Arcade game machines have evolved significantly in their approach to player-created content and collaboration tools. Traditionally, classic arcade cabinets were closed systems, designed primarily for single-player or competitive multiplayer experiences with pre-defined game logic. However, modern arcade systems, often powered by PC-based hardware or specialized consoles, have begun to incorporate features that allow for a degree of player input and collaborative creation. This is frequently managed through integrated development environments or simplified level editors accessible on a companion website or a dedicated terminal. Players might design custom levels, character skins, or even game modes, which are then uploaded to a central server. The arcade machine periodically syncs with this server, downloading and integrating the approved user-generated content (UGC) into the game's rotation. For collaboration, some machines feature linked cabinets or local network play, enabling teams to work together on shared objectives, which can sometimes include building structures or solving puzzles in a co-creative space. The primary challenges remain security—preventing malicious code—and curation, ensuring that the content is appropriate for the public arcade environment. Therefore, while not as open as home consoles or PCs, contemporary arcade platforms are developing structured systems to foster player-driven content and collaborative play, blending the social arcade atmosphere with modern gaming's creative potential.