: Arcade Games as Public Art
YouTube video by MAGFest
www.youtube.com
November 4, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Here's the recording of my talk "Arcade Games as Public Art" at MAGWest 2025 in San Jose, CA on August 8, 2025. @arcadecommons.org
We're entering the final days of the Danse Macabre campaign! @timespace.place and @stillfleet.bsky.social have been great friends to us, and have made something really special. We hope you'll join the campaign if you can!
Check their feed for lots of great AP sessions with the game!
Check their feed for lots of great AP sessions with the game!
Danse Macabre: Medieval Horror Roleplaying is LIVE on Kickstarter! www.kickstarter.com/projects/wyt...
Preorder the rulebook and settings books today and get your name in the credits!
Preorder the rulebook and settings books today and get your name in the credits!
Danse Macabre: Medieval Horror Roleplaying
Explore the mysteries of a world beyond death. History, mutant madness, and old-school combat meet at the end of humanity.
www.kickstarter.com
November 2, 2025 at 4:10 PM
We're entering the final days of the Danse Macabre campaign! @timespace.place and @stillfleet.bsky.social have been great friends to us, and have made something really special. We hope you'll join the campaign if you can!
Check their feed for lots of great AP sessions with the game!
Check their feed for lots of great AP sessions with the game!
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Finally got to try out a little something while in NYC for the weekend @b0tster.yeag.gay
November 2, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Finally got to try out a little something while in NYC for the weekend @b0tster.yeag.gay
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Me and wife have made the pilgrimage trip to nightmare kart of @b0tster.yeag.gay fame YIPEEEEEEE
October 23, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Me and wife have made the pilgrimage trip to nightmare kart of @b0tster.yeag.gay fame YIPEEEEEEE
Dust off that ColecoVision from the street 10 years ago, grab the rat king of computer mice in That One Bin, the Arcade Swap Meet is happening!
Join us tomorrow at @wonderville.nyc 2:30-6pm to sell, peruse, or donate a wide range of tech equipment, components, tools and more. Hope to see you there!
Join us tomorrow at @wonderville.nyc 2:30-6pm to sell, peruse, or donate a wide range of tech equipment, components, tools and more. Hope to see you there!
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Arcade Commons
ARCADE SWAP MEET
Buy, Sell, Trade, and Donate your games, parts, computers, tools, screens, and more!
[a series of line illustrations of tech/tools like a drill, joystick, and other hardware]
FREE!
Saturday, October 18
2:30-6pm at Wonderville
(1186 Broadway, Brooklyn NY 11221)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2y2xwuckp3se5wsnd4g3jryh/bafkreidljb4m7zxwxiwply77ltwv5qazc2dbr2wwa7vq4oybjtxg7q3eoe@jpeg)
October 17, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Dust off that ColecoVision from the street 10 years ago, grab the rat king of computer mice in That One Bin, the Arcade Swap Meet is happening!
Join us tomorrow at @wonderville.nyc 2:30-6pm to sell, peruse, or donate a wide range of tech equipment, components, tools and more. Hope to see you there!
Join us tomorrow at @wonderville.nyc 2:30-6pm to sell, peruse, or donate a wide range of tech equipment, components, tools and more. Hope to see you there!
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AND WE'RE LIVE! Our alt ctrl game jam is happening RIGHT NOW at itch.io/jam/flip-out and on the @arcadecommons.org discord!
And any good game jam ofc has a theme to get the creativity flowing and ours this year is....
And any good game jam ofc has a theme to get the creativity flowing and ours this year is....
October 16, 2025 at 11:31 PM
AND WE'RE LIVE! Our alt ctrl game jam is happening RIGHT NOW at itch.io/jam/flip-out and on the @arcadecommons.org discord!
And any good game jam ofc has a theme to get the creativity flowing and ours this year is....
And any good game jam ofc has a theme to get the creativity flowing and ours this year is....
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The @mag-indiearcade.bsky.social alt.ctrl game jam kicks off in a few hours!
There is still time to join!
You can even start working on a game and order parts while you're working on it.
A selection of the games will be playable on a custom cab at MAGFest!
itch.io/jam/flip-out
#gamedev
There is still time to join!
