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Atom: The Best, Smallest Digital Jukebox – In Stock Now!
Atom: The Best, Smallest Digital Jukebox – In Stock Now! 1520 880 GAD Vending

AMI Entertainment, proudly introduces its latest innovation—the Atom jukebox. Set to redefine the jukebox landscape, it offers cutting-edge features and unparalleled benefits to elevate the on-premise music experience for all. And – its now in stock at GAD!

Compact and Lightweight: Weighing in at just 33 pounds, the Atom isn’t just a jukebox; it’s a pint-sized powerhouse. Its sleek design and portability redefine expectations, providing a simple one-person install for venues seeking a modern music solution.

Exceptional Value: The Atom goes beyond being a jukebox; it’s a smart investment. Ideal for venues replacing older models, the Atom delivers a cost-effective solution without compromising performance. Step into the future without breaking the bank.

Robust Hardware and Software Features: The Atom’s advanced computer core ensures fast and efficient component swaps, minimizing downtime for seamless music flow. With an intuitive user interface, Ad Manager for digital advertising, and music video capabilities when connected to a TV, the Atom sets new standards in jukebox tech.

For business owners, route operators, and music enthusiasts, the Atom is the undisputed jukebox of choice.

For information and pricing, call GAD.

What’s Your Jaws Pinball Rank?
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Have you earned your official JAWS Stern Army Launch Party badge? Get out, compete, and conquer today! And check out this bonus livestream with Stern Software Engineer, Elizabeth Gieske as she takes you through some of the rules in the game on the Flip N’ Out pinball with friends stream. There’s blood in the water as our Insider Connected players are climbing the Bounty Hunter Rankings in JAWS! Fill out Shark JAWS, climb the rankings and become the apex predator of the ocean! What’s your rank?

STERN PINBALL LAUNCHES FULL LINE OF FOO FIGHTERS PINBALL MACHINE ACCESSORIES
STERN PINBALL LAUNCHES FULL LINE OF FOO FIGHTERS PINBALL MACHINE ACCESSORIES 150 150 GAD Vending

CHICAGO, IL – March 12, 2024 –Stern Pinball, Inc., announces a full line of Foo Fighters pinball machine accessories compatible with the Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition (LE) models.  Stern Pinball’s award-winning “Game of the Year” Foo Fighters pinball machines just got better with these newly available upgrades that will take your game to the next level.

The FooBot Animatronic Topper accessory will bring your greatest ally to life as you battle the evil Overlord on your quest to save rock and roll.  With RGB lighting and interactive motion, this custom sculpted FooBot head incorporates custom speech to cheer you on your pinball journey. Decorated around the centerstage of the FooBot are illuminated laser cut plastics of the entire band as they join forces together, synchronized to the iconic game music. After assembling the entire team, players will get to experience the special Toy Time Multiball event.

Feel like a hero straight from the plunge with the custom Amp Tube RGB Shooter Knob. Inspired from the album cover art from “Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace”, this dazzling shooter knob lights and coordinates colors with game events and is literally the bomb!

For the Premium Edition, make your rock concert in a box experience explode with the Expression Lighting System™ accessory.  With 96 intelligent RGB LEDs, the Expression Lighting System enables full color spectrum control.  Positioned in pockets cut into the cabinet sides to provide color themed full playfield illumination, this integrated playfield lighting system is synchronized to custom light shows specifically designed for every song and dynamically responsive to game events.

For the Pro Edition, fully dress up the inside of your game with the Foo Fighters Inside Art Blades. Featuring stunning and distinctive hand-drawn artwork by Zombie Yeti, these art blades add an entirely new dimension inside this world under glass pinball experience.

It’s times like these to prepare for battle against the evil Overlord with the official Foo Fighters Side Armor. The laser cut Foo Fighters logo feature a holographic foil underlay that will make your game pop everlong!

“The Foo Fighters pinball accessories will bring out the best of you and your pinball playing experience,” said Seth Davis, President and CEO of Stern Pinball, Inc.  “Learn to fly with these officially licensed items that will make your Foo Fighters pinball machines absolutely rock!”

