Hama beads in retro gaming mode

Today, we’re in a playful mood, so we’ve decided to bring you a super geeky selection with Super Mario Bros on the menu (because it’s hard to do otherwise), Bubble Bobble, Sonic and many more. So, gamers, this article is for you. Plug in your arcade games and get ready for a super vintage read!

Mario Bros: the plumber and his friends are in great shape for this Hama bead retro gaming

So let’s kick off a very Marioooo session, starting with a grid pattern that’s a little out of the ordinary: have fun making this mushroom that will stand out from the others and make a splash. Source: Kandipattern

If you don’t already have your complete Mario kit, trust us, you soon will after this article we found at Tipivoine: a gold mine for video game enthusiasts.

We love the multitude of designs on offer: the evil mushroom, the coins, the bricks, but also a jumping Mario… You’ll be able to put together the full set to, why not, decorate a room in your home.

After seeing the grid we selected for you, you’ll have only one urge: to give it a good kick. For lovers of the game, this red turtle shell is a must-have. We discovered this model on Miss Kawaii’s blog: thank you to her.

Bubble Bobble: bring the arcade game back to life in retro gaming mode and in Hama beads

Let’s go back in time with the game Bubble Bobble: we all have fond memories of this platformer that left its mark on more than one person. A little nostalgic, we came across all these grids that were just waiting for one thing: to be put into practice! Thanks again to Miss Kawaii’s blog for this gamer revival.

We also fell for all these retro designs on the site Peukalo.

We also greatly admire the work of the blog Mes créations perles, which truly outdoes itself and offers us two little retro beauties.

If that’s not Bub and Bob in top form, we really don’t know what is!

Sonic: the Sega legend in Hama beads

At full speed, we suggest you make these designs of the most hyperactive hedgehog there is. If you’re into portraits, try the one featured on Galerie Minecraft but watch out—he won’t stay still for long.

Even more so if you decide to make his moving version… can you hear Sonic’s oh-so-familiar music now?

How about making these coasters at speed? Source: Eilentein

We’re also sharing another little find we really liked from chelsienicolee’s Instagram account.

And since we know that among some of our readers there are very brave ones (or patient ones, your choice), here’s an absolutely fantastic 3D model to download directly from the site Free beads pattern.

Pacman: the golden age of arcade games

It’s the must-have of arcade games: a true institution in itself, so of course we couldn’t leave it out. Pacman is the game of nostalgics par excellence: dive into its simple and colorful universe with Hama beads !

And to change things a bit from traditional character models, how about we show you a super graphic tic-tac-toe game?

It must also be said that as a decorative element, Pacman makes a fine impression. Budding little geeks shouldn’t encounter any particular difficulty making it.

For the more style-conscious, admit it: these two ghost earrings are enough to make people jealous, aren’t they? Source: Etsy

And to finish this little overview, we’ll leave you with a Ms. Pacman grid that’s perfect for completing your collection.

We hope you enjoyed this selection: it was hard to choose more, the article was seriously starting to get long… which bodes well for a new post on the inexhaustible topic of video games! And you—tell us—which models from your favorite games would you like to bead? (All suggestions will be considered!)