Originally opened in 1936 in a nearby city, Scottie’s Fun Spot in Quincy, Illinois, is celebrating its 90th anniversary, KHQA reported. They said it’s the longest running family-owned skating rink in the country. The rink was first in Carthage, Illinois, before moving to its current location in 1979. “I spent my whole childhood here,” explained owner-operator Jeff Scott. “Then to come on as management and ownership and then expanding it with my mom and dad into Scottie’s Fun Spot, and seeing now, it’s not just skating – which that’s the 90 years – but the laser tag, the go-karts, the…
Author: Matt Harding
Gearing up for BuckFest 2026 and the Big Buck World Championship XIX from Oct. 23-24, Big Buck Hunter: Reloaded will run its Beat the Champ Tour from May through July. Players across the continent can register and compete against past champions, including 2025 World Champion Jordan Classen. The tour will be in Andover, Minnesota, on May 2; Banff, Alberta, on May 30; Appleton, Wisconsin, on June 13; Portland, Oregon, on June 20; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 11; and Flagstaff, Arizona, on July 18. Classen will be at the event in Milwaukee. Jamie Rundall and Chris Fream will be in Andover;…
The National Bulk Vending Association gave out their “Best Of” 2025 awards at the recent Annual Conference and Trade Show in Las Vegas. The winners were: Best Original Design One-Inch Product, Squishimals (Tie Dye), SSM Vending Best Licensed Design One-Inch Product, Junk Food Doody Minis, Flatline Corp. Best Original Design Two-Inch Product, Frosty Glow/Icy Glitter, SSM Vending Best Licensed Design Two-Inch Product, Butts on Things Keychains, Flatline Corp. Best Original Design Tattoo, Black Ink 6, Flatline Corp. Best Licensed Design Tattoo, Nomies, A & A Global Best Original Design Sticker, AXOLOTL, Allstar Vending Best Licensed Design Sticker, Hello Kitty Sweet…
Join the AAMA’s Young Professionals Committee next week on April 8 at 1 p.m. Central time as it launches the first webinar in its From Factory to Floor series. Click here to register. The first webinar is called “Where Strategy Builds Revenue” and will focus on emerging trends shaping the future of the industry. Among the speakers will be AAMA’s Tina Schwartz and Pete Gustafson, AAMA Young Professional Committee Chair Anna Marcus (Bandai Namco Amusement America), Shelley Katz (BMI Merchandise), Jim Bennington (No Cash Value/Fun Factory), and Jim Dupree (Smart Industries). Become an AAMA member at www.coin-op.org.
Dave & Buster’s recently released their latest revenue numbers for their FY 2025, which ended Feb. 3. Their total FY 2025 revenue was $2.1 billion, a 1.4% decrease from fiscal year 2024. The company also reported a Q4 revenue of $529.6 million, down 0.9% from the fourth quarter of 2024. D&B remodeled 16 stores in the last fiscal year, bringing the grand total to 51 recently remodeled stores since their remodel program began in the second half of fiscal year 2023. “I am pleased to report that our back-to-basics strategy continues to gain meaningful traction, with same-store sales trends improving…
The GTI Southeast Asia Expo 2026 will take place at World Trade Center Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia from April 21-23. Organizers report that the event will be attended by more than 4,000 buyers, including theme park operators, cultural tourism real estate developers, hotel and resort groups and many more sectors. Click here to register or visit www.gti-amuse.com for more information.
Zero Latency VR just unveiled their new collaboration with CD PROJEKT RED to bring the award-winning Cyberpunk 2077 game into their warehouse-scale VR format. “Cyberpunk 2077 is one of the most richly imagined worlds in modern entertainment,” said Tim Ruse, CEO of Zero Latency VR. “What makes this collaboration special is how naturally it aligns with what we do best. Zero Latency experiences are about freedom of movement and shared adrenaline, and Night City is a world that begs to be explored at a human scale. CD PROJEKT RED are experts in their craft, and we’re looking forward to creating…
Kissimmee, Florida’s Island H2O Water Park has announced the launch of its Island Nights Live! Edition series, which will kick off May 16 with a performance by rap artist Rick Ross. The park’s 21-and-over events have been “one of Central Florida’s most popular after-dark experiences, consistently drawing adults from across the region for high-energy nightlife in a uniquely immersive water park setting.” The rapper Fat Joe will be there in August, and more events will be announced soon. Early-bird tickets are on sale at www.islandh2owaterpark.com.
Intercard will be showing off their hybrid Impulse Plus reader to the cinema industry at the upcoming CinemaCon 2026 at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas from April 13-15. They reported that Cinergy Entertainment is one of several existing operators that uses their system for their arcades and more. “Cashless makes the experience that the guest has within our facility so much more streamlined,” said Darek Heath, the COO of Cinergy. “It lets them spend money when and where they want to.” Among other cinema operators who use Intercard: B&B Theatres, Marcus Theatres, Roadhouse Cinemas and Santikos Entertainment. Learn more at…
In celebration of Laser Tag Day on March 28, Laurie Jean Britton of TiviachickLovesLaserTag.com marked a personal milestone by playing her 700th laser tag arena during a visit to Recoil Trampoline Park in Valdosta, Georgia. She toured several laser tag sites throughout Georgia and northern Florida on Laser Tag Day. “This is a day to celebrate all laser tag systems and operations,” Britton said. “March 28 commemorates the anniversary of the grand opening of the first laser tag attraction, Photon in Dallas, Texas, in 1984, which was the beginning of the vibrant laser tag industry that has evolved over the…