You can even start working on a game and order parts while you're working on it.
A selection of the games will be playable on a custom cab at MAGFest!
itch.io/jam/flip-out
#gamedev
Flip Out! - An Alt Ctrl Jam
A game jam from 2025-10-16 to 2025-10-19 hosted by Matt! & AndyMakes. Welcome to Flip Out, an alt ctrl game jam and controller workshop by the MAGFest Indie Arcade and Arcade Commons ! Join us for a r...
itch.io
October 16, 2025 at 8:20 PM
The @mag-indiearcade.bsky.social alt.ctrl game jam kicks off in a few hours!
There is still time to join!
You can even start working on a game and order parts while you're working on it.
A selection of the games will be playable on a custom cab at MAGFest!
itch.io/jam/flip-out
#gamedev
There is still time to join!
You can even start working on a game and order parts while you're working on it.
A selection of the games will be playable on a custom cab at MAGFest!
itch.io/jam/flip-out
#gamedev
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THIS SATURDAY! Game-A-Palooza is just $5 for 5 HOURS of game play and networking with NYC game devs! Bring a friend for free.
All the deets and links: gameapalooza.love
#NYMakesGames
All the deets and links: gameapalooza.love
#NYMakesGames
October 16, 2025 at 6:57 PM
THIS SATURDAY! Game-A-Palooza is just $5 for 5 HOURS of game play and networking with NYC game devs! Bring a friend for free.
All the deets and links: gameapalooza.love
#NYMakesGames
All the deets and links: gameapalooza.love
#NYMakesGames
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HOT DANG
It's this weekend!
Aaaa!
It's this weekend!
Aaaa!
9 days remain before our annual alt.ctrl game jam kicks off!
There's still time to get your parts and get in on the action!
More info @ itch.io/jam/flip-out
There's still time to get your parts and get in on the action!
More info @ itch.io/jam/flip-out
Flip Out! - An Alt Ctrl Jam
A game jam from 2025-10-16 to 2025-10-19 hosted by Matt! & AndyMakes. Welcome to Flip Out, an alt ctrl game jam and controller workshop by the MAGFest Indie Arcade and Arcade Commons ! Join us for a r...
itch.io
October 13, 2025 at 8:22 PM
HOT DANG
It's this weekend!
Aaaa!
It's this weekend!
Aaaa!
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Danse Macabre: Medieval Horror Roleplaying is LIVE on Kickstarter! www.kickstarter.com/projects/wyt...
Preorder the rulebook and settings books today and get your name in the credits!
Preorder the rulebook and settings books today and get your name in the credits!
Danse Macabre: Medieval Horror Roleplaying
Explore the mysteries of a world beyond death. History, mutant madness, and old-school combat meet at the end of humanity.
www.kickstarter.com
October 7, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Danse Macabre: Medieval Horror Roleplaying is LIVE on Kickstarter! www.kickstarter.com/projects/wyt...
Preorder the rulebook and settings books today and get your name in the credits!
Preorder the rulebook and settings books today and get your name in the credits!
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9 days remain before our annual alt.ctrl game jam kicks off!
There's still time to get your parts and get in on the action!
More info @ itch.io/jam/flip-out
There's still time to get your parts and get in on the action!
More info @ itch.io/jam/flip-out
Flip Out! - An Alt Ctrl Jam
A game jam from 2025-10-16 to 2025-10-19 hosted by Matt! & AndyMakes. Welcome to Flip Out, an alt ctrl game jam and controller workshop by the MAGFest Indie Arcade and Arcade Commons ! Join us for a r...
itch.io
October 7, 2025 at 10:45 PM
9 days remain before our annual alt.ctrl game jam kicks off!
There's still time to get your parts and get in on the action!
More info @ itch.io/jam/flip-out
There's still time to get your parts and get in on the action!
More info @ itch.io/jam/flip-out
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LRT: @timespace.place, is a great friend to our organization and has a Kickstarter going now!
Their new tabletop game is something really special, and you should check out the Kickstarter! Fans of Gothic and historical horror, FROMSoft RPGs, Dark fantasy, and more will all find something to love.
