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Iron Maiden Pinball Tutorial

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Iron Maiden is back in production at Stern Pinball – and in stock at GAD.

Formed in 1975, Iron Maiden led the wave of British heavy metal music and became a global institution. Over the course of 40 years the band has come to embody a spirit of fearless creative independence, ferocious dedication to fans, and a cheerful indifference to critics. Iron Maiden has built a following that reaches every culture, generation, and time zone. With over 90 million album sales, more than 2,000 live performances in 63 countries, tens of millions of fans and 16 studio albums of unerring quality, Iron Maiden has more than earned its proudly-held status as one of the most influential and revered bands of all time.

The Iron Maiden pinball machines aim to reflect the same excitement, energy, and experience of a live Iron Maiden concert. Players will immerse themselves in an interactive Iron Maiden universe transforming into various forms of Eddie, the band’s legendary mascot. Players, as Eddie, will embark on a quest to defeat the Beast and his minions across the Legacy of the Beast mobile game and comic book world. Iron Maiden pinball entertains with an amazing array of modern and classic features, making it suitable for all skill levels.

All models include twelve Iron Maiden songs with players going to battle as Eddie with the help of four flippers, two spinners, a set of 3-bank drop targets, metal and wireform ramps, a captive ball mechanism, a dual up-post lock mechanism, and a center bullseye target.

GAD has Pro and Premium in stock. Call us to see what game makes sense for you, all the cost, and to set up installation.

Happy Labor Day 2024!

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GAD offices will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024 to observe Labor Day.

Doesn’t that just mean a great day to play pinball? Maybe some Golden Tee PGA?

Enjoy your Labor Day.

GAD

Pinball Expo!

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Coming October 15 – 19 in Chicago, this is the premier pinball event of the year!

Open to the public (did we say ROAD TRIP)….

Event highlights:

PINBALL EXPO EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Tuesday, October 15:
Chicago Gaming Factory Tour & Galloping Ghost Arcade (lunch served)
Wednesday, October 16:
Logan Arcade, American Pinball Factory Tour & Enterrium (lunch served)
Thursday, October 17:
Jersey Jack Pinball Factory Tour & Seminars
Event Hall Open 12:00 Noon – Midnight
Friday, October 18:
Stern Pinball Factory Tour & Seminars
Event Hall Open 10:00 am – Midnight
Saturday, October 19:
Seminars, Autograph Session, Live Music
Event Hall Open 10:00 am – 2:00 am

SILVERBALL CELEBRATION

Although there was a 1948 United Baby Face pinball machine in his basement, it was during the annual family vacation to visit his aunt in Florida when a very young Rob Berk became completely captivated by the wonders of the silver ball. As Berk remembers, “My dad, for whatever reason, always made it a point to take the kids to the arcade. I guess he liked pinball, so it was his way of introducing me to it. And it became our ritual. In fact, there was a bookstore called Alfies on Alton Road in Miami Beach that had two pinball games and we would just play for hours.” The connection and fascination intensified when Berk’s father added a D. Gottlieb Texan, manufactured in 1960 and the last 4-player wood rail game from the company, to the family basement.

Rob Berk’s life was to completely change when he started college at Kent State University in 1972 and discovered as he recalls, “…a room full of pinball machines as far as your eye could see, and that really got me going to the point where I decided I wanted to collect pinball machines from the 1960s.” The first game he purchased was a 1969 Williams Post Time, which also triggered his love affair for add-a-ball pinball machines. His collection has grown to over 1,000 pinball machines, spanning all eras, with his personal favorite electro-mechanical game still being that very first Post Time and for more modern machines, he counts Williams’ Medieval Madness at the top of the list.

It was this ardent passion for pinball that drew Berk into an entirely different enterprise that has endured far beyond his initial plan. With pinball all around him and reading books on the subject as well as joining a club of collectors who would get together once a month to play games, Berk had a thought that would not only change his life, but also change the fortunes of pinball for more than thirty years and counting.

Berk had an idea as he expressed, “I was such a pinball enthusiast, playing as much as I could and reading about the history of the machines and industry. In doing this I learned the names of the artists and designers responsible for the games and realized they were bringing me a great amount of happiness through what they were creating. And I thought wouldn’t it be something special to recognize them and pay tribute to them.” And so it was that Pinball Expo was born over the November 22nd-24th weekend in Chicago in 1985.

For the first time, there was an exposition dedicated to celebrating individuals, many of whom were around when pinball was starting out during the height of the Great Depression in the early 1930s. This exposition allowed collectors, enthusiasts, and hobbyists to show their appreciation. Berk established a program of seminars featuring such legendary individuals as Alvin Gottlieb, Steve Kordek, Norm Clark, Wayne Neyens—men who had shaped an industry. There were exhibits of old and new machines, parts, and a banquet to top off a weekend pinball lovin’.

This first Pinball Expo was an overwhelming success and what Rob Berk and his associates thought was going to be just a one-time affair, has endured and continued to thrive for years. Recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest running pinball exposition in the world, the Pinball Expo continues its tradition of paying homage to the wonders of pinball past, present and a peak into the future.

