Artisanal games for social spaces that feel
like a pastime from a past time.
Ladies and gentlemen, step up to the plate for an action-packed, dice-flicking showdown on a handcrafted wooden ballpark. In this mashup of baseball and shuffleboard, every flick delivers wild twists, big plays, and the thrill of baseball like you’ve never seen before.
Patent pending.
Let's play ball!
Learn to play in 3 minutes. Baseball Shuffle is an all-ages game for 2–16 players with a 20–30 minute playtime. This handcrafted showpiece perfect for bars, social venues, or living rooms. Baseball has never been this fast or this thrilling!
Handcrafted in Raleigh
Hi, I’m Dan!
After two decades designing the future of play, I’m now reimagining its past.
On the LEGO innovation team, as the only LEGO Master Designer in the US, I explored cutting edge-tech to create never-seen-before experiences at the intersection of physical and digital play.
While that was exciting, nothing compares to playing around a table with the folks we cherish. My fondest memories are game nights where laughter and friendly rivalries bridged generations and brought us closer. We need these moments of togetherness and shared joy now more than ever.
That’s why I’m building Unplugged Arcade, a collection of handcrafted games that should have existed a hundred years ago. Built for bars, social venues, and living rooms, these games transform any space into timeless arenas of laughter, camaraderie, and spirited competition.
Each game is crafted to last like the amusements of yesteryear, designed to spark friendships, community, and memories you’ll treasure for years to come.
Like a pastime from a past time.
Contact: Dan@UnpluggedArcade.com
Let’s Play Together!
Got any questions, feedback, or ideas to share? Thinking about hosting an event, dreaming up a custom build, or just want to play together? Drop us a line!
Designed for today’s social venues and audiences.
Unplugged Arcade is building a new category of modern barroom games that addresses the needs of the establishment and their guests.
Small footprint & easy install
Low cost & fast ROI
Engaging activation
Wide player-count
All-ages & beginner-friendly
Balanced competition
Spectator & social-ready
Fast & repeatable games
Sports-inspired
Beverage-integrated
Preorder Today
We’re quietly opening up preorders for our friends in Wake and Durham counties as we start to build our pipeline.
Be among the first to preorder Unplugged Arcade’s debut title, Baseball Shuffle. We’re starting with a small batch of 50 games, all signed and numbered as “First Edition”. Each game is proudly handcrafted right here in Wake County and comes with free local delivery.
This version of Baseball Shuffle comes with a rock-solid cast iron base to turn your game into cocktail table. Perfect for permanent installation in a brewery, social venue, or game room.
Each game includes everything needed to play:
- handcrafted oak ballpark with solid brass Home Run coins
- cast iron pedestal base with easy-adjust FLAT Tech levelers
- metal scoring and inning pegs: brass, bronze, chrome, and black
- 80 translucent dice to choose between 8 vibrant colors
- carnauba wax and a towel to keep the surface nice and slick
- free local delivery by creator and LEGO Master Designer, Dan Winger, himself
If you have a venue, we’ll even come out with some extra tables and host a free event to bring in the community and spread the word.
We expect this first batch to be delivered by end of April, hopefully sooner. The small scale will help us get these to you quicker and give us the bandwidth to keep open communications going.
Own a piece piece of baseball history today and thank you for being an early supporter of Unplugged Arcade!
Come Join Us!