Pricing and Availability:

Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price: 

 

FooBot Animatronic Topper                                           $US  1,999.99

Amp Tube RGB Shooter Knob                                       $US     224.99

Laser-cut Foo Fighters Logo Side Armor                   $US     249.99

Expression Lighting SystemTM                                      $US     499.99

Foo Fighters Inside Art Blades                                      $US       99.99

 

MSRP for sales to USA end-users, before any VAT, GST, Sales Tax, Duties, or other taxes.                 

Foo Fighters pinball machines and accessories are available now through authorized Stern Pinball distributors and dealers around the world.

About Foo Fighters Pinball    

Recently awarded “Game of the Year” in addition to Best Sound, Best Artwork, Best Animations and Display, Best Playfield Layout and Design, and Best Rules, Stern’s Foo Fighters machines bring the Foo Fighters concert experience home as players are immersed in an epic pinball adventure featuring 15 iconic songs spanning the band’s expansive catalog, including All My Life, Best of You, Breakout, Everlong, Holding Poison, I’ll Stick Around, Learn to Fly, Monkey Wrench, My Hero, Run, Something from Nothing, The Pretender, This is a Call, Times Like These, and Walk.

More than two years in the making and with creative input from the band’s own Dave Grohl, Nate Mendel, Pat Smear, Chris Shiflett, Rami Jaffee, and the late, great Taylor Hawkins, Stern’s Foo Fighters is a top-shelf pinball machine—and so much more. An entire new universe has been developed with jaw-dropping hand-drawn artwork and custom animations including “Foo Fighters Saturday Morning Action Time!”—a fictional TV series chronicling the band’s quest to save rock and roll… AND THE WORLD!  Join Foo Fighters on this rescue mission to thwart the evil, mysterious alien Overlord and his army of bots.  Search the Area 51 upper playfield to break into and unleash pinball chaos.  Jump in the van for a righteous tour of duty to save humanity from extinction and let rock rule! Learn more aboutf Foo Fighters Pinball here – https://shop.sternpinball.com/collections/games/products/foo-fighters-pinball

About Insider Connected

Insider Connected is a comprehensive technology initiative to connect the universe of Stern pinball machines. The platform is designed to enhance and extend player engagement with the games across both home and commercial environments. It also presents professional operators of the pinball machines a robust set of tools to drive location play, build player loyalty, analyze performance, make adjustments remotely, and maintain the machines.

Registration for Insider Connected is available at insider.sternpinball.com. Players can also register at a connected game by scanning a registration QR code on the machine. Once a player registers, they are issued a unique QR Code that can be used to identify that player at any connected Stern pinball machine anywhere in the world. When a player scans into the machine, they can track progress, earn new game specific achievements, engage with the player community, and participate in promotions and Challenge Quests.

“Insider Connected is transforming how players interact with pinball machines. Operators are benefiting from new tools that drive repeat play and help maintain games remotely while players can earn special entertainment location badges,” said Seth Davis, President and CEO of Stern Pinball, Inc.

About Stern Pinball, Inc.

Stern Pinball, Inc. creates compelling entertainment that inspires a lifetime love of games, sparks passion, forges friendships, and connects people everywhere through fun, innovative, technologically advanced pinball games, and experiences.  Headquartered minutes from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport in the heart of North America, the company creates, designs, engineers, manufactures, markets, and distributes a full line of technologically advanced terrestrial and digital pinball games, parts, accessories, and merchandise. Stern Pinball serves digital, consumer, commercial, and corporate markets around the globe.

Recent Stern Pinball titles include JAWS, Venom, Foo Fighters, James Bond 007, Rush, Godzilla, The Mandalorian, Led Zeppelin, Avengers: Infinity Quest, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Stranger Things, Elvira’s House of Horrors, Jurassic Park, Black Knight: Sword of Rage, The Munsters, The Beatles, Deadpool, Iron Maiden, Guardians of the Galaxy, Star Wars, Aerosmith, Ghostbusters, KISS, Metallica, Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead, Star Trek, AC/DC, Batman, and Spider-Man. A broad range of players enjoy Stern Pinball’s games from professional pinball players who compete in high-stakes competitions around the globe to novice players who are discovering the allure of the silver ball for the first time. To join the fun and learn more, please visit www.sternpinball.com.

