January 2012: Funovation will be Presenting at LASERTRON FEC Conference in Buffalo New York
November 2009: Funovation to Unveil Cool Innovations to Laser Maze Challenge™ at IAAPA 2009 in Las Vegas
October 2009: Funovation Featured in The Denver Post and Boulder Daily Camera
July 2009: Funovation's Newest Mazes from Star Wars™ to the Beach
November 2008: Funovation to Introduce Recent Innovations to Laser Maze Challenge™ at IAAPA 2008 in Orlando
October 2008: Funovation to Install Laser Maze Challenge™ In Norway and United Arab Emirates
June 2008: Funovation's Laser Maze Challenge™ Opens at Kennywood Park as Number One Attraction / Game
April 2008: Funovation's Laser Maze Challenge™ and Oasis Family Fun Center Featured on FOX29 Philidelphia
January 2008: Funovation's Laser Maze Challenge™ Featured in FunWorld Magazine
November 2007: Funovation to Introduce New Attraction, Laser Maze Challenge™, at IAAPA 2007 in Orlando
January 2012
For Immediate Release
FUNOVATION WILL BE PRESENTING AT LASERTRON FEC CONFERENCE IN BUFFALO NEW YORK
(Longmont, CO) - Funovation, Inc., manufacturer and marketer of heart-pounding, addictive attractions that require brain & brawn, will be presenting at an educational conference February 7th and 8th. Funovation’s Heather Nyberg will be presenting a dynamic program filled with great insight into how the Laser Maze ChallengeTM can be successful for locations around the world. The LASERTRON FEC Conference will be held in Buffalo, NY at the LASERTRON Entertainment Center which is a 4-acre indoor/outdoor center with Laser Tag, Cyber Sport, Go-karts and Arcade.
The LASERTRON FEC Conference focuses on multiple topics such as Management Leadership, Attraction Design, Guest Services, Marketing and Sales, Hiring/Training, Bonus Systems and many more topics that every operator needs to review on a regular basis. The basics of "blocking and tackling" are even more important today than ever before.
For more information, please visit www.funovation.com
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About Funovation: Funovation was born out of the desire to delight people through creating fun and exciting attractions while being highly profitable for the operator. Its framework in accomplishing this is to create heart-pounding, addictive attractions that require brain and brawn. The company is proud that its attractions challenge people and require them to be active, both mentally and physically; all while having fun and enjoying a truly unique experience! Funovation’s first line of attractions is the Laser Maze Challenge™. To date, the company has created more than 10,000,000 smiles throughout 11 countries…and counting!...
November 2009
For Immediate Release
FUNOVATION TO UNVEIL COOL INNOVATIONS TO LASER MAZE CHALLENGE™ AT IAAPA 2009 IN LAS VEGAS
(Boulder, CO USA) - Funovation, Inc., manufacturer and marketer of heart-pounding, addictive attractions that require brain & brawn, will unveil new innovations to their Laser Maze Challenge™ at IAAPA 2009 in Las Vegas. The company will introduce many new features. Following are just a few:
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Introducing…Oculas™! A scanning laser that sweeps the playing field, mesmerizing your customers while creating a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Just wait until you challenge a Maze with this…wow…
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The Mission Eye™. Buttons are so last century. Now your players can magically wave their hand over The Mission Eye™ while navigating the Maze.
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Theming. Our customers have asked for this and we listened! But not just ordinary theming – Authentic Theming. Intrigued? Ask us for more details!
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Additional enhancements: Coin-op mechanism with Mission Level Selector, Redemption Unit, and updated software with mission data.
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Container unit. A turn-key Laser Maze Challenge™. This includes the full structure and Maze as well as full theming if you prefer. We ship it out, you take delivery, plug-in and you’re up and running!
IAAPA is the world’s largest exhibition of attractions and games. Funovation will have an actual Laser Maze Challenge™ at the show for all to experience. This year’s experience is based on the Lost City of Gold. You enter an underground cavern in search of the elusive Lost City and all its treasures. But you must break the laser security system and pass the test of Ra in order to win your prize. Are you up for the challenge?....
