Skyline Social & Games in Apple Valley, Minnesota, chose Intercard’s cashless technology to manage the arcade at their new, 100,000-sq.-ft. FEC. The indoor-outdoor venue is operated by the Kolquist family, which has run a popular bowling center in Hermantown for more than 70 years, where Intercard also previously installed a system. This new second location has an arcade curated by Betson and features more than 60 games – from classics like Skee-Ballto VR coasters and merchandisers. Other attractions include axe throwing, 12 lanes of duckpin bowling, 20 lanes of 10-pin bowling and outdoor games like sand volleyball, bocce and cornhole.…
Author: Matt Harding
The Valley National 8-Ball League Association has their 2026-28 board of directors for the upcoming 47th annual league season. First and foremost, July Mehle of BMW Billiards was succeeded as VNEA president by Dave Everett, who began in the industry with Acme Music in Warren, Ohio, and has held the position of league coordinator for 40-plus years. He’s currently with Bell Music in Copeland, Ohio, coordinating leagues with his brother John. The other board members include 1st vice president Scott Morgan (Aactive Coin); 2nd vice president and treasurer Shane Jorgensen (ABQ Amusement); 3rd vice president Rod Stebelton (Stebelton Music &…
Since 1948, AMOA said they’ve attracted “the best and the brightest” in the industry to direct the organization. Now, it’s your turn. “If you are passionate about the future of your business and the industry and wish to become active as a volunteer leader, you are encouraged to apply for a position on the AMOA board of directors,” the association said. New directors will be elected during the AMOA’s Annual Membership Meeting, the next of which will be in March at Amusement Expo. Members interested in serving on the board can learn more about eligibility requirements and the nomination process…
Showplace Bowling Center will close Monday, Aug. 31, according to the Staten Island Advance. The venue, opened in 1987 on Staten Island, New York, launched as a 64-lane center with two lounges and both a bowling and golf pro shop. The surrounding entertainment center had a full-service restaurant, pizzeria, ice cream shop and multiplex theater. Showplace Bowling first closed its doors back in September 1998 and reopened as a 32-lane site in 2004. Now, it appears the traditional bowling center is gone for good.
Incredible Technologies has remastered their Golden Tee Fore! game and is releasing it to the home market this October, the company reported. Calling it “the perfect piece for any basement or game room,” Golden Tee Fore! Remastered Edition is 72” tall and features an illuminated marquee that “transports you back to the year 2000.” It will feature the complete catalog of 29 courses, available as both 18-hole and 9-hole games. “We are here today because of the experiences Fore! created for our fans,” said Adam Kramer, president of Incredible Technologies’ amusement division. “Our goal has been to recreate that experience,…
AVS Companies announced a new partnership with Blue Motion Games, bringing John Wick: Continental Pursuit, Desert Chase and Cannonball Jam to its network of arcade and amusement operators across North America. They said the partnership “combines Blue Motion Games’ focus on game development and player-focused design with AVS Companies’ established reach and expertise supporting operators across the amusement industry.” The companies said Desert Chase ranked #1 during a six-week summer location test. “What stood out to us about Blue Motion Games is the combination of strong player appeal and operator performance,” said Tony Shamma, the executive vice president of AVS Companies. “Seeing Desert Chase reaching…
The U.K.-based Game Volt recently brought the new attraction Battle Arcade to market. The company said it brings more than 10 multiplayer games together on a single interactive LED floor for FECs, arcades and competitive socializing venues. “For operators, the value of Battle Arcade lies in the flexibility and commercial performance of the platform,” said Matt Daly, head of partnerships at Game Volt. “Early data from our first North American installation indicates the potential for a return on investment in under six months, while the expanding content library gives venues something new to promote long after opening. “We have also…
Following the recent appointment of Darin Harper as CEO, Dave & Buster’s has welcomed a group of new executives to the team, including Amanda Busby as chief operations officer. She joins D&B after decades of experience at SSP America and Red Robin. The company also recently promoted Rachel Morgan to serve as chief legal, administrative officer and corporate secretary. Aldo Rosales was also promoted and is now chief strategy and revenue management officer. These new hires and promotions join other recent executive team additions: Jeremy Tucker as chief marketing officer, Kevin Fish as chief technology and digital officer and Derek…
The IAAPA Hall of Fame Class of 2026 includes Chip Cleary, Jeffrey Ellis, Bob Gurr and Miguel Quintana Pali. The association said those four are recognized as “industry visionaries whose leadership, innovation and lasting contributions have helped shape the global attractions industry.” “Each of these honorees have transformed our industry in remarkable ways,” said IAAPA president and CEO Jakob Wahl. “From advancing safety and engineering to reimagining guest experiences and sustainable tourism, their influence spans generations and regions around the world, and we are proud to welcome them into the IAAPA Hall of Fame.” They will be officially inducted during IAAPA…
The Soda City Comic Con in Columbia, South Carolina, was held Aug. 22-23 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. COLA Today reported that it was the first event in the state to debut Jersey Jack Pinball’s new Sonic the Hedgehog pinball. It also featured more than 50 other pinball machines set to free play; plus, there was a classics tournament. Peter Weller of RoboCop highlighted the celebrity guest lineup. On the video gaming side, there was also more than 30 retro home systems like NES and Sega Genesis available for play. Learn more about the event at www.sodacitycomiccon.com.