Zero Latency VR recently hit a couple of impressive achievements – 100 venues around the globe and more than 4 million plays. Since 2015, the Australia-based Zero Latency has been bringing their free-roam virtual reality experiences to the world. “We are beyond thrilled to reach this incredible milestone,” said CEO Tim Ruse. “What started as an innovative idea a decade ago has evolved into an extraordinary global phenomenon. Players everywhere are discovering the unparalleled thrill and camaraderie that our games deliver. And this is just the beginning. We’re on a mission to keep pushing the envelope and bringing next-level experiences to…

AVS Companies’ Wisconsin branch has moved to a new location and has been operating there since Monday, Oct. 7. The new address is 1425 Walnut Ridge Dr., Hartland, WI 53029. “Moving to a new, larger facility marks an exciting time for AVS Companies,” said Tom Vogt, AVS’ vice president of micro markets and vending. “It enables us to improve operations and better serve our customers with increased capacity and innovation.” Added Jeff Yoder, the company’s vice president and general manager: “We are very pleased with the new facility. The added size and more convenient location will allow us to better…

Blue Lagoon Mini Golf in Rochester, Minn., is open as of Oct. 8, according to KIMT. The 18-hole course is outdoors and seasonal, but will remain open through Halloween, weather permitting. There’s a clubhouse with snacks and drinks, and owner Missy Emerich said that ice cream will be available, too. Her background is in finance, but she’s a mini-golf lover and “wanted to offer a fun space for people of all ages to enjoy.” Prices to play a round are $10 for adults, $8 for kids and free for those kids under four years old. The course is open Tuesday…

At the World Waterpark Assn. Show in Las Vegas, WhiteWater received Leading Edge Awards for their work in five projects – Meryal Waterpark; The Rise of Icarus at Mt. Olympus Water and Theme Park; Wilderness at the Smokies; Aquascope; and Royal Caribbean Icon of the Seas. The Rise of Icarus, for example, is America’s tallest water slide tower at 160 feet – “a sight that dominates the skyline in Wisconsin Dells,” they touted. The water slide itself (called “The Fall”) is the tallest in the country, too, at 145 feet high and through a length of 780 feet. Another of…

The well-regarded Betson Northwest Amusement Showcase held its 13th annual event on Oct. 4 at the Holiday Inn Portland – Columbia Riverfront in the aptly-named Mount St. Helens Ballroom. “Betson’s Northwest Amusement Showcase has been highly successful for well over a decade, becoming a key event for the amusement and vending industries in the Pacific Northwest,” said Steve Lamoreaux, the company’s regional sales director for the Northwest and Mountain states. “It consistently draws a strong turnout of industry professionals eager to see the latest innovations, engage in hands-on demos, and attend valuable seminars. The event has helped foster business growth,…

Incredible Technologies is “helping players keep their game in full swing” with the recent release of Golden Tee PGA TOUR 2025 Home Edition. The arcade golf game comes with seven newly-designed courses, including two PGA TOUR venues, as well as several expanded game modes. “Golden Tee 2025 is a true golfer’s paradise,” said Adam Kramer, Incredible Technologies’ president of the amusement division. “Players will be blown away by the massive array of new content available from the first swing, and we have more exciting updates lined up to keep even the most seasoned pros eager to play round after round.” IT reports…

The annual auction of the Minnesota Operators of Music & Amusements (MOMA) will be hosted by Auction Masters and run online from Oct. 11-21. Click here for all the auction information, including the important link needed once the auction goes live. Items up for bid include more than 200 arcade and video games, ticket redemption and prize games, jukeboxes, pinball machines, pool tables, air hockey tables, dart boards, kiddie rides, change machines, candy vendors and more. Bidding opens Saturday, Oct. 11, at 6 p.m. Central time on the Auction Masters website. The inspection and pickup will occur on-site at 2941…

AREA15, which dubs itself “the ultimate playground for experiential entertainment,” will become “scAREA15” for October in celebration of Halloween. Among the fun will be a Halloween-themed karaoke night, an immersive viewing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, a magic show, concerts and more. “This October, the entire AREA15 district will also be draped in otherworldly, eerie Halloween décor,” the venue reported. “As guests of all ages step inside, they’ll be surrounded by endless photo opportunities, where immersive art and the supernatural collide. The spine-tingling realm will be complimentary to explore, making it a must-visit destination this Halloween season.” Visit www.area15.com…

Rick and Morty: Multiverse Mania Experience will debut at the Morgan Arts Complex in Chicago on Dec. 6 and run through Jan. 5. The 25,000-sq.-ft. facility will be turned into a life-size version of Rick’s lab, based on the hit TV cartoon. Guests will have about an hour to play games, win prizes and enjoy some mini-golf, laser tag and much more. “In the Multiverse Mania Experience, Morty’s accident with a portal gun has resulted in a chaotic crisscross of portals, spanning beloved locations across the universe that are now waiting for you to explore,” reads an official press release.…

The massive Advent Health Sports Park at Bluhawk in Overland Park, Kan., is set to open this month, thanks in large part to the industry partners that worked with the facility – Intercard, Pinnacle Entertainment Group and Shaffer Distributing. Intercard’s latest cashless technology will manage the state-of-the-art 200,000-sq.-ft. venue, which is poised to become the premiere venue in the central U.S. for traveling sports teams, tournaments and local youth sports. An in-house FEC features 6,500 sq. ft. of arcade space and 75 games provided by Shaffer, including an XD Dark Ride simulator from Triotech, 16 total lanes of Brunswick Bowling…