Fri, Jan 23
Fortnight Brewery
6-9pm
1006 SW Maynard Rd, Cary
Tues, Jan 28
South Line Brewing Apex
6-8pm
2141 E Williams St Suite 100, Apex
Tues, Feb 3
KōMANA Brewing Company
5-9pm
1020 Ryan Rd, Cary
Thu, Feb 5
Transfer Co. Food Hall
6-9pm
500 E Davie St, Raleigh
Fri, Feb 6
Hi-Wire Brewing Durham
6-9pm
800 Taylor St #9-150, Durham
Wed, Feb 11
Transfer Co. Food Hall
4-8pm
500 E Davie St, Raleigh
Fri, Feb 13
Smash Park West Des Moines
4-11pm
6625 Coachlight Dr, West Des Moines
Fri, Feb 13
Tap Yard Raleigh
6-9pm
1610 Automotive Way, Raleigh
Sat, Feb 14
South Line Brewing Cary
12-4pm
518 Old Apex Rd, Cary
Sun, Feb 15
Longleaf Swine
6-9pm
300 E Edenton St, Raleigh
Fri, Feb 20
Crank Arm Raleigh
6-9pm
319 W Davie St, Raleigh
Sat, Feb 21
Crank Arm Durham
2-6pm
620 Fernway Ave, Durham
Thu, Feb 26
Tap Yard Raleigh
8-10pm
1610 Automotive Way, Raleigh
TBD
Hoppy Tales Fuquay
TBD
405 Broad St Suite 213, Fuquay-Varina
Wed, Mar 11
Transfer Co. Food Hall
6-9pm
500 E Davie St, Raleigh
Sat, Mar 21
Compass Rose Brewery
4-7pm
3201 Northside Dr #101, Raleigh
Wed, Apr 1
Boxyard RTP - Game Designer Night
TBD
900 Park Offices Dr, Research Triangle Park
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Unplugged Arcade?
Unplugged Arcade is building a new category of modern barroom games designed to bring people together and spark friendships the old-fashioned way. Built with modern game design and old-world craftsmanship, each game lives in a compact cocktail-table made for today’s social spaces. Handcrafted to feel timeless, they play like a pastime from a past time.
What do you mean by “modern barroom games”?
Board games and video games have rapidly evolved, but barroom games have remained virtually stagnant. Pool, darts, and shuffleboard are classics, but social spaces deserve new playful experiences too. Unplugged Arcade brings modern game design and product innovation to address the needs of today’s social venues and audiences.
How is it designed for today’s social venues and audiences?
Small footprint, easy install: cocktail-table format sets up in minutes.
Low cost, fast ROI: rentable dice trays can enable payback in ~3 months.
Beverage-integrated: drinks are part of the game and drive sales uplift.
Engaging activation: significant lift in sales, dwell time, and intent to return.
Wide player count: supports 2–16 players with flexible drop-in / drop-out play.
All-ages & beginner-friendly: learn in minutes with a low skill floor.
Balanced competition: skill, luck, and team play keep everyone engaged.
Spectator & social-ready: unbelievable plays, cheering crowds, and great photos.
Fast, repeatable games: ~20-minute, high-excitement sessions drive retention.
Sports-inspired: taps into fandom and makes every day feel like game day.
How big is it and how hard is it to install?
In a compact 33” x 33” cocktail-table format, Baseball Shuffle installs in minutes and slots into nearly any layout. With a built-in drink rail, it makes every inch of its footprint count.
What’s the revenue potential?
Baseball Shuffle delivers maximum fun per square foot with fast payback and affordable entry. It’s likely to pay for itself in as little as 2 months. Venues can rent removable dice trays for direct revenue (suggested $10/hour), while our research shows a significant indirect lift of sales, dwell time, intent to return, and shareable moments.
Will guests actually play it?
Yes, 100% of all survey respondents “Strongly Agree” they would play Baseball Shuffle again! The game is simple to learn yet addictively challenging, and randomness keeps all skill levels engaged. With 2–16 players supported, it drives social interaction for all sizes of groups, and the dramatic twists make it as fun to watch as it is to play. The sports theme creates an instant hook and ties into game-day marketing. Check out the player survey feedback.
Is customization available?
We’re working on it! You’ll soon be able to add your venue’s logo directly onto the board, turning Baseball Shuffle into a branded entertainment centerpiece for your space.
What’s the upkeep like?
Minimal. Built from solid wood, Baseball Shuffle is designed to last through years of heavy play. Other than wiping it down and the occasional quick waxing, it’s nearly maintenance-free.