The new Impulse Plus reader from Intercard will be among the highlights at their IAAPA Expo booth #2206. The company says this new reader takes more types of payments, makes more upsells and can increase revenues by as much as 30%. “Operators around the world have shown great interest in our hybrid Impulse readers that accept credit cards as well as game cards,” said Intercard CEO Scott Sherrod. “We are looking forward to showing the latest version, the Impulse Plus, to our global family of customers at IAAPA in Orlando. We will also introduce our small footprint Recharge Station that…
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Elaut Group will once again have a sizable showing at IAAPA Expo. They’ll be in booths #2015 and #2215 alongside their companies Benchmark Games and Coast to Coast. Under the Benchmark brand, they’ll be showing new games like The Smurfs Goal Champs and Ticket Boxer Arcade, both available in late December. Meanwhile, Coast to Coast will have their new 4-player crane lineup. Email [email protected] for more information ahead of the trade show.
TrainerTainment, part of the GrowthPro Group, is heading back to IAAPA Expo. They’ll be in booth #4356, keeping the celebration of their 20th anniversary going. “Over two decades, we’ve grown, innovated, and served countless attractions, entertainment venues and family entertainment centers,” the company said. “This year’s show is our chance to celebrate with you – and to show you what’s next.” In the booth will be “new products, consulting and strategies” as well as “games, surprises and giveaways to mark two decades.” Go to www.thegrowthprogroup.com for more.
Betson Enterprises recently announced their collaboration with the new 24-hour Arcade Time Orlando. The arcade, which RePlay profiled in our October issue, has 32,000 sq. ft. of more than 300 games and offers all-day entertainment. “Partnering with Betson has been an integral part of the expansion of Arcade Time Entertainment,” said Douglas Mandell, director of marketing at Arcade Time Entertainment. “Their expertise in sourcing, financing and supporting the latest in arcade equipment helped us build a dynamic mix of games and attractions that keep guests engaged and coming back for more.” Among those games are Top Gun: Maverick and Godzilla…
Honor Flight of West Central Florida, which honors America’s veterans by transporting them at no cost to Washington, D.C., to visit the memorials dedicated to their service, recently recognized John LaSpina, president of Maple Family Centers, for his support of their mission. LaSpina and his bowling customers have donated more than $50,000 over the years, which allowed for 100 veterans to fly out of West Central Florida for the D.C. trip. At an Oct. 19 ceremony, LaSpina received a plaque and presented the group with another $25,000. “We are deeply grateful to John LaSpina and Maple Family Centers for their…
Indie cabinet maker Polycade recently had some exciting news for fans and customers. The company is offering a new AMD driver update that “boosts performance, stability and overall visual quality.” If you’re currently running the AMD Ryzen Pro 7 Mini PC with Radeon Graphics inside your Polycade setup, click here for the update. That’ll give you all the information you need to know to ensure smooth gameplay across all titles. They also teased some new Polycade hardware coming soon. Those accessories include a Polycade Yoke Adaptor Control Module (for racing and flight enthusiasts) and a 4-Player Control Panel. Visit www.polycade.com…
Bandai Namco Amusement Europe recently promoted Matt Bradley as their new head of marketing and media. Bradley has been with the company for 11 years, serving as a VR project manager and digital operations manager. In total, he has more than 15 years of industry experience. “As we continue to expand, our marketing team must reflect the energy and creativity we showcase across the business,” said Rob Cook, the location-based operations director at Bandai Namco. “Matt knows Bandai Namco well and has learnt the ropes over more than a decade.” Added Bradley: “It’s a great time to be stepping into…
The laser tag makers at Delta Strike will be in Orlando at IAAPA Expo in booths #4483 and #4486. The company told prospective attendees that they are bringing “a whole new lineup of products, upgrades and immersive experiences to the show floor.” “From next-generation attractions designed to captivate new audiences, to powerful system enhancements that drive revenue and streamline operations – this is your chance to get a first look at everything that’s redefining the entertainment industry,” Delta Strike said of the annual event. “Better yet – without worrying about how many square feet you have free!” Be sure to get…
The Pinball Expo Hall of Fame and the U.K. Pinball Hall of Fame jointly inducted Sir Elton John at the recent Pinball Expo. The award was accepted by Jack Guarnieri of Jersey Jack Pinball, the makers of Elton John Pinball, reported U.K. pinball aficionado Gary Flower. Elton John has famously been portrayed on two pinball models from Bally and the recent three models from Jersey Jack and has raised money for the Elton John Aids Foundation through pingames. He also portrayed the Pinball Wizard in the film Tommy and regularly performed the song prior to his retirement.
Chuck E. Cheese has been running their family-friendly Halloween celebration Boo-tacular this month and it’ll continue through Nov. 2. Yahoo Finance reports that the company’s promotion features daily costume rewards, nightly dance parties and trick-or-treating, specialty menu items and sensory-friendly play events. “For kids, Halloween is one of the most anticipated holidays of the year,” said Mark Kupferman, executive vice president of Chuck E. Cheese. “For 2025, we asked our team to create the biggest, most exciting family Halloween celebration they could imagine. They delivered.” Learn more about the revitalized Chuck E. Cheese at www.chuckecheese.com.