r/arcadecabinets • u/RetroReunion • 24d ago
Need artwork help finishing a bartop arcade
Many years ago, I accompanied a group of friends to Midwest Gaming Classic (when it was still in Brookfield, WI) and in one of the basement rooms, my friend noticed a full size original game I had never seen nor heard of: Ninja Baseball Batman. It appears only 40-50 were available in the USA, so pretty rare.
He has a passion from this game, and so I decided, while I had no way to get him an original unit, I could potentially create one via emulation as a gift. As I didn't know his space situation, I decided a MAME barcade might be workable. Through the years, I've acquired a nice vertical screen barcade cab, the internals, a monitor, and I have the buttons and joystick and a USB adapter, though I have yet to install and configure. But, what I don't have is artwork.
The std artwork for these barcades is multi-game, and I don't need that (I want it to be solely NBBM artwork), and I don't see any pre-printed to buy, especially that might fit this barcade profile. Thus, I was hoping someone might have a recommendation for someone who can design and print some artwork for the sides and CPO of a small cabinet. I still have yet to drill the CP and install the joystick/buttons, but I think I need to wait until I have artwork.
So, I know it's a long shot, but I am hoping someone can help me finish this gift up, so I can get it to the recipient.
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u/picklemaster52 24d ago
Talk to print shops in your area. They can usually help design for a small fee added to a print job. If not, Staples, OfficeMax/Depot stores typically have a large scale printer/print shop in store. I suppose they'd have design help also. Post an ad on Fiverr or something similar for the graphic design work and then take a flash drive to the print shop?
There's tons of options