Archive for Industry News

Water Maze Opens in Alabama

August 1, 2012 No Comments

Alabama Splash Adventures waterpark in Bessemer, Ala., debuted the Aqua Maze last June. Constructed by Amaze ‘n Mazes, the attraction drew more than 1,700 children and adults on opening day. Startling blasts of water from a variety of sources helped keep guests cool as they searched for the labyrinth’s exit. “The maze momentum  just keeps ...

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Commemorative TAP Scrapbook

July 2, 2012 No Comments

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New Fashion Prizes Are Available from Novelty Redemption

New Fashion Prizes Are Available from Novelty Redemption

June 3, 2012 No Comments

Your customers can stay fashionably on-trend with merchandise from Novelty Redemption. With a design team focused solely on product creation, the company can offer the latest trends in fashion accessories at low prices. The accessories line features popular new trends such as Titanium Athletic bracelets and necklaces, Bling Fashion Slapz Watches, Spiky Silicone Bracelets and ...

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Locations Are Turning to Embed for Site Conversions

Locations Are Turning to Embed for Site Conversions

June 3, 2012 No Comments

Embed, a leading provider of debit card and point-of-sale systems for the amusement and family entertainment industry, has announced that more than 20 locations have converted their systems and switched to Embed in the last 16 months. The Embed Systems are used to manage the cashless operation of games as well as the extensive redemption ...

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Laser Maze Challenge at Wilderness at the Smokies

Laser Maze Challenge at Wilderness at the Smokies

June 3, 2012 No Comments

Funovation® has installed another custom Laser Maze Challenge. You can now “snake your way through the Copperhead laser maze” at Tennessee’s largest year-round water park resort, Wilderness at the Smokies.

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Creative Works Inc. Completes Eastern Shore Lanes Project

June 3, 2012 No Comments

Creative Works Inc., put its stamp on a new entertainment facility in Spanish Fort, Ala., that just opened its doors to the public in April. Eastern Shore Lanes, which sits just outside Mobile, is a multi-attraction facility that provides a number of different options for guests including bowling, billiards, an arcade and laser tag. Creative ...

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Former President and COO of Sega GameWorks and Dave and Buster’s Vice President of Amusement Operations Teams Up with The Foland Group.

Former President and COO of Sega GameWorks and Dave and Buster’s Vice President of Amusement Operations Teams Up with The Foland Group.

June 1, 2012 No Comments

The Foland Group recently announced that the company has joined forces with industry veteran Cory Haynes. Haynes formerly held the positions of President and COO of Sega Entertainment and Vice President of Amusement/Midway Operations for Dave and Buster’s Inc., and brings over 30 years of experience in the location-based amusement and gaming industry to the ...

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Jacobs Joins Digital Centre America Inc.

Jacobs Joins Digital Centre America Inc.

June 1, 2012 No Comments

Digital Centre America Inc. has announced the appointment of Paul Jacobs to the position of Vice President, Sales and Marketing.  Mr. Jacobs will oversee the sales and marketing of Digital Centre’s full product line of photo booths to the Americas. Jacobs is a veteran of over 40 years in the coin-op amusement industry. His experience ...

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Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise Now Offers the Laser Maze Challenge™

Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise Now Offers the Laser Maze Challenge™

June 1, 2012 No Comments

Funovation® continues creating smiles around the world with a new Laser Maze Challenge™ at the Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise. Custom made for each customer, all Laser Maze Challenge locations are unique with no two mazes the same.

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Show Photo Correction

Show Photo Correction

May 2, 2012 No Comments

The Company affiliation of Michael H. Plouffe and Thomas A. Plouffe was stated incorrectly in the April/May 2012 print edition of TAP. The two are from Specialty Insurance, and were photographed at the Gibsonton Trade Show.

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Sponsors

    Belson Manufacturing Co.

    Park and recreation outdoor furniture and equipment.

    R&R Creative Amusement Design

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

    Brunswick Bowling

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

    Money Tree - ATM

    ATM machines.

    Qubica

    Sells capital equipment to bowling centers.

    Cost of Wisconson

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

    Deltronic Labs Inc.

    Ticket dispensers.

    Flagship Carpet

    Custom carpets and rugs.

    Xtreme Inflatables

    Repair and service for all inflatable products.

    American Changer

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

    Price Chopper, Inc. Wristbands

    Admission, financial equipment and wristbands.

    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.

    Safari Ltd.

    Leading manufacturer of innovative educational toys.

    Family Fun Corp.

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

    Penny Press

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

    Empex Water Toys

    Aquatons Water Toys

    Berk Paper & Supply

    Concession supplies.

    Knight Equipment

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

    Midway Concepts (Circus Tops)

    Premier designers of stainless steel food service equipment.

    Wapello Fabrications

    Inflatables and portable amusements.

    California Portable Dance Floor Company

    Mahoning Valley Mfg.

