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New Pinball Includes a Free Shaker Motor
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GAD has 100’s of pinball games in stock. An amazing selection from Stern, Chicago Gaming and Jersey Jack.

Pick up your game. Schedule delivery, in select areas. Schedule delivery anywhere in the continental US for only $350.

Available for residential or commercial use.

Golden Tee PGA Course for Commercial Use Releases
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Golden Tee PGA Courses

Golden Tee update season is upon us, with PGA TOUR & LIVE getting the 2023-2024 treatment starting with the Commercial release of Golden Tee PGA TOUR 2023-2024 on Monday, July 31, 2023!

Golden Tee PGA TOUR 2023-2024 Commercial Release Date: July 31st, 2023

Golden Tee LIVE 2023-2024 Commercial Release Date: September 5th, 2023

Golden Tee PGA TOUR& LIVE 2023-2024 Home Release Date: September 18th, 2023

We’ve revealed the entire lineup of 10 Courses coming to Golden Tee PGA TOUR 2023-2024 in the upcoming calendar of content, including the 5 Jim Zielinski designed GT Originals bound for Golden Tee LIVE, and we wanted to bring them all together for an update course roster round-up!

Check out the fresh set of courses coming to Golden Tee below, and we’ll see you at the tee box soon, friends!

5 BRAND NEW Golden Tee Original Jim Z. Courses (PGA TOUR & LIVE 2023-2024)

Manhattan View
Jersey City, New Jersey

In the heart of Liberty State Park, a 1,200-acre piece of land tucked on the Hudson River, is a golf course with a backdrop unlike any other. On a piece of land where New Jersey ends and New York begins is Manhattan View—a creation with a name that says it all. The Statue of Liberty will serve as your guide; coupled with an array of illuminated skyscrapers. It’s always afterhours, making Manhattan View GT’s latest nightcap creation. The course itself is championship quality, equipped with all the necessary hazards to test your game.

South Pacific
Ambrym, Vanuatu

Lost in the Pacific Ocean, surrounded by sunsets and tumbling waves, exists one of the most spectacular golf courses ever created. The island of Ambrym, while stunning, requires a disclaimer: it is home to one of the world’s most active volcanoes. As such, lava flows freely between palm trees, immaculate fairways, and greens. In a moment’s notice, a golf ball’s life can end with one wayward shot. Despite this constant threat of inferno, its beauty is undeniable. South Pacific is a place where vacation and expedition collide—on a piece of land most would struggle to find on a globe.

Missouri Hills
Ozark Mountains, Missouri

High in the vistas of the Ozark Mountains is Missouri Hills, a spin on one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United States. Despite the influx of people that flood to the Ozarks every year, Missouri Hills is peaceful and serene. Fall has arrived, and the leaves that paint the fairway are both vibrant and soothing all at once. Despite the calmness, the layout is anything but dormant. Significant elevation swings make for a slew of thought-provoking moments, and tall pine trees will make club selection a critical component of your round. Welcome to the Ozarks.

Bonnie Moor Black
Gullane, Scotland

One of the most popular destinations in the history of Golden Tee has been gifted a sister course—a Scottish gem blessed with all the charming characteristics that brought the original Bonnie Moor to life. Bonnie Moor Black is a classic links-style golf course in every sense. The punishing, beautiful fescue guard fairways and greens, and trademark pot bunkers return with a vengeance. Fans of the original will marvel at this new creation, and those greeting Bonnie Moor for the first time will fall in love with the views, obstacles, and another legendary closing hole.

Scablands
Sprague, Washington

More than two million years ago, a glacial lake broke free of a larger mass, sending an enormous wave sweeping across eastern Washington. The floods it brought would reshape the land, making the Scablands a melting pot of geographical offerings. The land is rugged, without question. Potholes, canyons, boulders and dirt are prominently featured throughout the round. Still, somehow, there’s plenty of green to be found. This a golf course that isn’t quite sure what it wants to be, and we mean that in the best possible way. A course truly millions of years in the making.

