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"Laser Tag" was a product created in 1986 by Don Kingsborough, Worlds of Wonder founder. Using Laser Tag equipment, players can shoot sensors worn by other players to "tag" them. If you're tagged a certain number of times, you're out of the game. 


 

According to GOLF Magazine's Encyclopedia of Golf, miniature golf (mini-golf) dates back to 1916, when James Barber of Pinehurst, NC built a miniaturized version of a golf course on his estate. He mimicked the features of a regular golf course with little sand traps and small pools of water.


Skee-Ball is the most recognized name in redemption games.
The game was invented and patented in 1909 by J. D. Estes of Philadelphia. The first Skee-Ball games had alleys that were 36 feet long. By 1928, these were shortened to 14 feet and later to the present day 10 feet.


"Computer Space" was the very first arcade video game released by Nutting Associates in 1971. The game was rather simple in design compared to later arcade games, as the display was nothing more than a 13" GE Television housed in a fiberglass cabinet with a paint can as the receptacle for quarters fed into the machine. The designer of Computer Space was Nolan Bushnell who released the better known PONG arcade game the following year. Bushnell decided to have his newly formed Atari Corp. manufacture PONG after the prototype became completely stuffed with quarters on the first day of field testing.


Soft contained play (SCP) or, as it was previously called, soft modular play, is now 23 years old. It was invented by Jack Pentes in 1982 to overcome the safety hazards of outdoor physical playground equipment.

Unlike traditional outdoor playground equipment, Soft Contained Play is very compact, and can be used by large numbers of children simultaneously, making it ideally suited for indoor playground facilities and family entertainment centers.


The popular amusement park redemption game Whac-A-Mole has been around for more than 25 years. Hasbro even sells home versions.


Black Light Mini-Golf equipment

Indoor blacklight mini-golf is glow-in-the-dark mini-golf fun for the entire family. Perfect for amusement attractions and family entertainment centers, this cool new spin on indoor miniature golf is a proven fun center attraction.


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Custom Creations Premium Listing

Giovanni Calabrese (pres) Drew Foster (sales director)
142-32nd Street, Union City, NJ 07087

Phone: (201) 223-5125
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2007 IAAPA First Place winners: Theming & Design best new product & Honorable Mention award: 3-D signs. Designers and manufacturers of Themed Environments, Black Light Miniature Golf manufacturer and supplier, Indoor / Outdoor 3-D sculpted props, displays, miniature golf courses, lazer tag e ... (more)

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Eastern Golf Corporation Premium Listing

Sean Mauder
RD #2 Golf Park Dr. Hamlin, PA. 18427

Phone: (570)689-0560
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Eastern Golf provides all types of services, equipment, and supplies to owners and operators of miniature golf courses and driving ranges. Since Eastern Golf was established it has been our priority and commitment to serve our customers and provide the finest products in the industry. (more)


Creative Works Inc. Premium Listing

Jeff Schilling
4084 Pendleton Way, Suite 284 Indianapolis, IN 46226

Phone: 877-843-6348
Fax: 317-834-4771




Creative Works, Inc. is a full service theme creator and prop builder for the entertainment industry specializing in the development of immersive environments. We manage themed projects from concept to completion. Our 20,000 square foot production facility, known as the “Theme Factory”, combined wit ... (more)

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SHANKZ Black Light Mini-Golf Premium Listing

Doug Wilson
9350 - 47 Street Edmonton, AB Canada T6B 2P6

Phone: 780.433.2589
Fax: 780.439.8908




SHANKZ is the world’s leading Black Light Miniature Golf manufacturer and supplier. Each course is custom designed and themed with 3-D props and facades drenched in brilliant UV paints, adrenaline-pumping music, challenging holes, and a fun-filled, competitive atmosphere…a popular attraction for pla ... (more)

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Blacklight Attractions/Halloween Productions Premium Listing

Larry Kirchner
1525 South 8th Street Saint Louis, Mo. 63104

Phone: 314 504 3970
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Welcome to Blacklight Attractions the premier creator of blacklight mini golf, theming projects and attractions. We're the company that started the whole blacklight attraction craze over 12 years ago and have created blacklight themed attractions based on Spiderman, Garfield, Incredible Hulk, X ... (more)

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Brian Blair Studios



Brian Blair
1911 N. Granville Ave.Muncie, IN 47303
Phone: (800)264-8386









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