Beginning in 2021 the Pinball Expo was staged at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center in Schaumburg, Illinois. The festivities included a tour of the Stern Pinball factory, a full schedule of speakers and seminars, pinball tournaments, a vendor hall to find anything and everything imaginable for the pinball curious, and a host of other activities that, once again, brought the best of what pinball means to so many. For more information, please contact Rob Berk at ([email protected] or [email protected]); call 330-716-3139. Or contact us here.

Reimaging Custom Vending Solutions

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Vending machines aren’t just for snacks and sodas any more. So many creative ideas to use vending thus increasing your sales, profit picture and lowing employee costs.

Now, just asking what is it your audience is looking for?

How about life saving items by the pool? Stock a vending machine with sunscreens, water wings, googles and the like to add revenue to your swimming pool. Perfect for neighborhood pools looking for extra cash flow during the summer.

Add revenue to your gym. Just think of all the items your clients forget and how convenient it would be to sell them quick items. And, especially with 24 hour gyms, vending machines don’t need employees except to keep stocked.

Think about ear buds. Phone charger cables. Pain relief medications and ointments. Microfiber towels. Health and beauty products like deodorant, toothpaste and shampoos. Whatever can be stuffed in a gym bag can be sold in a vending machine.

Grocery store or convenient store added revenue. When your customers are near the baked goods, think a fresh grinding coffee machine. Add a vending machine near the door with the quick, forgotten items like toothpaste, phone accessories and candies. Think about a vending machine to secure more expensive, small items that customers can purchase quickly without employee assistance. Reduce theft and employee time.

At the transportation hub. For airports, bus stations and train depots – anywhere there are travelers – the opportunity exists to help your customers and add to your revenue stream. Think about pain medications, stomach relief, phone accessories and candies. Create a beauty vending machine. Add a specialty drink vending machine (non-alcoholic). Anything that travelers need quickly without waiting in a line to pay a cashier. Reduces theft, employee time and adds convenience to your traveling customers.

If you have a lot of foot traffic and you are looking for new ideas to brand, add revenue and reduce problems, call GAD.

 

 

Looking for the Best Digital Music Solutions? Meet the Atom

Looking for the Best Digital Music Solutions? Meet the Atom 1019 500 GAD Vending

Meet the ATOM

The Atom Jukebox, a lightweight powerhouse weighing just 33 pounds, sets a new standard for jukebox technology. Its compact size and portability make it the ideal music companion for any space, from cozy diners to lively bars or expansive entertainment venues. Offering a solo install feature, it eliminates the need to wait for a crew, ensuring a hassle-free setup.

With its competitive pricing and an advanced computer core allowing swift component swaps, the Atom stands as a cost-efficient solution to replace outdated jukeboxes, ushering in a new era of seamless and uninterrupted music entertainment. Step into the future of jukebox technology with the Atom, where innovation and music converge effortlessly.

SMALL IN SIZE, BIG ON EVERYTHING ELSE MEET THE ATOM

The Atom jukebox boasts a small footprint: less than 2′ high and 19″ wide — perfect for venues where wall space is at a premium. At only 33 lbs, this easily transportable and easily shippable jukebox weighs the same as a microwave oven. And if those numbers don’t impress you, this one surely will: a completely straightforward and hassle-free 1-person installation!

Because it’s from AMI, you can count on it to deliver the same sound and quality as previous jukeboxes. The Atom jukebox is a compact, yet complete entertainment package of music, videos, and digital signage.

• Give your venues’ guests access to AMI’s digital catalog of millions of songs, including entire albums, timeless classics, and the newest hits.
• Utilize content filtering to tailor the available music selection at your venues, aligning perfectly with their desired ambiance and vibe.
• Use AMI Ad Manager to craft, plan, and manage your unique advertisements for display on the jukebox and connected TVs.
• Deliver captivating in-venue entertainment with tens of thousands of selectable music videos that play on TVs you connect to the Atom.

DOWNLOAD NOW PLAY MUSIC VIDEOS

• When a patron selects a song that has an available music video, the jukebox UI (or AMI Music app UI) suggests upgrading to the video selection.
• Patrons pay a small upcharge for video selections.
• Selected videos play on the TVs you connect to your Atom.
• AMI’s Music Video On-Demand (MVOD) feature grants players access to the full library of more than 35,000 music videos.

MANAGE YOUR ROUTE

AMI Co-Pilot* makes managing your Atom, and all AMI jukeboxes, easy – no matter where you are. With countless benefits for both operators and location staff, this is one mobile app that does it all.

• Access Jukebox Remote Control Functions.
• Enable and Manage Background Music.
• Create Digital Advertisements.
• Customize the Atom’s User Interface.
• Notify AMI Music App Users.
• Troubleshoot the Jukebox.
• Earn Free Credits with AMI’s Staff Rewards Program.
• Activate Event Mode.
• View Jukebox Connections and Status Reports.
• And more!
*Feature permissions are set and controlled by the Operator Executive.

