Category: Amusement News
How to Evaluate Non-Gaming Experiential VR Content
Last week I gave you a framework to help evaluate content for a VR attraction. I focused on gaming content, but there’s lots of experiential content out there. This week I want to give you some things to consider when evaluating non-gaming content. One of the raps against non-gaming content is that it’s not replayable. Typically this content does well in […]
Andamiro announces DBA-ready Basketball Pro ‘Fun Version’ for bars and street locations
GARDENA, CA—August 19,2019— Andamiro USA is adding a non-ticket “Fun Version” to its popular Basketball Pro lineup, which includes the original ticket redemption version that rolled out early this year. The new Basketball Pro Fun Version will ship in mid-October. “Amusement machine operators have found Basketball Pro to be not only a prime attraction in family entertainment centers, but […]
Strikerz bowling scores big at Angel of the Winds Casino
ARLINGTON – Stillaguamish Tribe families broke in the lanes Wednesday at the grand opening of Strikerz’s unique new spin on bowling. The 16-lane Strikerz bowling alley drew guests of all ages for the private function to experience HyperBowling, a sensory overload of bells, whistles and wall-sized video images that take standard bowling to an all-new […]
Level Up Your Oktoberfest Celebration
Oktoberfest Pinball Machine from American Pinball delights festival, brewery, & restaurant patrons alike. Streamwood, IL – American Pinball, a successful newcomer on the pinball market, encourages the food and beverage industry to embrace the crowd-pleasing Oktoberfest: Pinball on Tap. American and European markets alike celebrate the beloved German festival, and what better way to engage […]
Alterface appoints Gillian Basso as Chief Information Officer
Alterface has announced the appointment of Gillian Basso as new chief information officer. He will spur further innovation across interactive attractions in the themed entertainment market, securing Alterface’s leadership position in advanced interactive and user-centric technology. Gillian obtained a Ph.D. in Computer Science at UTBM in France, and presents an impressive international track record across […]
INTERCARD BRINGS THE FUTURE TO SKATE EXPO 2019 WITH CASHLESS TECHNOLOGY
ST. LOUIS (August 19, 2019) – The 2019 SK8 Expo and Conference, one of the highlights of the year for the roller skating industry, will be held August 27-28 at the Wyndham Grand Clearwater Resort in Clearwater, Florida. It is sponsored by the Roller Skating Association International, and Rachelle Granger of Intercard will be at the […]
Bay Tek Entertainment Hosts Open House for Customer and Suppliers
Pulaski, WI – The 42-year-old family-owned entertainment company hosted an open house Thursday, August 15, to celebrate and unveil their newly expanded building. Bay Tek expanded their building from 60,000 sq. ft. to 100,000 sq. ft. over the last year, and invited customers and suppliers to tour the new facilities, socialize, network, and ultimately, have […]
Eastern Iowa bowling alley a total loss after fire
CASCADE, Iowa (KCRG) – Firefighters in Dubuque County are working to figure out what started a fire at a bowling alley Thursday morning. Fire crews said it happened around 2:40 a.m. at Cascade Lanes at 1303 1st Ave E. Crews did not say why they fire started but they believe it began in the bar […]
Big plans for bowling alley; new owners to give it new look
“The kitchen will have a full menu that will be different than what is already offered in town,” said Tonya Danielson, co-owner of The Bowling Barn & Grill.” Bryan and Tonya Danielson are the new owners of Lakeview Lanes. The business also has a new name, The Bowling Barn & Grill. (Al Edenloff / Osakis […]
