An exclusive new game, themed food and drinks, and more surprises—only at Dave & Buster’s this summer!
It’s going to be a Hot Wheels summer at Dave & Buster’s, and you’re invited to the action. This summer is about to be a wild ride as Dave & Buster’s partners with Mattel and a legendary toy car brand for high-speed excitement. It’s the perfect time to experience the Hot Wheels universe like never before and enjoy bold new menu items in between twists and turns. Ready to join the ride?
Dave & Buster’s, the ultimate destination for entertainment, restaurant, and sports watching, announced on Thursday, May 29, that they’re partnering with Mattel and Hot Wheels for an unforgettable summer experience. It’s not just fun, it’s turbocharged! Starting June 2, you can experience the Hot Wheels universe in a whole new way with a brand-new game you can only play at Dave & Buster’s, the Hot Wheels Victory Lap.
With the Hot Wheels Victory Lap game, you can get behind the wheel of your favorite cars, put them into speed drive, and experience edge-of-your-seat energy. Of course, that’s not all you’re getting…because when you make a pit stop, you can savor the items from Dave & Buster’s Hot Wheels menu, available for a limited time. Here’s the complete menu lineup:
- Turbocharged Chicken Sliders – These are buffalo-style sandwiches with ranch and pickles.
- Turbo Bites – These are donut holes with dipping sauces, served in collectible Hot Wheels trays. Available at select flagship stores.
- Spotlight Punch Flight – This is a trio of colored r*m punches (for grown-up racers).
- Hot Wheels Refreshers – These are fizzy and fruity non-alcoholic drinks for racers of all ages.
According to the Chief Marketing Officer of Dave & Buster’s, Megan Tobin, the brand is all about delivering next-level experiences, and the Hot Wheels summer-long activation is proof of that. The collaboration combines all-out fun, bold flavors, and high-energy moments that you wouldn’t want to miss. Meanwhile, VP of Global Location Based Entertainment at Mattel, Julie Freeland, ensures that families and adults will be in for an action-packed summer. It’s a one-of-a-kind experience going through high-speed twists and turns while turbocharging with themed food and refreshments, she added.
What’s New at Dave & Buster’s?
When you drop by Dave & Buster’s with the crew, expect to find more ways to enjoy a whole new level of play and dining experience. Before the spring season ends, why not give D&B’s seasonal offerings a try?
- Ultimate Brownie Sundae – Enjoy a rich chocolate brownie topped with vanilla ice cream, choco fudge, caramel, pecans, whipped cream, cherries, and toasted almonds.
- Seaside Soda – Sprite and blue raspberry meet in this refreshing drink topped with whipped cream, rock candy, and blue sprinkles.
- Orange You A Dream Soda – This drink combines Orange Fanta with vanilla, cold foam, cotton candy, and rock candy.
As for the games, Dave and Buster’s arcade is heating up with 10 brand-new games, including the Hot Wheels Victory Lap. Don’t miss the fun in other game experiences:
- Top Gun: Maverick
- NASCAR Pit Stop
- Cyberpunk
- Godzilla VR
- NBA Superstars
- UFC Challenge
- NBA Smash N Win
- Pac-Man Rollers
Brand New Human Crane
Another new game to check out at Dave & Buster’s is the Human Crane, and it’s exactly what you think it is. You get strapped into a harness, so you can soar and become the claw. Isn’t it more fun when you’re the one drop down and grab prizes? Dave & Buster’s thinks so, too! When you take the challenge, you can grab as many prizes as you want per play, but you can only bring one home. For safety purposes, phones, jewelry, food and drinks, or loose objects won’t be allowed when you go down as the human crane. See here for the complete rules.
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More Summer Menu Releases You Can’t Miss
Summer is coming in hot (and flavorful), thanks to the seasonal menu releases from our favorite chains and restaurants. This is the time when seasonal ingredients like fresh herbs, berries, citrus, and grilled produce taste their best, so it only make sense that we make the most of this season. Simply put, it’s your chance to enjoy these limited-time flavors!
Chick-fil-A’s Pineapple Dragonfruit Drinks
Chick-fil-A announced that their Pineapple Dragonfruit drinks will have an extended stay on the menu until August 16. Yup, these refreshing beverages will stay for the summer to quench your thirst. If you haven’t tried any, head over to the nearest Chick-fil-A and grab one of these options:
- Pineapple Dragonfruit Lemonade – A combination of lemonade and natural fruit flavors.
- Pineapple Dragonfruit Iced Tea – A combination of freshly brewed iced tea and natural fruit flavors.
- Pineapple Dragonfruit Sunjoy® – A combination of Chick-fil-A’s Sunjoy and natural fruit flavors.
- Pineapple Dragonfruit Frosted Lemonade – A combination of lemonade, Chick-fil-A’s Icedream dessert, and natural fruit flavors.
Krispy Kreme’s Strawberry Glazed Doughnut
Everyone’s talking about the returning fan-favorite at Krispy Kreme, the Strawberry Glazed Doughnut! The brand is bringing back this sweet treat for a limited time, starting tomorrow (May 30) through June 1. The Strawberry Glazed Doughnut is also part of Krispy Kreme’s collaboration with PAC-MAN, and here are the other flavors from the collection:
- PAC-MAN Party Doughnut – An Original Glazed doughnut with yellow buttercream flavored icing, sprinkles, and a PAC-MAN piece.
- Strawberry Power Berry Doughnut – An unglazed shell doughnut filled with strawberry KREME, dipped in red icing. It’s finished with sprinkles and a green leaf icing.
- TEAM GHOST Doughnut – An unglazed shell doughnut loaded with chocolate KREME and dipped in black icing. It’s also decorated with a PAC-MAN maze and a Team Ghost piece.
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From The Club
This summer, I’m pretty sure that Dave & Buster’s is going to make my racing dreams come true! Their partnership with Mattel and Hot Wheels is the summer collab I thought I didn’t need…because look at those themed sliders and drinks. 🤤 The experience of playing an exclusive racing game is also exactly what I need to wind down. That and being a human crane sounds fun!