The Roller Skating Association is kicking off National Roller Skating Month this October with the theme “Lace Up, Wheels Down, Let’s Skate!” The campaign encourages people of all ages to discover – or rediscover – the “fun, fitness and community that roller skating provides.” The special events include Learn to Skate Day on Oct. 4, in which rinks nationwide will welcome first-time skaters; Cha Cha Slide Day on Oct. 11, in honor of the famous dance’s creator, the late DJ Casper; and Unity Day on Oct. 22, an anti-bullying awareness initiative in partnership with PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center. For…

AREA15, the experiential art and entertainment attraction near the Las Vegas Strip, has a whole lot of fun planned for Halloween this year, dubbing their space “ScAREA15” for the Oct. 31 holiday. “Each year, our ScAREA15 Massive pushes the boundaries of what a Halloween party can be,” said Kelly Campbell, the vice president of events and entertainment for AREA15. “Strange Circus will immerse guests in an eerie and dazzling world where music, performance and spectacle collide. From Valentino Khan’s electrifying KHAN-O-WEEN to spooky sideshow-inspired surprises around every corner, it’s a Halloween experience you can only find at AREA15.” In addition…

Paul Williams is resigning his position as the CEO and executive chairman of Sega Amusements International, the company recently reported. “We are deeply thankful for Paul’s nearly 30 years of service and unwavering dedication as he now hands over the baton to the existing directors,” the company stated. During his long tenure, they said he transformed Sega Amusements “from a small team of 12, importing Japanese amusement games, into a leading global player in the amusement games industry.” Williams was instrumental in establishing the company’s manufacturing, R&D and software capabilities, drove the company’s rebrand in 2015 and secured the company’s…

The International Adventure and Trampoline Park Association held a successful Annual Conference from Sept. 8-10 at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Resort in Maricopa, Arizona, the group’s executive director, Alexis Kierce, reported. “The energy at this year’s conference was truly inspiring,” she said. “From the conversations in the exhibit hall to the connections made in sessions and networking events, you could feel the passion and commitment of our members. IATP is proud to be at the center of such an innovative community, and the excitement for the future of our industry has never been stronger.” The conference kicked off with a dynamic Tech…

TouchTunes has been partnering with Angelina’s Song this month in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, “harnessing the power of music and community to drive awareness and donations in the fight against childhood cancer.” The company stated: “This partnership holds special meaning for TouchTunes as Lou Miele, a longtime TouchTunes operator and supporter, co-founded Angelina’s Song in memory of his daughter, Angelina, who passed away from childhood cancer. In tribute, TouchTunes named a jukebox model after Angelina, ensuring her legacy lives on through the music she loved. Venues with an Angelina jukebox can opt in to Angelina’s Pledge, a program…

IAAPA Expo Europe is kicking off this week, Sept. 23-25 in Barcelona, Spain, and the new Hot Wheels Ultimate Speedway from Coastal Amusements will be there in Harry Levy’s booth #2-1269. The game is in stock and shipping now. Designed to entice repeat play, this fast-paced game challenges players to slide a puck down a “beautifully-lit air hockey table,” attempting to hit four moving dot-matrix targets to win points. As the player accumulates points, a Hot Wheels car races up an eye-catching 70” high by 31” wide dot-matrix display. Operators can link up to four games for competitive play as…

Intercard will be among the cashless technology providers at IAAPA Expo Europe, bringing their Brass Ring Award-winning iQ system of readers and kiosks to the show in booth #2-1093. The company’s CEO Scott Sherrod and Senior Vice President of International Sales Alberto Borrero will be there in the booth to answer questions. “With the iQ series, customers can purchase or recharge game play and use a mobile device, wristband or paper receipt with QR code to play games, collect points and even redeem prizes – all without the help of a center employee,” Sherrod said. “It’s a big step into…

Star Wars: Fall of the Empire, the newly-released Stern Pinball machine, is available now and will be at all sorts of industry events starting today, Sept. 19, reports Zach Sharpe, Stern’s director of marketing. Among the opportunities for people to get their hands on the game are today’s Northwest Amusement Showcase in Portland, Oregon, and The Rocky Mountain Pinball Showdown, which runs in Denver from today through Sunday, Sept. 21. Other upcoming chances to play the game will be at the Pinball Expo in Chicagoland from Oct. 15-18 and back in Portland from Oct. 17-19 at the Portland Retro Gaming…

There’s a new Pizza Ranch opening in Great Falls, Montana, next week on Sept. 22. The restaurant’s FunZone arcade inside, completed by Betson Enterprises, is their largest to date, featuring 70 games across more than 5,000 sq. ft. “We are excited to partner with Pizza Ranch to bring this incredible new FunZone to Great Falls,” said Ron Hunt, a Betson regional sales director. “Our goal was to create a truly immersive and fun experience for families, and we believe we’ve accomplished that. We look forward to seeing the community enjoy the new attractions. Among them are Godzilla Kaiju Wars VR…

Consider this a reminder that there’s less than a month remaining to register and make travel plans for the Foundations Entertainment University course scheduled for Oct. 7-8 in Houston. Among the highlights is an operator interview – “From Concept to Reality” – with Greg Little, the president and CEO of Lumos Social. He will give an exclusive site tour of the 47,000-sq.-ft. FEC in New Caney, Texas, as well. For a full agenda and more details about the educational seminars, trade show and social events, visit www.foundationsuniversity.com.