A screening of Arcades & Love Songs will be held at a private residence in Fullerton, California, on Aug. 30. Click here to buy a ticket. Following the screening, join the documentary’s star, Walter Day, and its director, Ed Cunningham, for a Q&A session. Doors open at 5 p.m. and you’ll be able to enjoy 45 classic arcade games. The film will start around 9 p.m. Food will be served. If you can’t make it, the film is also available on demand. Click here to see rental options.
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The new RePlay Podcast is up to Episode 4 now, with host Randy Chilton talking to industry veterans, long-timers and – dare we say – legends. While the latest guest, Stern Pinball founder Gary Stern, balked at the suggestion, there’s no doubt he’s left an unmistakable mark on the coin-op world. (CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON YOUTUBE.) Stern turned 80 on June 12 and celebrated at Stern Pinball’s Elk Grove Village, Illinois, factory with the company’s prominent game designer George Gomez, who turned 70 on June 1, and nearly 500 employees and guests. He started the podcast…
ICE recently unveiled the “ultimate upgrade for arcade enthusiasts,” their updated lighting kit for Down the Clown. The company is providing kits suitable for both the single unit and two units with marquee setups. Engineered to “breathe new life into aging cabinets and attract more players on the game room floor,” the Down the Clown update kit features vibrant LED illumination, color sequencing, and dynamic effects that sync with gameplay to create a more immersive and visually striking player experience. “Down the Clown is getting more plays with the lighting kit,” said Leroy Puijn, operational director at Game Castle.…
The International Adventure and Trampoline Park Association has named ROLLER as its preferred point-of-sale provider for IATP members. Through the collaboration, parks that choose to adopt the company’s cutting-edge POS system will receive an “exclusive, heavily discounted rate during their first year of IATP membership,” the association said. “We’re honored to be named the preferred POS provider for IATP members,” said ROLLER’s VP of Partnerships, Greg Spittle. “We look forward to working with IATP parks to improve their operations and enhance the guest experience with our innovative POS solutions.” Added IATP Board Member Grady Hinchman: “We’re excited to offer…
Intercard recently announced a couple of new integrations that are sure to intrigue operators. One is a partnership with Gatemaster Technology and another with GoTab. Gatemaster is a leader in all-in-one attraction management solutions and the partnership “brings powerful arcade and game card functionality directly into Gatemaster’s POS and mobile tools – streamlining operations for FECs, arcades and attractions. With this integration, operators can now manage every aspect of their Intercard system, such as adding balances, time play and comping bonuses, directly through Gatemaster Mobile. This eliminates the need to switch between multiple systems and provides staff with a faster,…
The Golden Tee PGA TOUR 2026 software update is shaping up to be the “most robust and exciting” release in the 40-year history of Incredible Technologies, the company said in a press release announcing the new features. “As we proudly celebrate 40 years of innovation, this milestone update blends the nostalgia of competition and camaraderie with bold new ideas that continue to push Golden Tee forward,” they said. “With all-new courses, fresh game modes and meaningful in-game and postgame enhancements, this is more than just an update – it’s an opportunity to re-energize your player base and increase the…
Barcelona, Spain, will play host to the upcoming IAAPA Expo Europe, held Sept. 22-26 at the Fira Barcelona Gran Via, one of Europe’s largest and most modern exhibition venues, organizers said. The event, projected to welcome more than 17,000 industry professionals, spans the LBE gamut – from theme parks and water parks to indoor entertainment centers, museums and zoos. More than 700 exhibitors will be at the show and there 60 educational events scheduled. For the full agenda, to register, or for more information, visit www.iaapa.org/expoeurope.
The next Foundations Entertainment University course will be held Oct. 7-8 in Houston, Texas, at the Hilton Houston North at 12400 Greenspoint Dr. The two-day educational seminar program covers all aspects of market and financial feasibility, planning, design, financing, development, marketing and managing for the long-term success of a location-based entertainment business. Project types covered include FECs, bowling facilities, trampoline parks and much more. Dozens of presentations, a back-of-house venue tour, operator interview and case studies will be highlights of the event. There are more details to come, including a full agenda. For more information or to…
Continues Arcade recently opened in Alexandria, Virginia. The new arcade bar features more than 60 classic arcade games, plus a lounge area with TVs for gaming systems like the Sega Genesis and Nintendo NES. Founders Allen Brooks and Doug Bauer have reportedly spent the last two years traveling around the country buying dozens of vintage and modern games for the arcade-bar-restaurant. “Our games don’t just run on vibes – you’ll drop an actual token into an actual slot and play an actual game,” the company said on its website. “Don’t worry – we’ve got ATMs, change machines, and…
The “super-sized” Bowlocity Entertainment Center in Rochester, Minnesota, recently completed its $3 million renovation, which added 6,000 sq. ft. of space for a duckpin bowling setup. The 16-lane center has been open since 1963. The Post Bulletin reports that the four-lane Duckpin Social bowling area is now complete; other upgrades included an expanded laser tag arena, which is now able to accommodate 25 players in the new neon outer space theme. The arcade has grown as well, from 25 games to 75. Their sports bar area has increased in size, too, with a new dining room. See everything that’s…