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Omaha Storm Chasers – See You At The Game
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GAD is excited to be a sponsor of the Omaha Storm Chasers. Can’t wait to see all of you at the ballgame!

Watch for our name on the big board – and applaud please.

What’s in your Easter Basket?
What’s in your Easter Basket? 2048 1365 GAD Vending

Normally Easter baskets are all about the eggs, chocolate and the cheap, plastic grass. Why not turn that boring about with a new game in your home?

Bring home pinball, digital darts, Classic-cade and Golden Tee PGA Home edition. Really!

We are always answering customer questions about what game is best for their family. Sometimes it revolves around the age of the kids. Sometimes its about how much space our customer has in their game room.

Here’s a few frequently asked questions: 

  • What games are best for my family? 
    • That depends on the ages of the kids. We have games like Toy Story 4 for young families all the way to rock ‘n roll band pinball games. Usually, one of our first questions is – what is the family’s favorite movie?
    • If the kids are long gone, the question becomes – what do you and your friends love to play?
  • How much space do you have for games?
    • You’d be surprised how little space you need for some games.
      • Darts, for example, don’t need much space – just free, safe air space to throw.
      • Golden Tee PGA console can fit under a stair case.
      • Stern Pinball offers a home edition in some of it’s games. These are a bit small to accommodate homes.
  • Do you deliver and set up to my home? 
    • Yes! We have deliver areas around our offices in Omaha, Des Moines and Kansas City.
    • We also offer curbside pick up for those that are out of our delivery area. Plus free phone support.
    • Shipping in the continental US is also available on all our games.

LIFESTYLE Pinball Hall of Fame offers 25-cent family fun on the Las Vegas Strip, donated $1.2M to charity in 2023
LIFESTYLE Pinball Hall of Fame offers 25-cent family fun on the Las Vegas Strip, donated $1.2M to charity in 2023 1500 964 GAD Vending

Fox News has this wonderful Lifestyle piece on the Pinball Hall of Fame in Las Vegas. Read the full article here.

LIFESTYLE

Pinball Hall of Fame offers 25-cent family fun on the Las Vegas Strip, donated $1.2M to charity in 2023

‘Bunch of old hippies who like to raise money’ operate ‘world’s largest pinball collection’

Call it pinball for peace.

The Pinball Hall of Fame in Las Vegas, Nevada offers a step back in game time amid the high-priced neon glitz and schlock of Sin City — and does it all for good causes.

“We’re a bunch of old hippies who are busted and just like to hang out and play pinball and raise money,” the Hall of Fame’s Tim Arnold told Fox News Digital. His title is “director of stuff and things.”

The organization donated $1.2 million to local causes last year, most of it to the Salvation Army, he said.

The Pinball Hall of Fame is Arnold’s 25,000-square foot arcade with 700 classic pinball machines, some dating back to the 1950s.

It’s free to enter, open to families — and games cost just 25 cents to 50 cents to play. The non-profit is staffed by volunteers.

The Best Bar Games to Keep Customers Coming Back
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Running a successful bar is about more than just serving great drinks; it’s about creating an experience that keeps customers returning for more. One way to do this is by adding pool tables, foosball, and arcade games to your bar. Here are some reasons you should consider adding these games to your establishment (and GAD can help you determine the best mix for your place by demographic, floor space and income requirements). 

Increases Customer Engagement

Games in your bar give customers something to do while they enjoy their drinks. It’s a great way to break the ice and meet new people. Playing games together creates a sense of camaraderie and connection among customers as they cheer each other on and interact with each other. This, in turn, increases customer engagement, which can help boost profits.

Customers who enjoy their time at your bar are more likely to return.

Increases Foot Traffic

Having pool tables, foosball, and arcade games in your bar can help draw in more customers. People may come to play the games and then stay for drinks and food. This can increase foot traffic, leading to more profits and a sense of community that can lead to new friendships and repeat business.

Generates Additional Revenue

The games themselves can bring in a boost of revenue but also bring in additional customers who may have yet to visit otherwise. Plus, people tend to stay longer when engaged in an activity, so they’ll likely order more drinks and food.

