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Get These Games Before They’re Gone….

Get These Games Before They’re Gone…. 400 401 GAD Vending

Great games are coming in all of the time from our various, creative gamers but there are also some we are sorry to see go.

Here’s a few you want to get before they are gone.

Golden Tee Live 2021

Golden Tee Live 2021 commercial version is being replaced with Golden Tee PGA Tour with shipments starting to arrive in August. This game console is designed for commercial arcade, bar, restaurant and business use – and can be purchased for home game rooms.

GAD has the Home Version Golden Tee 2021 arriving in September.

Call GAD for a conversation about the unique differences in these games, pricing and exact deliver schedules.

Digital Darts

With the Arachnid Galaxy 3 Fire’s in stock, GAD also has some used Galaxy 3 and refurbished Galaxy 2.5’s coming in. There are features available with the G3 Fire for tournament, commercial and heavy users will appreciate. For general or home use, the Arachnid Galaxy 2.5 may be at a better value.

Pinball

Stern’s catalog has gotten large over the pandemic, so we expect to see a few models beginning to be phased out. The latest announcement is Stranger Things Pro in final run. We may still have stock/and or orders coming in. Check with your GAD representative to find out more.

Check our games inventory for monthly updates. GAD is always happy to give a complete price – pick up, delivery, sales tax, etc. – quote on request.

The Mandalorian is Sweeping The Pop Culture Scene

The Mandalorian is Sweeping The Pop Culture Scene 366 310 GAD Vending

What else is there to say? Star Wars started a completely different force of pop culture when the movies started coming out in May 1977. Everything has sprung from the original IV – including this new generation of The Mandalorian.

Stern Pinball is the one to accept the challenge. Having innovated pinball for Star Wars multiple times, The Mandalorian just gave the designers so much more to work with. And the results are amazing.

From the July Stern of the Union:

 

The Mandalorian:

Mandalorian mania continues across the globe as games make their way on location (check out your local Stern Army location to play) with a continual onslaught of press and media exposure!  Check out these exclusive Mandalorian features from Yahoo!Old School Gamer MagazineAusRetroGamer, and Shacknews featuring Gary Stern and Jack Danger.  The Mandalorian pinball was also featured as GQ’s top picks of summer and was a spotlight in the official Star Wars Father’s Day Gift Guide!

Inbound Pinball to GAD Warehouses

Inbound Pinball to GAD Warehouses 410 400 GAD Vending

We get so excited about new pinball games coming in – and lately, so has everyone else. There is a definite demand cycling up with people going back out to entertainment venues – plus wanting to add games to their home game rooms.

Monthly, we update our inventory on the website and wanted to highlight some of the upcoming inbound pinball games. Of course, we can order any pinball game you’d like too.

Due in July from Stern Pinball

Mandalorian Premium (all 3 sold), Led Zeppelin Premium, Avengers Pro and Premium (Premium all sold), TMNT pinball Pro and Premium, Jurassic Park Premium (all sold), Iron Maiden Pro and Premium, GOTG Pro, Star Wars Pro

Due in August from Stern Pinball

Mandalorian Pro and Premium (all sold), Led Zeppelin Pro, Star Wars Premium, Batman 66′ (all sold)

Due Later in the Year from Stern Pinball

Stranger Things Pro (1 left/final run), Jurassic Park Pro and Premium, Deadpool Pro and Premium, Mandalorian Pro and Premium

Coming of Age: Golden Tee PGA

Coming of Age: Golden Tee PGA 400 396 GAD Vending

Pre-orders are being accepted for the new Golden Tee PGA edition! New graphics, PGA licensed courses, new features, and so much more. Get yours ordered today for your bar, restaurant, arcade or home game room.

Happy Fourth of July

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What else to do this long holiday weekend? What about some arcade? Pinball? Is it time to go back out or stay in? Either way – you win!

If you want to up your game room, GAD knows games! Here’s a look at our game inventory. New and used games, pinball and Golden Tee. Call to arrange pick up at one of our GAD offices located in Omaha, Des Moines and Kansas City.

Want to be out and about? Have a particular pinball game you want to master? Check out pinball map.   Pinside Map. Or Stern Pinball locator.

Looking to play Golden Tee? Check out the map.

Another sure fire way to find your game of choice is to call GAD. Our experienced sales people know where pinball games, Golden Tee and various arcade games are located. We can answer questions for home game rooms like pricing, availability and so much more.

Teaser Alert: Top Brass of American Pinball Join Pinball News & Pinball Magazine Podcast

Teaser Alert: Top Brass of American Pinball Join Pinball News & Pinball Magazine Podcast 400 400 GAD Vending

Martin Ayub of Pinball News and Jonathan Joosten of Pinball Magazine are joined by Mukesh Vasani, Nirmal Vasani and David Fix from American Pinball and its parent company Aimtron to discuss how both companies began, what the new ownership of AP means for the future, and talk about the upcoming fourth title which is due to be announced shortly.

Listen here: https://anchor.fm/pinball-industry-news/episodes/Pinball-Magazine–Pinball-News-May-2021-recap-PINcast-e122j7r

 

Not too late to pick up the Ultimate Father’s Day Gift

Not too late to pick up the Ultimate Father’s Day Gift 400 401 GAD Vending

Yes, we know Father’s Day is Sunday. Yes, we have lots of games and pinball in stock – ready for pick up. Yes, we are happy to give you the all inclusive pricing over the phone before you make the trip to our office. Yes, before you call you can look at our new and used inventory list (online here).

