Archive for August, 2010

Sound, Lighting and Special Effects Keep the Balls Rolling at Bowling Centers

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Whether the music is disco or country, the lights black or energy-efficient, adding special effects and sounds to a traditional bowling center can transform a night of pin busting into fun beyond the strikes and spares. Day or night, lanes lighted with black lights create an aura of fun for kids and adults as they ...

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Getting the Timing Just Right

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Which Comes First, The Site or the Feasibility Study?

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Are You Shrinking Your Market?

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For Birthday Party Success, Take a Hard Look at Your Practices

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The World’s First Lego-themed Waterpark<br />Legoland Waterpark, Carlsbad, Calif.

The World’s First Lego-themed Waterpark
Legoland Waterpark, Carlsbad, Calif.

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Lego®, the company famous for its interlocking bricks that have captured the imagination of children worldwide, opened the first Legoland® theme park in its hometown of Billund, Denmark, in June of 1968. Legoland® California, a 128-acre family theme park located in Carlsbad, Calif., opened its gates in March 1999, providing education, adventure and fun in ...

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CORE Cashless Announces New Director of Sales and Marketing

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CORE Cashless has announced that Tim Timco will work as the company’s new director of sales and marketing. Tim has more than 30 years experience in the admission and ticketing segment of the mass amusement and entertainment industries, with 11 of those years in an executive management position.  He comes to CORE after serving two ...

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VendEver Promotes Williamson to Vice President

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VendEver, co-maker of the Cotton Candy Factory with Feiloli Electronic Company, announced recently that Vaughn Williamson, director of Technical Services, has been promoted to vice president of the company. Williamson has 30 years of experience in the coin-op industry with both vending and amusement, having worked at every level from operator to distributor to manufacturer. ...

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Amusement Expo 2011 Gains IAAPA Education Programming Support

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Leaders from the American Amusement Machine Association (AAMA), the Amusement & Music Operators Association (AMOA) and the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) recently jointly announced future plans for Amusement Expo 2011, which will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center March 1-3, 2011. The conference and trade show for the coin-operated ...

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CLM Entertainment Renews Contract with IAAPA to Provide Risk Management Services for Asian Attractions Expo and IAAPA Attractions Expo 2010

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Rhode Island-based CLM Entertainment has been chosen by the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) as the amusement ride and device safety inspection and supervision company for the Asian Attractions Expo in Kuala Lumpur and the IAAPA Attractions Expo in Orlando, Fla. “Our team of inspectors will be assessing the rides and attractions ...

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Successfully Delivering the Experience

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Your guests, including the children, are astute, and parents are mindful of how they are spending their entertainment dollars. So your careful planning, and the analysis of customers’ wants and needs, are never wasted exercises.  In the area of technology, expectations have never been higher. Guests want to make instantaneous connections with your attraction, and ...

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Sponsors

    Brunswick Bowling

    Entertainment bowling center developer and manufacturer of bowling equipment and entertainment products.

    Friedman Group Ins.

    Insurance for amusement devices.

    Hamilton Manufacturing Corp.

    Manufacturer of unattended entry systems and change machines.

    Max Flight

    Manufactures interactive virtual reality motion-platform game systems including networkable flight and roller coaster simulators.

    Bulbtronics

    A premier source for lamps, LEDs, batteries and lighting-related and electrical products.

    Precision Dynamics (PDC)

    Wristbands with no hidden costs, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Wristband System.

    Tokens Direct

    A wide variety of tokens.

    CFX Composite & Effects

    Special effects make-up and prosthetics

    Gold Medal Products Co.

    Concession equipment, foods and beverages, popcorn, pretzels and snack foods.

    Master Pitching Machine

    Batting cages and pitching machines.

    Comstock - Castle Stove

    Commercial cooking equipment.

    Thomco Insurance (Fun Pro)

    Fun Pro is an insurance program especially designed for party planners and party rental businesses.

    See Coast Manufacturing Co., Inc.

    Coin-operated binoculars and telescopes.

    Tarobots

    Boxerjocks robotic boxing amusement ride game attraction.

