Open since Sept. 22, with an official grand opening ceremony on Oct. 19, Smitty’s GameLAB in Sanford, Maine, has a lot of space and a lot of attractions. Coming in at 15,000 sq. ft., the bowling-anchored entertainment center also has a large arcade, full-service bar and lounge, and plenty of TVs for sports viewing, according to Seacoast Online. “The GameLAB satisfies all types of gamers, from those who would like to play Space Invaders on a 15-foot screen to those who’d like to knock down a few pins to those who are after the latest releases and even virtual reality…
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Replay Arcades recently installed Intercard cashless management technology in its Plaza San Pedro mall location in Mexicali, Mexico. The FEC has more than 80 games ranging from classics to the latest in redemption. They plan to install the same technology at future Replay locations. “Replay Arcades chose Intercard because we have a great product at a good price,” said Lisa Oliveira, Intercard’s business development manager for Latin America. “Intercard’s reputation for having the best customer service in our industry was also a key factor in their decision. Learn more at www.intercardinc.com and www.facebook.com/replayarcadesmexicali.
The first escape room set inside the confines of an airplane has landed in London. Set up by Riddle Within, “Flight 338” takes place on a decommissioned ATR 42-500 jet airplane at Studio 338 in Greenwich, a borough in East London. Dubbed an “escape plane” rather than escape room, the experience is a sinister drama that follows “shadowy figures” as they try to take revenge on you as a former member of one of the most feared gangs responsible for the biggest heists in U.S. history, according to Metro. Slated for a November debut, learn more about the 2-6-player game…
A recent article in the Post and Courier featured Marco Specialties, a pinball machine parts business based in Lexington, S.C., that’s at the center of a niche part of the industry. “The Columbia metro area is something of a mecca for the vintage pinball industry, but unless you move in those circles, you wouldn’t know it,” the author wrote. But those who are in the know boast about Marco Specialties. Barenaked Ladies lead singer Ed Robertson was in town for a concert in September, and noted to fans that he bought some spare parts for his extensive pinball collection at…
The entertainment center chain GameWorks has been donating glow sticks to help ensure children’s safety during Halloween in all seven markets it serves. The company announced earlier this month it would donate 30,000 glow sticks in Chesapeake, Va., Denver, Las Vegas, Minneapolis, Cincinnati, Chicago and Seattle. Each GameWorks venue also gave away 500 glow sticks – one to every child with the purchase of a kid’s meal from Oct. 16-31. Tomorrow, on Halloween, all guests can play unlimited video and arcade games for $10. “We designed these glow sticks to ensure easier ability to identify children at night to keep…
At this year’s Global Gaming Expo on Oct. 15, SUZOHAPP announced its new website, dedicated solely to its components business. The site has comprehensive product information “for the most complete range of products on the market today,” including monitors, locks, printers, scanners, bill and coin handling, cabinet parts, cashless systems and more. “Everything from product descriptions and specifications to brochures and diagrams will be housed on the site,” said Mike Sigona, the company’s business development and global gaming product manager. “Users can easily connect to support and sales staff, as well as stay aware of product updates, trade show announcements…
As ours is an industry of constant change and growth through technology, it’s good to take a look into the research of what makes some of that tech so appealing – so very appealing, in fact, that our brains often have trouble functioning without it. A Guardian article from 2018 discussed that very notion, citing dopamine as a key contributor. “Dopamine inspires us to take actions to meet our needs and desires,” the article notes, “Anything from turning up the heating to satisfying a craving to spin a roulette wheel.” Or, in other words, another attempt to win something from…
The release of Taito’s Bubble Bobble 4 Friends on the Nintendo Switch will continue the legacy of the original Bubble Bobble, the 1986 coin-op arcade game. Set to come out on Nov. 19 in Europe, according to its website, the game will include not only 100 stages in Bubble Bobble 4 Friends, but also 100 more in the original form, using the same music, sound and visuals as that 80s game. Published by ININ Games, it will be released worldwide in the first quarter of 2020. If you don’t remember the classic game, here’s a brief synopsis: The twins “Bub”…
The cashless business solutions provider Embed recently announced their new Mobile Wallet, a virtual game card that can be added to the Apple Wallet (for iOS) and Google Play (for Android), which will be used to seamlessly play games. “It has the exact same functionality as the game card, but sits in the guest’s Mobile Wallet, enabling them to tap and reload without leaving the game,” Embed said. This will help operators “drive return visits and get to know customer behavior, usage and spending habits.” Added CEO Renee Welsh, “We are very excited to be the first and only FEC…
Redondo Fun Factory, located on Southern California’s Redondo Beach pier, recently closed after nearly 50 years in business. Now, everything must go. “Everything Means Everything” reads the flyer promoting the Nov. 9-10 auction, which starts at noon both days. From the Tilt-a-Whirl and arcade games to signs, antiques, memorabilia and more. To learn more about what they have, call 310-374-9982, or visit www.redondo.com. Steve Shoemaker, the industry inventor who owned Fun Factory, was on hand at the Oct. 13 closure, as was RePlay editor Key Snodgress. As we previously reported, Shoemaker’s lease of the property was bought out for $9…