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

    Bulbtronics

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

    Comstock - Castle Stove

    Commercial cooking equipment.

    Lazer Runner

    Laser Tag Systems

    Lil Orbits Inc.

    Food equipment, donut machines and vendor carts.

    Muncie Novelty Co., Inc.

    Admissions, financial equipment, printing and tickets.

    Rio Syrup

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

    Fast Corp Vending

    Frozen food vending machines

    Rides-4-U, INC.

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

    Spectrum Sports

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

    Wisdom Industries, Ltd.

    Amusement ride manufacturer, new and used rides.

    Tear Repair

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

    Adventure Glass

    Unique paddleboats.

    Chestnut Identity Apparel

    Uniform supply, embroidered apparel and flag manufacturing.

    Sippers By Design

    Design and manufacture of specialty custom-shaped drink containers.

    Laser Star

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

    Barron Games

    Redemption air hockey games.

    CFX Composite & Effects

    Special effects make-up and prosthetics

    Beckman Insurance Agency

    Amusement attractions insurance.

    Castle Golf, Inc.

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

    Perfect Fry

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

    European Body Arts

    Airbrushed temporary tattoo products and systems.

    Nieco Corp

    Nieco automatic broilers.

    Art Attack

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

    Embed

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

    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.

    Hoffman Mint

    Tokens, medals, coins and key tags.

    Extreme Engineering

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

    Zebec Water Sports

    Large variety of waterpark needs

    Gold Medal Products Co.

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

    Funovation

    Laser maze challenge

    Adventure Golf

    Miniature golf courses, consultants, architecture and design.

    Amusement Entertainment Management (AEM)

    Premier entertainment consultants.

    Martin Professionals

    A lighting supplier of choice for the entertainment industry.

    Richie's Italian Ice

    Italian Ice Kiosks and Carts

    Birthday University

    Concept development, training and birthday party touring seminars.

    A'maze Ventures, Inc.

    Mazes for every location, new and used.

    Precision Dynamics (PDC)

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

    S&S Worldwide

    Large Park amusement rides.

    Poly Products

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

    Broaster Co., The

    Food programs and food service equipment.

    Formula K Raceways

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

    National Rock & Sculpture

    Dedicated to the conceptual design and development of themed environments.

    Harris Miniature Golf Course

    Design and construction of miniature golf courses and water rides.

    Klopp International, Inc. (Playmeter)

    Quality coin counters and sorters.

    Kay Park Recreations Corp.

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

    Enchanted Castle Studios

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

    Tube Pro

    Waterpark tubes.

    Look Solutions

    Fog machines.

    Northeast Insurance (NIC)

    Insurance programs.

    Friedman Group Ins.

    Insurance for amusement devices.

    Davis & Davis, Inc.

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

    Tarobots

    Boxerjocks robotic boxing amusement ride game attraction.

    Weldon, Williams & Lick

    Admission systems and wristband ticketing.

    Gerber Manufacturing, Ltd.

    Outdoor furniture, benches, picnic tables and grills.

    Action Lighting Co.

    Lighting supplies.

    International Special Events (ISERA)

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

    Thomco Insurance (Fun Pro)

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

    Tokens Direct

    A wide variety of tokens.

    Max Flight

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

    Playsmart

    Patented soft play design, soft playgrounds.

    Wells Fargo

    Commercial insurance for inflatables and event planners.

    Ride Development Corp.

    Electric floor, gas and battery-powered bumper cars.

    SnowMasters

    Evaporative snow systems.

    Center Edge Software

    Facility Management Software Solutions

    Omega Carpets

    Printed carpeting for all your facility needs.

    U.S. Bowling

    Award-winning independent company brings bowling to your venue.

    Quik N' Crispy (QNC)

    Quik n’ Crispy greaseless fryer.

    Hamilton Manufacturing Corp.

    Manufacturer of unattended entry systems and change machines.

    Challenger Industries

    Sports surfaces, carpets and mini-golf surfaces.

    Sureshot Redemption

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

    Master Pitching Machine

    Batting cages and pitching machines.

    Gould Manufacturing, Ltd.

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

    Store on Wheels

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

    Lakeshore Merchandise (Smart Vending)

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

    See Coast Manufacturing Co., Inc.

    Coin-operated binoculars and telescopes.

    Water Wars (T&D Enterprises of Brainerd)

    Water Wars water balloon game, portable or startionary.

    Subway

    Fresh food and sandwich options.

    Splashtacular

    Manufacturer of waterslides

    West Coast Netting, Inc.

    Experienced netting manufacturer on the leading edge of innovation.

    GloCones

    Flashing cotton candy cones.

    Soft Play

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

    Aquaventronics

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

    Coast to Coast

    Coin-operated entertainment, crane machines.

    Sacoa

    Designed and manufactures PlayCard, the rechargeable debit card system.

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