AREA15, the experiential art and entertainment district in Las Vegas, has announced the return of The Nightmare Before Christmas starting Nov. 27. Guests will enjoy Tim Burton’s holiday film “enhanced with choreographed light and sound elements synced to the cult classic movie inside the 360-degree, projection-mapped Portal.” Tickets are $40 for guests 13 and older and $20 for children 12 and younger. The experience will be held on select dates from Nov. 27 through Jan. 2. To buy tickets, and for more information, go to: www.area15.com/events/nightmare-before-christmas.
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Valo Motion has teamed up with US Design Lab to work on the design and branding for the company’s ValoPark, a retail concept they originated and tested on-site as an FEC called ValoHalli at their Finland headquarters. ValoPark is a suite of mixed reality, active entertainment attractions that are designed to be operated as a standalone amusement destination. “Valo Motion developed ValoPark to become the place where sports and video games converge at retail locations with our proven suite of mixed reality attractions,” said CEO and founder Raine Kajastila. “We were excited to bring our vision for ValoPark to life…
The Amusement Parks & Attractions Expo will be held Feb. 7-9 at the Taekwondo Exhibition Centre in Greece, also known as the Faliro Sports Pavilion Arena. “Building on the success of last year’s event, we’re pleased to announce that several companies from Italy, Poland and the U.K. will be participating, alongside well-known international brands like Sega, and leaders from the Greek market,” organizers detailed. “As Greece and the Balkans see continued growth in the amusement industry, especially with projects like Lamda Development’s Elliniko, this event presents an excellent opportunity for connection and collaboration.” You can learn more at www.amusementparksexpo.com.
The Anaheim Calif.-based Captain’s Auction Warehouse has a live and online auction event scheduled for Nov. 1-2. The company recently held a live auction at Pinball Expo for the first time at the Chicago gathering. Back to regularly-scheduled programming, this coming auction will take place at the warehouse at 4411 East La Palma Ave. in Anaheim. Call the company at 714-701-9486 or get more information at www.captainsauctionwarehouse.com. Click here to register and see the catalog, which includes John Wick and Venom Premium pins from Stern Pinball, and classic arcades like Daytona USA and Cruisin Exotica.
The Denver Post has reported that two Lucky Strike locations opened in the Denver area this week, one in the city and another in nearby Aurora. Both bowling alleys are part of a “nationwide expansion” following Bowlero’s acquisition of Lucky Strike earlier this year. At the Denver location, there are 30 lanes, a 65-game arcade and a sports bar. In Aurora, the venue has 36 lanes and more than 60 arcade games. Grand opening parties will be held Nov. 9 in Aurora and Nov. 16 in Denver. Learn more about the brand at www.luckystrikeent.com.
Adventure Golf & Sports recently opened a new 18-hole ADA-compliant mini-golf course at the Four Oaks Golf Course at Lincoln Park in the city of Pittsburg, Kan. The install used their Modular Advantage Mini Golf System. AGS replaced a traditional style concrete course that had been rebuilt at the site in 1996 and dealing with poor drainage issues. “It had affected playability enough that our numbers were decreasing,” explained Toby Book, director of parks & recreation for the city. “With the Modular Advantage … you get good subsurface drainage to take the water away so it’s not pooling.” To learn…
Semnox Solutions is making major inroads in Saudi Arabia as part of its ongoing global expansion. The company recently launched a dedicated office in Jeddah and now boasts more than 75 locations in the Middle Eastern country. Semnox has a longstanding partnership with First World Entertainment, a key distributor in the region that recently updated to Semnox’s latest Parafait solution from a legacy system. “The migration to Semnox’s Parafait system has been a game-changer for us,” said a representative from First World Entertainment. “The new technology has not only improved our operational efficiency but has also enhanced the overall customer…
As part of AMOA’s recent On the Road, the educational program held Oct. 24-25 at the Westin Chicago Northwest, attendees made a pit stop at the Stern Pinball factory in nearby Elk Grove Village. Gary Stern and company CEO Seth Davis reportedly gave a presentation on the state of pinball and its future, including the “unprecedented growth” of Stern’s Insider Connected platform and how it’s “revolutionizing pinball’s earning potential.” On the Road also features an Associate Member Product Showcase where companies display their latest games. Learn more at: www.amoa.com/on-the-road-education.
As of Oct. 23, Betson Southeast’s office in Georgia is now at 3380 Town Point Drive in Kennesaw, Ga. “We are excited to announce the relocation of our Georgia office to a new, larger space in Kennesaw,” saidDavid Capilouto, regional vice president at Betson Enterprises. “This move reflects our continued growth and commitment to providing the best possible service and support to our customers in the region. Our new facility will enable us to operate more efficiently and better meet the needs of our customers.” Contact numbers and emails will remain the same. The main office line for Betson Southeast…
Amuze recently announced the purchase of Ferris Music Service, Inc., and its ATM division, Mainely ATMs. The move bolsters Amuze’s presence in the Northeast, building on Ferris Music Service’s trusted reputation as a provider of amusement games and ATMs across the state of Maine. Ferris Music Service was founded more than 65 years ago and has more than 1,200 amusement games and 240 ATMs at bars, restaurants and other venues across the state. “Over the past 65 years, Ferris Music Service’s family-owned business has dedicated itself to supporting Maine’s entertainment industry,” said Joseph Ferris III, the general manager of Mainely ATMs. “We are proud…