The best scores of the show will be rewarded with cool prizes, such as spy glasses, the new iPod Video and a Grand Prize of a DELL mini-computer. So if you happen to be in the Las Vegas area, swing by and challenge the Maze yourself!
For more information on Funovation and its new Laser Maze Challenge™, visit www.funovation.com
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October 2009
For Immediate Release
FUNOVATION FEATURED IN THE DENVER POST AND BOULDER DAILY CAMERA
(Boulder, CO USA) - Funovation, Inc., manufacturer and marketer of heart-pounding, addictive attractions that require brain & brawn, was featured in the Denver Post and Boulder Daily Camera. The company hosted a “Challenge our Newest Maze” party. Over 100 players were up for the challenge. In the end, Melissa championed, displaying stunning style in earning the best score of the evening with a 20.2 Way to go Melissa! Click here to view the complete article.
For more information on Funovation and its new Laser Maze Challenge™, visit www.funovation.com
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July 2009
For Immediate Release
FUNOVATION’S NEWEST MAZES FROM STAR WARS™ TO THE BEACH
(Boulder, CO USA) - Funovation, Inc., manufacturer and marketer of heart-pounding, addictive attractions that require brain & brawn, is excited to welcome three new customers to the Funovation family.
Going to be in New York City this summer? Then swing by Times Square and challenge one awesome Laser Maze! Have you ever aspired to be a Jedi Master? Well, if you happen to be in the area, stop by Space Center Houston™. George Lucas has themed this Star Wars™ experience in training young Padawans to Jedi Masters through our Laser Maze Challenge™. May the force be with you! And certainly summer should include a trip to the beach. If your plans take you to California, be sure to stop by the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and walk straight from the beach to one cool Maze. Swimsuits and sandals are allowed!
For more information on Funovation and its new Laser Maze Challenge™, visit www.funovation.com
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November 2008
For Immediate Release
FUNOVATION TO INTRODUCE RECENT INNOVATIONS TO LASER MAZE CHALLENGE™, AT IAAPA 2008 IN ORLANDO
(Boulder, CO USA) - Funovation, Inc., manufacturer and marketer of heart-pounding, addictive attractions that require brain & brawn, will showcase new innovations to their Laser Maze Challenge™ at IAAPA 2008 in Orlando. The company will introduce many new features. Following are just a few:
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Mission Play. Now players have an added challenge in navigating their way to intermediate Mission Buttons throughout the Maze on their way to completing their mission and selecting the Mission Complete Button. More challenging and more exciting!
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Mission Score Label Printing. Customers can now add the capability to automatically print player’s scores on a label as a reward.
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Easily Add Accessories. With the introduction of Funovation’s enhanced hardware and software platforms, customers can upgrade their Mazes with additional components such as additional Alert Beacons, Mission Clocks, Coin-op Mechanism and others, thus delivering an even more exciting experience.
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Maze Changeability. Want to offer different levels of difficulty as well as a refreshed experience for your customers? Well now you can! The upgraded Laser Maze Challenge™ Software enables customers to configure their Maze in four different settings ranging from Easy to Expert. It can be a different Maze on a regular basis!
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IAAPA is the world’s largest exhibition of attractions and games. Funovation will have an actual Laser Maze Challenge™ at the show for all to experience. This year’s experience is based on a secluded enemy military lab where top-secret research is being conducted. Your mission is to navigate the laser security system and heist the valuable research and return it safely…for the national security of the county!
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October 2008
For Immediate Release
FUNOVATION TO INSTALL LASER MAZE CHALLENGE™ IN NORWAY AND UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
(Boulder, CO USA) - Funovation, Inc., manufacturer and marketer of heart-pounding, addictive attractions that require brain & brawn, is excited to announce the installation of their two newest Mazes in Sarpsborg, Norway and Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
“It’s the most exciting attraction we’ve seen in a long time and we’re thrilled to be offering the first one in UAE,” said Mr. Sumesh, Marketing Director, of Antic’s Land. “Our Laser Maze Challenge™ has had the longest queue of any of our attractions since it opened."