Appeals to a Wide Range of Customers

Games like pool, foosball, pinball, and arcades appeal to many customers. They’re great for groups of friends looking to hang out and have fun, but they’re also popular among solo customers who want to pass the time.

Enhances Your Bar’s Atmosphere

Adding these games to your bar can enhance your establishment’s atmosphere. It creates a fun and relaxed vibe that customers will appreciate. Plus, it gives your bar a unique selling point that sets it apart from other bars in the area.

Provides an Opportunity for Events and Tournaments

Hosting events and tournaments centered around these games is a great way to increase business. You can organize leagues or tournaments, offering prizes to the winners. This generates revenue and creates a sense of community around your bar.

Top Games for your Bar

  • Darts is a classic bar game that can be enjoyed solo or with a group of any size. It’s a budget-friendly option that only requires some wall space for installation. A new type of dart game is Augmented Reality Darts. These systems take interactive darts to the next level. With a plain white dartboard, the gameplay graphics are superimposed over the board and surrounding area with an ultra-bright laser projector.
  • Pinball has a major resurgence – especially with the connection to apps. The apps from various companies allow different types of game interaction, player rankings and global game play. And, players are taking notice. The resurgence of pinball play adds loyalty to your establishment.
  • Pool is another crowd-pleaser and draws enthusiasts from near and far. While easy to learn, mastering the game takes skill and dedication, making it a favorite for patrons who want to improve their game over a few drinks.
  • Tabletop shuffleboard has transcended its traditional reputation and is now a great addition to any bar seeking to offer competitive entertainment without sacrificing space.
  • Foosball is a fun and relaxed way to enjoy a round of soccer without strenuous running. Plus, it offers the opportunity to enjoy a drink or two while playing.
  • Air hockey is another bar game that offers a chance to enjoy physical activity while holding a beer. It’s an excellent option for patrons looking for a laid-back game that doesn’t require too much movement.

Top Arcade Bar Games

BIG BUCK HUNTER® RELOADED™

Experience a faster adventure with a new player-friendly interface and eye-catching cabinet design that will captivate you wherever you are. Big Buck Hunter Reloaded, available in two distinct cabinet configurations, is the most content-rich Big Buck Hunter title of all time – featuring ten animal adventures, including Buckzilla and Zombie Deer, and fresh premium content, like Terminator Salvation™: Delta Mission and In Case of Monsters™: Lost Island. Features new player-demanded game modes, such as Showdown and Team Play, and a never-before-seen weapon, Bow Hunting.

Claw Machines

Patrons can test their skill and luck with the classic game of claw machines to win unique items. These are easy machines to add to a waiting area, foyer and by the restrooms. Anywhere there is foot traffic that has a place to stop and win! Keep your game stocked with unique items to attract the best players.

Golden Tee PGA Tour

Create a friendly competition among patrons with the new Golden Tee PGA Tour cabinet, equipped with LED lighting, cupholders, and a 55 “4K commercial-grade TV that will enhance the visual and audio experience.

Golden Tee cabinets are a great investment. Golden Tee is now on its latest PGA but all game cabinets can be upgraded to the newest courses, avatars, and equipment.

Golden Tee is now integrated to the internet to provide game playing with people your customers know or participate in tournaments globally. A very exciting way to play this game!

 

Skeeball

Customers can challenge themselves or play for fun prizes with the classic game of Skeeball. Toss the ball up the ramp and into the hole with the highest point value.

Basketball Arcade

See how many baskets you can make before time expires.

Pinball

Add excitement to your bar or restaurant with the timeless game of Pinball.

Pinball has changed rapidly with technology – and the popularity of pinball shows this to be true. This is a game that a solo player can enjoy just as easily as a few players can gather to compete. Plus the titles of pinball games in the last 2 years has amazing game play and variety. To get an idea of what works for you, contact a GAD professional to help you determine what fits your needs best.

  • Host pinball tournaments and watch your revenue skyrocket.
  • Focus on a genre of games – rock music, family oriented pinball or follow a movie genre.
  • Connect your pinball games to the internet to allow players to connect their apps.
  • Add pinball to a really dark corner to bring light and action to otherwise “dead” floorspace.

