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Arcooda Now Offering Kinect Support Free

Arcooda are happy to announce Kinect support will now come free with their PC Steam Cabinet Mode, Generic Cabinet Standalone and Arcooda Cabinet version software. This means users who have already purchased any of these products will have access to this feature at no extra cost.

To access this capability, Arcooda have advised customers with the Generic or Arcooda Cabinet software they will need to manually update their firmware. Customers with the Steam Unlock version will have this feature automatically installed by update. Arcooda still have software packages available until sold out. 

Game play with Kinect is as easy as plugging your Kinect into your cabinet and enabling Kinect game play in the options menu. This will mean the Kinect camera will track your body movements, adjust the game play visual to the angle you are standing on and show the player a dynamic rendering of the 3D playfield. 

To review or purchase software, please click here.

Arcooda CEO Guest Speaker at Newcastle Pinfest

Arcooda CEO, Steve Josifovski will be a guest speaker at this years Pinfest Newcastle, taking place over September 22-23. Steve will provide a 1-hour seminar from 12.30-1.30pm on the Saturday. A prototype of the Arcooda Pinball Ultra will also be on display for customers to play.

Other guest speakers for the event include Gary Stern (Stern Pinball) and Mike Kalinowski, CEO of Homepin and manufacturer of Thunderbirds.

Entry to the expo is $15 per adult, plus an additional cost if you wish to see a seminar. All proceeds from the event will be donated to charity.

For more information or to buy tickets to the seminar, please visit Newcastle Pinball Association on Facebook.

New Website for Arcooda Video Pinball Cabinets Makes Ordering Easier

New Website for Arcooda Video Pinball Cabinets Makes Ordering Easier

Arcooda has welcomed a new website for ordering, questions and information about their new Arcooda Video Pinball cabinets. Coming in three different variations, the cabinets are set for shipping in October this year.

The new website now includes Australian costs for all three cabinets, particular specifications and inclusions for each and a wide variety of informative videos that showcase different elements of the machines. Specifically dedicated to the new Arcooda Video Pinball cabinets, the new website was created to avoid confusion with any other machine or software and to make the ordering process simple and straightforward.

Original Arcooda machines (Fish Machines, Touch Wizard, GameWizard etc) and software packages can still be purchased from the original website. Arcooda Pinball Arcade software can be purchased from this site. Alternatively, Arcooda Video Pinball cabinets can be purchased here.

Arcooda Pinball Arcade Software now Available

After 20 months in development, Arcooda today has announced the release of Arcooda Pinball Arcade (APA), the home pinball cabinet version of the #1 video pinball software “The Pinball Arcade”. APA has been developed in partnership with FarSight Studios and allows home owners to experience full sized pinball game play of Williams, Bally, Alvin G, and Gottlieb pinball titles.

Arcooda Pinball Arcade is available in 3 different versions;

– Pinball Cabinet Mode for Steam PC Owners
– Standalone Product for existing Virtual/Video Pinball Owners
– Deluxe Product for Arcooda Video Pinball Cabinet Owners

Features now include backglass display, dot matrix display, graphical improvements to playfields/shading and game play, new playfield angles including 3D options, and deluxe options which include touchscreen gameplay, and real pinball parts support including flipper coils, shaker motors and cabinet LED lighting.

“Working with FarSight, we have tried to create a real pinball feel to video pinball – during game play on Arcooda Video Pinball cabinets, coils, lights, and shaker motors will perform the same way as playing a real pinball machine”. Steve Josifovski, CEO of Arcooda, said.

Steam PC owners of the existing The Pinball Arcade home software can also benefit with Cabinet Support, allowing new options including backglass & DMD support, full cabinet camera angles and improved game play features.

76 Tables are included in the Arcooda Pinball Arcade software package and will include;

Tales of the Arabian Nights, Black Hole, Theatre of Magic, Bride of PinBot, Medieval Madness, Cirqus Voltaire, FunHouse, Gorgar, Monster Bash, Black Knight, Creature from the Black Lagoon, Taxi, Elvira and the Party Monsters, No Good Gofers, Scared Stiff, Big Shot, Twilight Zone, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Attack from Mars, Genie, Dr. Dude and His Excellent Ray, Firepower, Cactus Canyon, Central Park, Space Shuttle, White Water, Centaur, PINBOT, Champion Pub, Whirlwind, Goin’ Nuts, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Tee’d Off, Haunted House, Victory, Class of 1812, Cue Ball Wizard, El Dorado: City Of Gold, Fish Tales, Black Rose, Black Knight 2000, WHO Dunnit, High Speed, Junk Yard, Lights…Camera…Action!, Diner, Bram Stoker’s Dracula, Party Zone, The, Earthshaker!
Addams Family (Gold), Cyclone, JackBot, Xenon, Red & Ted’s Road Show, Safe Cracker, Getaway: High Speed II, F-14 Tomcat, No Fear: Dangerous Sports, Judge Dredd, Fireball, El Dorado, Hurricane, Rescue 911, TX-Sector, Indianapolis 500, Frank Thomas’ Big Hurt, Eight Ball Deluxe, Doctor Who, Bone Busters Inc., Jacks Open, Centigrade 37, Doctor Who: Master of Time, Gladiators, Al’s Garage Band Goes On a World Tour, Cactus Jack’s, Swords of Fury.

