Exit Reality debuted its X Arc and X Hub VR solutions during IAAPA this year, reporting that their booth was busy from day one onward! The team showed off their 17′ x 17′ multiplayer area by hosting a string of tournaments for attendees to participate in. Up to four players competed constantly throughout the show, attracting crowds and a lot of attention as the competitions peaked. The X Hub uses LIV’s mixed reality built-in V-Screen technology and Springboard’s library of games, both of which shine to VR enthusiasts. Mixed reality allows spectators to see more of the action by melding…
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GameTime, the Florida FEC pros, have completed their planned implementations of Semnox’ Parafait systems across their locations, reporting that additional centers will be updated through 2019. Several aspects of Semnox’ Parafait have been added to GameTime centers across the state, including the company’s POS, Lumin-enabled RFID readers, redemption and inventory management, F&B and restaurant management, self-service kiosks and RFID lockers. Additionally, GameTime will utilize Parafait’s cloud-based management and reporting software for online party reservations and more. “We took on a very ambitious system wide upgrade,” said GameTime CEO Mike Abecassis. “This upgrade was only possible with the correct partner. Early…
LaserTag.com (Zone) has just introduced magnetic charging for its laser tag equipment, saying that it makes loose cables and unreliable inductive charging a thing of the past (along with potential damage to equipment when removing vests from the charging rack). The company boasts that it’s the first to incorporate magnetic charging to the laser tag landscape. Execs say the method is more reliable then inductive charging with its Mag-Zone Charging System. It gives each vest a solid point-to-point connect to the charging system, insuring consistent safe and reliable charging of your laser tag equipment. “You never have to worry about…
Andamiro’s WWE Superstar Rumble was awarded a first place Brass Ring for best new arcade game at last week’s IAAPA show. The ticket redemption game is shipping at the start of December, and was debuted to the industry at large during the Attractions Expo. “This is Andamiro’s first Brass Ring Award, so it is very special,” said Drew Maniscalco, Andamiro USA’s president of sales and marketing. “Our designers were able to capture the excitement of a WWE event and put it into an arcade redemption game. We worked very closely with WWE on this project and they were thrilled to…
Arachnid 360 continued its 34th annual BullShooter dart tournaments on Nov. 2-4 in Myrtle Beach, S.C., sponsored by Legacy Coin. Over $12,000 was awarded to dedicated darters at each tourney. Following that, from Nov. 9-11, Arachnid hosted a tourney in Niagara Falls, N.Y., sponsored by Betson Advance Distributing. South Carolina’s tourney featured 11 main events, and long-time competitor Danny Baggish (right) demanded attention. He won three Pro Men’s championships; Pro Men’s Doubles 501 with his partner Dennis Caldwell Jr., Pro / Am Cricket with Michael Smith, and after defeating Bryan Hall he captured Pro Cricket Singles. In Niagara Falls, the…
Shaffer Distributing is bringing on two more essential employees: Chad Roll (right) as Director of Operations and Adam Kleinhenz (below) as a Business Development Specialist. Roll come with 21 years of FEC technical management experience with Dave & Buster’s. He has managed the day-to-day at the mega-company’s Dallas, Texas service and parts depot most recently. Roll will be extensively involved with FEC project management, customer on-boarding and post support in this new role. Kleinhenz also brings about 20 years of entertainment experience to his new Shaffer gig. He has worked for the past 12 years as VP of Regional Operations…
Out with a bang! This year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo finishes up today, and all indicators point to it being a big win for all involved. Over 40,400 total people were registered to attend the massive show with IAAPA reporting 25,500 qualified buyers on the floor. Those numbers reflect a genuine and intentional growth plan from an association that also celebrated its 100th anniversary at this event. Reports from exhibitors and attendees alike lauded the show for its focus on new products and buying. VR companies were scattered throughout more traditional entertainment offerings and there was an overall feeling of innovation…
LAI Games’ unattended VR game, Virtual Rabbids: the Big Ride, will be augmented with brand new “experiences” in 2019. These new worlds include Pantry Pandemonium, where the player’s vehicle is miniaturized as they get chased by cooks in a kitchen; Space Striker, where players navigate a ship through a space station and asteroids; and Crazy Coaster, where players are set on a coaster that is built by the wily rabbits. IAAPA attendees were able to spin the Wheel of Chaos throughout this week and win prizes and more. Be sure to check out the game and LAI’s other offerings by…
Triotech is continuing to build upon a partnership with Ubisoft, one of the largest home/console game companies in the world. The two announced a new interactive experience, Rabbids Team Battle, for Triotech’s high-capacity rides. The experience offers interactive play for team and individuals, as well as ride elements with 4D effects. “We’re excited to partner with Ubisoft and bring an all-new experience for the entire family. Up to now, interactive motion simulators have been limited in the number of players due to screen clutter,” said Ernest Yale, CEO of Triotech. “We feel that with Team Battle, Triotech has broken that…
Sacoa and its guiding family, the Mochkovsky’s. held a brilliant and beautiful party last night at Dezerland Action Park in Orlando, Fla., inviting IAAPA attendees to enjoy the car-themed fun park and a night of drinks, dishes and delight. Sebastian Mochkovsky, co-owner of Dezerland and Director of Sacoa, joined his partner Michael Dezer in welcoming the IAAPA crowd to the 160,000 sq. ft. complex. The fun center is expected to house over 200 arcade games, 12 full size bowling lanes, go-karts, a trampoline park, bumper cars and more. Most impressive was Dezerland’s focus on exceptional and rare cars. The park…