Future of Entertainment
Witness mind-blowing technology, immersive experiences, and groundbreaking attractions that will redefine the future of entertainment at a IAAPA Expo.
Witness mind-blowing technology, immersive experiences, and groundbreaking attractions that will redefine the future of entertainment at a IAAPA Expo.

Witness mind-blowing technology, immersive experiences, and groundbreaking attractions that will redefine the future of entertainment at a IAAPA Expo.
The Best New Product Awards recognizes outstanding new products and services developed by IAAPA’s manufacturer and supplier members exhibiting at IAAPA Expo 2025.
Dark Escape Games has unleashed a completely new kind of thrill—where the chills of a haunted house, the brain-teasing intensity of an escape room, and the fast-paced energy of an arcade collide in just 20 square feet of pure adrenaline.
Step inside one of our fully automated Escape Cabinets and the real world disappears. In a pulse-pounding five-minute mission for one or two players, you’re dropped into a richly detailed, story-driven environment that grips you from the first second. Shadows loom. Puzzles twist your mind. Every move counts.
In Clown Around, local authorities need your help to solve the mystery of the Devlin & Drury Circus murders. Step into the investigation to sift through evidence, determine which famous clowns are victims, and uncover the one who is the killer. With a ticking clock, clever puzzles, and a touch of circus chaos, the game blends crime scene investigation with everyone’s favorite - clowns.
The tension builds with each hands-on challenge, drawing you deeper into the narrative - until the final moment hits with a haunted-house-worthy jump scare that will leave your heart racing and your guests screaming for more.
Compact. Immersive. Relentless. These escape cabinets reset themselves in seconds, ready to deliver the next surge of excitement again…and again…and again.
Conservation Tower at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium’s Zoombezi Bay is a landmark expansion, debuting two world’s first attractions in a single structure. Anchored by the groundbreaking HIVE™ 20 features, it delivers high-speed, high-G helix thrills in an immersive, conservation-themed experience. Within weeks of its announcement, the project sparked regional and national media attention and drove a 25% year-over-year surge in season pass sales before opening day. This milestone project is the latest achievement in a 17-year partnership between Columbus Zoo and ProSlide, a collaboration that’s consistently delivered signature attractions and pushed the boundaries of guest experience. Conservation Tower blends cutting-edge ride engineering with the Zoo’s mission-driven storytelling, creating an attraction that embodies innovation, sustainability, and purpose.
From the moment guests see its towering honeycomb silhouettes to the instant they plunge into twisting, translucent flumes, Conservation Tower delivers a multi-sensory journey; sunlight flickers through golden panels, water echoes in the helix turns, and sweeping panoramic views give way to adrenaline-fueled drops. Custom theming and visual storytelling across the three world-class ProSlide attractions reinforce the park’s 20+ acres of pollinator gardens.
- The Hive: World’s first HIVE™ 20 features, an experience that plunges guests into electrifying spirals with panoramic views, mimicking the energy of a buzzing beehive.
- Captina Falls: World’s first Matting RallyRACER® with FlyingSAUCER 8 elements, an ode to Captina Creek, an Ohio waterway vital to conserving the endangered eastern hellbender.
- Mussel Mayhem: First in the Midwestern United States, a TORNADO® 18/TornadoWAVE® 12 SwitchBACK combination themed to freshwater mussel conservation.
Forget the boring old dunk tank — the Dunk Cannon blasts the fun into the future! Step up, take aim, and fire powerful foam balls at glowing LED targets. Every hit brings you closer to victory, and the first to score 50 points sends their opponent tumbling from their perch onto a soft inflatable landing pad.
The excitement builds with every shot as the LED targets light up and react instantly, creating a thrilling, fast-paced competition. Foam balls soar over 40 feet with pinpoint accuracy thanks to precision air-compressed cannons, making every match a mix of skill, speed, and pure adrenaline.
The Dunk Cannon is designed for versatility, with a portable option that makes it perfect for events on the go. Scale it up into a full battle zone with multiple cannons, and you’ve got an all-out war that will have the crowd on their feet and the players coming back for more.
From backyard parties to massive events, the Dunk Cannon delivers high-energy action that keeps everyone cheering. Aim. Fire. Dunk. Repeat.
The Poseidon Aqua Flame AF6 is a cutting‑edge, water‑based simulated flame machine that creates a visually stunning “wall of harmless and realistic looking flames” using only water—no pyrotechnics or actual fire involved
Froggy's Fog
+9
Froggy's Fog
+9
NLFX Pro
+9
Technology & Lighting
It operates on the principle of ultrasonic water vapor generation, paired with 48 RGBAW+UV LEDs to simulate vibrant, lifelike flames
ManualsLib
The high-strength roto‑molded composite chassis is weather‑resistant, making it ideal for both indoor and outdoor atmospheres
Froggy's Fog
+3
ManualsLib
+3
Lowe's
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Power & Control
Runs on tap water—fill the upper reservoir manually or connect via garden hose to utilize the automatic refill function
ManualsLib
Offers DMX control flexibility with both 3‑pin and 5‑pin connections, facilitating integration with standard lighting setups
Columbus Supply
+3
NLFX Pro
+3
Lowe's
+3
The device uses 5 DMX channels, enabling nuanced control over flame height, volume, fan speed, and auxiliary effects like flame boosters
ManualsLib
Use Cases & Atmosphere
Designed as an event‑ready solution, the AF6 brings dramatic fire illusion to themed entertainment, theatrical productions, and immersive events—all without heat or risk
Ghostly Manor is a groundbreaking indoor attraction at Paultons Park, built using the innovative Gameplay Theater format developed by Mack Rides and Lagotronics Projects.
In this unique rotating dark ride, guests board vehicles that continuously turn between a series of 180-degree show scenes. Each vehicle seats eight passengers back-to-back and is equipped with interactive devices, placing players directly into the heart of the action. With every rotation, a new chapter of the haunted manor is revealed, combining physical sets, large digital screens, and projection-mapped environments into one seamless, spooky adventure.
The attraction is built on the footprint of the park’s former 4D cinema, demonstrating the efficiency and flexibility of the Gameplay Theater’s Small layout. Despite the compact space, Ghostly Manor delivers a high-capacity, high-impact experience without the need for major park expansion.
A key strength lies in the advanced interactive system developed by Lagotronics Projects. Using precise positioning technology, each shooter is placed in a real-time 3D model of the attraction, allowing players to interact with everything around them, from props and animatronics to digital ghosts and projection effects. This deep integration connects the physical and virtual worlds, enhancing gameplay and storytelling without
breaking immersion.
Scalable, accessible, and future-ready, the Gameplay Theater format supports both handheld and fixed shooters, remote content updates, and modular scene programming. Ghostly Manor is more than just a ghost train — it’s an interactive, story-driven experience that sets a new standard for indoor family attractions.
Step up to the counter to serve up the iconic ICEE to thirsty customers. In this multiplayer game of skill, players race against time to fill 50 cups of various sizes and flavors.
Navigate the five flavors with finesse as accuracy counts. Overflow and spills will eat up time while players wait for clean up. Successfully serve all 50 customers to win the big bonus!
ICEE Slush Rush combines the global appeal of the ICEE brand with addictive game play, ensuring a hit for your location.
The game’s unique blend of speed and strategy creates memorable experiences that players with come back for again and again.
With vibrant aesthetics and a beloved brand, ICEE Slush Rush will be the COOLest game in the room.