Software is only available for limited time only for home users, and offer will expire on 30th June 2018. To purchase or review more information, please visit www.arcoodapinballarcade.com.
A coin operated version with new game list will be released in July.

Arcooda is currently working with premium Japanese, US and European software publishers and plans to release a full range of joystick, driving and gun shooting titles and well as new video pinball titles in 2018.

Born with a passion for arcade, home gaming will never be the same.

Pyramid Technologies and Arcooda Join Forces- Plug & Play!

 

 

 

Arcooda and Pyramid Technologies are joining forces to bring you the latest in cabinet convenience!

Pyramid Technologies have been in the game for well over a decade. In that time they have built themselves a legendary reputation of dependency and reliability, not only amongst their customers, but also in the international market.

The Arcooda Cabinet and Game Boards have now been designed to fully integrate with Pyramid Technologies Bill Acceptors and Printers. With absolutely no need for additional adaptors or hardware, you are able to plug in and play, straight away. This is the simplicity that we know many customers have been missing out on when it comes to the set up of their machine or game board.

Now, with the ease of complete compatibility amongst Arcooda and all Pyramid parts, including the popular Apex 7600 Bill Acceptor or the Phoenix Printer, our customers can enjoy extra convenience and benefits that aren’t available elsewhere.

As a special offer, to monumentalize our newest partnership, we will be making available to our Arcooda customers, Pyramid Technologies Printers and Bill Acceptors at wholesale prices. 

Ordering your Pyramid parts with your Arcooda cabinet or game board ensures you servicing for life.

Between the impeccable customer service offered at Pyramid Technologies and our unwavering commitment to highest gaming standards, you can rest easy knowing you will have honest ongoing support from industry professionals no matter what.

Arcooda coming to the Man Cave Expo in Sydney this July!

Have you been wanting to experience the Arcooda gaming machines? Well now is your chance at this year’s Man Cave Expo in Sydney this July!

The Man Cave Expo will be held at Sydney Show Ground in the Olympic Park Dome on the 15th and 16th of July.  It is a weekend event that will be all about exciting gadgets, tools and entertainment perfect for any Manly, Man Cave (No Chest Hair Needed).  Our Arcooda products are the perfect touch for any man cave, so we are bringing our Arcooda Game Wizard Xtreme, Touch Wizard and a beta of the Arcooda Video Pinball machine to have on display.

Want to know more about the Arcooda gaming machines that will be on display at the Man Cave Expo in Sydney this year?

See the Game Wizard Xtreme at the Man Cave Expo

See the Game Wizard Xtreme at the Man Cave Expo

The Arcooda Game Wizard Xtreme is the most advanced arcade machine in the market place and has endless gaming options. Other features of the Arcooda Game Wizard Xtreme include:

  • Universal Compatibility – plug and play connections to PS3, Xbox 360, Ps4, Xbox One, PC, Android, late model arcade products and more.
  • Multiple Control Options – play your way with options including joystick and push button, external hand controller or keyboard and mouse.
  • Unlimited Gaming – the Game Wizard Xtreme can be linked to personal gaming acounts including Steam, Xbox Live, Playstation Network and Origin via an ethernet connection.

Follow the link for more pictures, video and information on the Arcooda Game Wizard Xtreme.

 

See the Touch Wizard at the Man Cave Expo

See the Touch Wizard at the Man Cave Expo

We will also have the Touch Wizard on display.  The Touch Wizard isn’t just a new way to play, it’s a multi-media masterpiece. The Touch Wizard offers incredible flexibility in entertainment. You can enjoy anything from the Google Play store on the Touch Wizard including social media and music apps creating the widest range of fun. Other features the Touch Wizard include are:

  • Universal Compatibility – plug and play connections to multiple console, PC and late model arcade products and more.
  • Multiple Control Options – play via touch, joystick or hand controller.
  • Jukebox Sound – Speakers and sub-woofer that are perfect for the use of music and media apps.

Follow the link for more pictures, video and information on the Arcooda’s Touch Wizard.

 

We are also thrilled to be able to show case the beta of our Video Pinball Machine.  Our Video Pinball Machine will bring players into the new era of pinball with features including:

See Arcooda Video Pinball at the Man Cave Expo

See the Video Pinball at the Man Cave Expo

  • Universal Compatibility – plug and play connections to multiple console, PC and late model arcade products and more.
  • Interchangeable Control Panels – the ability to play different genre games by adding a joystick control panel, gun control panel or a phone/tablet panel.
  • Wildest range of Games – It is only limited by the user. Unlike regular pinball, there are thousands of video pinball and arcade games on Arcooda Video Pinball.

Follow the link for more pictures, video and information on the Arcooda’s Video Pinball.

You can experience Arcooda’s machines and more by coming along to the Man Cave Expo. For all details about the Man Cave Expo in Sydney, you can visit their website here.

Arcooda’s new entry-level video redemption machine

Arcooda has created a new video redemption cabinet.

