# Retro Valise Arcades Take Your Favorite Games to Work with the Briefcase Arcade Machine By Mesel Isaac | Published 2014-01-16 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/briefcase-arcade-machine References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2014/01/07/briefcase-arcade-machine/) & [rightonrydon.blogspot](http://rightonrydon.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/briefcase-arcade.html) Forget about the Xbox One or [PS4](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaems-sentinel-pro-xp), it's all about the briefcase arcade machine. Created by Travis Reynolds, the briefcase arcade machine (or briefcade, as it's also called) combines corporate office looks and transportability with [old-school gaming fun](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vectrex-mini). Travis made his briefcase arcade machine by buying a used $5 dollar briefcase, tearing out an old LCD monitor and then buying and installing a Sanwa-style joystick and buttons. To play games, Travis runs an emulator that lets him play a variety of arcade hits. With the briefcase arcade machine, you can play games at work and no one will be the wiser. As a kid, I always wondered what people were carrying in their briefcase. Had I known it was an arcade machine I probably would have entered the workforce a little sooner. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Portable Gaming:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop compact and portable gaming devices that can be easily carried and played anywhere. - **Retro Gaming:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create modern versions of classic arcade games that appeal to nostalgia-driven consumers. - **Disguised Gaming:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design gaming devices that can be easily disguised as everyday objects, allowing users to play games without attracting attention. ### Where This Applies - **Gaming Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate new gaming accessories that enhance the gaming experience for both casual and hardcore gamers. - **Office Supplies:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop office supplies that incorporate gaming elements, making work more enjoyable and stimulating. - **Emulator Software:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create advanced emulator software that allows users to play a wide range of arcade games on different devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Gaming Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamestation-retro.md) - [Micro Tabletop Arcade Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-arcade-machines.md) - [Nostalgic Handheld Gaming Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-arcade-gamestation-portable.md) - [Pillow-Like Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade1up-pacman-couchcade.md) - [Retro Arcade Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/class-of-81.md) - [Vibrant Retro Handheld Gaming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-classic.md) - [Arcade-Style Console Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-arcade-pro.md) - [Home-Friendly Classic Arcade Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade1up-tron.md) - [Miniature Arcade Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-micro-player.md)