Modern, handcrafted games for social venues that feel

Like a pastime from a past time.

A man in a plaid shirt playing a tabletop shuffleboard game with small dice, in a bar or restaurant setting. There are drinks on the table, and the background includes a bar with bottles and illuminated screens.
Logo for Baseball Shuffle barroom game. A combination of baseball meets shuffleboard, with a bit of randomness of dice rolls.

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.

  • People playing a tabletop game, Baseball Shuffle, at a restaurant or bar, with other patrons seated at tables in the background, and a neon sign behind them. The players are cheering and surprised by the big play.
  • A young Christmas elf and Santa playing a tabletop game, Baseball Shuffle, with dice. Santa is celebrating his victory over the little elf.
  • Group of people are playing a tabletop game, Baseball Shuffle, at an Iowa Hawkeyes tailgate party. The man is celebrating with a clenched fist and beer in hand. Spectators watch with excitement.
  • A group of friends gathered around a Baseball Shuffle table, playing and watching a game in a cozy indoor space. Accessible for wheel chair access.
  • Four friends celebrating around a Baseball Shuffle game table at a bar, smiling and cheering, with drinks on the table and a large window in the background.
  • Three men gathered around a tabletop game, Baseball Shuffle, at a bar with drinks on the table. One man is disappointed at his crushing defeat while another man cheers with clenched fists.
  • A woman and child are playing a tabletop baseball game with dice, at a busy indoor arcade or cafe. Other people are visible in the background. Wearing Unplugged Arcade t-shirt.
  • A man wearing a white hoodie with a graphic and a beige cap playing a tabletop dice game in a lively bar or restaurant. There are other patrons in the background and a woman working at the bar.
  • An older man playing a game of shuffleboard in a bar, with a focused expression, wearing glasses, a patterned shirt with fish on it, and a maroon long sleeve shirt underneath. The bar in the background has a variety of liquor bottles and multiple TVs, one showing a sports game.
  • A group of fans wearing University of Iowa Hawkeyes apparel at a tailgate party in a parking lot playing a tabletop game, Baseball Shuffle, with dice and drinks on wooden handcrafted game table.
  • A group of women playing a handcrafted wooden game, Baseball Shuffle, at a restaurant or bar, with drinks on the table and others socializing in the background.
  • A man in a multicolored plaid shirt and glasses playing an baseball themed shuffleboard game with dice, in a bar or social entertainment venue with pool tables and a bar counter in the background.
  • Three men playing a handcrafted wooden game with dice, Baseball Shuffle, at a restaurant or bar, with drinks on the table and spectators socializing in the background.
  • People playing a tabletop game with small blue dice in a lively indoor space, possibly a café or community center.
  • A man and a woman are playing a handcrafted wooden game with dice, Baseball Shuffle, at a restaurant or bar, with drinks on the table and spectators socializing in the background.
  • Three men Three men playing a handcrafted wooden game with dice, Baseball Shuffle, at a restaurant or bar, with drinks on the table and spectators socializing in the background. The men are pointing and discussing their team's fielding strategy.
  • Two older women are playing a handcrafted wooden game with dice, Baseball Shuffle, at a restaurant or bar, with drinks on the table and spectators socializing in the background. One woman is excited with clenched fists.
  • A group of men and women are playing a handcrafted wooden game with dice, Baseball Shuffle, at a restaurant or bar, with drinks on the table and spectators socializing in the background. One man is clapping and the other man is excitingly flexing.
  • A large diverse group of men and women are playing a handcrafted wooden game with dice, Baseball Shuffle, at a crowded tournament or event at a bar, with drinks on the table and spectators socializing in the background.
  • Two men playing a handcrafted wooden game with dice, Baseball Shuffle, at a restaurant or bar, with drinks on the table and spectators socializing in the background.
  • A young man and woman are competing in a handcrafted wooden game with dice, Baseball Shuffle, at a restaurant or bar, with drinks on the table and spectators socializing in the background. The man is celebrating with a thumbs up.
  • Five men playing a handcrafted wooden game with dice, Baseball Shuffle, at a restaurant or bar, with drinks on the table and spectators socializing in the background. They are smiling, focused, and enjoying the game.
  • A diverse group of young men and women are playing a handcrafted wooden game with dice, Baseball Shuffle, at a restaurant or bar, with drinks on the table and spectators socializing in the background. Everyone is engaged and focused on the play.
  • A man in a baseball hat and hoodie is playing a handcrafted wooden game with dice, Baseball Shuffle, at a restaurant or bar, with drinks on the table and spectators socializing in the background. Neon lights and vintage posters in the background.
  • A man with a beard, glasses, and a black cap is playing a tabletop game with blue dice at a bar or pub. There are drinks and a game in progress on the green and brown playing surface. In the background, a woman in a teal shirt and a man in a suit are seated at the bar, with various bottles and screens behind them.

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!

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  • A closeup of a handcrafted wooden game with dice, Baseball Shuffle, at a restaurant or bar. View from behind home plate with dice and glasses of beer on the table. Brass scoring pegs and dice tray dugouts visible.
  • A close-up of a handcrafted wooden tabletop with a multi-level wooden game, Baseball Shuffle, featuring beautiful green stained oak and solid brass coins, set outdoors at night.
  • A wooden tabletop game, Baseball Shuffle, featuring green-stained oak, filled glasses, some with drinks and ice, and scattered red and green dice.
  • A tabletop arcade game called 'Unplugged Arcade' with several blue dice on it. In the background, children are playing and sitting at tables in a bright, indoor space.
  • A tabletop baseball themed shuffleboard game set on a black stand outside on green grass with a wooded background.
  • Close-up of a vintage tabletop baseball-themed shuffleboard game with red dice, a solid brass scoring peg, and scoring marks on the wooden surface. The table is stained green and brown with enhanced oak grain and a glossy finish.
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  • A large wooden game board with water on top, surrounded by a wooden border. Several red dice are placed on the board, with one blue die in the corner. The background shows green grass.
  • A close-up of a handcrafted wooden tabletop with a multi-level wooden game, Baseball Shuffle, featuring beautiful green stained oak and solid brass coins, and a pint of beer on the table, set in a bar or brewery.
  • Dice trays made of solid red oak with "Home Team" and "Away Team" etched into the recess of each dice pocket. Scattered upon a green-stained oak table.
  • Close-up of a solid brass branding iron with vintage logo of 'Unplugged Arcade,' resting on an old wooden hammer, with other tools in the background.

Designed for today’s social venues and audiences.

A group of people gathered around two wooden Baseball Shuffle tabletop games, competing in a tournament in a brewery. Spectators watch and take photos in a lively indoor setting.

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: cocktail-table format sets up in minutes

  • Low cost, fast ROI: rentable dice trays can enable payback in ~3 months

  • 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

  • Beverage-integrated: drinks are part of the game and drive sales uplift

PREORDER YOURS TODAY
A man with gray hair and beard taking a selfie next to a large colorful Lego minifigure statue of a person wearing a blue cap, red shirt, and blue pants, outside a the LEGO headquarters in Billund, Denmark.

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 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 created Unplugged Arcade, a collection of handcrafted games that could 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.

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Let’s Play Together!


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