# Bandai Namco’s Expanding Kiddie Lineup at AEI 2026

**Source:** Replay Magazine  
**Type:** article  
**Published:** 2026-03-10  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.replaymag.com/bandai-namcos-expanding-kiddie-line-at-aei-2026/

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## Analysis

Bandai Namco will showcase an expanded amusement lineup at Amusement Expo 2026 (March 18-19, Las Vegas), headlined by Goldstorm Pirates and Looney Tunes Red Zone Rush, with a focus on kiddie rides and games. The company will also feature Speed Rider 4DX and Mini World Motion, which have shown encouraging early test results. Their strategy emphasizes recognizable IP, engaging gameplay, and operator earnings potential.

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] Bandai Namco will exhibit at Amusement Expo 2026 (March 18-19) in booths #1900 and #1801 at Las Vegas Convention Center — _Official event information stated in article_
- [HIGH] Goldstorm Pirates and Looney Tunes Red Zone Rush are headlining titles at the show — _Explicitly stated as headline attractions_
- [HIGH] Speed Rider 4DX and Mini World Motion have delivered 'encouraging initial results in key test locations' — _Direct quote from article describing test market performance_
- [HIGH] Bandai Namco's strategy focuses on 'recognizable IP, engaging gameplay and dependable earnings' — _Steve Ignarski, national sales director, quoted directly in article_

### Notable Quotes

> "Our focus remains on delivering products that combine recognizable IP, engaging gameplay and dependable earnings. The response to Goldstorm Pirates and Looney Tunes Red Zone Rush has reinforced that strategy, and we're seeing encouraging early figures from Speed Rider 4DX and Mini World Motion."
> — **Steve Ignarski, National Sales Director, Bandai Namco Amusement America**
> _Official statement of company strategy and confidence in current product portfolio performance_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| Bandai Namco | company | Major amusement gaming company showcasing expanded lineup at AEI 2026 |
| Amusement Expo 2026 | event | Trade show held March 18-19 at Las Vegas Convention Center where Bandai Namco will exhibit |
| Goldstorm Pirates | product | Headline amusement title in Bandai Namco's AEI 2026 lineup |
| Looney Tunes Red Zone Rush | product | Headline amusement title in Bandai Namco's AEI 2026 lineup |
| Pac-Man Kiddie Ride | product | Part of Bandai Namco's expanding kiddie lineup |
| Pac-Man Whacker | product | Part of Bandai Namco's expanding kiddie lineup |
| Pac-Man Baller Jr. | product | Part of Bandai Namco's expanding kiddie lineup |
| Speed Rider 4DX | product | Motion-based amusement title showing encouraging test market results |
| Mini World Motion | product | Amusement title showing encouraging test market results |
| Steve Ignarski | person | National Sales Director at Bandai Namco Amusement America |

### Topics

- **Primary:** Bandai Namco product strategy and positioning, Amusement Expo 2026 show coverage, Kiddie amusement game market
- **Secondary:** IP licensing strategy (Pac-Man, Looney Tunes), Operator earnings and ROI focus

### Sentiment

**Neutral** (0)

### Signals

- **[event_signal]** Bandai Namco confirming booth presence and headline attractions at AEI 2026 (confidence: high) — Will exhibit in booths #1900 and #1801 at Las Vegas Convention Center March 18-19
- **[product_launch]** Goldstorm Pirates and Looney Tunes Red Zone Rush being positioned as flagship titles (confidence: high) — Both titles explicitly named as headlining the show
- **[product_strategy]** Bandai Namco expanding kiddie amusement lineup with multiple Pac-Man branded products (confidence: high) — Pac-Man Kiddie Ride, Pac-Man Whacker, and Pac-Man Baller Jr. all featured in expanding lineup
- **[market_signal]** Speed Rider 4DX and Mini World Motion showing positive early results in test locations (confidence: high) — Official statement: 'encouraging initial results in key test locations'
- **[product_strategy]** Company strategy emphasizing recognizable IP as core competitive advantage (confidence: high) — Steve Ignarski quote: 'focus remains on delivering products that combine recognizable IP'
- **[business_signal]** Bandai Namco maintaining broad portfolio approach across amusement gaming verticals (motion rides, kiddie games, traditional arcade) (confidence: high) — Multiple product categories represented from kiddie rides to 4DX motion platforms

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## Transcript

Bandai Namco will be at Amusement Expo in booths #1900 and #1801. The show is at the Las Vegas Convention Center from March 18-19. Headlined by Goldstorm Pirates and Looney Tunes Red Zone Rush, the company will also feature their expanding kiddie lineup, including Pac-Man Kiddie Ride, Pac-Man Whacker and Pac-Man Baller Jr., along with a couple of titles that’ve delivered “encouraging initial results in key test locations” – Speed Rider 4DX and Mini World Motion (pictured). “Our focus remains on delivering products that combine recognizable IP, engaging gameplay and dependable earnings,” said Steve Ignarski, the national sales director at Bandai Namco Amusement America. “The response to Goldstorm Pirates and Looney Tunes Red Zone Rush has reinforced that strategy, and we’re seeing encouraging early figures from Speed Rider 4DX and Mini World Motion. Amusement Expo allows us to share those insights directly with operators and explore how we can support their individual venue strategies.” Learn more at www.bandainamco-am.com.

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