Author Topic: Theme ideas for a bartop? (Read 2643 times)

CoryBee · « **on:** January 13, 2013, 03:05:27 am »

Got a bartop in the works (yes more) and would like some ideas for a theme. NO THE DOORS JOKES! I didn't choose that theme....

PL1 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 13, 2013, 03:35:55 am »

That's a pretty open-ended question, Cory.

Can you describe the customer a bit?

Age range, gender, interests, hobbies, favorite movies, commonly used phrases, etc. would help to get us in the neighborhood.

I'm just trying to avoid pitching a "Castle Wolfenstein" themed bartop to a Rabbi or a "Super Turbo Turkey Puncher 3" to a PETA member.

Scott

CoryBee · « **Reply #2 on:** January 13, 2013, 03:52:27 am »

Rabbi themed arcade isn't a bad idea

I was hoping for suggestions that would be a good generic theme. Like the Street Fighter cab. It is arcade themed of a game everyone knows. Mario is also a character that is recognized by all.

Something like this. Thanks.

PL1 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 13, 2013, 05:05:07 am »

Quote from: CoryBee on January 13, 2013, 03:52:27 am

Rabbi themed arcade isn't a bad idea

Whatever you do, don't ask the mohel for any tips.

Quote from: CoryBee on January 13, 2013, 03:52:27 am

I was hoping for suggestions that would be a good generic theme. Like the Street Fighter cab. It is arcade themed of a game everyone knows. Mario is also a character that is recognized by all.

* Flinging mud at wall. *

Console themes similar to jdbailey1206's NEStalgia for NES, Atari 2600, etc.
Halo / Master Chief
Legend of Zelda / Link
Tomb Raider / Lara Croft
Duke Nukem
Half-Life / Gordon Freeman
Space Invaders
Donkey Kong
Sonic
X-Men / Wolverine
Leisure Suit Larry / Larry Laffer
Duck Hunt

Now to see what sticks. . . .

Scott

M.Lanza · « **Reply #4 on:** January 13, 2013, 07:17:57 am »

Generic as possible.

Themes are generally ugly/cheesy and usually look like
hillbilly rejects from an american chopper rerun.

Louis Tully · « **Reply #5 on:** January 13, 2013, 09:25:08 am »

kuchta · « **Reply #6 on:** January 13, 2013, 09:28:25 am »

What about just black and white? I always think they end up looking pretty slick.

BobA · « **Reply #7 on:** January 13, 2013, 11:24:31 am »

Pacman/MsPacman/Galaga is a classic.

Bender · « **Reply #8 on:** January 13, 2013, 11:50:24 am »

JOHN F#@&ING ZOIDBERG!!!!!!!!!!

Nephasth · « **Reply #9 on:** January 13, 2013, 11:53:28 am »

Tapper.

yotsuya · « **Reply #10 on:** January 13, 2013, 12:29:52 pm »

Here's another vote for keeping it generic. I'm generally not a big fan of non-arcade-related themes on cabs (sorry, your favorite sports team/tv show/band/anime probably doesn't have a game in real life, unless you're a Journey fan). Keep it generic, and I bet it'll make it easier to sell it.

CoryBee · « **Reply #11 on:** January 13, 2013, 12:33:15 pm »

I like Black & White theme, mostly generic but with some designs pertaining to these two colors.

Pac man is also a good idea.

But zoidberg....really

I am actually building two, so I like to have options.

I love tapper, and now I have the urge to build a dedicated Tapper bartop. Fitted with a small beer tap on the joystick. Chock that in the pile of maybe projects.

chopperthedog · « **Reply #12 on:** January 13, 2013, 12:59:58 pm »

My Little Pony vs. Capcom.

good day.

CoryBee · « **Reply #13 on:** January 13, 2013, 03:01:24 pm »

The F

??

BadMouth · « **Reply #14 on:** January 13, 2013, 03:08:45 pm »

Quote from: CoryBee on January 13, 2013, 03:01:24 pm

The F ??

My Little Pony
Fighting is Magic
http://www.mane6.com/

BadMouth · « **Reply #15 on:** January 13, 2013, 03:15:21 pm »

The UrkelCade is still waiting to be built.

CoryBee · « **Reply #16 on:** January 13, 2013, 04:36:44 pm »

Quote from: BadMouth on January 13, 2013, 03:08:45 pm

Quote from: CoryBee on January 13, 2013, 03:01:24 pm
The F ??

My Little Pony
Fighting is Magic
http://www.mane6.com/

HAHA, that is too awesome!

!

I might have to throw one together for the hell of it. Two player "MLP: Fighting is Magic" dedicated bartop.

jdbailey1206 · « **Reply #17 on:** January 17, 2013, 01:26:44 pm »

Quote from: BadMouth on January 13, 2013, 03:15:21 pm

The UrkelCade is still waiting to be built.

This idea is mine! No one else can have it! Back away! Back away! I'll cut you man!

PL1 · « **Reply #18 on:** January 17, 2013, 02:39:35 pm »

Quote from: jdbailey1206 on January 17, 2013, 01:26:44 pm

This idea is mine! No one else can have it! Back away! Back away! I'll cut you man!

Scott

jdbailey1206 · « **Reply #19 on:** January 18, 2013, 09:38:07 am »

-Scott,

You just made the list, buddy.

Awesome reference!

Automark · « **Reply #20 on:** January 18, 2013, 09:58:17 am »

I was thinking of a vice city theme for a bartop. It is nice and sleazy 80's

http://goo.gl/OkQLV

great for a marquee


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Author Topic: Theme ideas for a bartop? (Read 2643 times)

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