9th June 2025

Barry O’s BBQ Challenge – the Perfect Party Edition

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About Barry O’s BBQ Challenge

Overview

American Pinball is proud to announce Barry Oursler’s final all-new design, commemorating his illustrious 46-year career in game design. In honor of Barry, we’re excited to introduce ‘Barry O’s BBQ Challenge’ – a pinball adventure that captures the essence of summer fun and embodies the spirit of neighborhood BBQ Festivals across America. Available in two delectable editions – Limited and Classic – each game is seasoned to perfection, ready to become the centerpiece of your collection. Commemorating Barry’s legacy, the royalties from ‘Barry O’s BBQ Challenge’ will be directed to his estate, supporting his family and continuing his impactful contribution to the world of pinball.

Where to Play

Barry O’s BBQ Challenge is the ultimate edition to a summer party. It fits the theme of all your summer entertaining especially for the best pit master of the neighborhood.

Add this to your pool house for the break in the swimming action.
Use in your basement game room to play on a rainy day.
Use as part of a game circuit to entertain your guests.
Stage outside so your guests can enjoy the sunshine while they play! (But don’t leave outside – pinball is not an outdoor game.)

Story & Setting

Crafted with the durability of the finest smokers and featuring vibrant animations, ‘Barry O’s BBQ Challenge’ promises endless entertainment and joy. This game is a tribute not just to Barry’s legacy in pinball design but also to the rich culture of barbecue, making it an essential addition for both pinball enthusiasts and barbecue aficionados.

The development of ‘Barry O’s BBQ Challenge’ represents a collaborative effort that merges the expertise of seasoned professionals and innovative talents. Steven Bowden spearheaded the creation of the game’s complex rules, while Joe Schober and Casey Butler being instrumental in software and engineering and guaranteeing a responsive and engaging gameplay. David Thiel elevated the game’s auditory landscape through meticulous sound engineering and the composition of a festive theme soundtrack, complemented by Matt Kern’s authentic voice production and his skill at finding amazing voice talent.

Contributions from Steve Bowden, Dennis Nordman, and Ryan McQuaid in design assistance played a vital role in refining the game’s playfield, creating a compelling and immersive experience. The visual and interactive elements of the game were brought to life under the art direction of Jack Haeger, with Dan Hughes providing the artwork, and animations crafted by Jessica Durbala and Bobby Llereza. The mechanical integrity and design, managed by Zofia Ryan and Mitesh Pithva, along with Benjamin Kibler’s project management, ensured the game’s seamless operation. Pinball player and voice actor Jeff Teolis serves as the announcer in BBQ, infusing the gameplay with dynamic commentary. Through this collective expertise, ‘Barry O’s BBQ Challenge’ not only pays homage to Barry Oursler’s remarkable legacy but also captures the essence of pinball.

6th June 2025

Home Gameroom

Arcade At Home? So Easy with GAD

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Looking to play games at home? Up your home game room? Entertain your friends and family? Or just like to have something to do in your down time?

Consider a home arcade game that doesn’t take much space but can put your home to better use.

Put one, two or multiples –

Under a stairwell
In an unused bedroom
Closet
Change your formal dining room into a game room
Garage
Attic
Basement
Shed (temp controlled)
Use your imagination!

GAD stocks these games, plus lots of pinball, so its a fun decision.

Arcade Collection

A single, stand up console that is home for three great games. These games deliver hours of fun.

Silver Strike Bowling
Power Putt Golf
Lawn Toss – bag and lawn toss all in one.
- Call your shot with this classic bag game.
- Classic lawn darts, Cricket, Poker Darts and 501

These games are all designed to have multiple levels of fun! From changing outfits to game iterations, hours and hours of gaming fun.

Classic-cade

Before home TV gaming consoles and PCs kept gamers playing in the comfort of their own homes, there used to be long nights by the arcade cabinet located at your local arcade, amusement park, bar or restaurant. Pouring quarter after quarter in, see if you could beat your friend’s high score; it was all exhilarating. Not only was the experience one of a kind, but the games you could play were unlike anything players had seen up to that point. Remember hours playing Pac-Man? Galaga? Millipede? Space Invaders?

Gone are those days of one game, on one console. In the early development of arcade games, the hardware to run one game was the full console. Today, the size of the console or table is about the people comfort – not the need to house lots of hardware.

Want to relive those great games? At home? Classic-cade is the answer to your need for fun, retro arcade games. With over 60 games available in stand up console or sit down table, no gamer should be without.

GAD sells Classic-cade for home free play or we can add payment acceptors for commercial game use. The table version replaces a table – so it pays for its space. The stand up console is a convenient size to not take too much space. Perfect to light up a dark corner!