Their new tabletop game is something really special, and you should check out the Kickstarter! Fans of Gothic and historical horror, FROMSoft RPGs, Dark fantasy, and more will all find something to love.
Danse Macabre: Medieval Horror Roleplaying is LIVE on Kickstarter! www.kickstarter.com/projects/wyt...
Preorder the rulebook and settings books today and get your name in the credits!
Preorder the rulebook and settings books today and get your name in the credits!
Danse Macabre: Medieval Horror Roleplaying
Explore the mysteries of a world beyond death. History, mutant madness, and old-school combat meet at the end of humanity.
www.kickstarter.com
October 7, 2025 at 2:25 PM
LRT: @timespace.place, is a great friend to our organization and has a Kickstarter going now!
Their new tabletop game is something really special, and you should check out the Kickstarter! Fans of Gothic and historical horror, FROMSoft RPGs, Dark fantasy, and more will all find something to love.
Their new tabletop game is something really special, and you should check out the Kickstarter! Fans of Gothic and historical horror, FROMSoft RPGs, Dark fantasy, and more will all find something to love.
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That's right, folks we are LIVE (or in-live??) on Kickstarter with DANSE MACABRE! A lot of love and many hours have gone into this project, so please back and check out a world beyond death for yourself!
Danse Macabre: Medieval Horror Roleplaying is LIVE on Kickstarter! www.kickstarter.com/projects/wyt...
Preorder the rulebook and settings books today and get your name in the credits!
Preorder the rulebook and settings books today and get your name in the credits!
Danse Macabre: Medieval Horror Roleplaying
Explore the mysteries of a world beyond death. History, mutant madness, and old-school combat meet at the end of humanity.
www.kickstarter.com
October 7, 2025 at 2:24 PM
That's right, folks we are LIVE (or in-live??) on Kickstarter with DANSE MACABRE! A lot of love and many hours have gone into this project, so please back and check out a world beyond death for yourself!
LRT: @timespace.place, is a great friend to our organization and has a Kickstarter going now!
Their new tabletop game is something really special, and you should check out the Kickstarter! Fans of Gothic and historical horror, FROMSoft RPGs, Dark fantasy, and more will all find something to love.
Their new tabletop game is something really special, and you should check out the Kickstarter! Fans of Gothic and historical horror, FROMSoft RPGs, Dark fantasy, and more will all find something to love.
Danse Macabre: Medieval Horror Roleplaying is LIVE on Kickstarter! www.kickstarter.com/projects/wyt...
Preorder the rulebook and settings books today and get your name in the credits!
Preorder the rulebook and settings books today and get your name in the credits!
Danse Macabre: Medieval Horror Roleplaying
Explore the mysteries of a world beyond death. History, mutant madness, and old-school combat meet at the end of humanity.
www.kickstarter.com
October 7, 2025 at 2:25 PM
LRT: @timespace.place, is a great friend to our organization and has a Kickstarter going now!
Their new tabletop game is something really special, and you should check out the Kickstarter! Fans of Gothic and historical horror, FROMSoft RPGs, Dark fantasy, and more will all find something to love.
Their new tabletop game is something really special, and you should check out the Kickstarter! Fans of Gothic and historical horror, FROMSoft RPGs, Dark fantasy, and more will all find something to love.
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join us on friday 10/18 for an international crossover event with our friends from [[rect*]]repair in shanghai! at the same time they will be showing our games in new york, we'll have a curation of chinese games, a portal to interact with the attendees in shanghai, and a fax machine(?!!).
October 5, 2025 at 3:16 PM
join us on friday 10/18 for an international crossover event with our friends from [[rect*]]repair in shanghai! at the same time they will be showing our games in new york, we'll have a curation of chinese games, a portal to interact with the attendees in shanghai, and a fax machine(?!!).