    Aquaventronics

    Research and development of interactive water games for use in the commercial amusement industry.

    Wells Fargo

    Commercial insurance for inflatables and event planners.

    Wapello Fabrications

    Inflatables and portable amusements.

    Castle Golf, Inc.

    Planning, design and construction of miniature golf courses and family fun parks.

    Store on Wheels

    Importer and distributor of quality toys, lighting and novelties. Cater to the amusement, retail and entertainment industries.

    West Coast Netting, Inc.

    Experienced netting manufacturer on the leading edge of innovation.

    Adventure Glass

    Unique paddleboats.

    Barron Games

    Redemption air hockey games.

    Wisdom Industries, Ltd.

    Amusement ride manufacturer, new and used rides.

    Mahoning Valley Mfg.

    A complete line of Imperial strollers, wagons and safari utility vehicles.

    Empex Water Toys

    Aquatons Water Toys

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    Provides innovative IT products and services with a primary focus on card-based solutions and database applications for the leisure and retail industries.

    Coast to Coast

    Coin-operated entertainment, crane machines.

    Extreme Engineering

    Industry leader in zip lines, climbing walls, jumper systems and adventure products.

    Richie's Italian Ice

    Italian Ice Kiosks and Carts

    Adventure Golf

    Miniature golf courses, consultants, architecture and design.

    Berk Paper & Supply

    Concession supplies.

    GloCones

    Flashing cotton candy cones.

    Qubica

    Sells capital equipment to bowling centers.

    Beckman Insurance Agency

    Amusement attractions insurance.

    Funovation

    Laser maze challenge

    Cost of Wisconson

    Creators of simulated environments, duplicate structures, sculpted figures, exhibits, water features, mini-golf and more.

    Deltronic Labs Inc.

    Ticket dispensers.

    U.S. Bowling

    Award-winning independent company brings bowling to your venue.

    California Portable Dance Floor Company

    Laser Star

    Laser shooting galleries, laser tag, dark ride target systems, overhead target ranges.

    Subway

    Fresh food and sandwich options.

    Fast Corp Vending

    Frozen food vending machines

    S&S Worldwide

    Large Park amusement rides.

    Lakeshore Merchandise (Smart Vending)

    Premier vending supply for all of your vending equipment and supply needs.

    Gerber Manufacturing, Ltd.

    Outdoor furniture, benches, picnic tables and grills.

    Gould Manufacturing, Ltd.

    Concession trailers and Antique, Jeep and Grand Prix auto rides.

    International Special Events (ISERA)

    Risk purchasing group, a better way to purchase liability insurance, specializing in inflatables and much more.

    Birthday University

    Concept development, training and birthday party touring seminars.

    Water Wars (T&D Enterprises of Brainerd)

    Water Wars water balloon game, portable or startionary.

    Penny Press

    Penny souvenir machine, great for parks, FECs, bowling and skating centers, museums and tourist attractions.

    Enchanted Castle Studios

    Fiberglass statuary and figures for restaurants, mini-golf, theme parks and other attractions.

    Money Tree - ATM

    ATM machines.

    Rio Syrup

    Over 250 flavors, syrups and concentrates for shaved ice, sno cones, shushes, food colors. Now featuring Hawaiian Flower Cups.

    Davis & Davis, Inc.

    Planning consultants for wet/dry attractions, mini-golf, go-kart tracks and laser arenas.

    Safari Ltd.

    Leading manufacturer of innovative educational toys.

    Price Chopper, Inc. Wristbands

    Admission, financial equipment and wristbands.

    Tear Repair

    Tear-Aid industrial strength patches to repair holes and tears.

    Center Edge Software

    Facility Management Software Solutions

    Nieco Corp

    Nieco automatic broilers.

    Omega Carpets

    Printed carpeting for all your facility needs.

    Klopp International, Inc. (Playmeter)

    Quality coin counters and sorters.

