Arcade machines should be earning, not sitting broken.
Technicade repairs arcade cabinets, claw machines, ticket dispensers, coin/card systems, and custom redemption games. We also build Unity and Arduino-powered arcade attractions for businesses, events, schools, and private game rooms.
$129+ on-site diagnostics
Find the real issue before spending money on unnecessary parts.
$95/hr standard repair labor
Arcade, electronics, wiring, cabinet, payout, and control troubleshooting.
Ticket payout + redemption support
Ticket dispenser wiring, pulse logic, Arduino controls, and payout testing.
$2,500+ custom arcade builds
Custom Unity/Arduino game cabinets, event games, and redemption attractions.
Arcade Services
Repair, setup, upgrades, and custom builds for earning machines and interactive attractions.
Arcade Machine Repair
Troubleshooting for cabinets, controls, power, displays, and wiring.
- Buttons, joysticks, switches, and control panels
- Power, display, and game controller issues
- Cabinet cleanup and minor restoration
Claw & Crane Machines
Service for claw machines, duck cranes, toy cranes, and prize games.
- Claw strength and payout-style tuning
- Motor, movement, and limit switch troubleshooting
- Prize chute, drop zone, and cabinet fixes
Tickets & Redemption
Setup and repair for ticket payout, scoring, credits, and game economy systems.
- Ticket dispenser wiring and pulse setup
- Unity-to-hardware payout logic
- Arduino-based credit and payout controls
Coin, Bill & Card Reader Support
Help integrating or troubleshooting coin mechs, bill acceptors, and card readers.
- Credit input troubleshooting
- Reader wiring and signal checks
- Game credit/start logic testing
3D-Printed Machine Parts
Replacement and custom parts when a machine needs a practical fix.
- Sensor mounts, brackets, guards, and chute guides
- Button/control panel supports
- Prototype-to-part iteration
Custom Arcade Game Builds
Interactive games for venues, events, schools, and private game rooms.
- Unity game development
- Arduino hardware controls and sensors
- Cabinet, lighting, scoring, timers, and payout logic
Customer Pricing
Starting prices. Final quotes depend on travel, parts, machine condition, and project scope.
Pricing is designed to set expectations before a request. High-complexity electrical, monitor, board, cabinet, or third-party reader issues may require additional parts or specialty service.
Maintenance Plans
Prevent downtime before it costs you revenue.
Basic
Best for small locations with 1-5 machines.
- One scheduled visit per month
- Controls, sensors, coin/card checks
- Basic cleaning and inspection
- Priority scheduling
Business
Best for venues with multiple games or steady foot traffic.
- Two scheduled visits per month
- Preventive maintenance
- Ticket and credit system checks
- Discounted hourly repair rate
Game Room
Best for FECs, route operators, and higher-traffic game rooms.
- Weekly or biweekly options
- Machine condition reports
- Part replacement planning
- Emergency service availability
Why Technicade?
Not just repair — software, hardware, controls, tickets, cabinet parts, and game logic together.
Software + hardware
Unity game logic, Arduino controls, wiring, sensors, and payout systems can be handled as one complete system.
Practical custom fixes
When a part is discontinued or a machine needs a custom bracket, chute, mount, or panel, Technicade can design a workable fix.
Built for earning machines
For business locations, the goal is simple: reduce downtime, keep games playable, and protect revenue.
Request Arcade Service
Send machine details, photos, or a short video and Technicade will reply with next steps.
Send a request
Include the machine type, brand/model if available, what happens when powered on, photos of the outside, photos of the inside electronics if possible, your location, and whether this is for home, business, or event use.
Service area & good-fit customers
Based in Wausau, Wisconsin. In-person arcade service is available locally depending on job scope and travel. Custom game planning and software/hardware consultation may also be available remotely.
Good fits
- Arcades and family entertainment centers
- Bowling alleys, skating rinks, bars, restaurants, and laundromats
- Party rental companies and event businesses
- Schools, makerspaces, and private game rooms