DALLAS -- From November 16, 2026 through January 31, 2027, Dave & Buster's locations nationwide will operate as "Doom & Buster's," a Marvel Studios' Avengers: Doomsday takeover with themed games, prizes, cocktails and a surprise double-ticket hour. The film opens in theaters December 18.
Eight new Marvel attractions start rolling out first
Some in-store experiences launch ahead of the full takeover. They include MARVEL Cosmic Invasion, a 4-player beat'em up where players pick two Super Heroes and switch between them mid-fight. Avengers: Roller Race & Battle is a 4-player race with a villain to take down along the way.
Human Crane lowers players into a sea of prizes, including new inflatables. Thor's Hammer Strike offers leaderboard ticket wins. Smash N Win challenges guests to collect all 20 character-themed balls, and an Avengers photo booth prints a keepsake. A Funko pusher stocked with Avengers-only prizes and Avengers-inspired cotton candy flavors are also part of the lineup. Games and attractions vary by location.
Doomsday Zones open in stores on November 16
Themed entry arches mark each Doomsday Zone, where Marvel games, signage and screens surround guests. Collectible Power Cards featuring Thor, Doctor Doom, Yelena and others are sold at kiosks while supplies last.
Chief Marketing Officer Jeremy Tucker summed up the approach: "You bend the knee."
DOOMHOUR doubles tickets at random times
Starting November 16, D&B Rewards members can earn double tickets on green-swipe games during randomly timed 60-minute windows. Members get a push notification 24 hours ahead with the date, and a second on the day reveals the hour. In-store screens and D&B Live radio alert everyone else.
Participation requires a Power Card linked to a D&B Rewards account, and an activation fee may apply. The offer cannot be combined with other promotions and is not valid at Canadian locations. New Rewards Challenges in the app also offer exclusive badges and bonus chips.
Smirnoff cocktails and two mocktails join the menu
Three Smirnoff No. 21 Vodka cocktails are available through January 31, 2027:
- Doomsday's Dominion: melon liqueur, pineapple and lemon-lime soda, served with a "Black Magic" sidecar.
- Multiversal Mule: blue orange liqueur, dragon fruit and ginger beer, finished with edible luster dust and an LED glow cube.
- Fantastic Flight: four mini cocktails, each with its own flavor.
The two alcohol-free options are Panther's Potion, made with cherry, ginger beer and citrus sour with a blue vibranium shimmer sidecar, and Captain Punch, a tropical blend of blue raspberry, coconut and pineapple. Guests must be 21 or older to drink alcohol.