Arca Arcade blends nostalgic technology with contemporary art under designer Preston McNeil’s guidance. Wall-mounted, playable arcade machines are transformed into artistic installations adorned with te ao Māori influences and styles from prominent Aotearoa New Zealand artists. This collection honours the cultural significance of arcade gaming while offering a modern twist on arcade cabinet design. It’s a canvas exploring the fusion of inspiration and fabrication to create the unexpected. McNeil’s extensive experience in arcade gaming, machine tinkering, and digital design drives this project. Collaborations with artists like Gina Kiel, Flox, Otis Frizzell, Joe Sheehan, and Otis Chamberlain give Arca Arcade “Round One” its unique Aotearoa New Zealand flavour. Arca Arcade explores nostalgia, contemporary design, and artistic expression. This interdisciplinary approach offers viewers an engaging gallery experience, inviting them to reconsider arcade cabinets within modern art’s context.