The American Amusement Machine Charitable Foundation recently welcomed more than 60 young athletes and their families for the private KEEN Kids Arcade at Lucky Strike Chicago. KEEN (Kids Enjoy Exercise Now) is a free, non-competitive, one-on-one program that joins physical activity and fun to empower youth with disabilities. It’s one of the AAMCF’s prominent charity organizations. Sponsors of this year’s KEEN Kids Arcade included Bay Tek Entertainment, TouchTunes, Alpha-Omega, Apple Industries, Pixel Plush & Prizes and Rhode Island Novelty. “We were absolutely thrilled to spend the day playing, bowling and connecting with these incredible athletes and their families,” said Tina…

Krazy Arrowz, the new digital-live archery experience from LASERTRON, won an IAAPA Brass Ring Award at the recent trade show. “We had people lining up to play Krazy Arrowz all day long,” said Jim Kessler, the CEO and owner of LASERTRON. “Everyone’s comment was about how much fun it was to play.” The company says the attraction “fuses live archery with fast-paced digital gameplay.” It uses real arrows that players fire at a massive target area. Players can test their skills and strategy on more than 15 games – from competitive team battles to trivia challenges. Learn more by going…

Join IAAPA for their FEC Summit 2026 in Glendale, Arizona, from Feb. 1-3. (The early-bird rate for registration ends Jan. 9, so hurry up if you plan on attending!) Click here to register. The association says the event features top industry operators and innovators for “three powerful days of insights, strategies and real-world solutions designed to accelerate growth and strengthen your business for lasting success.” The Wigwam Resort at 300 E. Wigwam Blvd., in Litchfield Park will play host for the event and have a room rate of $249 per night.

One of the world’s largest pinball tournaments, Pincinnati, was held at the Eastgate Holiday Inn Dec. 5-7 in Cincinnati, Ohio. WKRC reported the event is in its seventh year. Organized by Erik Wurtenberger and Jerry Westerkamp, the event featured 140 participants competing in three tournaments for cash and prizes. Upwards of 1,000 people attended the event, which offered a free play hall on some 150 machines. “The games are awesome, but all the different types of people you meet and get to hang out with is really the best part,” Wurtenberger said. Learn more at www.pincinnati.com.

Lucky Strike Entertainment recently held the grand opening of their facility in Aliso Viejo, California, according to Business Wire. The opening marks the company’s continued Golden State expansion – facilities in Beverly Hills and Ladera Ranch opened last December. “We’re proud to open the doors to Lucky Strike Aliso Viejo and bring our signature entertainment experience to South Orange County,” said CEO Thomas Shannon. “This venue exemplifies the energy, innovation and hospitality at the core of what makes Lucky Strike so special.” The 38,000-sq.-ft. space has 35 bowling lanes, a 60-game arcade and dining and beverage options. Officially open as…

The J. Richard Oltmann Scholarship applications are available now through March 15, AAMA reported. The annual scholarship is open to any student pursuing higher education (college, university, trade school or technical program) who has a recommendation from an AAMA member. “This connection to our membership ensures that we continue investing in the families, communities and future talent that help strengthen and grow our industry,” the association stated. “If you know a student preparing for their next chapter, we encourage you to share this opportunity. Your recommendation could help open doors for someone eager to learn, grow and make a meaningful…

The LBX Collective’s LBX Show podcast with Brandon Willey recently featured a panel of industry experts – Kevin Williams, Adam Pratt and Clint Novak – to review all the new releases, trends and hits and misses of IAAPA Expo 2025. The LBX Show “brings timely and relevant discussions to the forefront, offering listeners doses of inspiration, industry updates and interviews with key players shaping the future of entertainment.” Click here to watch the hour-and-a-half-long podcast on YouTube. You can also visit www.lbxcollective.com to stay engaged with their other podcast and listen to past episodes.

Creative Works has completed its install of a 7-hole pirate-themed blacklight mini-golf course and a ValoArena mixed reality attraction at Airway Fun Center in Portage, Michigan. “I can’t speak highly enough about the team and the execution and both products,” said the venue’s general manager, Tyler Houser. “The team again was great. They understood what our objective was to keep the game room open, and they were very communicative and helped us work around that operation.” The mini-golf course “invites guests to set sail on a high-seas adventure filled with vibrant detail and storytelling” and uses Creative Works’ patented Electric…

The F1-themed chain F1 Arcade has tapped Jonathan Peters as its new CEO. He was previously the company’s global president of business. As part of the planned leadership transition, Pub & Bar reported that founder Adam Breeden and co-founder Diane Jervis will now have non-executive director roles as the business scales up and enters new markets. Launched in 2022 in London, F1 Arcade now has locations in the U.S. and new expansion plans in Spain in partnership with Top Racing Iberia. “F1 Arcade is entering a momentous new stage as a scale-up and I am excited to take up the CEO…

About 60 pinball players recently gathered at Hidden Spot Calgary for a charity event hosted by Nitro Pinball Alberta and Krywolt Insurance Brokers, CTV News reported. Funds were raised for United Way of Calgary. Sponsor and participant Darren Krywolt said players competed on 20 machines dating from the 1960s all the way up to today. “I can’t think of a more fun way to raise money and support the community,” he said. The tournament sold out within seven days of announcing it, Krywolt added, and he hopes to grow the event in 2026.