Playing for Laughs at London’s Wackiest Arcade

[@MartinTabanag]

this guy is an artist. i love how he expresses his art thru inventing machines. i would love to meet him one day.

[@hardaningam8967]

Martin Tabanag yea. His place will be on my wishlist.

[@MartinTabanag]

hardaning am me too!

[@raphaelkgh218]

Martin Tabanag me too!😍😍😍😍😉

[@sentientarugula2884]

hardaning am Trying to reach him, phone is dead

[@MartinTabanag]

Raphaël Khoury we should all go together then haha

[@KaylahDemi]

I love how he says "Sure beats working!" He loves it so much he doesn't even consider it work. I adore that.

[@lolwtnick4362]

except he's still dumb. making basic machines not very progressive. and gets his knowledge from fake news

[@go2yanks]

lolWT nick You must be fun at all the parties you don’t get invited to...

[@1snorelax]

@@lolwtnick4362 can I see your 50 machines you made ?

[@bruhsauce644]

@@lolwtnick4362 you sit down and talk about how you could do what he has done, while he stands up and actually does it.

[@genericyoutuber3300]

@@lolwtnick4362 He does what makes him and others happy, and apparently you make half assed comments that gets you targetted on youtube of all places.

[@Nhoj31neirbo47]

Original thinker.

[@squishygaming545]

John OBrien Gardener i

[@seth4506]

Ur 1k liker

[@braianbaniqued2948]

Aka an OT

[@DanielshowMY]

Just to pointed out that thinkers back in ancient Greece exist

[@jesuslovesyouandisthewayto1114]

You are amazing!!!!! Jesus is with you!!! God loves you!! If you ever want to give up remember God loves you, I love you, your subscribers love you, your viewers love you, your family loves you, your friends love you, if you need to talk I’m here!!!!!

[@CityWhisperer]

"I'm not really particularly political myself, but I think it's healthy for little people to poke fun at the rich and powerful." best sentence I've heard in quite a long time. i love this man!

[@PedroPetracco]

Yessssss

[@jasonyoon9914]

At the exact moment Putin and Trump shows up 😂

[@Redragonclaws]

I’ve been here! It was fun, I don’t think I met the inventor though.

[@lukepedersen1321]

Where is it?

[@IrishKeshiHead]

Luke Pedersen , its on the Holborn region of London.

[@claudiaconway6370]

I went and met him. Awesome guy

[@zakish222]

he died

[@ollyhawkes2598]

Patrick Smalley same

[@bloomfilms]

Seems like such a nice man 😊

[@kaoruhitachiin4008]

BloomFilms i know right, i kind of want to meet him now

[@mateuszostaszewski7899]

Well I don't.like pet or meat because I love animals

[@odstinbound2335]

British old people are amazing

[@masonwolf1934]

Facts

[@oddlyodds8247]

@@odstinbound2335 Old British People are Great!!

[@Viewer-ld5rc]

I bet Tim from Grand Illusions would love this place.

[@kailucofficial9931]

Chatbox 3000 he would definitely like it

[@natotwin1739]

Yes!!

[@smallowl8703]

RIP Tim died recently :(

[@L.A.M.B_B4]

@@smallowl8703 wait seriously?

[@JamilKhan-hk1wl]

@@smallowl8703 fake he uploaded a video 3 days ago

[@maxmeehan9594]

This is amazing. Love the uniqueness and effort put into his arcade and all the individual games.

[@ChaseMcCain81]

Yeah

[@cosmobane6995]

He's like that strange whacky character who stays in his hideout making steange things.

[@gabrielromero4655]

abie pratama making *steange* things

[@shelbyhernandez3255]

abie pratama - *Strange

[@THEWINDOWGUY35]

@@gabrielromero4655 hes irish

[@Purple_Sloth]

alt account 2n beafair. Is staerrts to get hard to undeedsand things when f they aren notdm spellc corektly

[@percyap4271]

*Robbie Rotten*

[@pupmups-rq1cc]

He's like an invention from Roald Dahl

[@airwipe1639]

pupmups exactly

[@pupmups-rq1cc]

Airwipe Tim's Arcade XD

[@prestykaede1165]

13 yo

[@prodigyrova]

Im learning about him in school

[@dillhowell2584]

omg yesss

[@MakeItWithCalvin]

I grew up watching his Secret Life of Machines documentaries as a kid and his passion yet subtle British humor made the show really fun to watch. Glad to see him still enjoying what he is doing!

