# Flatpack Cabinet Arcade Games The Rec Room Masters Xtension 'Gameplay Edition' Has a DIY Design By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-01-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rec-room-masters-xtension-gameplay-edition References: [coolthings](https://www.coolthings.com/rec-room-masters-xtension-gameplay-edition-arcade-cabinets/) & [recroommasters](https://www.recroommasters.com/32-Upright-Arcade-Cabinet-Gameplay-Edition-p/rm-xt-32-gameplay.htm) Cabinet arcade games are usually associated with their [retro design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thec64-mini) that arrives at the player's home ready to use, but the Rec Room Masters Xtension 'Gameplay Edition' takes things in a decidedly more DIY direction. The arcade cabinet kit comes flatpacked and requires players to put it together themselves, which is supported by a series of CNC-cut components that need to be connected according to the instructions. The gaming system itself is powered by a [Raspberry Pi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocketfriendly-games-console) that will allow users to play an array of titles at their leisure in a decidedly retro manner. The Rec Room Masters Xtension 'Gameplay Edition' comes only with the cabinet itself and the control pads, which means users will need to supply their own display, speakers and Raspberry Pi board computer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **DIY Arcade Games:** Opportunity for companies to develop more affordable and customizable arcade games that customers can build and personalize themselves. - **Retro Gaming Revival:** Potential for new businesses to emerge that provide consumers with retro-style gaming experiences through affordable and DIY design approaches. - **Cnc-cutting Technology:** CNC-cutting technology presents an opportunity for businesses to improve efficiency in manufacturing arcade game components. ### Where This Applies - **Gaming:** Gaming industry may benefit from the growing demand for retro-style gaming experiences through DIY and affordable design approaches. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics industry can capitalize on the trend of DIY arcade games by developing more customizable and user-friendly components. - **Manufacturing:** Manufacturing industry can explore the potential of using CNC-cutting technology to save costs and time in producing arcade game components. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Minimal Arcade Gaming Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-arcade-cabinet.md) - [Retro Arcade Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/class-of-81.md) - [Pillow-Like Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade1up-pacman-couchcade.md) - [Modular Arcade Gaming Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polycade-sente.md) - [Micro Tabletop Arcade Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-arcade-machines.md) - [Design-Conscious Arcade Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-basketball-game.md) - [DIY Wooden Pinball Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-wooden-puzzle.md) - [Arcade-Style Console Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-arcade-pro.md) - [Retro 90s Arcade Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xmen-97-cabinet.md)