What Is Caine Monroy Doing Now?

In August of 2013, on Caine's 11th birthday, Caine retired from running his arcade full-time. But the spirit of Caine's Arcade lives on via our Imagination Foundation and our Global Cardboard Challenge. Our goal is to engage over 1 million kids in creative play each year.

Is Caines Arcade still open?

NBC LA reports that "Caine got the idea after buying a new bike and giving his old one a makeover." The arcade will close on August 3, although it will continue as "a traveling arcade in a partnership with Toms shoes." Ooooook. ...

How old is Caine from Caines Arcade?

Caine's Arcade is an 11-minute short documentary film by Nirvan Mullick released on April 9, 2012 that featured a cardboard arcade created by then 9-year-old Caine Monroy out of boxes and everyday objects. The boy ran his arcade from his father's auto parts store in East Los Angeles during mid-2011.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.