Automated Amusements is a Colorado-based pinball and arcade operator founded by Rich Babich in Denver. The company grew to become the largest independent operator in Colorado before being acquired. They operate a distribution business, stock popular pinball machines like Winchester and Beetlejuice, and host community events including the Saturday Morning Spectacular live podcast series. The company serves as both an operator location and a distributor for new releases.
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Automated Amusements grew from zero to largest independent operator in Colorado over approximately 10 years (starting 1975)
Automated Amusements manufactures the gambling bingo-pinball hybrid machines at Loops Leidelijn
Storing Kaneda's incoming Pokémon and Guns N' Roses for future delivery/sale coordination
Operator with 1-2 unsold Metallica Remastered LE units available for purchase
Referenced in industry figure discussion; associated with John Popadiuk
Manufacturer of gambling bingo-pinball hybrid machines featured at Loops Leidelijn
Location near Barrels of Fun facility in Texas; predicted to receive Barrels of Fun's unreleased game within 1-2 weeks of April 15 launch event
Company associated with Mike the Doner; celebrated at Pintastic event
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Arcade venue/location where Kaneda plans to store his machines
Pinball arcade and distribution venue hosting event; moves over 500 games per year; 51-year operational history
Major Jersey Jack distributor; Mike at Automated was present at Pentastic show for customer interactions.
Distributor/operator; Don met owner at Pintastic for first time; treats show as home venue
Venue where Kaneda tested Harry Potter CE with extended access (glass off/coin door open).
Mentioned as potential storage location for Kaneda's Guns and Roses LE
Distributor with 50+ Guns N' Roses LEs in inventory; warehouse tour by Kaneda revealed stockpiling across major distributors.
Arcade/game venue where Kaneda played Evil Dead; Mike (operator) provided hospitality and allowed access to merchandise vault.
Venue where Kaneda played/tested Evil Dead machine
Location where Kaneda expects to play the new Star Wars game
Example location used in Gomez's challenge quest demonstration
Arcade operator route founded by Babich in Denver, grew to largest independent operator in Colorado before acquisition
Location of live podcast event; operator with Winchester, Beetlejuice, and other inventory
Distributor; Mike; recommended for getting on distribution lists
Location operator; expected to receive Pokemon machine around the 11th; Kaneda plans to visit and play