OUR STORY
We opened a classic 80's arcade and soda bar in August of 2017 called Flynn's Retrocade. If you are in Utah, please come check it out! Our favorite game is Atari's Star Wars — so naturally our first product is the Atari Star Wars Flight Yoke Controller. We've stayed true to the original design, but improved it by upgrading the nylon gears and thumb buttons with aluminum.
Our USB flight yoke adapter allows M.A.M.E. builders to use any Atari / Alan-1 flight yoke without cutting the harness.
Future products include deflection boards for WG6100 Vector monitors, unique WG6100 deflection board daughter boards that remove the bottle cap transistors from the monitor case and provide additional cooling, and anything related to CRT tubes. Please check out our dev blogs and schematic links to learn more.
Our arcade games division is now in full production. Our goal is to bring back the magic of the 1980's through innovation, fun gameplay, and friendly competition. A video game, more than anything, a game! Games make life more rewarding--especially when shared with friends and family.
We're passionate about making fun! Please reach out to us with any questions or comments. We're looking forward to connecting!
OUR CORE VALUES
OUR TEAM
James Anderson
Chief Visionary Officer
Brad Howard
Chief Executive Officer
Ahmad Sannan
Head of Game Development
Ashish Joshi
Head of App Development
Airon Caparas
Head of QA
Luke Anderson
Head of Game Design
Trevor Thornton
Head of Manufacturing
Alejandro Radio
Lead Artist
Bella Valenzuela
Game Grid Team Member
Quinten Oppenheimer
Game Grid Team Member
Austen Bollinger
Game Grid Team Member
Brandi George
Game Grid Team Member
Jacob Atkinson
Game Grid Team Member
Sage Leon
Game Grid Team Member
McKinley Dunlavy
Game Grid Team Member
Cassie Sullivan
Game Grid Team Member
McKay Wadsworth
Head Writer
Clint Wilder
Game Trust Member
Kris Gack
Game Trust President
Adam Pratt
Game Trust & Product Management
Craig Cohoon
VP of Sales
Welcome to Area 52—Alan-1’s creative hub where the magic of game design and arcade machine building comes to life! Tucked away like a secret base for fun, this workshop is where our team of dreamers and makers transform bold ideas into reality, blending the nostalgia of old-school arcade vibes with the latest in cutting-edge technology. Whether we’re crafting custom arcade cabinets or developing the next hit game, every corner of Area 52 hums with innovation, craftsmanship, and an undeniable passion for play.
Curious about how your favorite games are brought to life? We’d love to show you around! From concept to final creation, you'll get an up-close look at the artistry and technology that go into building the machines that spark joy for so many. A factory tour gives you a behind-the-scenes peek at how imagination meets engineering to create unforgettable gaming experiences. You might even catch a sneak preview of upcoming projects or get a chance to test one of our newest creations before it hits arcades around the world!
