KarmaTube Video

KarmaTube is a video portal by ServiceSpace, showcasing the best inspiring videos on the web – with practical ways to be the change. Explore →

Caine's Cardboard Arcade

172,806 views
Caine Monroy is a 9-year old boy who spent his summer vacation building an elaborate cardboard arcade in his dad's used auto parts store. He spent months perfecting the game designs, making displays for the prizes, designing elaborate security systems, and hand labeling paper-lunch-gift-bags. Unfortunately, his dad's store is in an industrial part of East L.A. and gets almost no foot traffic, so Caine had exactly zero customers... until a random filmmaker, Nirvan Mullick, stops in for a used door handle and buys a Fun Pass.
Be The Change
1
Visit Caine's Arcade if you are in Los Angeles and play a few games (get the Fun Pass). Directions and a link to donate to Caine's college scholarship fund are here.
2
Caine made all the games in his arcade.  Learn how to make something you need yourself, or submit instructions for your own DIY project.
3
Follow your passion, even though you may never get external support or affirmation.
Share:

Reflections (115)

Shelby
It brings back memories of what it is like being a kid again. I love it! way to go Cain! You are an entrepreneur! Can't wait to see what kind of business you will have when you grow up.
Varda
Just made me teary is it a real life and his smile and feeling proud!
Cece
What a fantastic story. Caine is an incredible, creative, dedicated boy. He is fortunate to have a dad and community support him in such a way! Thank you for sharing!!!!
Dianne Brooke
I just so love his spirit AND the wonderful turnout of people just wanting to make someone else happy....so dang sweet!!!
Joselyn
I want to say that you are a genius and in summer school we are building an arcade and you are created
Joy
A GREAT thanksgiving gift YOU, CAINE, created and you didn't give up ...it just grew like YOU are growing!!
You just reminded me (as a great grandma now) to not give up on my dreams..I always wanted to dance and now I am learning special steps. That's life, Caine. one step at a time...Hurrahhhhhh for YOU !
Blessings to you. Joy
Kelvin
Actually I admire the courageous act of not giving up... He's the smartest, keep it up Caine ...I wish I could have kids like.
Karima
Good for you Caine, keep your creativity, love of fun, determination, and beautiful smile showing. I wish you the best but I believe you have everything it takes to achieve what ever you want my bet is you will share your blessings with others throughout your life!! Way to go Caine!!
Mary-Luz
This young boy is a creative, intelligent, inventive. Caine I wish you the very best in life. I hope you continue being you, I hope you go to college and study, and always beleive you are a wonderful, kind, intelligent person. Hey you're the best with love from Mary-Luz Australia
PJ
What a creative and intelligent kid. This is what true play is all about!
Lindsey
I love that he kept trying, and I love the people who showed up to lend their support. Who says community spirit is dead!
Andrew
A boy with tons of imagination, drive and a sense of wonder :)
KarmaTube

About KarmaTube

Curated by volunteers at ServiceSpace, KarmaTube features inspiring videos with actionable ways to spread kindness. Subscribe for weekly inspiration.