Fun Across America

Today we head to Lansing, Michigan to check out Lansing Shuffle — a unique social hangout built around one of the most underrated games out there.

Most people think of shuffleboard as something you’d only see at a retirement community or maybe the small tabletop version at a bar. But Lansing Shuffle is bringing back full-size shuffleboard courts in a big way, turning the classic game into a modern social experience where anyone can jump in and play.

And the setting couldn’t be better. Located right along the river in downtown Lansing, this spot combines five shuffleboard courts, seven food vendors, two bars, and a great riverfront view surrounded by a mix of historic and modern buildings.

In this video we:
• Learn how to play shuffleboard
• Talk with the team behind Lansing Shuffle
• Explore the food hall and try some of the food
• See why this place might be onto the next big social game trend

It’s the kind of place where you can hang out with friends, grab a drink, eat great food, and still compete in a game without needing to be an athlete.

Have you ever played full-size shuffleboard before? And do you think it could become the next big social game?

Watch the full video below 👇

We visited Duck Entertainment — Minnesota's largest claw machine arcade in Eagan, MN — with $100 in tokens and one goal: come out ahead.

With 248 coins, a strict 20-token-per-machine limit, and zero do-overs on winning machines, this was going to take some serious strategy (and maybe a little luck).

From Pokémon Gacha machines and card pack cranes to giant Psyduck plushies and balloon-pop challenges, Duck! has an insane variety of games — and we tried nearly all of them. Things started rough, but we found our groove and ended up with a haul worth bragging about.

Big thanks to Z and the whole Duck! crew for having us, and to our partners at Roller — the all-in-one venue management platform built for attractions like this one.