2 BRAND NEW PGA TOUR Courses (PGA TOUR 2023-2024)

TPC Southwind
Memphis, Tennessee

 

One of the most popular golf destinations in the United States, TPC Southwind is a staple of the PGA TOUR calendar and home to the St. Jude Classic since 1989. The par-3s on the course are undoubtedly its trademark, including Hole 11 and its island green, and Hole 14 which stretches out to over 230 yards. A boast-worthy score is yours for the taking with solid iron play…if you’re up to the challenge.

TPC Summerlin
Las Vegas, Nevada

Hop on the 613 westbound from the Vegas strip. About 10 miles down the road, you’ll find TPC Summerlin, one of the finest golf destinations west of the Mississippi. This private Nevada course is now open for play in Golden Tee. With a par-5 that can approach 600 yards, and a slew of par-4s that can be reached with just the right amount of oomph, TPC Summerlin is a PGA TOUR stop that demands both power and excellence. Deliver both, and you’ll have a chance to celebrate an all-time moment in a city that knows how to do it.

3 REMASTERED Classic Golden Tee Courses (PGA TOUR 2023-2024)

Red Sands
St. George, Utah

 

Nestled on the Utah border, 120 miles north of Sin City, exists a place absent of casinos, bright lights and most civilization entirely. This is the desert, plain and simple. It’s rugged, dry and full of cacti. As the name would suggest, Red Sands carries a certain color tint most desert courses in Golden Tee have never seen. Only this game has seen this course before, back in 1997, when Red Sands first made its debut. Twenty five years later, this spectacle has been completely modernized. Few things, outside a good Scotch, age as gracefully as this course has. Players new and old are welcomed.

Cumberland
Asheville, North Carolina

In the Eastern part of North Carolina exists a course that has been played by millions of Golden Tee players over the past 18 years. Now, however, the lush green hills of Cumberland, a GT LIVE original, have been recreated. Its winding layout and elevation shifts make for some fascinating shots, while the bodies of water and sand traps are perfectly placed. The strategy for most of these holes are plenty defined. Hitting the shots required is another task entirely, and those willing to risk it all on a single shot will have no shortage of chances to prove their excellence.

Kangaroo Trail
Alice Springs, Australia

Smackdab in the center of Australia, like a bullseye on the dartboard, Alice Springs houses one of Golden Tee LIVE’s original destinations. Only now, nearly two decades later, Kangaroo Trail has been rebuilt and reborn. The popular Aussie course will look plenty familiar for fans of the game who have played in the past. The dried rivers, the well-positioned canyon walls and the trademark closing hole are just a part of what defines a course that requires no real introduction. With some tweaks and modifications, however, Kangaroo Trail will challenge players new and old in ways it never has.

GAD Knows Golden Tee PGA

We have the current versions of both the commercial and home Golden Tee PGA consoles available, in stock. Call us for a price quote, delivery information and to answer any questions on the upgrades coming soon.

Venom – Choose your host… Change the game
Venom – Choose your host… Change the game 2048 1367 GAD Vending

Stern innovates again! Choose your Venomized host, and change your game.

Venom! Stern’s New Collaboration with Marvel Comics
Venom! Stern’s New Collaboration with Marvel Comics 2048 1367 GAD Vending

CHICAGO, IL – (July 18, 2023) – Stern Pinball, Inc. and Marvel are collaborating to debut an all-new line of pinball games featuring one of Marvel’s most enigmatic, complex, and iconic characters, Venom – who’s ready to wreak havoc. Venom pinball games are available in Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition (LE) models.

