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Dan Winger

Founder of Unplugged Arcade & Ex-LEGO Master Designer

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Dan@UnpluggedArcade.com

860-249-9130

Apex, NC

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Hi, I’m Dan.

In 2026, I ended my18 year adventure on the LEGO innovation team as a Master Designer. My work explored cutting-edge tech to bridge the worlds of of physical and digital play. I was Concept Lead on LEGO Pokémon, LEGO Smart Play, and helped launch several other tech-enhanced product lines.

While that was exciting, nothing compares to playing around a table with the folks we cherish, 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 taprooms, game rooms, and events, 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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Baseball Shuffle - Game Table
from $1,200.00

Each game includes everything you need to play:

  • Handcrafted oak ballpark with solid brass Home Run coins

  • Metal scoring and inning pegs in brass, copper, chrome, and black

  • 80 translucent dice in 8 vibrant colors

  • Polishing compound and towel to keep your playing surface slick

  • Free delivery within Wake and Durham counties.

  • Optional: Cast iron pedestal table base with easy-adjust levelers.

Our games are locally crafted in small batches NC. Due to high demand, new orders will take about 4 weeks.

Baseball Shuffle - Game Table Baseball Shuffle - Game Table Baseball Shuffle - Game Table Baseball Shuffle - Game Table
Baseball Shuffle - Game Table
from $1,200.00

Each game includes everything you need to play:

  • Handcrafted oak ballpark with solid brass Home Run coins

  • Metal scoring and inning pegs in brass, copper, chrome, and black

  • 80 translucent dice in 8 vibrant colors

  • Polishing compound and towel to keep your playing surface slick

  • Free delivery within Wake and Durham counties.

  • Optional: Cast iron pedestal table base with easy-adjust levelers.

Our games are locally crafted in small batches NC. Due to high demand, new orders will take about 4 weeks.

Let’s Play Together!

Got any questions, feedback, or ideas to share? Thinking about hosting an event, dreaming up a custom build, want to learn more, or just want to play together? Drop us a line!