If you’re anything like me, you’re always looking for that next cool thing on Netflix to watch, especially something you can share with your whole family. Well, look no further than their new series, The Cuphead Show! which premiered earlier this year. The show is based on the Cuphead: Don’t Deal with the Devil video game. The game is a classic run and gun shooter/action high energy battle game built in the ilk of 1930’s cartoons (think Steam Boat Willie starring Mickey Mouse).

The Cuphead Show!: A Blend of “Looney Toons” and “The Little Rascals”

The Cuphead Show! is “Looney Toons” meets “The Little Rascals” and will have you (and your children) laughing for many different (and sometimes the same) reasons. Think back and imagine a time when you were a kid, at grandma’s house. Grandma just put the soup on, made you a bologna sandwich, and turned on Bugs Bunny. For the next two-three hours, you both are cracking up over old-school slapstick hilarity and crazy, zany, situations the characters seem to inevitably find themselves in! If you think back hard enough, there were some things you just weren’t sure why Grandma laughed at (you sure know now) but you rolled with it anyway.

Shows just don’t deliver these kinds of moments anymore, that is, until The Cuphead Show!

A Saturday Morning Delight: Family Bonding with Pancakes and The Cuphead Show!

A couple of Saturday mornings ago, my wife, kids and I were looking for something to watch. Normally, we can’t agree on anything and end up watching things in separate rooms in the house. I made pancakes and bacon, turned on Netflix, and started scrolling. During my scroll, I saw the show trending on the platform. Having played the game, I was instantly intrigued and pressed play on the first episode. One of the best Saturday morning decisions I’ve made in a while.

Fast-Paced Fun and Memorable Characters: The Dynamic Duo of Cuphead and Mugman

Right from the opening song, my kids, wife, and I were hooked – it was so catchy. Quick hitting episodes are a forte of this series and the creators don’t mess around getting right to the meat of each situation making for a fast-paced, wild ride. The mischievous Cuphead matches perfectly with the more even-keeled Mugman and the two play off each other elegantly throughout the series. We flew through the entire 12 episodes (pancakes and bacon as well) giggling and carrying on for right around three hours – we all had an awesome time seeing how the dynamic duo were going to get out of their next predicament. There are of course obvious supporting characters and villains, like any great series. When it ended, the show and memories we created took me back to a place I hadn’t been nostalgically in quite some time.  

My kids have rewatched the series two or three times, and I have caught a few episodes they’ve rewatched since our family binge. It makes me happy that they can experience (and hopefully appreciate) some cool, old-school cartoons like I did when I was their age.

So, if you are looking for a cool, new, family-friendly show that will take you back to your youth then check out The Cuphead Show! to start laughing and creating memories with your family today!

Now streaming on Netflix!

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Now that 2021 is done, we want to take a moment to reflect and say thanks! 

GameTruck 2021 was an unbelievable year! It certainly had its challenges for all however your unwavering support has gotten us through every challenge. Your faith in us came out in a big way and our fleet of video game party machines came out on time, safe, clean, and ready to entertain you and your families. 

Customer Feed Back

As our founder, Scott Novis, writes in this article about Why NPS Scores Matter, we take the NPS or Net Promoter Score very seriously. NPS sends out a survey to our customers after their party and asks one question “Would you recommend us to a friend or family member?” The customer either clicks yes or no and we calculate the score based on that question.  If 8 out of 10 people say “yes” we score 80%. Simple right?

Here are this year’s results.

• System Wide NPS: 86.52
• Top 3 Location NPS Scores
  
  1. Orange County, CA – 98.97
  2. Jacksonville, FL – 98.64
  3. Portland, OR – 94.77

Fan Recap

Nobody matters more to us than you, our fans, and of course your families and friends. You are the ones who keep the party rocking every year and help keep us driving excellence to every event we deliver. Here are some really cool stats for you, our fans!

• Miles drive: 450,124 -> 80 roundtrip, coast to coast, adventures
• Hours of Play: 116,828 -> That’s a LOT of Smash Bros!
• Most popular VIP name: Jack -> Jill didn’t make the cut. Maybe next year!

Location Recap

Finally, we wanted to recognize a few of our franchise locations that have done some extraordinary things this past year. Their efforts truly shine a bright light on our brand in the communities they serve.

• Top Location for New Offering (GellyBall)
  1. Long Island, NY
  2. Arlington, TX
  3. Cleveland – Akron, OH
  
• Busiest Trailers
  1. Jacksonville, FL
  2. Long Island, NY
  3. Gig Harbor, WA
  
• Most Events Booked – Top 2 Locations
  1. Arlington, TX
  2. Long Island, NY

Wrap Up

Our team will continue to strive to be the best option for party entertainment around. We will continue to provide the renowned customer services we are known for and plan on positioning ourselves as your guide to fun in 2022. 

Stay tuned for more great things ahead!

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It’s MORE Than Just Mashing and it’s coming to a market near you!

Street Fighter V: Champions Edition, the latest installment in the iconic Street Fighter franchise, has arrived and will be available in 15 of our markets across the country. This highly anticipated title takes the beloved fighting game series to new heights, offering an exhilarating and action-packed gaming experience that will leave you captivated.

Developed by Capcom, Street Fighter V: Champions Edition introduces exciting features and boasts a vast roster of diverse characters. Prepare to be amazed by the stunning visuals and enjoy the smooth gameplay mechanics as you engage in intense battles that will keep you on the edge of your seat. With a wide range of fighters to choose from, including classic characters like Ryu, Chun-Li, and Ken, as well as new additions such as Kage, Lucia, and Gill, there’s a combatant to suit every playstyle.

Now available on a GameTruck trailer near you, you can find Street Fighter V: Champions Edition in various markets:

So what markets can you find this game?

1.   GA-North-Atlanta
2.   NY-Long Island
3.   CA-Los Angeles-North
4.   CA-Orange County-Irvine
5.   AZ-Gilbert-East Valley
6.   IL-Chicago
7.   TX-San Antonio
8.   VA-North VA/DC
9.   CA-San Jose
10.  MD-Howard County
11.  NY-Westchester County
12.  OR-Portland-South
13.  CA-LA-South Bay
14.  NC-Charlotte   
15. WA-Seattle-East

From Atlanta to Seattle, join the excitement and ask your local GameTruck operator about Street Fighter V at your next party. Get your game on and experience the ultimate fighting game!

Play on!

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