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Issue: 2018 January - Vol 44 Num 1 - Page 6
COIN-OP NEWS
Stern selects new
China distributor
Stern Pinball announced Guangzhou Stern Electronic
Technology Company Ltd. as its exclusive importer and dis-
tributor for China. With the resurgence of pinball, a group of
Chinese companies experienced in gaming operations, mar-
keting, and distribution formed GSET. The distributor will
facilitate sales of Stern machines to both Chinese commercial
and consumer markets.
“We selected GSET as our exclusive importer and dis-
tributor because of its various related businesses, financial
strength, knowledge of our industry, and passion for Stern
Pinball products,” said Gary Stern, chairman and CEO of
Stern Pinball.
Stern Pinball’s titles that will be distributed include Star
Wars, Ghostbusters, Batman, Aerosmith, WWE Wrestle-
Mania, Metallica, AC/DC, and Guardians of the Galaxy. For
more information, visit (www.sternpinball.com).
Sixth course debuts
on Golden Tee 2018
Golden Tee players received a holiday treat when Rattle-
snake Ridge, one of Golden Tee Fore’s most popular courses,
was fully remastered and released to Golden Tee Live late
last year.
“Bringing back popular courses from a different version of
Golden Tee shortens the development time so we can offer
more courses this year,” said Don Pesceone, vice president
of amusements at Incredible Technologies, maker of Gold-
en Tee Live. “We hope that a time-released schedule helps
to attract players and keep them playing longer than ever
before. If this proves successful, you can be sure we will con-
tinue the practice with future updates.”
For more information on Golden Tee 2018 and Rattle-
snake Ridge, visit (www.livewire.itsgames.com).
AVS hosts grand
opening at
Minneapolis facility
AVS Companies recently moved into a new facility in the
Minneapolis area and celebrated with a grand opening, Nov.
8-9. Attendees enjoyed a catered lunch, and received a com-
memorative gift.
“We really want our
customers to know that
they are welcome in our
facility at any time,” said
Vince Gumma, president of
AVS. “Our staff is always
ready to help out with
any equipment, part, and
repairs needed.”
The nearly
10,000-square-foot facil-
ity, located at 1166 Cliff
Road East, Burnsville, MN
55337, houses a vending
and amusement show-
room, parts department,
repair shops, warehouse,
and loading dock. Custom-
ers can contact the AVS Burnsville office at (763)712-6002
or visit (www.avscompanies.com).
PLAY METER
Skee-Ball leaps
from arcade to
smart phone
Bay Tek Games’ new premium app, Skee-Ball Plus,
was designed by Ocean Media. The Skee-Ball Plus app
enables users to play the classic game on the go. The
app will also be available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac-
intosh, Microsoft Xbox One, and Sony PlayStation 4.
The app is currently available on iTunes and Google
Play.
“In developing this app, as with all Skee-Ball licensing
we are undertaking, Bay Tek is extremely mindful of the
proprietary nature Skee-Ball’s many dedicated fans feel
towards the brand they love and cherish,” said Holly
Hampton, director of marketing and innovation at Bay
Tek. “We were determined to produce a game that syn-
thesizes the classic test of skills and arcade experience
of the alley roller game with the most advanced and
forward thinking interactive digital game play. We are
convinced we’ve found that sweet spot.”
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JANUARY 2018
Stern selects new
China distributor
Stern Pinball announced Guangzhou Stern Electronic
Technology Company Ltd. as its exclusive importer and dis-
tributor for China. With the resurgence of pinball, a group of
Chinese companies experienced in gaming operations, mar-
keting, and distribution formed GSET. The distributor will
facilitate sales of Stern machines to both Chinese commercial
and consumer markets.
“We selected GSET as our exclusive importer and dis-
tributor because of its various related businesses, financial
strength, knowledge of our industry, and passion for Stern
Pinball products,” said Gary Stern, chairman and CEO of
Stern Pinball.
Stern Pinball’s titles that will be distributed include Star
Wars, Ghostbusters, Batman, Aerosmith, WWE Wrestle-
Mania, Metallica, AC/DC, and Guardians of the Galaxy. For
more information, visit (www.sternpinball.com).
Sixth course debuts
on Golden Tee 2018
Golden Tee players received a holiday treat when Rattle-
snake Ridge, one of Golden Tee Fore’s most popular courses,
was fully remastered and released to Golden Tee Live late
last year.
“Bringing back popular courses from a different version of
Golden Tee shortens the development time so we can offer
more courses this year,” said Don Pesceone, vice president
of amusements at Incredible Technologies, maker of Gold-
en Tee Live. “We hope that a time-released schedule helps
to attract players and keep them playing longer than ever
before. If this proves successful, you can be sure we will con-
tinue the practice with future updates.”
For more information on Golden Tee 2018 and Rattle-
snake Ridge, visit (www.livewire.itsgames.com).
AVS hosts grand
opening at
Minneapolis facility
AVS Companies recently moved into a new facility in the
Minneapolis area and celebrated with a grand opening, Nov.
8-9. Attendees enjoyed a catered lunch, and received a com-
memorative gift.
“We really want our
customers to know that
they are welcome in our
facility at any time,” said
Vince Gumma, president of
AVS. “Our staff is always
ready to help out with
any equipment, part, and
repairs needed.”
The nearly
10,000-square-foot facil-
ity, located at 1166 Cliff
Road East, Burnsville, MN
55337, houses a vending
and amusement show-
room, parts department,
repair shops, warehouse,
and loading dock. Custom-
ers can contact the AVS Burnsville office at (763)712-6002
or visit (www.avscompanies.com).
PLAY METER
Skee-Ball leaps
from arcade to
smart phone
Bay Tek Games’ new premium app, Skee-Ball Plus,
was designed by Ocean Media. The Skee-Ball Plus app
enables users to play the classic game on the go. The
app will also be available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac-
intosh, Microsoft Xbox One, and Sony PlayStation 4.
The app is currently available on iTunes and Google
Play.
“In developing this app, as with all Skee-Ball licensing
we are undertaking, Bay Tek is extremely mindful of the
proprietary nature Skee-Ball’s many dedicated fans feel
towards the brand they love and cherish,” said Holly
Hampton, director of marketing and innovation at Bay
Tek. “We were determined to produce a game that syn-
thesizes the classic test of skills and arcade experience
of the alley roller game with the most advanced and
forward thinking interactive digital game play. We are
convinced we’ve found that sweet spot.”
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JANUARY 2018
Future scanning projects are planned by the International Arcade Museum Library (IAML).