Similarly, Ann Karin, Manager of Fun, of Choice Hotels Norway stated, “our Laser Maze Challenge™ is the one attraction in our Fun Center that everyone in the hotel wants to try. And when they do, they want to do it again!”
Funovation, a Boulder, Colorado USA-based company, is excited to expand their products to Norway and UAE and throughout the world. Stay tuned to learn of the next exciting new location to offer a Laser Maze Challenge™!
For more information on Funovation and its new Laser Maze Challenge™, visit www.funovation.com
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June 2008
For Immediate Release
FUNOVATION ‘S LASER MAZE CHALLENGE™ OPENS AT KENNYWOOD PARK AS NUMBER ONE ATTRACTION / GAME
(Boulder, CO USA) - Funovation, Inc., manufacturer and marketer of heart-pounding, addictive attractions that require brain & brawn, is excited to announce the installation of their newest Maze in Kennywood Park, Pennsylvania.
“Our Laser Maze Challenge™ opened-up as the number one game/attraction in the park and has created quite a buzz,” said Dan Hanchulak, Manager of Games & Retail. “It’s so difficult to find something new and different to offer our customers and with Funovation’s Laser Maze Challenge™, we’ve found just that.”
Funovation, recently founded in 2007, has over a dozen Laser Maze Challenges™ installed throughout the world and have confirmed installations of many more. Stay tuned to find one in your area soon and be sure to give it a go!
For more information on Funovation and its new Laser Maze Challenge™, visit www.funovation.com
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April 2008
For Immediate Release
FUNOVATION ‘S LASER MAZE CHALLENGE™ AND OASIS FAMILY FUN CENTER FEATURED ON FOX 29 NEWS PHILLADELPHIA
(Boulder, CO USA) - Funovation, Inc., manufacturer and marketer of heart-pounding, addictive attractions that require brain & brawn, and their customer, Oasis Family Fun Center, were featured on Fox 29 News Philadelphia. To view the television segment, please click here.
The Oasis Family Fun Center is one of Funovation’s earliest customers for their first attraction, the Laser Maze Challenge™. Glenn Feldman, owner of Oasis, stated, “our Laser Maze Challenge™ has been one of our favorite attractions and the youngsters that come for birthday parties do it over and over again. They really enjoy it!”
Funovation, a Boulder, Colorado USA-based company, is growing steadily and has confirmed a number of installs throughout the world. One may be coming to your area sometime soon. And when one does, be sure to give it a go!
For more information on Funovation and its new Laser Maze Challenge™, visit www.funovation.com
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January 2008
For Immediate Release
FUNOVATION’S LASER MAZE CHALLENGE™ FEATURED IN FUNWORLD MAGAZINE
(Boulder, CO USA) -Funovation, Inc., manufacturer and marketer of heart-pounding, addictive attractions that require brain & brawn, was featured in the January 2008 edition of FunWorld Magazine. The company was highlighted as one of the new and innovative organizations that exhibited at the IAAPA 2007 tradeshow. The full article is available at the following address:
http://www.iaapa.org/industry/funworld/2008/jan/features/GadgetsGames.asp
For more information on Funovation and its new Laser Maze Challenge™, visit www.funovation.com
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November 2007
For Immediate Release
FUNOVATION TO INTRODUCE NEW ATTRACTION, LASER MAZE CHALLENGE™, AT IAAPA 2007 IN ORLANDO
(Boulder, CO USA) - Funovation, Inc., manufacturer and marketer of heart-pounding, addictive attractions that require brain & brawn, will attend IAAPA 2007 in Orlando. The company will introduce their first line of attractions: The Laser Maze Challenge™. This new attraction is just like in the movies, where players pretend they are a jewel thief and must navigate around a web of lasers to break the security system and capture the prized jewel. It’s an adrenaline-packed experience that delights players and observers alike.
IAAPA is the world’s largest exhibition of attractions and games. Funovation will have an actual Laser Maze Challenge™ at the show for all to play. The best scores of the show will be rewarded with an HDTV, so if you happen to be in the Orlando area, swing by and challenge the Maze yourself!
For more information on Funovation and its new Laser Maze Challenge™, visit www.funovation.com
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