Golden Tee PGA Home Edition

The ultimate cabinet meets the ultimate game.

Golden Tee PGA has been built on the shoulders of years and years of experience in creating the best golf game arcade games offer.

Groundbreaking equipment and avatar changes updated regularly. New courses and challenging holes being added on a regular basis. The software updates are amazing.

4th June 2025

Happy Father’s Day! Go Play!

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Looking for a great gift for Dad? Just can’t figure out how to entertain the family? Want the best gift ever?

WHAT GAMES ARE AVAILABLE?

GAD has pinball, arcade and Golden Tee PGA Home Edition. All in stock and ready to schedule delivery or pick-up.

To see what we have in stock – check out our inventory list. This will give you a comprehensive overview of what we have in stock, what’s on the way and the various game versions we have.

Pinball – we have the best pinball games from Stern, Chicago Gaming and American Pinball.
Digital Darts – GAD has the new and tournament Galaxy 3 Fire and Galaxy Plus. And, we have the new Galaxy 3 Ice.
Arcade – Multiple options of multi-game arcade units in stock.
- IT Arcade collection
- Classic-cade cocktail table
- Classic-cade stand up console
Golf – consider the best in the industry. The Golden Tee PGA Home Edition is an amazing game that dad will love and perfect for the entire family.

GETTING YOUR GAME(S)

GAD offers free delivery in the Omaha, Des Moines and Kansas City areas. This includes setting up your new game(s).

Free curbside pick up is also available. You are welcome to schedule a time – and we’ll help you load. Plus GAD offers free phone support to our customers during set up and any time you have a question.

Another option is our affordable shipping options anywhere in the US. If you are out of our delivery area, consider having us ship a game to your home. We are happy to give you a quote prior to purchase to make sure you are aware of all costs before purchase.

3rd June 2025

Home Gameroom

Why Your Home Gameroom is Missing the Mark (And How You Can Fix It)

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Many families assume the only thing kids want to do is exercise their thumbs on video games – when so many times an interactive game with the family is the ticket to the ultimate family fun night!

Look critically at your family room, den or game room. Is the only feature a sofa facing a TV? Maybe an old bean bag chair? The only opportunity for interaction when someone breaks for the kitchen? Why not update games that the entire family can participate in!

Stay Together. Play Together.

So many opportunities for fun! But understanding the age, room size, player ability, and longevity of the games is important. And, GAD is here to answer your questions to create the ultimate game room for your family.

Golden Tee PGA Home Edition

The Golden Tee PGA Home Edition is the exact same game- arcade-style cabinet and all- that you have played and adored at bars and pubs for 30 years. Tailored to home use, Golden Tee PGA Home comes equipped with dozens of courses and a wide variety of features and formats that make it a must-have item for every basement or man cave.

The size of this game lends to a small, compact space. Works under a staircase (photo as example), in a snug area or change out your dining room to a game room.

Golden Tee PGA Home online maintains players standing and stats. Allows for individual play, or create private tournaments. Your family can also play online.

Pinball

Pinball is available in a wide variety of titles. And, even the youngest players are attracted to the lights and sounds of a great pinball machine! Years and years of fun.

Family friendly pinball games include:

Dungeons and Dragons, Stranger Things, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, Jurassic Park, Jaws, and unique titles like Cactus Canyon and Barry O’s Backyard BBQ

Pinball machines vary greatly in price – and we can work with your budget. The pinball manufacturers set the MRSP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price) that we are required by contract to adhere to. Price also includes: shipping, delivery, and sales tax where applicable. GAD’s policy is to disclose the total price prior to sale. Credit cards, cash or check is accepted.

Pinball can be set by GAD Vending for free play prior to pick-up, shipping or delivery.

Classic-Cade

One of our favorite home arcade solution is the Classic-Cade Arcade game in the console or cocktail game table configuration. Both have over 60 classic games programmed and available for single or team play.

Games include: Pac Man, Ms. Pacman, Frogger, Asteroids, Donkey Kong, Mario Bros, Space Invaders, Centipede, Galaga, Pong and so many more!

Classic-Cade is in stock and is an affordable solution to add to your game room.

Foosball and Pool

Foosball is naturally a game that gets the family playing – and competing together. Play one on one. Play two on two. Play tournaments. Play round-robin. Hours of fun!

A commercial foosball game is more expensive but the years of gaming fun is what our residential buyers are looking for.

Commercial Pool tables are available at GAD for home purchase. This is an excellent option for the pool enthusiast that only wants the best.

GAD Vending helps families with home game rooms from our offices in Des Moines, Kansas City and Omaha. We are open during office hours, and by appointment. Contact us for pricing, games to try on our showroom floor and for any other questions.

