The Dave & Buster’s owned-and-operated chain Main Event has opened its latest location in Montclair, Calif. PR Newswire cited Jan. 22 as the grand opening date for the 51,802-sq.-ft. center, which offers 22 lanes of bowling (including a private four-lane alley), laser tag, an expansive arcade and more. “We are thrilled to introduce Main Event to Montclair,” said General Manager Michelle Hughes. “We’re excited to become Montclair’s go-to entertainment destination for all ages. We’re also looking forward to providing the community a place for family and friends to come together and enjoy our state-of-the-art bowling, laser tag, arcade games and…
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A Cincinnati, Ohio, arcade bar – Level One Bar + Arcade – abruptly closed on Sunday, Feb. 2, after two years in business. According to the Cincinnati Enquirer, no reason for the closure was announced, though the company posted on Instagram: “The Level One Cincy will be closing its doors forever.” Level One opened that location in February 2023 in a new mixed-use space that was previously occupied by 16-Bit Bar + Arcade. The first Level One location opened in Columbus, Ohio, in 2015 and is still operating. The biz is known for its craft beer, themed cocktails and…
Characters from the long-running TV series The Simpsons may soon be moving into California’s Disneyland and/or Florida’s Walt Disney World, reports The Press-Enterprise. Disney apparently conducted a survey that asked respondents if they’d like to see Homer, Marge and the rest of the gang as a part of Disney parks. Disney acquired the brand in 2019 as part of its $71 billion deal for 21st Century Fox. As of now, both Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando are home to Simpsons-themed lands, though Universal’s 20-year contract to use The Simpsons in its U.S. theme parks stretches only through 2028,…
The U.S. Senate Banking Committee, led by Chairman Tim Scott (R-S.C.), will hold a hearing today focused on debanking, an extremely important topic for ATM operators and the National ATM Council. You’ll be able to click here at 10 a.m. Eastern time to see a live video of the hearing, titled “Investigating the Real Impacts of Debanking in America.” “As chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, I’m committed to ensuring Americans who have been debanked have their voices heard, and to prevent chokepoint activities from happening in the future,” Scott said. “If you have been debanked, I encourage you to…
The old Southwyck Lanes in Toledo, Ohio, is now Incredibowl, having undergone a multi-million-dollar transformation, according to WTVG. Owner Michael Ducat reported that the nearly 70,000-sq.-ft. facility was renovated from top to bottom. There are now 40 lanes at Incredibowl, including eight VIP lanes, plus a massive arcade, laser tag arena and a bar-restaurant. For sports viewing, there are 48 65” TVs, plus a 9×12 video wall atop the sports bar. Darts, pool tables and shuffleboard are also all on tap. See more at www.facebook.com/incredibowltoledo.
Bandai Namco Amusement Europe recently tapped Christian Temple to drive growth as its new Northern U.K. sales executive. The latest appointment follows the promotion of Tommy Nasser as head of U.K. sales and used games earlier this year. Temple, who made his company debut at EAG Expo in January, is a third-generation industry professional, whose grandfather, father, uncle and brother have all been in the business. “We are delighted to grow our dynamic sales team with the appointment of Christian,” said James Anderson, commercial and sales director at BNAE. “He brings with him plenty of wisdom from his family,…
The movie theater chain Cinemark is planning to open the first Gamescape location at their facility in Texas, reported the El Paso Times. The new, all-in-one entertainment center is expected in late February. Gamescape will have 18 lanes of bowling, a large arcade, laser tag, a rock-climbing wall and ropes course in addition to seven screening rooms (including two Cinemark XD auditoriums). There will also be a large bar and restaurant space. The very first Gamescape will be located at 13361 Gateway Blvd. West in El Paso. Visit www.cinemark.com/gamescape-info to stay up to date and learn more about the…
After some delays, Free Play Bar Arcade in Taunton, Mass., is scheduled to open by the end of the month, followed by a big grand opening ceremony in early March, according to the Fall River Reporter. The small chain also has locations in Providence, R.I., and Worcester, Mass. The Taunton venue will feature a 105-game arcade, full bar, pizza, karaoke and live music or DJs on the weekends. Though the arcade is 21-and-up, Saturday and Sunday “Family Days” are open to birthday parties and more. All the video games at Free Play – as the name suggests – are…
Fun Spot America Theme Parks announced the grand opening of their new Hook & Slice ride at the company’s Fun Spot America Atlanta in Fayetteville, Ga., on Feb. 1. It’s a golf-themed ride that combines “spins and twists with high-flying action.” “Bringing Hook & Slice to Atlanta is part of our commitment to continually enhance the guest experience,” said CEO John Arie Jr. “Hook & Slice is a fantastic addition to our Atlanta park, and we can’t wait to see the smiles of our guests as they laugh and create memories together. It’s the perfect mix of adrenaline and fun…
Jeremy Brenner’s family bowling alley has been a staple of Fond du Lac County for more than 70 years. Most of the changes to keep Generation Lanes modern have happened in the last handful of years. “If we had to just survive on bowling, there would have to be some significant changes to our hours,” Brenner told WPR’s Wisconsin Today. “In the last year or two, it has been the first time since I’ve owned it where the food sales totaled more than the bar and bowling sales combined.” Still, bowling itself remains popular in the state, too. The…