    Namco

    Namco America is a premier manufacturer of coin-op arcade attractions, ranging from the hottest titles like Crazy Typhoon and Jumpin’ Jackpot to classic game-room experiences such as the Pac-Man 25th Anniversary upright that features Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man and Galaga. Specialized pieces such as Wonka Sweetland and Flamin Finger are favorites too! For arcade gaming fun, Namco America is your answer.

    European Body Arts

    Airbrushed temporary tattoo products and systems.

    A'maze Ventures, Inc.

    Mazes for every location, new and used.

    Spectrum Sports

    Climbing walls, ropes courses, go-karts and more.

    Poly Products

    Tables, benches and related products. Green products for a green world.

    Muncie Novelty Co., Inc.

    Admissions, financial equipment, printing and tickets.

    Formula K Raceways

    Go-karts, kiddie cars and bumper boats, go-kart parts and tires.

    Playsmart

    Patented soft play design, soft playgrounds.

    Knight Equipment

    Drive cables for ferris wheels, Tilt-A-Whirls, Rock-O-Planes and many others.

    Lazer Runner

    Laser Tag Systems

    Rides-4-U, INC.

    New and used rides, kiddie, family, major and thrill.

    Sureshot Redemption

    One-stop source for prize redemption counters at entertainment centers.

    Broaster Co., The

    Food programs and food service equipment.

    Xtreme Inflatables

    Repair and service for all inflatable products.

    Zebec Water Sports

    Large variety of waterpark needs

    Family Fun Corp.

    Waterpark walls for rivers, bumper boat and splash down pools.

    Jane Farrell Turf and Carpets, Inc.

    Commercial carpet, printed and decorative patterns, loop and cut-pile construction. Wall coverings in fluorescents, Class A fire rated. Colored turf, both traditional and neon colors.

    Chestnut Identity Apparel

    Uniform supply, embroidered apparel and flag manufacturing.

    Amusement Entertainment Management (AEM)

    Premier entertainment consultants.

    Splashtacular

    Manufacturer of waterslides

    Hoffman Mint

    Tokens, medals, coins and key tags.

    Sacoa

    Designed and manufactures PlayCard, the rechargeable debit card system.

    Martin Professionals

    A lighting supplier of choice for the entertainment industry.

    Harris Miniature Golf Course

    Design and construction of miniature golf courses and water rides.

    Challenger Industries

    Sports surfaces, carpets and mini-golf surfaces.

    Perfect Fry

    Innovative and simple-to-operate countertop deep fryer Perfect Fryers.

    SnowMasters

    Evaporative snow systems.

    National Rock & Sculpture

    Dedicated to the conceptual design and development of themed environments.

    Look Solutions

    Fog machines.

    R&R Creative Amusement Design

    Designers of unique themed parks, attractions and environments for the entertainment business.

    Belson Manufacturing Co.

    Park and recreation outdoor furniture and equipment.

    American Changer

    Bill and coin dispensers and counters, ticket machines and more.

    Ride Development Corp.

    Electric floor, gas and battery-powered bumper cars.

    Tube Pro

    Waterpark tubes.

    Art Attack

    Theming, miniature golf, parade floats, 3D props, air-brushed murals, signage and art panels.

    Midway Concepts (Circus Tops)

    Premier designers of stainless steel food service equipment.

    Weldon, Williams & Lick

    Admission systems and wristband ticketing.

    Action Lighting Co.

    Lighting supplies.

    Quik N' Crispy (QNC)

    Quik n’ Crispy greaseless fryer.

    Lil Orbits Inc.

    Food equipment, donut machines and vendor carts.

    Kay Park Recreations Corp.

    Picnic tables, grills, park benches, planters, trash containers and more.

    Flagship Carpet

    Custom carpets and rugs.

    Northeast Insurance (NIC)

    Insurance programs.

    Soft Play

    Leader in designing, manufacturing and installing soft contained playground equipment.

    Sippers By Design

    Design and manufacture of specialty custom-shaped drink containers.

    Stoelting
    OpenAire
    Spectrum Sports
    Cannonball Blaster
    CCI
    Funovation
    Empex Water Toys
    FunProInsurance