Embed recently announced the upcoming release of its integration with Square POS, enabling FECs and attractions to “seamlessly connect retail and food and beverage operations with Embed’s cashless ecosystem.” Operators using Square’s POS can now sell Embed card products directly through the Square application, which will eliminate the need for multiple systems and streamline transactions across the venue. “Operators asked for a seamless way to connect Square with Embed – we listened, and we’ve delivered,” said Michael Lopez, general manager of the Americas for Embed. “This integration is about removing friction at every touchpoint, helping venues run smarter, sell faster,…
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The Thailand Amusement & Attraction Park Expo (TAAPE) is scheduled for Oct. 29-31 at the Impact Exhibition & Convention Center in Bangkok, Thailand. TAAPE organizers reported that confirmed exhibitors include Intercard, Semnox, Wibit Sports, MacroMos Group, WAHLAP, UNIS, JINMA Rides, Auto Rennen, Ramayana Water Park, ECHO GAME, Family Amusement, HHM, KID-D, Family of Childhood, SUNGNAN, Sunzee and “many more leading companies in the global amusement industry.” Click here to register or visit www.taapeexpo.com for more information.
AMOA’s Regional Tech School is hitting the road this year, heading to Chicago and Charlotte. First stop is July 21-22 at the Hilton Garden Inn-Chicago O’Hare and the second is Nov. 3-4 at a TBA location in Charlotte, North Carolina. The two-day sessions include tech topics around jukeboxes, dartboards, ATMs, pinball machines, payment systems, cranes and more. Click here to register or visit www.amoa.com to learn more. The cost is $599 per person for AMOA members. Non-members pay a $999 rate. Contact [email protected] for details.
Select Atari arcade classics are now available on the Pixel Floor, reports attraction maker Pixel Games. Pong, Dominos and Missile Command are included in the Atari Game Pack, which were specifically redesigned for use on the Pixel Floor. “Pong is implemented as a physical 1-vs-1 reaction game, where players control a three-pixel paddle through movement,” the company explained. “Dominos transforms into a tactical multiplayer experience in which the head of the snake is controlled with the feet while the body follows the players’ movement. Missile Command is staged as a cooperative team game: players work together to defend five ‘lives’…
Following their purchase of Bowlero a couple years ago, Lucky Strike Entertainment has been gradually rebranding their facilities, including the recent Lucky Strike renaming at their 40-lane center in Birmingham, Alabama. Bham Now reported that everything else will remain the same, although the space has been refreshed and the drink menu was updated. “We have a heavy focus on our guests and our community and that’s where our hearts are right now as a company, and that’s more or less what the rebranding was for,” said assistant general manager Josua Gutierrez. “The focus here is creating memorable moments with your…
Ottawa Pinball Arcade maven Mike Loftus is working to transform a former rock bar into a family-friendly pinball bar with Canada’s biggest collection of pinball machines, Ottawa Citizen reported. Called Experience Social, it will house more than 60 games, topping the 55 at Vancouver’s VanCity, which is currently considered the biggest pinball arcade in Canada. Loftus also owns Pinball Medics, a pinball repair, parts and service business, as well as Pinball Museum, a showcase of vintage machines near the village of Alfred. Learn more about the plans at www.ottawapinballarcade.ca.
The Amusement & Music Operators of Texas will celebrate their 52nd anniversary at this year’s trade show and convention. The event is scheduled for the Archer Hotel in Austin from May 28-30. The agenda includes a golf tournament, board of directors meeting, the president’s reception buffet dinner, a silent auction, casino night and awards banquet. Contact [email protected] for additional details or call 512-472-1043. Those interested in sponsoring an event can get in touch with the association’s Toni Silcox.
Calling all operators in Oregon and throughout the Pacific Northwest! The Oregon Amusement and Operators Assn. is taking their meeting game to the next level. The group will gather on May 13 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Portland’s Next Level Pinball Museum, one of the world’s largest arcades with over 640 pinball and other games on free play. (A location tour will be part of the activities.) The spring meeting’s agenda will also include lunch (sponsored by AMI Entertainment and TouchTunes), a presentation by lobbyist Kelsey Wilson, remarks by OAMOA President Jeff Whiteley and representing the national AMOA will be…
FLB, an entertainment center in Folsom, California, has plans to expand and modernize its location, Sacramento Business Journal reports. Their proposed project includes a new arcade, an upgraded kitchen and a large outdoor entertainment area. The goal is to “revitalize an aging recreational facility and transform it into a vibrant, family-oriented entertainment destination that better serves the community.” Learn more at www.flb365.com.
The agenda is now set for IAAPA Expo Asia, which will take place from June 9-12 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. More than 300 exhibitors are expected at the show, which draws executives and professionals from theme parks, water parks, resorts, FECs and other such venues. The new “Connections Hub” will serve as a networking and knowledge-sharing space “designed to encourage collaboration among industry professionals.” Organizers added: “Developed with operators in mind, the hub will host interactive discussions, peer-to-peer learning opportunities, and conversations focused on solving real-world operational challenges facing attractions across the region.” Click here to…