At the upcoming San Diego Comic-Con, Stern Pinball will officially reveal their JAWS 50th Anniversary Premium Edition cabinet. The brand-new pinball machine will also be at their booth #4029 at the Stern Pop-up Arcade at the Marriott Marquis from July 24-27. “We’re honored to celebrate 50 years of Jaws with a new pinball experience that captures the heart and soul of the film,” said Seth Davis, president and CEO of Stern Pinball. “With the 50th Anniversary Premium Edition, we’ve added new cosmetic features that we know all pinball fans and Jaws enthusiasts will love just in time for the 4th of July!” The…
Author: Matt Harding
Chuck E. Cheese has announced the creation of Chuck’s Arcade, a concept that “combines classic games and the hottest new games alongside iconic animatronic characters.” Chuck’s Arcade is the rebrand of parent company CEC Entertainment’s Fun Spot Arcade. The locations are now open in major malls across the country. “Chuck E. Cheese has spent decades mastering the arcade experience – it’s in our DNA,” said CEO David McKillips. “Thanks to the expertise of our talented technicians and the successful transformation of almost 500 fun centers worldwide, we’ve built the operational and creative foundation to take our brand beyond our traditional…
The International Adventure & Trampoline Park Association has updated their website with a fresh, user-friendly interface and new exclusive access to resources, discounts and educational offerings. Among those are IATP Academy. Powered by Schoox, members of the association now receive free access to digital training through their Learning Management System. They also offer the Profitable Park Program, which has exclusive discounts and cost-savings opportunities. “The IATP is committed to elevating the adventure and trampoline park industry by providing the tools, education, and connections that matter most,” said Alexis Kierce, executive director of IATP. “With the launch of our new website…
In partnership with Grupo Meriva, Sacoa recently made an installation at Strikers Sports Bar and Bowling Center at the Barcelo Maya Grand Resort’s Maya Mall in Mexico. The install included the company’s Spark RFID card readers, POS terminals, their Redemption Module and custom-branded RFID cards. “We are proud to support Grupo Meriva in elevating their entertainment offering with our comprehensive cashless system,” said Sacoa USA CEO Sebastian Mochkovsky. “This installation reflects Sacoa’s commitment to excellence in technology, guest satisfaction, and operational efficiency.” Added Marco Manera, co-founder and managing director at Grupo Meriva: “We’ve been with Sacoa since 2020 and more…
Today, July 2, is the second day of the two-day Bowl Expo trade show in the Washington, D.C., area. The annual convention itself concludes tomorrow, July 3, with a series of educational sessions and a keynote luncheon featuring former White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus. The trade show itself featured a surprising number of game debuts from the coin-op industry, which usually uses the Bowl Expo event to show their honed Amusement Expo or previous year IAAPA Expo games. Among the newly-introduced machines were Knock ‘Em Blocks from Smart Industries, Smurfs Goals Champs from Elaut Group, NASCAR Pit Stop…
AAMCF is partnering with the Sunrise Association’s Camp Sunrise to support their mission and create some fun-filled events for children with cancer and their siblings. There are three opportunities to volunteer at Sunrise Carnivals – July 10 in Chicago, July 23 in Philadelphia and Aug. 12 on Long Island. Click here to register to volunteer or supply equipment, games or merchandise for the carnival’s arcade. Email aamacharity@gmail.com to get more information. (You can also stop by their booth today at Bowl Expo – #601.)
Altitude Trampoline Park has surpassed their mid-year milestone with six locations opened, the company recently reported. “With momentum strong, the brand is now directing its expansion to key new regions with the goal of further amplifying its national footprint,” they said. Venues in Minnesota, Indiana, Nevada, Missouri and Colorado are all on the horizon. “Our goal isn’t just to grow our number of locations – it’s to elevate the experience at every park,” said Chris Kuehn, president of Indoor Active Brands. “We’re proud to have opened six parks already this year, and with new markets and a strong team in place,…
Creative Works recently completed their installation of a ValoArena at Malibu Jack’s in North Richland Hills, Texas. Valo Motion, creators of the mixed reality attraction, partnered with Creative Works starting last year. The Malibu Jack’s location celebrated its grand opening on June 20. (The facility is owned by Five Star Parks & Attractions.) ValoArena is just one part of the massive 137,000-sq.-ft. FEC. “Working with both the Malibu Jack’s and Five Star teams has been wonderful,” said Russ Van Natta, director of sales at Creative Works. “Their focus on creating a special experience for all of the guests is evident…
Veteran bowling proprietor Anthony Taormina recently switched his venue’s cashless provider to Intercard, according to the company. His Our Town Alley in East Norriton, Pennsylvania, has operated for more than 40 years and currently has 40 bowling lanes, a laser tag arena and arcade. Taormina is also the East Region Director of the BPAA; Intercard is a part of the bowling association’s endorsement program and has also been chosen by the Smart Buy committee as the “best cashless technology system for BPAA members.” Taormina is pictured above with one of Our Town Alley’s new Intercard iTeller PlusXL kiosks. Learn more…
The 7th Annual Southern Amusement & Entertainment Expo, co-hosted by the Georgia Amusement & Music Operators Association and the North Carolina Coin Operators Association, will be held Aug. 19-21 at the Gas South Convention Center in Duluth, Georgia. The convention will start with an annual review of gaming across the U.S., a panel with the national association’s (AMOA) leaders and other educational opportunities. The following days will have some of that as well, plus the trade show. Exhibit hall hours are on Aug. 20 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Aug. 21 from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. You can learn more about…