Venom, an alien symbiote that bonds with various hosts, including former Spider-Man antagonist Eddie Brock, first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man comic book series in the ’80s. The symbiote gives its host superhuman strength and agility, providing creative and versatile powers out of its material. With its unique and visually striking appearance, Venom quickly became one of Marvel’s most recognizable and popular characters. Venom has been an inspiration for numerous products including: action figures, apparel, collectibles, and now pinball – cementing its continual influence on popular culture in game rooms and entertainment locations worldwide.
Stern’s Venom pinball games will immerse players into the mayhem of this antihero’s Marvel Universe, featuring more than 20 characters including: Eddie Brock, Flash Thompson, Gwen Stacy, Peter Parker, Black Suit Spider-Man, Miles Morales, Riot, Agony, Lasher, Phage, Doppelganger, Venomized Hulk, Venomized Wolverine and Venomized Captain America. Venom’s arch enemy Carnage is collecting Codices to awaken Knull, the God of the symbiotes. Venom must stop Carnage by battling through his army of symbiotes and the Infected to prevent him from taking over the world.
Playing as Venom, gamers will select a host to bond with at the start of each game, altering the entire gaming experience both physically and digitally. Vertical pinball lock symbiote containment vessels located on both sides of the playfield lock and quickly release balls for constant frenetic action as players explore shots through the mechanically changing Agro-Lab and Life Foundation pathways. Players will bash an interactive, custom sculpted Carnage captive ball back into Ravencroft Institute for the Criminally Insane. Additionally, a surprise Doppelganger attack can swing into action at a moment’s notice, unveiling three uplift targets wreaking chaos.
Canvassing the Venom pinball game experience is a collection of hand-drawn comic book style artwork by renowned artist, Jeremy Packer (AKA Zombie Yeti). Depending on which host you choose, players will hear a variety of different styles of music throughout gameplay, including over a dozen music tracks from GRAMMY Award-winning musician Mark Tremonti.
Venom pinball games include Stern’s award-winning Insider Connected™ system, which enables players to interact with the game and a global network of players in a variety of ways. Through Insider Connected, players will be able to save their game progress through connectivity persistence, allowing anyone to become a (anti)hero as you advance through the game to reach the final wizard mode at the end, no matter how many tries it might take.
In addition, Insider Connected allows players to track progress, earn new game-specific achievements, engage with the player community, and participate in promotions and Challenge Quests. Insider Connected also provides an operator-focused toolset to drive location play through Location Leaderboards, build player loyalty, analyze performance, make adjustments remotely, and maintain the games. Registration for Insider Connected is available at insider.sternpinball.com.
Limited to 1,000 games globally, the highly collectible Limited Edition model includes a Venom vs. Carnage inspired full-color mirrored backglass, full color high definition reflective foil decal cabinet artwork, custom high gloss Venom-inspired “goo” powder-coated pinball armor, a custom designer-autographed bottom arch, inside art blades, upgraded audio system, anti-reflection pinball playfield glass, shaker motor, a sequentially numbered plaque, and a Certificate of Authenticity signed by Stern President & CEO Seth Davis.
“Collaborating with Marvel has given us an opportunity to create this truly unique, engaging and dynamic pinball experience inspired by Venom,” said Seth Davis, President & CEO, Stern Pinball. “The artwork and animations pop. The music rocks. And we can’t wait for fans to sink their teeth into this game changing pinball experience and get connected today.”
Pricing and Availability:
Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (“MSRP”)*:
*MSRP for sales to USA end-users, before any VAT, GST, Sales Tax, Duties, or other taxes.
  • Pro Edition: $US 6,999
  • Premium Edition: $US 9,699
  • Limited Edition: $US 12,999
Venom pinball games and accessories are available for pre-order at GAD.

Companies Use AMI Music Jukeboxes to Boost In-Office Morale
Companies Use AMI Music Jukeboxes to Boost In-Office Morale 431 284 GAD Vending

Bringing music into the workplace is a groovy way to break up the usual routine. Music is an engaging strategy to bond with your team and get a fun new method to lighten up the office.

When you provide music as an included benefit for your employees, it will make your company stand out, and great things are also bound to happen for your workplace culture.

Music is something that your employees can interact with and listen to every single day. Digital jukeboxes also allow you to choose your songs and playlists, so coworkers can listen to what they want to hear instead of something they don’t enjoy.

From working as a stress reducer and improving focus and motivation to bringing people together in the office, here are a few ways that digital jukeboxes can improve office morale through the power of music.

1. Music motivates and inspires

Music can be a great way to get you pumped up and ready for the day. Many people pop in their earbuds or listen to music in the car before a busy day to prepare themselves for whatever comes their way while working, presenting, or running errands.

Iconic songs like “Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor and “I’m Still Standing” by Elton John are tunes that the busy bees may use to motivate themselves, while slower songs may be better for those wanting a chiller vibe for a calmer day ahead.