DOWNLOAD NOW PLAY MUSIC VIDEOS

• When a patron selects a song that has an available music video, the jukebox UI (or AMI Music app UI) suggests upgrading to the video selection.
• Patrons pay a small upcharge for video selections.
• Selected videos play on the TVs you connect to your Atom.
• AMI’s Music Video On-Demand (MVOD) feature grants players access to the full library of more than 35,000 music videos.

Dimensions:
H: 23.25″, W: 18.5″, D: 7.5″; Weight: 33 lbs.

ATOM JUKEBOX TECHNICAL SPECS:
• 18.5″ wide HD touchscreen display for music selection and promotions.
• High-power computer core includes the motherboard, power supply, I/O controller, and a solid-state hard drive
• IR wireless remote control
• 250-Watt, 2-Channel Amp Sound System for immersive, room-filling sound (additional 250-Watt Amp available)
• Broadband connection required for song and music video updates
• Bill acceptor (500-bill capacity)

New at GAD: Kalkomat Boxer

New at GAD: Kalkomat Boxer 1500 1457 GAD Vending

Discover the power of the punch!

The Kalkomat Boxer is one globally renown product. Available in various products, in stock, at GAD.

American Fire Boxer

  • Free game mode
  • Works with bills and coins in all currencies and tokens
  • Works with coin- and bill acceptor simultaneously
  • Electronic coin acceptor included
  • Green technology
  • Easier settings operation

DIMENSIONS

  • H 224 cm x W 70 cm x D 125 cm, weight 125 kg
  • H 88″ x W 28″ x D 49″, weight 276 lb
  • Weight Brutto: 435 lb / 197 kg**
  • ** For freight purposes please add the weight of the palette and/or other packing materials.
  • Standard crate dimensions: W 41″ x L 52″ x H 93

Fire Boxer

  • Free game mode
  • Difficulty levels
  • Works with bills and coins in all currencies and tokens
  • Works with coin- and bill acceptor simultaneously
  • Unbreakable record setting
  • Manual high score resetting
  • Solid mechanism
  • Electronic coin acceptor included
  • Green technology
  • Extra save cashbox
  • Custom design ready (promotional purposes)

DIMENSIONS

  • H 224cm x W 70cm x D 125cm, weight 125kg
  • H 88″ x W 28″ x D 49″, weight 276lb
  • Weight Brutto: 435 lb / 197 kg**
  • ** For freight purposes please add the weight of the palette and/or other packing materials.
  • Standard crate dimensions: W 41″ x L 52″ x H 93″

Combo Boxer

  • Free game mode
  • Difficulty levels
  • Works with bills and coins in all currencies and tokens
  • Works with coin- and bill acceptor simultaneously
  • Unbreakable record setting
  • Manual high score resetting
  • Flashing halogen lights mode
  • Solid mechanism
  • Rubber legs
  • Electronic coin acceptor included
  • Compact two game machine (boxer+kicker)
  • Modern type soccer ball (without bladder)

DIMENSIONS

  • H 228cm x W 92cm x D 130cm, weight 159kg
  • H 90″ x W 36″ x D 51″, weight 351lb
  • **For freight purposes please add the weight of the palette and/or other packing materials.
  • Standard crate dimensions: W 45″ x L 52″ x H 84″.

New! Galaxy 3 Ice – In Stock!

New! Galaxy 3 Ice – In Stock! 1500 1928 GAD Vending

The G3 Ice is the new kid on the block with a glowing cabinet.

All the exciting features from the G3 Fire, including worldwide online play, tracked player rankings and statistics. In addition to the glowing cabinet, the machine is equipped with a larger display, better player camera, automatic target flip, and flip games! All of this while maintaining the compatibility amongst all other G3’s that are already out in the world.

In stock at GAD for you home or commercial game room.

G3 Ice Features:

  • USA Made
  • Larger 24″ Monitor
  • Enhanced Player Camera
  • Automatic Target Flip
  • Flip Games
  • Compatible with all G3’s
  • Live Remote Play
  • Standard & Remote Leagues
  • Glowing Cabinet

New! Stern’s Brewery Pinball Map

New! Stern’s Brewery Pinball Map 523 399 GAD Vending

Stern Pinball has become mind readers!

Taking a breweries tour while playing the best pinball is amazing.

The map is interactive and allows you to zoom in, roll over the red bubbles and find directions.

Link to the awesomeness. 

New! Golden Tee PGA 2025 Release Schedule

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Very exciting to get these dates from Golden Tee.

Golden Tee has consistently sets deadline for new software and hardware – and they meet these dates! Very impressive to work with Golden Tee.

GAD has service personnel that can assist our customers with upgrading their software on their existing equipment – or deliver new Golden Tee PGA games to either commercial or residential customers. Call us with questions – if you are a current or future customer! We are here to help.

Mastering Pinball: In Depth Skills and Strategies

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Check out their other videos for in depth skills and pinball strategies.