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Dave & Buster's to Become 'Doom & Buster's' for Avengers: Doomsday Takeover

The takeover deploys themed arcade zones, collectible merchandise, timed DOOMHOUR rewards, a branded drink menu, app notifications that aim to boost visits as part of a broader Avengers marketing rollout.

Overview

  • Dave & Buster's announced a nationwide promotion that will relabel participating locations as 'Doom & Buster's' and run from November 16, 2026 through January 31, 2027.
  • The chain will build in‑venue Doomsday Zones with special signage and dedicated Marvel games, some of which began rolling out in early November before the full takeover.
  • A new DOOMHOUR mechanic will give randomly selected one‑hour windows of double tickets on green‑swipe games, with D&B Rewards members alerted by app notifications the day before and the day of the event.
  • The promotion includes collectible Power Cards, an Avengers‑only Funko pusher, limited themed prizes and cotton‑candy flavors, plus a five‑item Avengers drink menu that features both cocktails and mocktails.
  • The activation is one part of a larger, cross‑brand push tied to Avengers: Doomsday that uses time‑limited exclusives and loyalty incentives to drive repeat visits and merchandise sales during the holiday season.