A 2016 survey conducted by Total Jobs stated that 79% of respondents said they’re more productive if they listen to music while they work.

Additional research has also shown that music that you love increases your dopamine levels, which plays a role in making your work more enjoyable. When you make music more accessible in the office, it’s easier to become motivated for the task at hand.

Knowing that the songs you love and enjoy can motivate you to get your work done makes us love them much more.

2. Music works as a stress reducer

Music is proven to help people cope with anxiety, stress, and other negative emotions.

While upbeat music can make you feel more optimistic, a slower tempo can quiet your mind and reduce stress.

Research states that music around 60 beats per minute can cause your brain to synchronize with the beat, causing alpha brainwaves, which are present when we are relaxed and conscious.

Listening to music can also be a great stress reducer by distracting and shifting your thoughts away from what might be giving you anxiety and something more enjoyable to focus on instead.

Your favorite music can be a great way to relax and manage stress. The next time you feel overwhelmed at work, try listening to some songs on a playlist that you enjoy and see if it helps.

3. Music can help employees focus at work

Let’s face it: sometimes, it can be hard to focus at work. The chatter and noise of others around you may throw you off, or your routine may bring you down and fatigue.

However, research states that music helps alleviate the fatigue caused by your repetitive routine. When you add music to your routine, it brings in a new, fun, and fresh aspect to your day.

To prevent your brain from getting tired and falling into a rut caused by your routine, try playing music that you enjoy from a digital jukebox. It might help you focus and achieve your goals while doing something you love.

4. Music brings people together

Music helps build communities. With plenty of genres out there with fanbases embedded in each one, there’s something for everyone to relate to.

Concerts are one of the best ways for music fans to connect, so why not bring that experience to the office?

Having a “mini-concert” of your own with the digital jukebox every day and then having certain days dedicated to specific playlists, artists, or genres can help strengthen bonds among the music fans at your business and expose people to new types of music they may not have known they liked before.

Think about it. When you discuss your favorite musical artist or band with someone and mention that they like them too, you’re more likely to think positively of them. Why not bring that positivity into the office?

Whether you’re using an app to control the music or physically getting up and gathering to choose your favorite songs to play on the digital jukebox screen, there are plenty of opportunities to engage with your coworkers and team over the music you enjoy.

Conclusion

Music is a powerful thing. Digital jukeboxes are a fantastic way to bring the power of music front and center into your office.

Whether you love the more nostalgic tunes from the 70s, 80s, and 90s or the latest music from chart-toppers like Taylor Swift and Harry Styles, the possibilities for music to be played on digital jukeboxes at work are endless.

Each jukebox has millions of songs with frequent updates, so you always have the top hits. With various options for offices, big and small, you’ll play music for your team in no time.

Ready to rock? Start by jazzing up your workspace with one of our digital jukeboxes.

Self Check Out Solutions
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GAD Knows Self Check-Out

GAD is a proud authorized distributor for Crane CPI solutions.

Think self check out is a solution for your business? Any size business can benefit with flexible and cost effective self-checkout solutions. We work for retailers, bars, restaurants, gas stations – anyone that needs help with quick checkout.

Self checkout satisfies grab and go, multi-payment solutions and self checkout. GAD offers turnkey solutions, custom solutions and creative payment solutions.

Don’t loose customers to lines. 81% of customers avoid stores with long lines.

Reimagine Kiosks
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Reimagine Self Service Ordering and Payment

If it’s easy, convenient and stream line, customers and employees have learned to take care of it themselves. Sometimes a kiosk replaces a long line for ordering. A kiosk can also be places to receive payments like utilities. A kiosk can provide an immersive experience. A kiosk can be an employee portal to buying from the company store, ordering from the cafeteria, or becoming immersed in more about the company they work for with timely messaging.

Reimagine a totally seamless ordering experience where your customers’ have the time, freedom and flexibility to explore the menu, add to cart, and check out all without waiting in line, making small talk or trying to read a menu and make up their mind at the same time. Make this fantasy a reality when you engage GAD to help you achieve your self service plan.

