Arcade Machine

Name: LEGO Arcade Machine 40805
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 40805
Rating: 4.69 (105 reviews)

78 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: A2025468 pcsHigh agreement · 96%

Expert reviews

3analyzed

Owner ratings

105

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"The Arcade Machine earns its Recommended verdict through a clever hidden-room reveal that consistently surprises buyers, strong nostalgic design, and owner approval of 4.69 out of 5 from 97% who would recommend it. The BrickScore of 77.6 accurately captures a set that punches above its price point for the right audience."

The Arcade Machine (40805) lands as a clear crowd-pleaser, with owners awarding it 4.69 out of 5 across 105 ratings and 97% saying they would recommend it. Reviewers consistently praise the hidden interior room as the set's standout surprise, describing the arcade cabinet exterior as desk-ready while the opening reveal of a detailed gamer's den creates genuine delight. The BrickScore of 77.6 and Recommended tier reflect a set that delivers on design and nostalgic impact, with the primary criticism being the use of stickers rather than fully printed elements.

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LOVED (6)

01Hidden interior room with detailed gamer's den micro builds, revealed when the cabinet opens
02Authentic arcade cabinet exterior with coin slots, joysticks, and two-player layout
03Printed game screen piece and select printed elements
04Strong 80s and 90s nostalgia appeal for adult builders
05Compact desk and shelf-friendly footprint
06Accessible roughly two-hour build that never feels tedious

CRITICIZED (3)

01More stickers than some buyers prefer, including one on an inverted wall piece that is tricky to apply
02Minifigure aspect consensus scores low at 49 out of 100
03Limited playability beyond the open-and-reveal function

What reviewers are saying

"Today's set is on the smaller side, but it is filled to the brim with nostalgia and Easter eggs, this is the 40805 Arcade Machine!"

RacingBrick

"40805 Arcade Machine is a LEGO.com / LEGO Store exclusive and is an incredibly charming model especially if you grew up in the 80s or 90s and have fed countless quarters into arcade machines"

Jay's Brick Blog

"The concept of an arcade machine is nothing new in LEGO form. Most prominent is the PAC-MAN Arcade from 2023, but there were smaller sets before set in the Ninjago theme in 2020 for the story arc about 'Prime Empire'."

Rebrickable Reviews

Ecosystem

Books are my Passion GWP — Uses a similar sideways-built assembly technique with tiles and plates

10323 PAC-MAN Arcade — Both look great together. The smaller 40805 is a great budget-friendly alternative for those low on space or who don't own the PAC-MAN Arcade, though the PAC-MAN Arcade is really its own standalone thing.

10323 PAC-MAN Arcade — The new set has a size right in the middle between the huge PAC-Man and the small ninja arcade pods and in addition has an interior scene.

Ninjago Prime Empire arcade pods (2020) — This new set has a size right in the middle between the huge PAC-Man and the small ninja arcade pods and in addition has an interior scene.

MiscellaneousTier 1Investment Grade

By Reviewer · 3

Avg score

Consensus

BUY

RacingBrick

Expert Video Source

BUY

"Today's set is on the smaller side, but it is filled to the brim with nostalgia and Easter eggs, this is the 40805 Arcade Machine!"

Key Pros

✓Packed with nostalgia and Easter eggs
✓Fantastic 6x6 printed tile on screen
✓Innovative half-functional joystick mechanism

Key Cons

✕Lack of proper locking mechanism for back section - always a small gap visible on the side
✕Extensive stickers throughout interior (some may dislike this)

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Jay's Brick Blog

Editorial Source

BUY

"40805 Arcade Machine is a LEGO.com / LEGO Store exclusive and is an incredibly charming model especially if you grew up in the 80s or 90s and have fed countless quarters into arcade machines"

Key Pros

✓Very fairly priced and accessible
✓Compact size perfect for desk display
✓Fantastic design with red and black color scheme

Key Cons

✕Minifigure is underwhelming and boring
✕Large sticker sheet (though reviewer personally doesn't mind the graphics)

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Rebrickable Reviews

Editorial Source

BUY

Key Pros

✓Wonderful arcade machine form
✓Detailed interior with multiple Easter eggs and gaming references
✓Attention to all sides and back

Key Cons

✕Build not very engaging or challenging
✕Couch lacks clever building technique

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Exclusivity

RacingBrick: LEGO-exclusive

Jay's Brick Blog: LEGO.com / LEGO Store exclusive

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (1)

Gamer - Male, Light Bluish Gray Hoodie, Blue Legs, Dark Orange Hair

Standout parts (per reviewers)

6x6 printed tile for screen
Large printed tile with fantastic appearance, unique to this set's arcade theme
round plate with axle hole and Technic ball piece
Creates an innovative half-functional joystick mechanism with limited wiggle movement
printed wheel nut tile
Reused from recent City sets, incorporated into brick-built pipe section
Printed side panels with Classic Space spacecraft
Two large printed elements featuring a Classic Space-inspired ship blasting through a wormhole, a reference to the micro spacecraft in 40712 Micro Rocket Launchpad
Printed screen with arcade game references
Features retro gaming arcade game graphics and references to iconic Classic Space sets like 6985 Cosmic Fleet Voyager and 6781 SP-Striker
Tile 6 x 6 with Retro Arcade Game print (10202pr0022)
New part and print for 2025

What Owners Say · summarized from 59 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Owners overwhelmingly love the set for its nostalgic appeal, clever hidden room design, and solid build quality, with minor gripes about sticker placement and one gap-closure issue.

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