UNIS has confirmed shipping and distributor pricing for four arcade games shown during the recent exhibition cycle: Neon Rush, Dino Storm, Monster Kart and Bigfoot Smash. The releases cover motion racing, rafting competition and an officially licensed character property, adding several new options for operators and arcade enthusiasts.
The games join Sailor’s Quest VR 2, another UNIS title released around the same period. Prices below are quoted manufacturer suggested retail prices supplied by a distributor, so the final figure may vary between sellers and markets. For broader arcade industry updates, visit the RETROCADE arcade blog.
Neon Rush
Neon Rush is the largest of the four cabinets. It was first shown at the GTI Asia China Expo in September 2024 and uses a stacked two-screen layout previously seen in Fast & Furious Arcade and UNIS’s Bigfoot Mayhem.
The machine combines a motion platform with a swivelling motorbike, giving the futuristic racer a substantial physical presence. The motion base is also used by two of the other games in this group.
A single Neon Rush unit is quoted at $11,500. That places it competitively among larger motion-based arcade releases, although local pricing will depend on the distributor and market.
Dino Storm
Dino Storm adapts the rafting arcade format associated with games such as Namco’s Rapid River, but shifts the emphasis towards racing. Players compete against other rafters across several courses, either against computer-controlled opponents or locally linked machines, rather than cooperating through a sequence of scenes.
The raft uses rowing controls positioned on both sides of the player instead of a two-sided paddle mounted at the front. Operators and players can select between casual and exciting motion settings, while wind effects add another layer of physical feedback.
The quoted MSRP is $9,500, putting it below the $10,000 mark. More footage was also made available through the publisher’s channel membership programme.
Monster Kart
Monster Kart is UNIS’s new motion kart racer, replacing the motorbike and raft formats of the previous two games with a cast of colourful monsters and a motion go-kart seat.
UNIS reported a strong response to the game at IAAPA 2024. Its position in the market will be worth watching alongside Mario Kart Arcade GP DX, which continues to sell strongly. Bandai Namco was reportedly prioritising another order of 1,000 cabinets over Taiko production at the time.
Pricing is quoted at $10,000 for the standard single unit or $13,000 for the Deluxe model. The exact distinction between the versions was not confirmed, although the difference may relate to the motion system.
As a motion-focused driving attraction, Monster Kart belongs alongside other racing arcade machines when comparing space, audience appeal and operating costs.
Bigfoot Smash
Bigfoot Smash is the third officially licensed Bigfoot game from UNIS, following Bigfoot Crush and Bigfoot Mayhem. It was the first of these four titles to be reported, appearing at the AAA Expo 2024 in China in May 2024, almost a year before this shipping update.
The game appeared to be shipping earlier, but some websites had opened orders ahead of wider availability late in the previous year. The IAAPA 2024 footage provides a closer look at the finished attraction.
The quoted price for the Bigfoot release is approximately $8,000, making it the least expensive of the four. The supplied pricing information refers to this figure as “Bigfoot Mayhem”, while the game covered here is Bigfoot Smash.
UNIS is also shipping crane and redemption products, including the Toy Box range, at lower prices. This roundup focuses on the company’s video-game attractions rather than those machines.
Four new UNIS attractions for operators
These four releases give operators a varied selection: a large futuristic motorbike game, a competitive rafting attraction, a monster-themed kart racer and a licensed Bigfoot title. With Amusement Expo approaching, further arcade announcements are expected, including an update on Sega’s Maimai DX and a new title in development from LAI Games.
For readers assessing cabinet formats and installation requirements, the arcade machine buying guide is a useful starting point. Operators planning a commercial setup can also browse the wider range of arcade machines and consider servicing needs through arcade repairs.
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