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🏁Nightmare Kart: THE OLD KARTS🏁
Check out a trailer showing off all the beach themed levels, as well as a sneak peek at the mid campaign boss fight: the Orphan of Karts! 🌴🏍️
📅 Coming: When its ready! 📅
#NightmareKart
Check out a trailer showing off all the beach themed levels, as well as a sneak peek at the mid campaign boss fight: the Orphan of Karts! 🌴🏍️
📅 Coming: When its ready! 📅
#NightmareKart
October 2, 2025 at 7:19 PM
🏁Nightmare Kart: THE OLD KARTS🏁
Check out a trailer showing off all the beach themed levels, as well as a sneak peek at the mid campaign boss fight: the Orphan of Karts! 🌴🏍️
📅 Coming: When its ready! 📅
#NightmareKart
Check out a trailer showing off all the beach themed levels, as well as a sneak peek at the mid campaign boss fight: the Orphan of Karts! 🌴🏍️
📅 Coming: When its ready! 📅
#NightmareKart
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A friend of the org is in search of specialized tech support for Kodansha House's event in SoHo, 10/4-10/19!
They need someone who can pop in to check on the exhibit a few times, and be on call in case of technical issues.
*Arcade repair experience REQUIRED*
www.kodanshahouse.com
They need someone who can pop in to check on the exhibit a few times, and be on call in case of technical issues.
*Arcade repair experience REQUIRED*
www.kodanshahouse.com
Kodansha House | Where Manga Meets
For over a century, Kodansha has been the ultimate destination for manga lovers. Where stories, characters, and fans all converge and connect. Bridging different cultures, connecting communities, and ...
www.kodanshahouse.com
October 1, 2025 at 3:36 AM
A friend of the org is in search of specialized tech support for Kodansha House's event in SoHo, 10/4-10/19!
They need someone who can pop in to check on the exhibit a few times, and be on call in case of technical issues.
*Arcade repair experience REQUIRED*
www.kodanshahouse.com
They need someone who can pop in to check on the exhibit a few times, and be on call in case of technical issues.
*Arcade repair experience REQUIRED*
www.kodanshahouse.com
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Whatchoo doing Sunday, Oct. 26? Watching three of your favorite AP actors play Danse Macabre: Medieval Horror Roleplaying at an old church, *that’s* what! Come watch and meet the crew! #rpg #actualplay #liveevent #funcity #spooky
October 1, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Whatchoo doing Sunday, Oct. 26? Watching three of your favorite AP actors play Danse Macabre: Medieval Horror Roleplaying at an old church, *that’s* what! Come watch and meet the crew! #rpg #actualplay #liveevent #funcity #spooky
A friend of the org is in search of specialized tech support for Kodansha House's event in SoHo, 10/4-10/19!
They need someone who can pop in to check on the exhibit a few times, and be on call in case of technical issues.
*Arcade repair experience REQUIRED*
www.kodanshahouse.com
They need someone who can pop in to check on the exhibit a few times, and be on call in case of technical issues.
*Arcade repair experience REQUIRED*
www.kodanshahouse.com
Kodansha House | Where Manga Meets
For over a century, Kodansha has been the ultimate destination for manga lovers. Where stories, characters, and fans all converge and connect. Bridging different cultures, connecting communities, and ...
www.kodanshahouse.com
October 1, 2025 at 3:36 AM
A friend of the org is in search of specialized tech support for Kodansha House's event in SoHo, 10/4-10/19!
They need someone who can pop in to check on the exhibit a few times, and be on call in case of technical issues.
*Arcade repair experience REQUIRED*
www.kodanshahouse.com
They need someone who can pop in to check on the exhibit a few times, and be on call in case of technical issues.
*Arcade repair experience REQUIRED*
www.kodanshahouse.com
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so excited to check this out at wonderville tonight :D
been a sec since ive gone out. been so busy!!
been a sec since ive gone out. been so busy!!
Thanks so much for your patience while we completed maintenance and reinforced the cab! Rev up your engines:
NIGHTMARE KART RETURNS to @wonderville.nyc tomorrow, 9/26!
NIGHTMARE KART RETURNS to @wonderville.nyc tomorrow, 9/26!
September 26, 2025 at 4:27 PM
so excited to check this out at wonderville tonight :D
been a sec since ive gone out. been so busy!!
been a sec since ive gone out. been so busy!!
From our talented fabricators to you ♥️
Go get some races in!
Go get some races in!
September 26, 2025 at 5:51 PM
From our talented fabricators to you ♥️
Go get some races in!
Go get some races in!