Alan-1 Yars Recharged MirrorFX Arcade Cabinet

The Alan-1 Yars Recharged MirrorFX Arcade Cabinet: where forty years of Atari legacy meets a display technology that no home screen can replicate.

Yars' Revenge launched on the Atari 2600 in 1981 and became one of that console's best-selling titles, yet the franchise had never appeared on an arcade floor until now.

Alan-1 has changed that, building a full commercial cabinet around the 2022 console release Yars: Recharged and reworking it from the ground up for public play.

Designed for operators and serious collectors who demand a centerpiece that performs as hard as it looks, this cabinet offers two things that no other machine on the market can: the debut of an iconic franchise in its first-ever arcade form, and a MirrorFX display that produces a holographic, layered image the console version is physically incapable of delivering. It draws a crowd. It keeps players coming back. It earns its floor space.

About Alan-1

Alan-1, Inc. has been building arcade machines by hand in the United States since 2017. Every cabinet leaves their Area 52 factory in Tooele, Utah, constructed to commercial-grade standards and backed by domestic manufacturing.

What sets Alan-1 apart is the combination of American craftsmanship, cutting-edge optical engineering, and a commitment to connected competitive play through their own MLeS platform. Owning an Alan-1 cabinet means owning something built to last in the hardest-working environments the arcade industry puts in front of machines.

MirrorFX: A Holographic Optical Effect, Not a Screen Filter

MirrorFX is Alan-1's implementation of the Pepper's Ghost effect, a projection technique that uses half-silvered mirrors and strategically positioned monitors to produce a layered, holographic-style image with genuine optical depth.

It is the same principle behind the Haunted Mansion ride at Disney parks, and it powered the visuals of classic arcade cabinets including the original Space Invaders and Asteroids Deluxe.

Alan-1's version upgrades the classic technique significantly. Where earlier implementations used a single monitor, the Yars Recharged MirrorFX uses two LCD panels, and it is this dual-screen configuration that creates the three-dimensional layered look unique to this cabinet.

Glowing particle effects, vibrant colors, and dynamic animations appear to float at different depths inside the display, giving the game a sense of volume and presence that a flat screen simply cannot produce.

A Franchise Reaching Arcades for the First Time

Yars' Revenge debuted on the Atari 2600 in 1981 and spent over four decades as a home-console exclusive. The franchise has never had an arcade cabinet until this one. That is not a minor footnote: it means the Yars Recharged MirrorFX occupies a category entirely its own on any floor it stands on.

Players who remember the original will recognize the core concept immediately, a moment of recognition that drives engagement before a single quarter drops. Players who have never encountered the franchise encounter something genuinely new, a fast-paced action game with deep strategic layers and a competitive online hook that rewards return visits.

How the Game Plays

The player takes the role of a Yar, a humanoid alien fly, on a mission to destroy the Qotile Base that wiped out one of the Yar homeworlds. Controls are a dual joystick setup: the left stick moves the player, the right stick aims and fires, with a dedicated fire button on the right stick.

The Qotile Base is protected by a shield wall of hexagonal tiles. The player can shoot through those tiles to clear a path, or push directly against them to eat them, which is faster but puts the player in close range of enemy fire. Small yellow collectibles called Zorlon Energy appear during play. Collecting them charges the Zorlon Cannon, which is the only weapon capable of destroying a Qotile Base.

The Qotile Base cycles through three states: idle, targeting, and attack. The idle state allows the player to touch it for bonus Zorlon Energy, but contact while it is targeting kills the player instantly.

Once it fires and enters its attack state it is the most dangerous and the most valuable target. Scoring rewards the risk: hitting the Qotile while it targets scores more than hitting it idle, and hitting it mid-attack scores the most. Levels are called Hives, and some contain more than one Qotile Base.

The arcade edition runs to 128 Hives, which is a long game by any measure and gives a serious player something to work at over months rather than an afternoon. Reaching and completing Hive 128 unlocks an ending that does not exist in the console version, so the arcade cabinet holds something no home copy can show you.

Major League eSports Integration, Included at No Extra Cost

Every Yars Recharged MirrorFX cabinet ships with full Major League eSports (MLeS) integration built in, at no additional cost and with no subscription or monthly fee. The moment the cabinet is powered on, it is connected to global leaderboards, daily tournaments, achievements, and Alan-1's annual MLeS World Championships.

Players create a free Alan-1 account and download the MLeS app to unlock the full competitive experience. The app lets players track personal high scores, earn league points, form teams, enter tournaments, and continue where they left off on a different cabinet. Every game played contributes to ranking, so repeat play has a tangible competitive purpose beyond chasing a local high score.

For operators, this matters because it converts casual visitors into returning players. A player who is mid-tournament, chasing a ranking, or one session away from a milestone has a reason to walk back in. MLeS delivers that hook without any ongoing cost to the operator.

Built for Commercial Revenue

The Yars Recharged MirrorFX is a coin-operated commercial arcade cabinet, engineered for high-traffic public use. At 380 lbs and manufactured in the USA to Alan-1's own commercial-grade standards, it is built to handle the demands of daily play in arcades, bars, family entertainment centers, and entertainment venues without requiring constant attention.

Optional ticket redemption support is available, which expands the cabinet's revenue profile beyond straight coin-op play. For operators looking to maximize return on floor space, the MLeS tournament structure actively drives repeat visits, extending the earning window of each player relationship rather than treating every session as a one-time transaction.

The MirrorFX display itself functions as passive marketing. A cabinet that generates a crowd of onlookers around it is a cabinet that sells itself to the next player in line.

Commercial-Grade Construction

The cabinet is a full-size upright in black, measuring 86 inches tall, 52 inches wide, and 48 inches deep. That footprint is intentional: this is a presence piece designed to anchor a floor, not a compact unit tucked into a corner. The substantial build at 380 lbs reflects construction materials and optical hardware spec'd for longevity under continuous public use.

Every unit arrives fully assembled. The dual-LCD MirrorFX optical system is calibrated at the factory, so there is no on-site alignment required beyond placement and power.

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Product Specifications

What's Included in the Package?

• Yars Recharged MirrorFX arcade cabinet, fully assembled
• Major League eSports (MLeS) integration, included at no additional cost

Technical Specifications

Game

• Game Type: Upright video arcade cabinet
• Licensed By: Atari
• Levels: 128 Hives
• Online Connectivity: Major League eSports (MLeS) integration, included at no additional cost, no subscription required

Display

• Display: MirrorFX, Pepper's Ghost optical effect using a half-silvered mirror and two LCD panels

Controls

• Controls: Dual joystick, left stick to move, right stick to aim and fire with fire button

Coin, Payment and Redemption

• Coin-Operated: Yes
• Redemption: Optional ticket redemption support available

Cabinet and Build

• Manufactured By: Alan-1, Inc. (Area 52 factory, Tooele, Utah, USA)
• Country of Manufacture: USA
• Cabinet Type: Upright
• Colour: Black

Machine Dimensions

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Assembly

The Yars Recharged MirrorFX arrives fully assembled from the Alan-1 factory. No on-site cabinet construction or optical alignment is required.

Delivery is by freight due to the cabinet's size and weight. Because Alan-1 has not published crate dimensions for this cabinet, please contact us before your delivery date to confirm the crate measurements and plan access. At 52 inches wide and 48 inches deep, the cabinet will not pass through a standard single doorway, so confirm your entry points and route in advance. A minimum of two people is required for any repositioning at 380 lbs.

Once the cabinet is in position and connected to power, MLeS integration activates automatically. No additional software installation or account setup is needed for the cabinet itself to function, though players can download the free MLeS app to access the full competitive feature set.