Members of the International Adventure & Trampoline Park Association now have access to IATP Academy. Powered by Schoox, the mobile-friendly platform features courses, webinars and conference resources designed to support operators, suppliers and leaders across the trampoline and adventure park industry. “This partnership with Schoox is a major step forward for IATP,” said the association’s chair, Gina Elliott. “IATP Academy will not only provide members with free access to many educational courses but also house all our webinars and conference materials in one place. It’s about making education more accessible, consistent, and impactful for our entire industry – anytime, anywhere.”…
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If you’d like some tips for starting and growing pinball on your route, you’re in luck. Join AMOA for a webinar today, Oct. 8, at 4 p.m. Central time on the topic. The discussion will be led by industry vets Bob Burnham and Tommy Hendley. Click here to register. The pair will go over the life cycle of pinball games, connectivity, showcasing on location for maximum profit, launch parties, repairs and whatever questions you might have about operating pins. This is the second webinar in AMOA’s Route Operator Series. If you’d like access to the first one, Tips for Starting…
Incredible Technologies recently announced that the Golden Tee World Championship will return to Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas next June 11-14. “We are thrilled to be back at The Palms for another year,” said Adam Kramer, president of Incredible Technologies’ amusement division. “The feedback we’ve gotten from our players and the support we’ve received is truly sensational. Our collective goal is to take this partnership and weekend to an entirely different level.” The event brings the world’s best Golden Tee Golf players for four days of competition that includes a prize pool of more than $170,000. The top prize…
LAI Games’ Seasons, which manufactures cranes and merchandise, has welcomed Whitney Cannon to its team as sales executive. She most recently served as a sales exec at Ty Inc., the company behind the iconic Beanie Babies brand. “Whitney has a rare ability to make every customer feel valued and understood,” said Derek Park, the general manager of Seasons. “Her energy, professionalism, and genuine care for people shine through in every interaction. She doesn’t just sell – she builds partnerships that last. Whitney’s dedication to listening, problem-solving, and creating customized solutions has consistently made her a trusted resource for clients. We…
A popular indoor play center chain with multiple locations in the San Francisco Bay Area called Peek-a-Boo Factory is having a grand opening for its Rancho Cordova location this Saturday, Oct. 11, the company reports. This marks the FEC’s expansion into the Sacramento region. Offering fun activities for kids 0-12, the facility will offer the first 50 kids to arrive free admission for the day. “We’re so excited to bring Peek-a-Boo Factory to the Sacramento area,” said owner Sophia Cheng. “Our Bay Area locations have become such special places for families, and it’s a dream come true to bring that…
As host publication RePlay Magazine celebrates its 50 years of covering the coin-op industry, it’s only right that Randy Chilton sits down with Publisher Eddie Adlum for a two-part episode. Click here or on the player below to see Part 1. The wide-ranging interview begins all the way back in the East Bronx, where Eddie was born and raised. Eddie shares tales from his teenage years, about his band The Castle Kings (which had two singles for Atlantic Records) and his two 1970s horror films, Invasion of the Blood Farmers and Shriek of the Mutilated. He walks listeners through his…
AVS Companies recently promoted Ken Mathison to branch manager of the AVS Wisconsin office, located in Hartland. “Ken has done a fantastic job for us as we change and adapt with the industry,” said the company’s vice president and general manager, Jeff Yoder. “We are extremely pleased that he has accepted this new role and responsibilities. We know he is up to the challenge and will continue to perform at the highest level.” Added Tom Vogt, the AVS Companies vice president of micro markets and vending: “While he takes on his new leadership responsibilities, Ken will continue to be heavily…
BuckFest, which will feature the 2025 Big Buck Hunter World Championship, is set to take place Oct. 10-11 in Nashville and offer $125,000 in prizes. Keystone Light will serve as the official beer sponsor of that event. The company said the partnership will continue in November when fans 21-and-up can enter the Big Buck Hunter Tournament by playing the arcade game at their favorite bars and other participating locations for a chance at exclusive prizes. Exclusive, limited-edition Keystone Light merch will be awarded to the top 25 players of the tournament. All players will also be entered for a chance…
HAUNTED, the first fully immersive horror experience from Zero Latency, is available to venues worldwide as of Oct. 3, the company recently reported. Set inside a “mysterious, shifting house that seems to live and breathe,” the experience offers players cinematic horror featuring 5K visuals, responsive spatial audio and warehouse-scale gameplay for up to eight players. “This is an experience that lingers,” said Tim Ruse, CEO of Zero Latency VR. “HAUNTED is a deeply immersive, sensory-rich story designed to stay with players long after they leave the arena. It taps into fear in unexpected ways. Sometimes it’s loud and chaotic. Sometimes…
Embed recently released news about upgrades to its regularly evolving Embed Ecosystem, specifically related to innovation rollouts in time for IAAPA. The company will be in booth #1040 at the Orlando trade show, scheduled for Nov. 18-21 at the Orange County Convention Center. Among the updates are many innovations to BOOKINGS, integrated digital waivers, roaming POS and real-time reports and analytics. “From front-of-house to back-office, Embed powers a seamless, revenue-driven ecosystem – exactly how operators like it,” said CEO Renee Welsh. Added CTO Andy Welsh: “With these latest enhancements to the solutions under the Embed Ecosystem, BOOKINGS, WAIVERS, SALES, and…