Find the perfect multi-game arcade machine or restored electro-mechanical cabinet for your home, games room, or office.
If you have ever dreamt of commissioning your very own custom multi-game arcade cabinet or authentic electro-mechanical reel machine, our Bristol workshop is equipped to bring your vision to life. From bespoke cabinet wraps to custom-drilled control decks, contact our team today to discuss your ideas.
Choose from our extensive archive of classic retro cabinet graphics, or collaborate with our in-house designers for a one-of-a-kind vinyl wrap. Browse our Gallery for inspiration from past Bristol builds.
Select from traditional concave Suzo-Happ style tactile buttons, silent competition microswitches, or ultra-bright LED illuminated chrome-ringed buttons in single colours or full RGB configurations.
Personalise your control deck with Japanese Sanwa ball-top joysticks, classic American bat-top levers, or illuminated crystal shafts fitted with precision 4-way and 8-way restrictor gates.
Complete your cabinet silhouette with commercial 19mm ribbed T-molding edge trim in Polished Brass, Burnished Copper, Mirror Chrome, or Stealth Satin Black.
The proof is in the reviews from collectors across the UK
“The build quality of our bespoke arcade unit is genuinely exceptional. You can immediately feel the weight and solid craftsmanship of the 18mm British timber cabinet. Delivered blanket-wrapped to our Bristol home, plugged straight into the wall, and played immediately. Top-tier craftsmanship.”
“As a collector of authentic electro-mechanical cabinets, I was thoroughly impressed by Vintage Fruit Machine Works. The stepper motors run silky smooth, the reel glass looks brand new, and having it set up with souvenir brass tokens gives the exact arcade feel without any fuss. Highly recommended.”
“First-class service from start to finish. The white-glove delivery team navigated our ground floor with extreme care, levelled the machine, and walked us through the safety certification. Having a local Bristol workshop with a genuine 2-year warranty gave us complete peace of mind.”
All our custom multi-game arcade machines arrive pre-configured with complete retro libraries spanning the golden age of video amusement. Powered by commercial low-latency interface boards, every title boots instantly with authentic CRT scanline curvature and stereo cabinet audio.
Visit our Bristol showroom or speak directly with our engineering team.
One Temple Quay, Temple Back East, Bristol, BS1 6DZ, United Kingdom
Private consultations Monday to Saturday by appointment.
info@vintagefruitmachineworks.com
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The UK's specialist in bespoke commercial arcade machines & restored electro-mechanical reel cabinets
Welcome to Vintage Fruit Machine Works – South West England's premier bespoke arcade cabinet builder and commercial electro-mechanical restoration facility. Operating from our workshop at One Temple Quay in central Bristol, our technicians possess decades of combined experience restoring, engineering, and fine-tuning coin-operated recreation machinery.
Every cabinet leaving our facility is constructed from heavy-duty 18mm high-density British timber, machined with CNC precision, and fitted with genuine commercial microswitches, tempered safety glass, and heavy-output stereo acoustics. Unlike flimsy flat-pack imports, our cabinets are built to commercial venue standards to deliver decades of reliable domestic service.
Whether you are commissioning a bespoke Classic Stand-Up Arcade, a 4-player Mega cabinet, an authentic restored mechanical reel spinner, or rare replacement spares, every unit is backed by our thorough 45-point electrical safety PAT audit and comprehensive 2-year warranty.
Everything you need to know about our equipment and restoration process
We provide complimentary UK mainland transport on our restored arcade cabinets and reel machines. Every cabinet is blanket-wrapped and secured on a dedicated vehicle by our white-glove logistics specialists directly to your ground-floor room of choice, fully assembled and ready to plug into a standard UK 230V mains socket.
Yes, absolutely. Our workshop and showroom at One Temple Quay in central Bristol is open Monday through Saturday for private consultations. We welcome clients to test any machine in our inventory, inspect our internal wiring looms, and discuss bespoke cabinetry in person.
Yes, 100%. All reel machines reconditioned by Vintage Fruit Machine Works are sold exclusively for private domestic recreation, collecting, and social exhibition. Machines are calibrated to operate either on souvenir brass tokens (100 custom tokens supplied with each unit) or push-button free-play. There are zero facilities for commercial payouts or cash wagering.
All units are fitted with modern UK standard 3-pin plugs wired for 230V 50Hz single-phase mains electricity. Our engineers rebuild power supply circuits with high-efficiency linear and switching regulators, internal earthing bonding, and PAT safety certification.
Yes. Our in-house joinery team uses computerised CNC flatbed routing to produce bespoke cabinet silhouettes. We offer custom commercial vinyl wraps, illuminated marquee graphics, precision Sanwa or Suzo-Happ control decks, and custom-tinted T-molding in brass, chrome, and satin black colours.
Our comprehensive 24-month domestic warranty covers all core electro-mechanical and electrical components, including power supply units, monitor chassis/inverters, optical reel sensors, stepper motors, control microswitches, and audio amplifiers. Technical telephone and email support is free for life.
To ensure your machine meets your access dimensions and room requirements, our online checkout acts as an equipment reservation. When you confirm your basket, our Bristol engineering desk verifies access specifications and generates a formal pro-forma invoice. No card details or online payments are taken on the site.
Yes. Personal collections are welcome by appointment from our One Temple Quay loading bay. Our staff will assist with protective wrapping and loading onto your transport vehicle.
Yes. We operate a dedicated technical repair and restoration service for third-party commercial arcade cabinets, vintage pinballs, and electro-mechanical reel machines. We handle mechanical overhauls, monitor chassis recapping, and 45-point PAT electrical safety audits.
Every electro-mechanical machine features an authentic commercial coin mechanism calibrated specifically to accept brass souvenir tokens (100 custom tokens supplied with each unit). An internal toggle also allows immediate conversion to push-button free-play mode.
Every machine in our catalogue is in showroom condition. Cabinets undergo deep sonic cleaning, cosmetic joinery touch-ups or complete re-wrapping, new tempered safety glass installation, brand-new locks with twin keys, and rigorous 48-hour burn-in testing.
We offer a 14-day collector return period for private domestic purchasers under UK consumer legislation. If an item does not suit your space, notify us within 14 days of delivery to arrange inspection and return logistics.
Technical articles and engineering advice from our Bristol bench
A comprehensive look into optical encoder calibration, stepper motor dampening, and routine lubrication for vintage commercial spinning drums.
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An engineer’s comparison between short-throw Japanese Sanwa levers and heavy-tension American bat-tops for authentic retro responsiveness.
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How our Bristol technicians test earth loop impedance, power supply ripple, and thermal dissipation before domestic dispatch.
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