London, UK - A new hands-on retro gaming workshop is coming to Four Quarters Elephant Park, giving Londoners the chance to build their very own customised Game Boy Colour from scratch.
Created and hosted by Fabio Davide, founder of Millennial Dad, the workshop is designed for retro gaming fans, nostalgic millennials, collectors, makers, parents and anyone looking for a more tactile, low-tech night out in London.
Inspired by the Game Boy modding workshops of Akihabara, Game Boy Modding at Four Quarters brings the same spirit of creativity, craft and retro tech culture to one of London’s best-loved arcade bars.
A different kind of night out
In a world increasingly shaped by AI, automation and always-on digital experiences, the workshop invites people to slow down, work with their hands and reconnect with physical hardware.
During the session, attendees will explore the history of handheld gaming, try out a selection of modded retro consoles, and then build a fully working Game Boy Colour customised to their own style. Participants can choose their shell colour, button colours and finishing touches before assembling their console with step-by-step guidance.
By the end of the workshop, each attendee leaves with their own custom-built Game Boy Colour, ready to play, including one game to take home.
"I wanted to create an experience that feels nostalgic, practical and calming. For many of us, the Game Boy was one of the first pieces of technology we truly loved. This workshop is about bringing that feeling back, but in a way where people can physically build something themselves and leave with a console that is uniquely theirs." says Fabio Davide, organiser of the workshop.
Event details
Event: Game Boy Modding at Four Quarters
Venue: Four Quarters Elephant Park, 20 Ash Avenue, London, SE17 1GQ
Dates: 30 June and 14 July 2026
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/game-boy-modding-at-four-quarters-tickets-1990090124133?aff=oddtdtcreator
Press contact: Fabio Davide - fabdav@electricsheepstudios.co.uk
Who it is for
The workshop is beginner-friendly and suitable for people who love retro games, nostalgia, tinkering, gaming culture or simply want to try something different. No previous modding or electronics experience is required.
It is especially suited to retro gaming fans, Game Boy and Nintendo collectors, makers and tinkerers, parents and older kids looking for a shared activity, people looking for unusual things to do in London, and anyone who misses the feel of physical games and hardware.
About Millennial Dad
Millennial Dad is a creative retro gaming project by Fabio Davide focused on modding, restoring and celebrating classic handheld consoles. Through workshops, builds and community events, Millennial Dad aims to make retro hardware feel accessible, creative and personal again.