Sega Amusements International has announced its newest arcade game, Bop It!
Based on the iconic family game, the arcade version includes plenty of familiar features.
Set to launch at the IAAPA Expo Orlando next week, Sega has worked with global entertainment brand Hasbro on the project.
A skill-based redemption game, players must follow audio and visual prompts to perform actions in quick succession. There are five actions to perform: Bop It, Flick It, Pull It, Spin It and Twist It, with the more the player gets right, the more tickets they win. The game gets progressively more challenging, testing players speed and hand-eye coordination, rewarding them with bigger scores.
The game is presented in a cabinet featuring vivid colours and bright lighting to attract players, while the mechanical controls are recognisable from the original game.
Paul Williams, CEO at Sega Amusements, said: “A household name, Bop It! is one of the most successful electronic games in the world and to this day continues to be on everyone’s wish list, and now players can enjoy the fast-paced, interactive game at their local family entertainment centre or arcade.
"We are incredibly pleased to work with Hasbro to bring this fun compelling game to our customers.”
Justin Burke, sales director at Sega Amusements, added: “Player reaction to Bop It! Arcade has been phenomenal and the strong cash box confirms the player’s appetite for this ‘just one more play’ game.
“Bop It! Arcade will create a lot of buzz and high energy in any location, encouraging other players to participate in the fun. Bop It! Arcade is a small footprint, big-income-potential game and will undoubtedly become a must-have for locations worldwide in 2023 and beyond.”
