DSM Arcade has begun shipping Perfect Pour: Pabst Blue Ribbon Edition, the officially licensed bartending arcade game developed in partnership with Pabst Brewing Company. First revealed at IAAPA Expo 2025, the game is now rolling out to locations nationwide.
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Perfect Pour: Pabst Blue Ribbon Edition combines the fast, skill-based gameplay of the original Perfect Pour (Winner of the Midwest Gaming Classic 2025 People’s Choice Award) with the iconic Pabst Blue Ribbon branding and a refreshed vintage look. Players step behind the bar and pour beers with precision and speed using joystick controls that function like real tap handles.
As customers line up, players must juggle multiple taps while dealing with blown kegs, pitchers, half pours, and perfectionist customers. The bar grows busier over time, requiring quick decision-making, multitasking, and accuracy to keep customers satisfied and tips flowing.
The PBR Edition introduces new vintage-style cabinet art featuring classic Pabst branding, all-new HD graphics and effects, and a redesigned cabinet profile that delivers a timeless arcade feel. Custom aluminum beer tap handles, durable removable metal drink trays, and high-gloss vinyl give the cabinet a premium, commercial-grade finish.
Operators can choose between two play modes:
- Classic Mode – Traditional arcade play where skill determines how long you last.
- Timed Mode – A fast-paced challenge across three timed rounds. Serve as many customers as possible before time runs out.
Additional features include boss battles, mini-games, multiple themed environments ranging from neighborhood bars to festivals, and a customizable reward menu that allows locations to offer incentives based on gameplay performance. An optional internet connection provides the game with routine updates for new features.
Shipments of Perfect Pour: Pabst Blue Ribbon Edition are now underway through authorized distribution channels with the full support of AVS Companies and Shaffer Distributing. For order inquiries, please contact sales@avscompanies.com. About DSM Arcade DSM Arcade is an independent arcade-game studio based in Des Moines, Iowa, focused on original, skill-based titles for modern locations. Known for releases like Perfect Pour, Switch ’N’ Shoot, and Nidhogg 2, DSM Arcade creates games that are easy to learn, hard to master, and built to earn.
About AVS Companies
AVS Companies (AVS) is a distributor of amusement, gaming and vending equipment headquartered in Elk Grove Village, IL. Founded in Chicago in 1971, AVS has established itself as the preeminent full-service gaming, amusement, and vending distributor in the US for 50 years with offices in Illinois, Minnesota, Texas and Wisconsin. AVS offers a complete range of services to their customers and the manufacturers they represent, from the sale of equipment and parts to comprehensive repair and refurbishing. More information on AVS is available at avscompanies.com.
About Shaffer Distributing
Shaffer Distributing is a fourth-generation, employee-owned distributor of amusement, arcade, vending, and gaming equipment headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with additional offices across the Midwest and national reach. We partner with family entertainment centers, route operators, bowling centers, theaters, and a wide range of entertainment and hospitality venues, offering solutions tailored to fit each unique operation. From new equipment sales and certified pre-owned games to parts support, technical service, financing options, and performance insights, our team is focused on helping customers build, improve, and grow profitable game rooms. Learn more at shafferdistributing.com.
About Pabst Brewing Company
Founded in 1844, Pabst Brewing Company is one of North America’s oldest and most iconic breweries, producing more than two dozen legacy and lifestyle brands including Pabst Blue Ribbon, Old Milwaukee, and Lone Star.
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