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Automated Amusements

companyactive21 mentionsFirst seen Apr 1, 2019Last seen Apr 2, 2026

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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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  • appears_inTodd TuckyParticipated in Saturday Morning Spectacular LIVE event at venuemedium

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Claims (2)

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    Automated Amusements grew from zero to largest independent operator in Colorado over approximately 10 years (starting 1975)

    Source: Rich BabichRePlay Magazine Podcast - Rich Babich
  • factualhigh

    Automated Amusements manufactures the gambling bingo-pinball hybrid machines at Loops Leidelijn

    Source: Anonymous listenerEpisode 460 - Houston Arcade Expo, Acrylic Bingo, Williams Deluxe Official Baseball, Loof's Lite-A-Line

Recent Mentions (21)

  • Storing Kaneda's incoming Pokémon and Guns N' Roses for future delivery/sale coordination

    Episode 1206: "URGENT!!! Why Dune May Become a Cult Classic!!!!"Apr 2, 2026
  • Operator with 1-2 unsold Metallica Remastered LE units available for purchase

    Episode 1012: "My Metallica First Impressions"Oct 17, 2024
  • Referenced in industry figure discussion; associated with John Popadiuk

    Episode 45 - Don't Let The Door Hit YouApr 1, 2019
  • Manufacturer of gambling bingo-pinball hybrid machines featured at Loops Leidelijn

    Episode 460 - Houston Arcade Expo, Acrylic Bingo, Williams Deluxe Official Baseball, Loof's Lite-A-LineNov 28, 2019
  • 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

    Episode 1073: "Barrels vs Elwin? What A King Kong Size Mistake!"Apr 4, 2025
  • Company associated with Mike the Doner; celebrated at Pintastic event

    Episode 847: "Jersey Jack & Steve Ritchie Interview - The Kaneda Edit"

Contradictions

  • Existing: Automated Amusements is described as a distributor in mention 2vsConflicting: Mention 3 describes it as an arcade operator route/company founded by Babich, with no explicit mention of distribution business
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Sep 18, 2023
  • Arcade venue/location where Kaneda plans to store his machines

    Episode 1121: "Will This Pin End Up Being a Cult Classic?"Aug 8, 2025
  • Pinball arcade and distribution venue hosting event; moves over 500 games per year; 51-year operational history

    Kaneda Interviews Jersey Jack of Jersey Jack PinballDec 4, 2023
  • Major Jersey Jack distributor; Mike at Automated was present at Pentastic show for customer interactions.

    EP 14 - Jack Guarnieri, Bill Grupp, and Steve RitchieMay 13, 2024
  • Distributor/operator; Don met owner at Pintastic for first time; treats show as home venue

    DPP #187 "The Don is back! Game reviews; Dune, Kong!"Apr 24, 2025
  • Venue where Kaneda tested Harry Potter CE with extended access (glass off/coin door open).

    DPP #195 "I played Harry Potter!"Jun 17, 2025
  • Mentioned as potential storage location for Kaneda's Guns and Roses LE

    Free Show: EPISODE 1188: "Why Pokemon Might Be The Most Important Pinball Ever & The LE Will Hit $30,000!"Feb 16, 2026
  • Distributor with 50+ Guns N' Roses LEs in inventory; warehouse tour by Kaneda revealed stockpiling across major distributors.

    Saturday Morning Spectacular Dec 14Dec 15, 2024
  • Arcade/game venue where Kaneda played Evil Dead; Mike (operator) provided hospitality and allowed access to merchandise vault.

    Kaneda Discusses Barrels and Stern Launching On Top of Each Other.Apr 7, 2025
  • Venue where Kaneda played/tested Evil Dead machine

    Kaneda Pinball SMSApr 5, 2025
  • Location where Kaneda expects to play the new Star Wars game

    Episode 1128: "Kaneda's Fall of the Empire Discussion"Aug 27, 2025
  • Example location used in Gomez's challenge quest demonstration

    Stern Insider Connected - Explained by George GomezOct 19, 2021
  • Arcade operator route founded by Babich in Denver, grew to largest independent operator in Colorado before acquisition

    RePlay Magazine Podcast - Rich BabichFeb 4, 2026
  • Location of live podcast event; operator with Winchester, Beetlejuice, and other inventory

    Saturday Morning Spectacular LIVE from Automated Dec 6Dec 6, 2025
  • Distributor; Mike; recommended for getting on distribution lists

    Kaneda's Pinball Podcast Saturday Morning Spectacular! August 2Aug 3, 2025
  • Location operator; expected to receive Pokemon machine around the 11th; Kaneda plans to visit and play

    Episode 1184: "Why Pokemon LE is an INSTANT SELLOUT and will GO UP IN VALUE"Feb 7, 2026