[@QuezngEntertainment]

I can't believe these machines are all from you! I've grown up visiting my Grandad in Norfolk and we always go to the pier there with all of your arcade machines. They are just so quirky and alternative it's unreal. Always one of my favourite things about going there!:)

[@luxlox9029]

Quezng Entertainment ayy yeaaa I remember the Norfolk one, but I was really young at the time and only remember the autofrisk one, this weird massage like one that I can’t quite remember any details of, and this one where you were a fly and you had to try and not be swatted 😂

[@otisdone785]

Quezng Entertainment I have so many childhood memories of south world peer

[@friedwater6519]

“As a child, I saw that making people laugh gave me pleasure.” All it did was give me detention

[@igp899]

ouch

[@hastagmjolk2527]

No shit

[@teampuppet7767]

am i being attacked?

[@ibbybibby]

I got detention... And no one even laughed

[@ipez420]

0:54 on the Right the picture :o

[@PopTap]

What is it?

[@mantvydascepas1912]

Wat,

[@Pascua_bunch]

I can definitely see a person with their pants down and something possibly being poked up his bum.

[@michaelgillespie8163]

that's hot

[@tyranadoinfernorino8014]

This guy is so talented!god bless you

[@mrsmoothbrain9589]

I agree

[@HyperdriveJedi]

he feels like the real life Wallace from Wallace and Gromit

[@officiallilsideshow]

That's all of Britain.

[@gezi5927]

Cubicle Lemur all of Britain makes crazy contraptions like these?

[@ianmonsterswitch1]

1:57 "-And it feels really weird." - Tim Hunkin

[@TeamStevers]

The world is better off the more people we have who are like him. Would love to visit one of his arcades. His sense of humor is spot on. Wish he would do a tour with a few of his machines stateside.

[@hectorrosales2000]

I wish more people knew about this channel

[@daytime__dawn2338]

I've been to the arcade on the peir in Southwold. It was absolutely hilarious. Me and my brother real enjoyed it when we went out by ourselves with some money, it was just non-stop laughing. My brother enjoyed the dog walking simulation the most. Really love all of the games.

[@rodriguez8179]

I wanna meet this legend.

[@kaoruhitachiin4008]

LiTTLe MouSe So do I

[@AmbiguouslyBrown]

Tim Hunkin! He was the host of The Secret Life of Machines! One of my favorite shows from the '90s! He's a legend

[@theonlygamer8942]

This guy has true talent. He is also very artistic and has very unique ideas, he puts them together to make his own arcade. I would definitely love to meet him one day

[@noneofyourbusiness4761]

Wow, these machines were part of my childhood, every year southwold pier

[@noneofyourbusiness4761]

Crazy to see the man behind them

[@theriddler7812]

Cool!

[@anonymousidiot6163]

Best arcade ever

[@kaoruhitachiin4008]

Anonymous Idiot agreed

[@houndlifevlogs1055]

I would love to own an awesome pinball machine 😊❤️

[@Pedro-cv6jn]

Hound Life Vlogs me too 😃

[@fuxyews2177]

If its of any use, there's plenty of youtube tutorials on making your own virtual pinball machine. Its basically just 2 televisions, some downloaded software and some joystick buttons inside a wooden cabinet. Obviously not the same as in the video or anything, but may be worth a look..

[@SoraWW]

Hound Life Vlogs If you're interested, there are people out there who make their own unique pinball games and sell them. Check them out and support their creativity! :)

[@Mae_Renneburg]

Or you could build one with L E G O ! i did, and its real cool!

