Redemption Plus to Reveal Plush Winner in Orlando
The Custom Plush Battle Royale winner will be announced at the upcoming IAAPA Expo 2026.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Gambling
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Redemption Plus will reveal the winner of its inaugural Custom Plush Battle Royale on 18 November 2026. The announcement is scheduled to take place during the IAAPA Expo in Orlando.
Why it matters
The tournament seeks to identify standout redemption prizes capable of increasing guest engagement and machine revenue. Successful concepts gain commercial production and distribution throughout the North American family entertainment sector.
The winner will receive a case of their manufactured plush and placement in future marketing campaigns. The reveal event is scheduled for 3 pm ET at booth #S3026.
The players
Redemption Plus
This company provides redemption prizes and products for entertainment centers, arcades, bowling alleys, and cinema centers across North America.
IAAPA Expo 2026
This is a major global industry trade show held in Orlando that brings together professionals from the attractions and amusement sectors.
The details
Industry professionals submitted their original plush designs for evaluation through a multi-stage bracket competition. Following the conclusion of public voting on 30 September, the top four finalists were selected to attend the industry expo.
Timeline
30 September: Public voting for the contest closed.
18 November 2026: The competition winner will be revealed at 3 pm ET.
Culture Shift
The competition reflects a growing industry movement toward personalized and original merchandise that drives consumer excitement. This strategy marks a departure from traditional reliance on generic bulk items, positioning custom design as a key tool for modern engagement.
Attendees at the Orlando expo can visit booth #S3026 to see the winning design and the resulting product samples firsthand. For operators, the inclusion of the winning plush in marketing campaigns may change the inventory available at local family entertainment centers.
The takeaway
Designers and operators can look for the winning concept to appear in arcades across North America following the expo. Future participants should track public voting metrics to understand current consumer preferences for redemption prizes.
Further reading
For more on industry trends, explore the Gambling section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Blooloop.
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