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Pentavision To Release Trio of News Games
| Pentavision Global has adopted a "go big or go home" attitude in preparation for IAAPA 2011, where they will present three new products.
Mr. Vacuum DX, the followup to their successful Mr. Vacuum  crane powered by vacuum suction, delivers the same innovation with a more traditional design and sturdy tempered glass windows. The deluxe model features a large prize chute ideal for high-end electronic prizes and larger toys.
Likewise, Mini Album is an updated deluxe edition of Photo Maker. This revamped photo machine features a vibrant 22" touchscreen, high-res camera, LED lighting and colorful cabinet. Users may also connect a wide variety of phones, cameras and digital storage devices to select images and create their own mini keychain photo albums. Going one step further, the cabinet can also connect to Facebook via WiFi for customers to select photos from their account to include in their album.
 Lastly, DJ Max Technika 3 is the latest in the series of rhythm/action videogames. Featuring over 160 songs, including licensed tracks from chart-topping artists, this new game includes crew challenge mode that allows players using the online platinum crew service to join friends in a variety of challenges and missions. This mode will be constantly updated to provide hours of replay value while allowing players to earn exclusive unlocks and bonus points. It's available in both the deluxe studio cabinet and economical solo cabinet.
Check out these offerings during the IAAPA at booth, no. 412, and visit www.pentavisioninc.com.
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Smart To Send Happy Sailor Out to Sea
| Smart Indu stries will allow players to embark on high-sea adventures with Happy Sailor, one of their newest redemption pieces to be debuted at IAAPA.
Happy Sailor challenges players attempt to fill a glass by randomly moving it back and forth to different faucets. There are three stages of play for winning tickets. If a player can get past the first, he or she enters the bonus round to win up to 999 tickets.
Measuring 30" x 28" x 77", Happy Sailor has an easy-fill water reservoir, two-way sliding joystick and dual coin mechanisms. Visit www.smartind.com/happysailor.html for a video. |
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NW Amusement Expo Readies for Second Year
| The Second Annual Northwest Amusement Show will be held at the Little Creek Resort and Casino near Olympia, Wash., on Saturday, December 3. Doors open at 11 a.m.
Many manufacturers have committed to attend, including Benchmark, Namco, Skeeball, Bay Tek, Raw Thrills, Coast to Coast, Barron Games, AMI and more. Falling two weeks after IAAPA, the show floor will once again be full of the latest equipment for route operators and FEC owners and managers. A full slate of seminars will be scheduled, and complimentary food and drink will be served throughout the day.
The 2011 event is free to industry attendees, their families and employees, though RSVP is required in advance. Reserve prior to November 11 to receive a $100 equipment coupon and $50 parts coupon at the door. Contact show coordinators, Chelann and Faye, at 800/987-4946 or via email, chelann@coin-opgames.com or fayem@coin-opgames.com.
Special room rates are available at Little Creek (www.little-creek.com) and must be booked by November 11. Call 800/667-7711 to reserve rooms and mention the Northwest Amusement Show or Specialty Coin Products for the special rate. |
Stern Lifts Veil on Transformers at Pinball Expo
| Stern Pinball spent last weekend at the 27th Annual Pinball Expo, which kicked off with a tour of  the Stern Pinball factory (left). Over 200 expo attendees showed their support by seeing their favorite games being built.
CEO Gary Stern and VP of game design George Gomez also spoke to a group of enthusiasts at the expo, informing the crowd about innovations coming soon to Stern games and George's latest design, Transformers.
A small group of Stern fans joined Gary for a private dinner and roundtable discussion on Friday evening, followed by legendary designer Steve Ritchie giving a fireside chat duri ng which eager fans asked questions about Steve's career, accomplishments and future games.
The chat led up to the Transformers launch party (right), where a packed house of pinball fans met the design team behind the game and participated in a tournament run by Josh and Zach Sharpe of the IFPA. For more information on pinball, visit www.sternpinball.com. |
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