Capitalize on reducing staff. Helping your customer with a more immersive experience then they may get on their phone. Add flexibility and service without adding employees.

Pinball Fun for Summer
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Summer is a great time for pinball

When we think of summer, we do think of outdoor activities. And we should enjoy everything about summer outdoors. But, we don’t spend every minute outside. Because of that, it’s a great time to add pinball to your home game room.

GAD has pinball for all ages. In stock. Available for home and commercial purchase.

What titles should you consider? 

Younger families could consider a wide range of pinball titles. Including Cactus Canyon Remake, Toy Story 4, TMNT, and Star Wars Home Edition.

Families with teens have lots of options. Check out The Godfather, James Bond 007, Godzilla, Jurassic Park, The Mandalorian and Avengers Infinity Quest.

Hard rock fans can play pinball with their favorite bands’ music. Foo Fighters, Rush, Guns ‘n Roses and Iron Maiden.

How can you figure out what’s best for your family? 

That’s a smart thing to do.

First, call GAD. We’ll let you know what’s on our showroom floors that you can come play. And, we can let you know where the games are near you.

Once you decide the best game options for your family, GAD can give you a firm quote on the game and what else you might want to consider.

Then, GAD can help you free delivery in some markets. Or you can pick up your pinball and we’ll support you via phone.

Enjoy your summer!

Celebrating 4th of July
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GAD offices are closed from Friday afternoon, June 30 through Tuesday, July 4th.

If you have questions, please contact us and we will respond on Wednesday, July 5th.

Enjoy your celebrations and play pinball!

James Bond 007 60th Anniversary Limited Edition – Highly Limited and Very Collectible
James Bond 007 60th Anniversary Limited Edition – Highly Limited and Very Collectible 554 553 GAD Vending

The highly collectible James Bond 007 60th Anniversary Limited Edition pinball machine highlights the entire franchise of 25 films, all James Bond actors, villains, and henchmen. And GAD has one for sale (first come, first serve!)

Stern Pinball’s James Bond 007 60th Anniversary Limited Edition pinball machines will immerse players in the history of 007.  Limited to 500 machines globally, the rare 60th Anniversary Limited Edition offers players a one-of-a-kind pinball experience.  Control the chaos from Oddjob’s kinetic spinning disc hat as you battle villains and utilize special gadgets.  Survive tactical precision shots against 10 drop targets as you start Mission Multiball mayhem.  Escape SPECTRE’s evil henchmen as you navigate pinballs through 4 fast-flowing optical spinners.  Like a hidden gadget from Q Branch, learn your assignments through a custom LCD screen located inside the playfield and watch your high scores rack up on the unique classic-style mechanical score reels.

Log into our award-winning Insider Connected™ system, which enables players to interact with the game and a global network of players in a variety of ways.  Through Insider Connected, players can track progress, earn new game-specific achievements, engage with the player community, and participate in promotions and Challenge Quests.  Insider Connected also provides an operator-focused toolset to drive location play through Location Leaderboards, build player loyalty, analyze performance, make adjustments remotely, and maintain the machines.  Registration for Insider Connected is available at insider.sternpinball.com/.

Commemorating this exclusive pinball machine, the James Bond 007 60th Anniversary Limited Edition includes the official James Bond 007 pinball topper, an exclusive full-color mirrored back glass inspired by 60 years of James Bond, custom high gloss and powder-coated pinball armor, a custom designer-autographed bottom arch, an exclusive Union Jack pinball shooter knob, upgraded audio system, anti-reflection pinball playfield glass, shaker motor, a sequentially numbered plaque, and a Certificate of Authenticity signed by Stern Chairman Gary Stern and President & CEO Seth Davis.

“For the ultimate James Bond fan, we wanted to celebrate 60 years of this beloved film franchise in style. Partnering with EON Productions/Danjaq, MGM Studios and Aston Martin, we created a timeless pinball experience.” said Gary Stern, Chairman.  “Get connected today and become a legend.”

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Omaha

6161 Grover Street, Omaha,
NE 68106

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MO 64111

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Des Moines

2105 SE 37 Street, Grimes,
Iowa 50111

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