GAD stocks pinball, digital darts, arcade games, commercial foosball and pool. Most of our games are sold new in box but we also have refurbished and demo models on sale.

Golden Tee PGA Tour – Preorder for July

This is the newest of a long line of amazing Golden Tee games. Fun for the entire family, the new Golden Tee has loads of upgrades, new club choices and avatars. This game boasts over 80 Golden Tee fantasy courses plus 3 licensed PGA tour courses – TPC Sawgrass, TPC Boston and TPC Deere Run.

  •  All in one cabinet – no additional TV or stands to buy.
  • 5″ touchscreen display.
  • Includes LED lighting, cupholders and a 55″ 4k commercial grade TV to enhance the audio/video experience.
  • Yearly subscription will provide year round content delivered through your internet.

 

Stern Pinball

Add a Stern Pinball game to your home game room or work break room.

The Mandalorian is the newest Stern Pinball following a long tradition created by Star Wars. And, Stern Pinball has history creating the original Star Wars pinball game, Star Wars Comic Book edition and now The Mandalorian.

If your dad is a rocker – Stern’s legacy of heavy rock machines is how it’s done. The newest Stern’s Led Zeppelin machine is awesome.

Stern’s current game catalog includes family appropriate games. TMNT. Stranger Things. Avengers Infinity Quest. Jurassic Park. Star Wars.

Digital Darts

Get the family off the coach! At least for a game of darts!

Darts is a skill game, hand-eye coordination and team play all together.

The G3 Fire is an upgrade digital version of the old way to play darts.

  • Larger 24″ Monitor
  • Automatic Target Flip
  • Live Remote Play
  • Remote Leagues

 

GAD has lots of arcade games, pinball and darts in stock – ready for curbside pick-up or delivery. Call the office closest to you to find out more:

 

 

When will Tournaments, Expos and Events start up again???? Mark your calendars, book your tickets!!!

When will Tournaments, Expos and Events start up again???? Mark your calendars, book your tickets!!! 869 617 GAD Vending

As with most, we are ready for COVID to be in the rear view mirror. Travel. Attend events. Go to tournaments. Get back out there! Safely, of course.

Stern Pinball has an events page that is starting to fill up! Three game room expos are already scheduled for fall – Chicago, Houston and Sturbridge, MA. (Of course, GAD is easy driving distance to at least 2 of these expos!) 

Been wanting to join the Stern Army? Now is a great time! Stern Army events coming soon. 

At IFPA, sanctioned events are starting August 1. According to their website: 

The IFPA will officially resume sanctioning events for WPPR points starting August 1, 2021. 

Tournament and League Directors are welcome to begin submitting events to the IFPA calendar using their tournament manager accounts. The 30-day advance notice rule is still in effect, so any event held on August 1 must be submitted by July 2. Until further notice, non-US events with fewer than 16 participants at private locations will be sanctioned provided that registration for those events is public. Any leagues that were unable to complete their 2020 seasons can pick up where they left off, but the IFPA will not retroactively sanction events: leagues or tournaments held between March 17, 2020, and July 31, 2021, are not eligible for WPPR points.

Please note the following updates on IFPA championships as we resume the sanctioning of events.

The 2021 qualifying seasons (with finals in 2022) for the following championship series have been cancelled:
– IFPA North American Championship Series
– IFPA Women’s North American Championship Series
– IFPA European Championship Series
– any IFPA Country Championship Series

The cancelled championships listed above will return with 2022 qualifying seasons (and finals in 2023). Sanctioning fees will continue to be collected in North America during the 2021 season. Those funds will be distributed as part of the 2022 season prize package.

The IFPA17 World Pinball Championship originally scheduled for June 2020 has been rescheduled for May 26-29, 2022. The 2022 IFPA Women’s World Championship and IFPA North American Pinball Championship have been cancelled.

We expect all organizers and attendees to follow the health and safety guidance from local health officials, the World Health Organization (WHO), and national bodies like the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). We encourage tournament directors to implement whatever health and safety requirements they feel will make their event as safe and welcoming as possible. As long as these guidelines are clearly stated upon announcement of the event, the IFPA supports their enforcement.

While we are thrilled to resume sanctioning, we want to acknowledge that not all organizers, venue owners, and tournament and league directors are necessarily ready to facilitate competitive events. This has been a challenging period for many people who are still navigating difficult decisions regarding future events, and we ask players to be considerate and respectful in those circumstances.

Please contact us with any questions. Good luck, have fun, and stay safe!

 

 

Golden Tee PGA: The Next Generation

Golden Tee PGA: The Next Generation 516 685 GAD Vending

Looking for more information on the newest Golden Tee PGA game? Want to pre-order yours? GAD is an authorized dealer for Golden Tee – sales, parts and service. Call us to find out more current information to pre-order for July:

  • Nebraska – Jerry (402) 553-2812
  • Iowa –  Noah (515) 278-4455
  • Kansas City – Brett (816) 531-4300

Greater American Distributing (GAD Vending) is an authorized distributor of Stern Pinball. GAD is a Midwest operator, seller/distributor and service department for video arcade machines, pinball games, vending, music and simulators. GAD is located in Kansas City, Des Moines, and Omaha with warehouses and services the Midwest region. GAD sells to commercial, business and home customers. Check out our website to find out more about the huge range of products we offer, backed up by years of experience.