19th May 2025

Boring Memorial Day? GAD Can Fix That!

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Not looking too forward to Memorial Day? Boring BBQ? Nothing to do but watch paint dry? GAD can help fix that!

We stock games for the entire family – in stock and ready for pick up, free delivery (check with us on that address to confirm availability!) or reasonable shipping rates around the US.

What games do you ask? We’d respond with – what’s your favorite? What age groups? Do you want team competitions or individual play? What size of floor space do you have in your envisioned game room? And, best question yet, want to come play some games in our showroom to test a few out??

GAD has pinball from the best innovators in the industry. Why not Golden Tee PGA Home Edition? Add on a digital dart game. Round up your game room with an amazing arcade machine. All in stock at GAD.

Must hurry – limited delivery schedule this week. Curbside pick up and phone support is available. Shipping – plan to get next week.

14th May 2025

Home Gameroom

What’s New at GAD? Arcade Collection Home Edition

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Take three of the best games and put them in one cabinet – designed for home gaming!

Silver Strike Bowling
- Classic bowling and Flash bowling options
- Customizable bowlers and bowling equipment with each game
- Vegas mode for additional side games
Power Putt Golf
- 11 unique and challenging 18 hole courses
- Hundreds of tee area and pin placements combinations
- Select from a variety of clothing options
Target Toss Pro
- Bags get unique scoring systems.
- Lawn Darts allow for varies games. Classic, Cricket, Poker Darts and 501. Lawn darts may be illegal IRL but virtual, all bets are off!
- Raw talk included to give you an uncensored, adult commentary that knows no bounds.

Arcade Collection is in stock at GAD. And, as with all our games, we deliver and set up for free in a select geographic area. Or you can pick up.

6th May 2025

Mother’s Day Ideas for Game Time with the Family

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Mom loves fun and game time with the family. And – you are a winner for the long term getting games that the entire family can play together.

GAD has, in stock, a variety of games your family will love.

Consider these for your home game room –

Pinball – an increasingly popular game with the kids. Especially with internet interfaces, like Stern’s Insider Connected, that give a complete experience. At GAD, we have pinball games to engage every age. Take a look at a partial selection (here) and give us a shout what you are interested in.
Darts – digital dart games take very little floor space but offer hours of fun! Everyone in the family can improve their hand-eye coordination while enjoying good, clean fun. GAD has new Galaxy, Galaxy Fire and Galaxy Ice in stock.
Arcade Collection Game Consoles
- Classicade – makes all the best arcade games available all in one. Available in either a stand up or cocktail table configuration. (See list of games.)
- Arcade Collection Home Edition – an amazing collection of three games. Enjoy Silver Strike Bowling, Power Putt Golf and Target Toss Pro Lawn darts and bags games. These are fun games that will engage all ages.
Golden Tee PGA Home Edition – the popular bar game that is available in a home version making it not only one of the best games to add to your home game room but also more affordable. Golden Tee offers free software updates to make this game current with new courses, avatars and equipment for fresh play.

GAD offers free home delivery (may not make it by Sunday, sorry!) in a select geographic area. Free curbside pick up with phone support for self set up. Affordable shipping in the continental US.

If its not the time to add a game to your home game room, why not take Mom out to play?

Why just sit in a restaurant and let the kids drive you crazy? Let everyone run around a play games!

If you give us a call, we are happy to make recommendations of the best places (Omaha, Des Moines, Kansas City) to play that are appropriate for the ages in your family.

For pinball, check out Pinside Map or Stern’s Pinball Locator tool.

22nd April 2025

King Kong: Myth of Terror Island

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Take a behind the scenes look at Impractical Jokers star Brian Quinn in the recording studio for King Kong: Myth of Terror Island!

King Kong Premium Edition

King Kong has been a leading force in cultural media since his first appearance in 1932 and has influenced every medium of entertainment through films, television, books, art, comics, video games, and more. Stern Pinball takes players on an all-new journey through the fabled King Kong original story, creatively re-invented specifically for pinball. King Kong: Myth of Terror Island pinball games are available in Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition (LE) models.

In Stern Pinball’s King Kong: Myth of Terror Island pinball games, players join Ann Darrow, Jack Driscoll, and Karl Denham on their journey to the mysterious Terror Island, which results in King Kong traveling back to New York City with disastrous (and fun) consequences. Featuring innovative playfield design and iconic mechanisms from the creative team that brought players pinball mega hits such as JAWS, Godzilla, and Jurassic Park, players will experience King Kong in a whole new way.