[@IrishKeshiHead]

The thing is, that's not a pinball machine it's a pachinko machine modded to be a hydronic collider

[@WorldScott]

Tim Hunkin did a really awesome and informative series for the UK's Channel 4 called "The Secret Life of Machines" in the late 80s and early 90s. So cool to see him here on Great Big Story! Thank you!

[@IWasBorn2Be]

He seems so wholesome, and he truly has talent!!

[@nuanced202]

I remember visting here. I played everything and had no idea he was the one who built them all! It was a real good laugh though. The most fun I've had in a long time.

[@jackkraken3888]

OMG that's Tim Hunkin for that great show the Secret Life of Machines! Awesome dude.

[@eloquentlight]

The show Tim created, "The Secret Life of Machines," was one of my favorites when I was younger. I recall seeing the machine the "Chiropidist" in the show. So nice to see him still in top form!

[@FortnotVR]

This man is an absolute genius. I love how he created all the machines himself. It would be cool to meet this man one day.

[@jonnhygringo2]

this guy is the coolest! We need more authentic people like him in this world

[@frankb5728]

I suggest everyone go watch "The Secret Life of Machines", it's on youtube. it's from the 80s and hosted by Tim Hunkin.

[@TheSpelledMilk]

Thank You for the 411

[@gailtilo3078]

I luv this...this old man is so frickin adorable and his inventions are so cool. I would go to his arcade everyday😁

[@ialreadydidmyese6422]

1:28 look at top right XD

[@Dragonoid_Tsunami]

lonely reply huh

[@SapphiR3_]

Wow so wierd and cool! God bless him I hope he's still alive and that I would be able to visit there one day!

[@PupRiku]

Me: "I'd love to go here!" *sees Chiropodist* Me: NOPE NO THANK YOU

[@dirtydirtmcgogurt]

That drone game, is straight-up genius. I need more information on that, stat!

[@axo3940]

*seeing a pointless "frisking" robot fills you with determination*

[@_pulstar]

I was looking for Undertale here! 😂

[@GeneralChangFromDanang]

He should make one called "IRS" that puts a hand out and takes your money and then keeps coming back for more.

[@NathanChisholm041]

Buddy your living your dream! Very rare thing indeed...

[@prounicornblue9848]

He seems like a really kind and creative old man! Oh, how I love him!

[@godvin9160]

Me - Never saw an arcade machine in my life. KZbin - *Here's some arcade where you can never visit in your life*

[@ouwkyuha]

Thanks for become the person that fulfill my childhood goal, it's so satisfying see all of the creation you make

[@Mae_Renneburg]

Tim Hunkins: the REAL hero we need!

[@mudaserbaloch7037]

i like his way to talk and express his love 4 ART

[@Bot-dd6wp]

I wonder how this guy is doing during COVID

[@yeahboi4018]

I love this man

[@tark1873]

I might fly up to london just to go to this guys arcade, Looks original and fun

[@Neojhun]

Engineering for the LOLz. Awesome well played sir.

[@Naara.]

What a sweet guy. Made me smile

[@kookiemin9216]

He amazing! I love how he passionate and enjoy doing what he love. I appreciate this.✨💜

[@TristanSamuel]

"Sitting with you on the sofa or being carved for dinner." Yea, better than Pac-Man.

[@jh9875]

LOVE this video. I feel so much better about my life choices after watching this.

[@archaeomanda]

Went here today finally as I had a bit of time to kill. Humorous in a rather gentle way, and as we were getting ready to leave Tim himself came in! Nice to have a very brief chat with the man himself.

[@justindied9077]

You can tell he loved talking about it.

[@BugsNStuf]

I love how he let his imagination wonder free into his creations.

[@trey1531]

He has a awesome show called Secret Life of Machines! You can find episodes on KZbin.

[@houseof_mouse]

I’m really sad that I can’t get these videos anymore. RIP Great Big Story (2015-2020)

[@theredheadedgeek1143]

I went to the one on the pier a few years back and I swear that place has its own sort of otherworldly vibe to it

[@catzvice7085]

That doll at the foot machine is going to hunt me in my dreams.

[@lukeyager5039]

Here just as youtube starts recommending it to everyone again

[@madhaha]

Visited a while back but it looks like there are some new machines. Autofrisk has a punchline that you need to experience then encourage friends to try.

