Arcade operators have several new releases to consider, from licensed bar-style gameplay and fantasy action to skill-based redemption attractions. DSM Arcade’s Perfect Pour Pabst Blue Ribbon Edition and Ace Amusement’s Dragon Kingdom are now shipping, while TouchMagix has announced availability and upcoming shipments for four redemption games.
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Perfect Pour Pabst Blue Ribbon Edition
DSM Arcade has started shipping the Pabst Blue Ribbon Edition of Perfect Pour. It retains the drink-pouring gameplay of the earlier releases while adding updated graphics and Pabst Blue Ribbon licensing.
The game is primarily distributed through AVS Companies and Shaffer, although it can also be sourced through other channels. DSM Arcade’s media kit is available here, while the product page is available here.
Perfect Pour Pabst Blue Ribbon Edition could be a strong fit for arcade bars. Many venues would like to offer the classic Tapper experience, but original machines are difficult to find: only 3,000 were produced, and many will not have survived four decades.
This edition provides a new game with a similar drink-serving concept. The exact price was not specified, although the original Perfect Pour reportedly launched at $5,000, so a dramatically different price would be unexpected.
Version note: Although this is described as the second version, it is technically the fifth Perfect Pour release. Soda Slam!, Dr Pepper Soda Slam! and Liquid Death occupy the second, third and fourth positions respectively.
Dragon Kingdom
Ace Amusement’s Dragon Kingdom is now shipping in North America through Amusement Source International. The game appeared on Ace’s booth at IAAPA 2025, where it was observed running with substantial lag. That performance may have resulted from an overheating PC or another technical issue rather than the game itself.
The cabinet follows a recent format that combines two large monitors in a vertical arrangement to create a square viewing area. It also includes a motion seat.
Gameplay centres on two fantasy warriors battling waves of creatures, with sections in which they ride a dragon. Pricing was not provided, but the machine is expected to cost considerably less than Drakons: Realm Keepers, which was previously listed at more than $30,000.
Both Perfect Pour Pabst Blue Ribbon Edition and Dragon Kingdom are arcade-exclusive releases, giving venues experiences that customers cannot simply play at home. Operators comparing cabinet options can also consult RETROCADE’s arcade machine buying guide.
TouchMagix redemption games shipping soon
TouchMagix has announced a line-up of redemption attractions for arcades and family entertainment centres. The company says the games are established earners designed to encourage repeat play, with selected machines shipping from its factory in the United States.
TouchMagix has also teased a new attraction for its booth at the upcoming Amusement Expo. It has not yet confirmed whether that machine will be another mechanical redemption game or a video redemption attraction.
Pickleball Toss
Machine type: Prize game
How it works: Players toss pickleballs into a lit target hole to win prize tickets, with larger ticket totals available for bigger rewards. The cabinet includes lighting, a traditional carnival bell that automatically rings for winners, operator-adjustable settings, a foul-line sensor to discourage cheating and three selectable prize-win levels.
- Single-player or two-player operation
- Average game time of approximately 20 seconds
- Suitable for all ages
- High replay value
- Suitable for grouping multiple units together
Availability: Orders are being accepted, with shipping scheduled to begin at the end of March 2026.
Boxed Up
Machine type: Prize vending and merchandiser
How it works: Boxed Up is a timing and precision game in which players control a forklift and attempt to push it forward at the right moment to win a prize. A rotating carousel automatically loads 160 regular prizes and 16 larger prizes.
The operator-selectable game is supplied with licensed prizes valued at $1,000, comprising 144 small prizes and 20 large prizes.
- Two simultaneous players
- High repeat-play potential
- Suitable for all ages
- Holds up to 160 regular prizes measuring 4.7 inches high, 2.9 inches long and 2.9 inches wide
- Includes 16 large prizes measuring 7 inches high, 3.5 inches long and 4.7 inches wide
- Operator-selectable prize
Availability: Orders are being accepted, with shipping beginning in mid-March 2026.
Treasure Chest
Machine type: Redemption game
How it works: This pirate-themed attraction uses a treasure-chest cabinet design. Two players tilt the chest to fill the playfield and activate bonus wins. Players must also drop the ball through a moving hoop to fill the chest and unlock the mega bonus.
- Two simultaneous players
- Pirate-themed artwork
- Operator-adjustable payout system using points
- Suitable for all ages
Availability: Orders are being accepted and immediate shipping is available.
TouchMagix has further information about its arcade games here.
Minions: Bullseye Mania
Machine type: Redemption game
How it works: Minions: Bullseye Mania puts a licensed spin on ball-toss games. Players throw soft bananas and use darts to hit targets and win tickets. Filling the meter opens a bonus round, where players must hit all the Minions to unlock the mega bonus.
- Single-player operation and suitable for banking
- Dual connecting marquee for two linked units
- Globally recognisable Despicable Me licence
- Soft bananas and darts included
- Suitable for all ages
Operators assessing space, maintenance and cabinet requirements can browse RETROCADE’s arcade machines and arcade repair services.
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