Watch King Kong come to life while playing King Kong: Myth of Terror Island. A custom-sculpted King Kong will react to player action through a new animatronic animation system, swinging his arms and torso to assert his dominance. Summon him by hitting the custom sculpted Gong bash target, but beware, when pinballs are locked into a New York City train car, an agitated King Kong will destroy and flip it over to start King Kong multiball.

Encounter and escape danger as players enter “The Pit” on Terror Island. Guarded by a custom-sculpted giant spider, this area magnetically grabs and attacks the ball, so be prepared. Travel through dangerous terrain by exploring the thrilling helix-shaped Biplane ramp featuring a custom sculpted biplane toy in addition to a secret river ball path and river log diverter.

Thrilling gameplay features and challenges await players on this four-flipper adventure. Unlock the secrets of the Lost Temple four bank drop targets with a hidden standup target and navigate into the Kong Cave scoop and vertical up kicker. Survive Kong’s punch-back kicking target, which launches balls back at the player. This pinball adventure highlights original animations, music, sounds, and speech, with original art brought to life by legendary pinball illustrators Kevin O’Connor, Greg Freres, and Jeremy Packer aka Zombie Yeti. Custom speech is provided by comedy legend Brian “Q” Quinn from Impractical Jokers fame, along with Rick Zieff, Peter Mackenzie, and Scott Mosenson.

Featuring Stern Pinball’s best-in-class commercial quality and reliability backed by a one-year warranty, King Kong: Myth of Terror Island is in a beautiful package with Stern’s ever-expanding Insider Connected™ platform. Insider Connected enables players to interact with the game and a global network of players in multiple ways, including ongoing code updates from Stern Pinball to extend and improve the experience over time. Through Insider Connected, players can track progress, earn new game-specific Achievements, and explore Terror Island on an unforgettable treasure hunt of a lifetime. Registration for Insider Connected is available at insider.sternpinball.com/ or in the Insider Connected App. Download it today on iOS and Android.

To honor the original creation of King Kong in 1932, the Limited Edition model will be limited to 932 games globally. This highly collectible model includes the Speaker Expression Lighting System with King Kong-themed game effects, a full-color mirrored backglass, full-color reflective foil high-definition cabinet decals with hand-drawn artwork, exclusive custom King Kong art deco inspired pinball armor, a custom designer-autographed bottom arch, upgraded audio system, anti-reflection pinball playfield glass, shaker motor, a sequentially numbered plaque, a signed Certificate of Authenticity, and a digital Insider Connected LE owner’s badge on registration.

“King Kong has been a true staple of pop culture for decades, and we’re so excited for players to experience his larger-than-life persona through pinball,” said Seth Davis, President & CEO of Stern Pinball. “We can’t wait for players to take on the eighth wonder of the world in this completely original interpretation of this legend that is designed perfectly for pinball.”

MSRP $9,699

21st April 2025

What’s New from Stern Pinball? King Kong Myth of Terror Island

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MSRP $9,699

15th April 2025

Home Gameroom

What should you do to celebrate spring? A new game!

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What are you going to do with your company? Looking to keep the kids entertained with something new? Want to wow everyone?

GAD has lots of games in stock and ready for delivery, pick up or shipping.

The key is – what works for you?

GAD will deliver and set up for free in your home if you are within a geographic area close to our offices – happy to answer that question for you!
Regularly, customers choose to pick up their games and set up themselves. Either they are out of our delivery zone or some just want to do it themselves. No problem. Happy to provide free phone support to help answer installation questions.
Shipping within the continental US is available at reasonable rates.

What games are you looking for?

Pinball games
- GAD stocks titles and themes for all ages and interests. Check out our online list to get an idea – and call us for a current status on specific games.
- Everyone loves pinball – even if they’ve never tried it! Stern, specifically, has Insider Connected. This allows for game competition between all your guests.
- Requires a bit of floorspace. A standard Stern pinball machine typically measures around 75.5 inches high, 27 inches wide, and 55 inches deep. Add another 24 inches around the game for players.
Golden Tee PGA Home Edition
- GAD stocks both the commercial and residential versions of Golden Tee PGA.
- GAD supports software updates, parts and repairs.
- Golden Tee PGA Home Edition doesn’t require much floor space. Consider placing in a corner of your rec room, under a stair case or in an extra bedroom.
Digital Darts
- This is a great home game room option! Everyone loves darts. So easy to pick up for any age.
- GAD regularly has Arachnid Ice, Fire and refurbished games in stock. Call us for exact inventory.
- Dart games are actually very compact but you need to consider the air space for the darts to fly. Generally about 11 feet.
- Give yourself about 22″ W x 19″ D x 84″ H for the dart game.

Consider GAD for all your home game needs.