Game Boy Mod Workshop in Akihabara, Tokyo

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: Japanese and 1 more

1)Dive into the world of retro gaming in Tokyo's Akihabara district
2)Mod and customize your own Game Boy with a backlit IPS screen and custom shell
3)Learn about the history and technology behind Nintendo's handheld console
4)Enjoy lively conversations with passionate guides and fellow gaming fans
5)Take home your personalized Game Boy and enjoy classic cartridges on-site

What's Included

Selection of original Game Boy cartridges to play on-site during your session
Installation of backlit IPS screen
Hands-on workshop to modify a classic Game Boy
Opportunity to choose custom shell color
All necessary tools and materials for modification
Guidance from passionate, English-speaking staff
Public transportation
Game cartridge

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please meet in front of the Starbucks Coffee at JR-East Hotel Mets Premier Akihabara, just outside JR Akihabara Station’s Electric Town Exit. Look for our staff holding a “Game Boy Workshop” sign.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Customize and mod a classic Game Boy in this hands-on workshop in Akihabara, Tokyo’s iconic gaming district. Guided by passionate English-speaking staff, you’ll explore the history and craftsmanship behind Nintendo’s legendary handheld.

No experience needed. Rather than building from scratch, you’ll carefully mod a pre-tested Game Boy DMG-01 — installing a backlit IPS screen, swapping buttons, and choosing your own shell.

The guides are true enthusiasts, sharing stories about rare cartridges, 90s classics, and the global modding scene in a relaxed, small-group setting.

After completing your build, enjoy classics like Pokémon, Zelda, Tetris, and Final Fantasy on your upgraded console.

Leave with a fully functional, one-of-a-kind Game Boy you modded yourself — a unique Tokyo souvenir you’ll actually use and treasure.

Additional info

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

Tags

Craft Classes
Small Group

Cancellation Policy

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

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