AAMA Accepting Apps: 2027 FEC of the Year

Replay Magazine·article·analyzed·Jun 2, 2026

Analysis

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TL;DR

AAMA opens 2027 FEC of the Year applications; Star Lanes Polaris won 2026.

Summary

AAMA is accepting applications for their 2027 FEC (Family Entertainment Center) of the Year award, following Star Lanes Polaris's 2026 win. Finalists receive professional secret shopper evaluations. Applications are due by June 30.

Key Claims

Star Lanes Polaris was selected as AAMA's 2026 FEC of the Year
high confidence · Replay Magazine article; AAMA official announcement
Finalists receive professional secret shopper evaluation reports as part of the competition
high confidence · AAMA official statement quoted in article
Applications for 2027 FEC of the Year are due by June 30
high confidence · AAMA official announcement in article

Notable Quotes

“The top finalists selected during the judging process will each receive a professional secret shopper evaluation report as part of the competition experience. These detailed reports provide meaningful feedback on the guest experience, operations, service standards and overall facility performance – offering valuable takeaways that can help elevate business success long after the competition concludes.”
AAMA — Official AAMA statement explaining the value and scope of the FEC of the Year competition to applicants

Entities

AAMAorganizationStar Lanes PolarisvenueAlley Cats BurlesonvenueElev8 Adventure ParkvenueRev'd up FunvenueWild Island Coconut BowlvenueXtreme Action ParkvenuePinstack Las ColinasvenueAmusement Expo 2026event

Signals

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venue_signal: AAMA FEC of the Year award program recognizes excellence in family entertainment centers and provides competitive feedback through secret shopper evaluations
high · AAMA accepting applications for 2027 FEC of the Year; finalists receive professional evaluation reports
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industry_signal: Family entertainment center industry (adjacent to pinball via venue placement) remains active with competitive recognition programs and operational standards evaluation
high · AAMA FEC of the Year awards program with multiple past winners; Pinstack Las Colinas (pinball venue) is listed as past winner

Transcript

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Following their 2026 selection of Star Lanes Polaris (pictured below at the 2026 Amusement Expo), AAMA is now accepting applications for their next FEC of the Year. Other past winners include Alley Cats Burleson, Elev8 Adventure Park, Rev’d up Fun, Wild Island Coconut Bowl, Xtreme Action Park and Pinstack Las Colinas. “The top finalists selected during the judging process will each receive a professional secret shopper evaluation report as part of the competition experience,” the association explained. “These detailed reports provide meaningful feedback on the guest experience, operations, service standards and overall facility performance – offering valuable takeaways that can help elevate business success long after the competition concludes.” Click here to fill out the form or visit www.coin-op.org. Applications are due by June 30.