Handcrafting custom arcade experiences
If you are looking for passionate, independent custom arcade machine builders who refuse to compromise on build quality, you have found us.
STL Arcades didn’t start in a corporate boardroom it started with a passion for gaming, and a relentless drive to build a better machine. Our company was founded by Missouri S&T alumni Ben Roth (Class of 2024, Computer Science) and Gavin Hays (Class of 2025, Business and Management Systems).
In January 2026, Ben began renting precision equipment at a local St. Louis makerspace. He sourced state-of-the-art software, taught himself the intensive physical woodworking and cabinetry construction process from scratch, and built our racing arcade prototype.
Today, we operate directly out of St. Louis, Missouri, where we hand-assemble every single cabinet to order.
Every machine we ship is 100% plug-and-play. We handle all the software configuration, button wiring, and stress testing so that you don’t need any technical knowledge to get started.
Pick your favorite classic titles whether they are 1980s staples like Donkey Kong and Robotron or early 2000s classics like Golden Tee and we’ll curate a custom library personal to you.
Because we build them ourselves, we confidently back every single machine with a comprehensive 1-year parts warranty and ongoing remote technical support.