Raw Thrills is preparing two significant arcade debuts for IAAPA 2025, alongside updates for existing videmption games. The line-up includes a rapid motorcycle redemption racer, a longer non-VR Godzilla shooter and cabinet options designed for different venue requirements.
For operators comparing new arcade news and games, these announcements highlight the continuing overlap between traditional video arcade play and ticket-based entertainment.
Jackpot Racer brings short motorcycle races to redemption
Jackpot Racer is a motorcycle racing video redemption game that was tested earlier in 2025. Although its primary purpose is ticket play, it also includes an amusement-only mode.
The cabinet shares some visual territory with Super Bikes 3, but several details set it apart. It uses two screens, a large LED ticker display and illuminated translucent materials for the seat and wheels rather than plain black finishes. Unlike Super Bikes 3, it does not use an air blower.
The large marquee shown in the cabinet render is not included when an operator purchases a single unit. Cabinets can be linked in groups of up to eight, with yellow and orange the available colour options.
Races are intentionally brief, averaging a little over one minute. Players choose from four tracks and attempt to beat a computer-controlled rival called the “Jackpot Racer”. Winning that contest awards the major jackpot, while unsuccessful players can still receive smaller ticket payouts.
Production was expected to begin soon, with the possibility of selected arcades receiving the game before IAAPA 2025. It had already appeared at several test locations, most recently at Round1 in Gurnee, Illinois.
Pricing was expected to sit reasonably close to Super Bikes 3, although operators were advised to check with their preferred distributor because pricing can vary between suppliers. The game’s media kit is available through its distributor materials.
Godzilla Kaiju Wars Deluxe expands the non-VR format
Godzilla Kaiju Wars Deluxe is the non-VR edition of Raw Thrills’ monster shooter. Following its Asian debut at GTI 2025 through UNIS and earlier testing, the Deluxe version is scheduled for its first official Western appearance at IAAPA 2025.
This is not simply the VR game with the headset removed. The Deluxe edition changes the presentation to a fully on-rails perspective and extends the campaign. It retains five main levels plus a sixth stage called the “Final Battle”, but each stage takes longer to complete.
The resulting start-to-finish play time is intended to be broadly comparable with Terminator Salvation or Aliens Armageddon. An optional Redemption Mode is also included, giving operators the choice to offer ticket-based play as well as the standard amusement experience.
Cabinet production was scheduled to start in December, with arcade placement likely during early 2026. The price was expected to land above a single Fast & Furious Arcade cabinet, while remaining somewhat below the existing VR version.
Updates for Angry Birds Boom! and The Wizard of Oz
Raw Thrills is also preparing new content for two recent videmption releases. These updates will appear alongside the company’s other returning titles at IAAPA.
Angry Birds Boom!
The new Angry Birds Boom! software adds a high-score leaderboard and a jackpot feature. Together, these systems support both fixed and variable ticket payouts, potentially giving players more reasons to return.
Because the game is not connected online, operators cannot rely on an automatic update. They will need to contact the distributor that supplied the cabinet or speak directly with Raw Thrills technical support to obtain the software.
The Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz receives a smaller cabinet revision. This model removes the separate marquee and incorporates that information into the upper display, allowing the machine to fit venues with lower ceilings.
What the line-up means for operators
Jackpot Racer is aimed squarely at venues that depend on fast, repeatable redemption sessions. Its short races, rival-based jackpot structure and ability to link up to eight units give it a different role from a longer-form driving simulator. Operators planning a new racing area can also review RETROCADE’s racing arcade range for broader format comparisons.
Godzilla Kaiju Wars Deluxe takes the more substantial route, offering longer stages and an optional redemption mode without requiring VR hardware. That combination may appeal to venues that want a cinematic licensed shooter with more flexibility in how it is operated.
The lower-ceiling version of The Wizard of Oz is a practical adjustment rather than a new game, while the Angry Birds Boom! update focuses on replay value and ticket features. For home operators and collectors, RETROCADE’s arcade machine buying guide explains the wider considerations involved in choosing a cabinet, including available space and intended use.
IAAPA 2025 preview
Raw Thrills’ confirmed announcements cover two new products and two software or cabinet updates. An additional unannounced title or surprise remained possible, although the likelihood was considered lower than in previous years.
For Australian readers following commercial arcade developments, the most notable detail is the range of play models on display: rapid ticket racing, a longer non-VR licensed shooter, leaderboard-driven videmption and a space-saving cabinet design.
Which Raw Thrills release would make the biggest difference to your venue: Jackpot Racer, Godzilla Kaiju Wars Deluxe, Angry Birds Boom! or the revised Wizard of Oz cabinet?
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