[@RSpudieD]

This is really cool! Glad he is able to enjoy making games for others to enjoy as well. Great video and keep up the good work, Good Sir!

[@Tunapie]

Awww what a sweet guy. I would loove to go visit this arcade.

[@ollyhawkes2598]

It’s amazing at that arcade we went last year. The Lito frisk has a surprise

[@ollyhawkes2598]

Auto

[@DJSLANKMAN]

Coolest place in the world

[@kaoruhitachiin4008]

DJ SLANK〽an yes it is

[@human_bing]

Slank〽an yeah

[@eepy123]

It’s really fun tho.

[@fanofswitchfoot]

I'm from Michigan and I went to a place that had a mad dog machine like that where you have to hold your hand in long enough. It looked just like that but the cage was black.

[@xrb3394]

I live in london and i never knew this existed!

[@michailvanis4532]

You should check out his old TV show called Secret Life of Machines. Most of the episodes are here on KZbin!

[@boomerboomer8751]

A 0:26 what’s that painting top right

[@garyfunderburk7233]

I truly admire this man. I wish other ppl would have the same 💡

[@imanis.h.8431]

Ok, I'll be visiting the next time I go to London. Looks fun!

[@apinellp]

these seem like those flash games your school makes you play but there actually fun

[@golammorshed7260]

When u need to build an entire arcade machine to hug you...you know you are FOREVER ALONE

[@ronswanson1204]

SOO PURE 😭😭 WE DONT DESERVE THIS MAN

[@MurcuryEntertainment]

"Autofrisk" seems like the kind of thing out of a dystopian sci-fi that's played for laughs, kinda like the Vogons from Hitchhikers guide to the galaxy.

[@JRAnimationStudios]

This is the most creative person I have seen

[@lichnes]

Protect this man at all costs

[@Wolf-dw3rn]

This guy is Genuis Good job!

[@Alchustr8dam]

This guy is awesome

[@silentgamer7398]

i need to meet this man now

[@elscruffomcscruffy8371]

MONA (museum of Old New Art) in Tasmania would be interested in a few of these machines. What an oddly cool guy!

[@Brooklyncameraclub]

Bloomberg would be interested in the Autofrisk game.

[@blueflame1001]

You have to take your shoe of and stick it in the machine....and it feels realy weird. I've a feeling he's hidden in the machine 😂

[@mako3448]

Where is this? Man I love this guy

[@tarnisment7400]

thats cool what a nice guy.he has a happy vibe.

[@IrishKeshiHead]

I went to the London version and its impressive to go experience it yourself!

[@king.kthebest6158]

This man is amazing.

[@a42lalrinkimi48]

"It sure beats working" This man has figured out his ikigai.

[@MrSciencetificsasuke]

He also was the host of tv show, The Secret Life of Machines, I highly recommend watching it.

[@lothean2099]

We need more people like him in the world

[@prodbyglider]

Actually been to the arcade on the coast. Very fun!!!

[@RizkyMariant]

His smile feels so genuine😭

[@gezi5927]

That drone one is cool

[@Paul-vo4ze]

I've been there! It's in Holborn. Well worth a visit :)

[@luxlox9029]

Ive used an autofrisk game up at a pier in I think norfolk?? it’s always stuck with me in my memory for some reason even though I was about 5/6 at the time, I wonder if it was this guys arcade ?? The games were definitely /different/ , from what little I remember

[@andrewcakebread3317]

Hello Lux. The place you're thinking of is the town of Southwold in Suffolk. Tim Hunkin's arcade is still on the pier, also the clock he made and the telescope at the very end of the pier. Go back there and relive your childhood. You won't be disappointed. Also, the restaurant on the pier does good food.

[@jenniferperez1706]

Nice arcade God bless this man

[@AtillaTheHungLife]

This guy makes the show called, 'The Secret Life of Machines'. Was a super fantastic show and this man is a genius. Edit: I should also mention that the show was not very popular in the Americas and I highly suggest you guys watch it. God bless.