FROM arcades TO photobooths:
SEE OUR WORK AT PLAY:

Turnkey Arcade Experiences,

Built to Elevate Your Space

From custom photobooths to fully-managed arcade operations,

Joey the Cat brings 15+ years of design, strategy,

and hands-on experience to venues that want to do things differently.

Illustration of a skee-ball machine

What we do

Interior of Thriller arcade with skee-ball machines

everything from consulting

to full-service buildouts and operations.

You bring the idea—

we make it work.

We design, build, and operate arcades and photobooths that guests remember—and talk about. Whether you’re launching a barcade, adding energy to a hotel lounge, or activating a brand pop-up, we’ve got the tools and vision to bring it to life.

With over 40 active arcade locations across California, we offer everything from consulting to full-service buildouts and operations. You bring the idea—we make it work.


Joey The Cat's Mission Arcade setting with people, claw machine, and game tables.

Arcade Services

No two venues are the same—and neither are our arcades. Our team specializes in creative, themed, and branded experiences that turn your arcade into a core part of your venue's identity.

Every installation starts with a strategic understanding of your business, your audience, and your space. We make it easy with end-to-end support.

Arcade Services

Tailored to Your Venue

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what we offer our clients:

  • Site Visits & Consultation – We assess your space and recommend what works

  • Game Assortment Strategy – Tailored to your demographic and vibe

  • Revenue Planning – Free play, pay-to-play, or hybrid monetization

  • Delivery & Installation – Setup, programming, and staging included

  • Custom Branding & Visual Integration – Wraps, signage, and lighting

    • 🎨 Branded game and photobooth wraps

    • 🏆 Prize redemption and loyalty systems

    • 🎯 Themed game collections (e.g., 80s nostalgia, sports bar, family-friendly)

    • 💡 Interactive lighting and environmental signage

    • 🎮 Location-specific game modes or experiences

  • Gamecard System Setup – Track play, payments, and service with ease

  • Ongoing Support – On-site and remote tech maintenance + updates

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

THRILLER SOCIAL CLUB

San Francisco, CA

Interior of Thriller with wooden beams, arcade games, skee-ball machines, and seating area with tables and benches.
Interior of Thriller with skee-ball machines, leather chairs, and sofas.

35+ games including Skee-Ball, NBA Hoops, Connect4 Hoops

What we did:

  • Full design, demographic strategy, and layout

  • Integrated gamecard system

  • Custom signage and lighting

  • Remote monitoring and on-site maintenance

  • Revenue-share operation

Los Angeles, CA

EASTWOOD

300-person honky-tonk bar, restaurant, and arcade in Koreatown.

What we did:

  • 25+ curated games for nightlife crowd

  • Full arcade design and gamecard integration

  • Remote-access photobooth support

  • Staff training and tech operations

  • Revenue-share model


Colorful photobooth with neon rocket sign, surrounded by cosmic-themed decorations and colorful lights.

Photobooths

Custom-designed to

reflect the soul

of your space

Vintage photo booth illustration with "Photos" sign on top.

We’ve been building photobooths for over a decade—and we still treat every one like it’s the first. Custom-designed to reflect the soul of your space, our booths do more than take pictures—they spark conversation and stay with people long after the night ends.

our photobooths are:

  • Built from scratch with venue-specific materials

  • Designed with lighting, signage, and tactile charm

  • Outfitted with commercial-grade cameras & printers

  • Wrapped with custom visuals, logos, or themes

  • Enabled for branded strips, digital sharing & lead capture

Perfect for:

  • Bars & restaurants

  • Hotels & event venues

  • Music festivals & pop-ups

  • Branded activations

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

San Francisco, CA

CAVAÑA

Vintage photo booth surrounded by plants and geometric floor tiles.

At Cavaña, inside the LUMA Hotel, we created a booth that’s as much design object as photobooth.

What we did:

  • Custom green velvet curtains, white oak floors, and mirrored walls

  • Designed a custom “FOTOS” neon marquee

  • Interior wallpaper and strip design that matched the bar’s brand

  • Seamless integration with the venue’s elevated aesthetic

Whether you need a showstopping arcade or photobooth,

we’re here to collaborate.

Let’s talk about how we can bring

play, energy, and unique design to your venue.

Let’s Build Something Unforgettable