Coast to Coast has announced that they will now be selling .984-inch, brass-colored tokens, and will soon add .900-inch tokens as well. The company says it spent three years testing this new product line, and assures customers theirs are compatible with existing tokens. Coast to Coast also offers customization and can duplicate a customer’s existing tokens. If you want to learn more, call 800/224-1717 or visit http://www.coastentertainment.com/. (Also see the Spotlight feature on what’s new at Coast to Coast in the July issue of RePlay.)
Author: Casey Minter
Embed has installed its system at a second Fun City FEC in India. According to the company, Fun City is one of the most recognizable family entertainment brands across the Middle East and India. The center features a mix of entertainment that can be enjoyed by the whole family, including soft play areas, thrill rides and over 100 games and attractions. “Embed & Fun City have been partners for many years now. The system is adaptive to the new emerging trends and evolving guest experience, whether it be touch and tap readers or kiosks,” said Kunal Harisinghani, Marketing Manager for…
Foundations Entertainment University wrapped up its 38th session last week (June 14-16) in Chicago at the Double Tree Hotel. Forty-two attended the event, with 13 sponsors, six presenters and the rest a diverse group of attendees who came from eight U.S. states, Trinidad, India, the U.K. and China. Organizers said attendees came from across the spectrum of business in the amusement industry: some owned FECs, others bowling halls, laser tag arenas and arcades, plus game operators and more. AAMA’s Tina Schwartz attended as a special guest. Foundations is in its 14th year, and that experience is reflected and amplified in…
Reps from Northwest distributors Specialty Coin recently graduated from Apple Industries’ Face Place Certification Program, a day-long series of workshops and seminars focused on maximizing income from the company’s photo booths. In attendance from Specialty Coin were Kevin Claussen, Kent Larsen, Tony Orozco and Mike McWilliams. The company’s new certification is designed to help operators and distributors master the level of sophistication and complexity behind Face Place products and software, from the network capabilities to the Smile 2.0 operating system. Apple CEO Allen Weisberg kicked off the intimate event, followed by VP of Sales Kris Link, who provided a review…
This Thursday (06/23) at 2 p.m. (Eastern) AMOA’s Legislative Firm will be conducting a conference call for members to learn about the impact of the new Department of Labor rules on overtime for exempt employees. Jim McNeill, who’s a partner with Dentons LLP, will lead the discussion during the call. The AMOA invites any members who are interested in learning about the requirements – which essentially double the salary threshold for overtime-eligible workers starting on Dec. 1, 2016 – to join in by emailing Claudia Kaczmarek ([email protected]). Dentons has previously released an analysis of the new overtime rules, which can…
SEGA Amusements International and Play it Amusements have announced that well-known industry salesman Marty Man Smith has joined their team as USA Sales Manager. He’ll sell SEGA products throughout North America and Canada, working alongside SEGA’s Carlos Laguardia and Vince Moreno. Company toppers said Marty’s 30-plus years in sales, coupled with his diverse experience including senior positions managing centers, game design, and international sales, made him an ideal candidate for the challenging post. “I have known Marty for a number of years. He has a proven track record for building long-term customer relationships,” said Paul Williams, CEO of SEGA Amusements International.…
Attendees of the Typhoon Texas water park located in Katy, Texas, were treated to a new way to pay this weekend as CenterEdge deployed more than 40 terminals throughout the park to handle all admission, merchandise, food and beverage sales. The park’s web ticketing and season pass sales are also serviced by CenterEdge. “Typhoon Texas truly brings a first-class water park experience to Katy,” said Marcus Mayer, CEO of the North Carolina-based software company. “We’re proud they chose our system and we look forward to working with their team for many years to come.” For more information on Typhoon Texas,…
On his way to visit his dad in Orlando, Jersey Jack Guarnieri wrote this column for our upcoming July magazine. Though it came here too late, its message is never too late or too old. Thanks Jack. Here it is: The world is a crazy place! I don’t know who said it first, but it’s certainly taken on a different meaning than when I was a kid growing up in Brooklyn. We’re in the ‘Amusement’ business — some would argue the ‘Entertainment’ business. As such, it’s our happy task to make the world laugh and have some fun, to forget…
Pinnacle Entertainment Group recently announced that Howard McAuliffe has returned to the company as a partner. With 20 years of experience focusing on everything from redemption integration, to operating to supplying the industry with prizes and programs, Howard is expected to help the company continue attracting the FEC crowd. “I’m delighted both personally and professionally to have had Howard choose Pinnacle from among several other opportunities,” said his father and Pinnacle partner George. “He shares our client-first values and is an innovative thinker. We’ll be able to leverage his creativity and experience on behalf of our clients,” George added. “I…
AMI Entertainment Network has linked arms with Warner Bros. Records to offer a very lucky AMI fan the chance to see Red Hot Chili Peppers live at an upcoming show. The company is also offering ten additional fans a copy of the band’s new album, The Getaway, on vinyl. From now until June 30, users of AMI jukes can enter for their chance to win one of the eleven prizes by visiting any participating jukebox on the AMI network, using the AMI BarLink smartphone app or signing up on their Facebook page. With a career spanning over thirty years and…