Tokyo: Game Boy Mod Workshop in Akihabara (Original/Advance)

About this experience

１）Dive into the world of retro gaming in Tokyo's Akihabara district ２）Choose your console: the original Game Boy (DMG) or Game Boy Advance (GBA) ３）Mod and customize it with a backlit IPS screen, custom shell, and buttons ４）Learn about the history and technology behind Nintendo's handheld consoles ５）Take home your personalized Game Boy and enjoy classic cartridges on-site

Itinerary

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1. Stop 1

   Duration: 120 min

   Customize and mod a classic Game Boy in this hands-on workshop in Akihabara, Tokyo's iconic gaming district. Choose your console when you book: the original Game Boy (DMG-01) or the Game Boy Advance (GBA). Guided by passionate English-speaking staff, you'll explore the history and craftsmanship behind Nintendo's legendary handhelds. No experience needed. Rather than building from scratch, you'll carefully mod a pre-tested console — installing a backlit IPS screen, swapping buttons, and choosing your own shell from a range of colors. The DMG session runs about 2 hours and the GBA session about 2.5 hours. The guides are true enthusiasts, sharing stories about rare cartridges, 90s classics, and the global Gameboy modding scene in a relaxed, small-group setting. After completing your build, test it on the spot with classic game cartridges — then take your one-of-a-kind console home as the best souvenir from Tokyo. 【BtoB welcome】 Corporate partnerships are welcome. We partner with travel agencies, hotels, and other agents.

What's included

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• Backlit IPS screen, installed during your session
• Custom shell color of your choice
• All parts, tools, and your console (Original Game Boy or Game Boy Advance) — yours to keep
• Hands-on, step-by-step guidance from passionate, English-speaking staff
• Classic game cartridges to play on-site during the workshop

What's not included

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• Public transportation

Additional information

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• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.