In order to help operators best utilize the multiple customizable options included in Sega’s Daytona Championship USA, the firm has added tutorial videos explaining many of the features. “Daytona is packed with features for operators and players so we thought it would be great to have some quick tutorial videos explaining these great features,” said Sega GM Justin Burke. The video breaks down the many different modes available within the new driver, giving operators the details and differences between the modes. “Sega Set Up” is the default configuration, giving an all-around experience suitable for most locations and age groups. “Set…
Author: Casey Minter
Operators from across the northwest descended on the Hilton in Vancouver, Wash., for the eighth annual Northwest Amusement Showcase this past Saturday (Oct. 7). The show (founded by Specialty Coin, which is now part of the Betson distributing network) has seen continuous growth since its inception, and this year was no different. The event featured a single showroom packed to the walls (and roof, with how tall games are getting these days!) with some of the latest amusement machines. On top of the busy show floor, sponsors offered a seminar program, raffle and door prizes, lunch, dinner and bar. The…
The first regional in the new BullShooter season was held Sept. 15-17 in Cincinnati, after the planned first event in Florida was rescheduled due to Hurricane Harvey. Attendees of the Ohio tourney were treated to 11 main events, with a $12,000 payout and more prizes. Wisconsin held its regional tournament the following week (Sept. 22-24) in Milwaukee. It was the largest tourney yet with over 200 players in attendance. Players who placed in the money rounds received a qualifying card to the BullShooter Finals. There will be a total of 12 qualifying rounds throughout the year, with others to be…
Intercard has brought Lisa Oliveira aboard as the business development manager for Latin America. The Bahia, Brazil, native is fluent in Portuguese, Spanish and English, and has a deep understanding of Latin American culture. As the company continues to grow its global business, Oliveira will focus on expanding activities in Mexico and Argentina, while developing strategies for the anticipated recovery of Brazil’s economy. Prior to Intercard, Oliveira worked at Ungerboeck Software and interned at the World Trade Center in St. Louis. She received her undergraduate degree in marketing at the Universidade Estadual De Santa Cruz in Brazil. “Lisa has helped…
Andamiro USA was hyping a new ticket redemption game at this year’s AAMA Gala: Despicable Me Jelly Lab. The firm’s latest licensed game taps into Minion mania; these little yellow critters are the co-stars of the Despicable Me film series, and even got their own movie in 2015. The franchise in general has grossed over $3.52 billion worldwide, making it the highest grossing animated film franchise. The game made its debut at Dave & Buster’s this summer, and challenges players to roll a coin down a ramp and land it perfectly on a variety of squares representing collectible cards or…
This coming Monday (Oct. 9), AVS Companies’ Minnesota branch will begin operating out of its new home in Burnsville, Minn. (1166 East Cliff Road, Burnsville, MN 55337). AVS bought Lieberman Distributing from Lieberman Companies in early 2016 and has been operating out of their headquarters in Bloomington. “Now that we’ve had a chance to get acclimated to the market in Minneapolis, we’re excited to expand into our own space,” said AVS President Vince Gumma. “Our Burnsville facility will allow us to better serve the operators in the Twin Cities area and throughout the region in both sales and service.” The…
The annual American Amusement Machine Assoc. (AAMA) Meeting and Gala started Monday, Oct. 2, in Chicago, with the first two days of the event packed with association meetings, committee gatherings and more. Today (Wednesday, Oct. 4) AAMA’s Board of Directors and members met to decide the direction of the association for the coming year, voting on new board members and officers. Holly Hampton takes over as the association’s president, following a successful two-year term led by Chris Felix. She becomes the first woman to hold the role in AAMA history. Other new officers are: George Smith, vice president; Allen Weisberg,…
Canada’s Cineplex entertainment and media company is announcing a “re-invention” of its Playdium concept, in hopes of re-imaging entertainment complexes in mid-sized communities across Canada. Playdium locations will be built with teens in mind, and accommodate that demographic along with the family and friends they bring. Cineplex is a wide-ranging company with connections throughout multiple industries, including the familiar Player One Amusement Group. However, according to Cineplex Director of Communications Sarah Van Lange, Playdium will operate separate of P1AG’s amusement ties to the company. “Playdium most certainly presents huge opportunities to incorporate and leverage our internal expertise with both Cineplex…
Pixel hunters and pinball fans rejoice! Organizers of the Big Buck World Championship have set the stage for the tourney’s 10th annual event. This year, qualifying Big Buck Hunter players from around the world will get the chance to compete over $100,000 in cash and prizes at the Hard Rock Las Vegas from Oct. 27-28. This year, organizers have teamed with other amusement industry mainstays Stern Pinball and the International Flipper Pinball Assn. Stern is bringing a brand-new Aerosmith Pro pinball machine to give away to the skilled winner of IFPA’s inaugural Heads-Up Pinball Championship. The pin tourney, which consists…
Last night, a horrific massacre occurred in one of our nation’s most valuable and important cities, Las Vegas, Nevada. The death and injury toll continues to rise at the time of publishing, and we at RePlay can only hope and pray that you and yours were safe. Coincidentally, the Global Gaming Expo opened today, despite the terrible events. According to Geoff Freeman, President and CEO of American Gaming Assn. (AGA), the group is closely monitoring the situation, and is in touch with law enforcement to ensure the safety of event attendees. This is what Freeman had to say: “Dear Gaming…