Last month, AAMA members met with 10 Congressional offices as well as representatives from the House Ways and Means Committee to “share and seek solutions to several challenges facing the amusement industry.” AAMA reported that the meetings focused on several areas of concern: Tariffs. The whipsaw effect of fluctuating tariffs results in the inability for our factories to forecast future production. Tariffs also impact our U.S.-based suppliers and location owner/operators. Large retailers can absorb or negotiate tariff costs; our small-business members cannot. IP Violations. Our members invest millions in original hardware and software. Without robust IP enforcement, counterfeit games and…
Author: Matt Harding
In celebration of the country’s 250th anniversary, the Florida-based custom token manufacturer Hoffman Mint is producing patriotic-inspired designs. “These designs can be placed on one side of a token, with the other side being your custom design, logo or another stock design – all at no additional cost,” the company said. “It is a wonderful way to join this once-in-a-lifetime celebration, while giving customers keepsakes for years to come.” Samples of the designs are available upon request. Email [email protected] for more information on all of the company’s products.
In just four months, LASERTRON partnered with 10 locations to put in a total of 29 of their Krazy Darts lanes. “This coast-to-coast expansion solidifies Krazy Darts as the premier real steel-tipped dart game for entertainment centers, boutique bistros and hospitality venues,” the company said. The new locations included Hooky’s (Nashville and Waxahachie, Texas), The Putt Club (East Peoria, Illinois), Vibe In (Fresno, California), ADK Karting (Queensbury, New York), Tee and Timber (Fremont, California), Gallery Billiards (Newburgh, New York), High Tides and Good Vibes (Surf City, North Carolina), King’s (Franklin, Tennessee), and Pirate’s Cove (Havre De Grace, Maryland). The company…
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…
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…