The new, entry-level model cabinet is suitable for fish hunter style games but it is a fraction of the price of the premium models.

The cabinet includes a 55 inch screen and allows for up to 8 players to join in on the fun.

This model will be built using only the best China-made parts.

As per the customer’s specifications, it can be built with deluxe wiring for plug ‘n’ play, bill acceptors and printers.

In addition to the entry-level model, we also have the Arcooda 8 Player Fish Machine.

Arcooda 8 Player Fish Machine is a top of the range original product with guaranteed income and return investment for owners and operators.

Genuine arcade parts are used to build the machine, which has been specially designed to be have trouble-free operation for many years.

The Arcooda 8 Player Fish Machine is suitable for all redemption games (Ocean King series, King of Treasures series, Mystic Dragon, Insect Doctor, Seafood Paradise series, your own customised game) and configuration options.

Interested in the entry-level model video redemption machine? Email Arcooda on salse@arcooda.com or phone +61249 689 313.

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Comparing the Arcooda 8 Player Fish Machine against other fish products

 

 

 

 

Backglass support for Arcooda Pinball Arcade tables

backglass supportBackglass animations are now complete for a number of Arcooda Pinball Arcade games.

So far, 12 tables in Arcooda Pinball Arcade’s library of games have received backglass animations – and there is plenty more to come.

Arcooda joined forces with FarSight Studios, the creators of The Pinball Arcade, in December last year to create Arcooda Pinball Arcade – a collection of over 70 games that are unique to Arcooda Video Pinball and other Arcooda arcade machines.

While many of the games in Arcooda Pinball Arcade are already well-known and loved, such as The Addams Family, the software enhancements being made to each is what sets them apart from other digital versions.

Since December, FarSight has been writing new software code to enhance the games in Arcooda Pinball Arcade.

This will allow for power management of coils, lights and various motors – meaning the cabinet will light up and shake at intervals where the game allows for it – new camera angles and 3D support, full touchscreen support and backglass support on all tables.

Games to receive a backglass animation so far include: Cactus Canyon, Ciqus Votaire, Attack From Marks, Doctor Who and Doctor Who Master of Time, Terminator 2 Judgement Day and Teed Off.

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Arcooda’s Anti-Cheater Alarm system

anti-cheater alarm

The Arcooda Anti-Cheater Alarm.

Arcooda values its customers and their concerns about being cheated out of coin-operated machine income. This is why we have created an anti-cheater device.

Arcooda’s Anti-Cheater Alarm system has been designed to stop and deter thieves armed with EMP Jammers or Slot Jammers from robbing coin-operated gaming machines.

“We receive regular calls to our office from customers who believe they are being cheated,” Arcooda CEO Steve Josifovski said.

“Many times, the machine has simply just overpaid.

“But other times, income is missing from the cashbox resulting in staff mistrust.

“With the Arcooda Anti-Cheater Alarm, you eliminate customers using cheater products to receive free credits.

“Since the alarm will sound immediately once the cheater is detected, they will see your venue too difficult to cheat and will move to the next venue.”

We unveiled the Anti-Cheater Alarm in our first video Checkpoint, but have also put together a second video showing you just how easy it is to use.

Cheating devices are increasingly being used by thieves to steal from coin-operated machines.

These devices send an electronic signal to the pay in module, which is detected as a payment by the machine.

This gives the cheater free credit on the machine.

When a machine has the Arcooda Anti-Cheater Alarm installed, and it detects an electric signal being sent from the cheater device, a loud alarm is triggered.

This will alert staff of the cheater’s presence.

The alarm may be mounted on the interior or exterior of the machine.

An internal counter keeps track of the number of times a cheater device has been detected – so if a machine is rented to a venue, you can keep track of attempted thefts.

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Update on the Arcooda Video Pinball machine

The dual flipper opto board we have been working on for Arcooda Video Pinball.

There has been plenty of new developments made on the Arcooda Video Pinball machine since the prototype was revealed late last year, which we outline in video one of our all new Checkpoint series.

Keep your eye out for our Checkpoint videos, as this is where we will be revealing more details about the video pinball project and other company happenings.

In Checkpoint video 001, we explained why the Arcooda Video Pinball machine has not yet been released.

We demonstrated the prototype machine at the Australasian Gaming Expo, Pinfest and IAAPA Attractions Expo in 2016 with the hope of an early 2017 release.

However, after much thought, we decided to push this release date back to re-engineer hardware and software components in the machine to deliver a product that looks and feels like a real pinball.

Key component upgrades so far include adding a smart tilt IO board, a custom pinball coil mechanism and a dual flipper opto board.

In December, we announced a partnership with FarSight Studios – creators of The Pinball Arcade – to launch the Arcooda Pinball Arcade.

We asked FarSight Studios to write new software code, which will allow for backglass support on all tables included in Arcooda Pinball Arcade (there is more than 70).

Other areas we have been focusing on is power management for the machine’s coils, lights and motors, new camera angles for the games, 3D support, a new player interface and full touchscreen support.

We are now in the trial phase.

We’ll keep you posted on when the software is ready to play.

Want to know more? Watch the Checkpoint video.

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