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Custom arcade control panels, screen masks, and plexiglass made for your cabinet — plus free design tools, build guides, and a community of arcade enthusiasts.
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Arcade Panel
Design your perfect arcade control panel in minutes. Drag, drop, and snap real-scale parts into place, then print or export cut-ready files to cut the panel yourself.
Want Gary to make the panel? Request a panel quote from the same saved design. After you approve the dimensions and quote, the finished wood panel and optional plexiglass overlay ship ready for your own joysticks, buttons, electronics, and artwork.
- Pixel-perfect arcade layouts
- Print or export DXF / SVG / PDF
- 1–4 player clusters
- Optional custom panel quote
For Arcade Displays
Screen Masks & Bezels
Give your cabinet a professionally finished display. Our screen masks cover the unused area of your monitor so only the arcade screen shows. Send four measurements for a matching plexiglass sheet and 2mm black ABS mask, review the dimensioned proof, and receive the approved parts ready to install.
- Cut to your exact numbers
- Confirm the drawing first
- Free shipping
- 1/8" or 1/4" plexiglass
Customer proof · Screen maskReady for approval
Overall width 27 in
Galaga · 1981
LEFT 15/16 inTOP 1 7/8 in2 mm black ABS · smooth side out
Overall height 18 3/4 in
Visible screen 25 1/8 in
DWG: GH-MASK-001Cast plexiglass + ABSActual proof includes every measurement for approval before cutting
Built in the arcade
Recent Project Stories
New real project
From Tired Bartop to Showpiece
Follow the control panel, front panel, matching plexiglass, dowel mounting, new buttons, and display-bezel retrofit.
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From Gary's own cabinet
Custom Marquee Display Cover & ABS Mask
See the custom-sized plexiglass, black ABS window mask, mounting detail, and finished installation from Gary's build.
Read the projectCustom Parts for Your Arcade
Purpose-built pieces for arcade cabinets, from the controls you play to the display and marquee that finish the build.
DESIGN IT
Custom Arcade Control Panels
Build the control layout that fits your cabinet, with holes placed for your own buttons, joysticks, trackball, and spinner.
LEARN MOREFRAME IT
Screen Masks & Bezels
Hide the monitor frame and unused display area so your cabinet shows only the arcade screen.
LEARN MOREFINISH IT
Custom Arcade Plexiglass
Clear overlays, display covers, and marquee panels sized for your arcade cabinet and build.
LEARN MORENeed another part for your arcade build? Request an arcade part — send us your measurements and we'll quote it.
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Show off your custom arcade or pinball cab with photos and a write-up.
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Panel Configurator
Design your own control panel layout and order it ready-to-build.
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Projects
Browse our build logs — arcades from Gary, virtual pinball from Dave.
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Retro Arcades
Classic arcade cabinets restored and modded for the ultimate gaming experience.
Virtual Pinball
Custom-built virtual pinball machines with stunning visuals and haptic feedback.
DIY Builds
Step-by-step guides and project logs for building your own retro gaming setup.
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