Boxing Arcade Machines

Boxing Arcade Machines are a great addition to any bar. Boxing allows customers to “flex their muscles” and punch out a little frustration. These are great games for all ages to work out.

Adding pool tables, darts, foosball, and arcade games to your bar can provide various benefits. They increase customer engagement, generate additional revenue, appeal to a wide range of customers, enhance your bar’s atmosphere, and provide an opportunity for events and tournaments. So, if you want to take your bar to the next level, consider contacting GAD to add these to your establishment.

Happy St Patrick’s Weekend – Go Play
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St Pat’s is such a great day for corn beef, green beer, basketball and pinball. Why not take advantage of everyone out enjoying to find someone new to play pinball?

  • Find your favorite pinball here – Stern Pinball locator. 
  • Find a new favorite place to hang out.
  • Find a new partner to enjoy pinball with.

GAD supports commercial game rooms and arcades generally with a servicing partner. We also sell directly to general business for a single machine for a break room. And, we sell direct to consumers for home use.

Our showrooms in Nebraska, Iowa and Missouri are open to the public.  We show all types of games, vending equipment and commercials equipment. Stop by or call to chat about what games you’d like to try.

Happy Pi Day! How are you celebrating?
Happy Pi Day! How are you celebrating? 2048 1152 GAD Vending

At GAD, we think Pi should be a national holiday. Why not? Such a great fun, education day – and a chance for every great game to get played!

Of course, darts is all about math. The throw is a function of aerodynamics with the math of force, distance and angles. Plus the amount of force to get the dart to stick in the board. All brought together in an instant. Then you get more math practice by keeping score – or cheat and keep score digitally.

And, pinball! Geometry to make your high school math teacher droll. The roll of the ball vs the force and angle to hit the targets to score more points. And, the points it takes to get a multi ball bonus. Pinball is all about math.

Same with Golden Tee PGA. Just a great game of math, skill and a bit of luck.

What could be more fun to celebrate a national holiday??

3 At-Home Date Night Ideas
3 At-Home Date Night Ideas 940 788 GAD Vending

With dining out becoming so much more expensive, date night takes a hit as well. Why not create your own date night fun?

PINBALL

Pinball is a preverbal favorite that everyone enjoys. It’s active. Competitive. Easy to play. Exciting to play.

And, Stern pinball is a game that you can play with others anywhere in the world through the magic of the internet. Just install Insider Connected on your phone and play!

Pinball is the game that keeps on giving. Great for date night. Family game night. Friends and family that are over to watch a game, holiday dinner or any gathering. This is the game that everyone is attracted to play.

GAD has pinball games in stock that are both made for commercial/home use and home edition pinball games.

DIGITAL DARTS

Digital darts games, like the G3 Fire, are amazing games to play with anyone. Simple rules. Electronic score keeping – to keep everyone honest! Easy to play multiple games.

GAD has digital dart game, both new and refurbished, in stock. Available for home, office or commercial purchase.

GOLDEN TEE PGA HOME EDITION

Golden Tee PGA is an incredibly fun game to play. Easy rules. Easy to play as a competition. Easy to understand the scoring.

The Golden Tee PGA Home Edition is specifically designed, and priced, for home game room purchase. GAD stocks the home edition and is available for pick up, shipping or delivery (in specific geographic areas).

The best thing – Golden Tee has consistently brought updates to the game. New courses. New avatars. New equipment choices. Makes this game changing and challenging for lots of date nights to come!

GAD Vending

Greater America Distributing (GAD Vending) is your premier marketer of vending equipment and amusement games in Mid America.  The company has been operating for over 30 years with offices in Omaha, Nebraska; Kansas City, Missouri; and Grimes, Iowa, a suburb of Des Moines.

Omaha

6161 Grover Street, Omaha,
NE 68106

1-402-553-2812
[email protected]

1-402-553-2812
[email protected]

Kansas City

3230 Roanake Road, Kansas City,
MO 64111

1-816-531-4300
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1-816-531-4300
[email protected]

Des Moines

2105 SE 37 Street, Grimes,
Iowa 50111

1-515-278-4455
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1-515-278-4455
[email protected]

Greater America Distributing

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