Arachnid 360

What Arachnid 360 does

Arachnid 360, LLC is a privately held, family-controlled manufacturer of commercial electronic soft-tip dart machines headquartered in Loves Park, Illinois. Founded in 1975 by Rudy Allison (who pivoted from balloon inflators after conceiving the concept in Ireland), the company originated the commercial electronic soft-tip dart category and has continuously operated for five decades under successive family/individual owners, currently the Beall brothers (Tony, Chris, and Shawn) who acquired it in 2014 and renamed it Arachnid 360.

The company's core offering is the Galaxy 3 hardware platform — a microprocessor-controlled electronic dartboard with a modular switch-matrix darthead, automated scoring, online connectivity (modem/Wi-Fi), and a 24-inch monitor — sold in variants including the Galaxy 3 Live, G3 Fire, G3 Plus, G3 Ice, and G3 Phone Charger. Layered on this hardware is a software ecosystem: LeagueLeader.net (a 30-year-evolved league management SaaS), Tournament King Online/TKO (remote tournament software pre-installed on every G3), and BullShooter Live (a global player rankings platform). Surrounding the core stack, Arachnid 360 distributes TouchTunes jukeboxes, runs the BullShooter tournament series and magazine, and supports an extensive legacy catalog of older dartboard models.

Arachnid 360 sells exclusively through regional distributors (USA direct, Diana Marketing in Spain/Europe, SAS ORION in France, a Nairobi-based Africa distributor, and BullShooter India for Asia) and operators of bars and entertainment venues. Revenue is generated from commercial hardware sales (quote-based, not publicly priced), accessories and consumables (brass barrel darts, soft-tip points, HotButtons, tournament kits), recurring LeagueLeader.net subscriptions, TKO software, and advertising on BullShooter Magazine and on the Galaxy 3 cabinet screen. Pricing is quote-based via phone-only sales; there is no public API or developer portal, and the company maintains no AI/ML product surface.

Name

Arachnid 360

Legal name

Arachnid 360, LLC

Website

https://arachnid360.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Arachnid 360, founded in 1975 and headquartered in Loves Park, Illinois, manufactures commercial electronic soft-tip dart machines (Galaxy 3 platform), supported by LeagueLeader.net league management SaaS and Tournament King Online software, sold B2B through regional distributors to bar and entertainment venue operators worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Coin-Operated Amusement Equipment

NAICS

Gambling Industries (7132), Amusement Arcades (71312)

SIC

Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420)

akta.pro primary industry

Coin-Operated Entertainment (Pinball, Crane/Claw, Jukebox, Darts/Billiards) (MPAEAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gaming Chips, Plaques & Currency Handling (Chips, RFID, Drop Boxes, Cash Carts) (MPAEANAB), Shuffling, Dealing & Card Security Devices (Auto Shufflers, Shoe/Dealing Devices) (MPAEANAI), Skill-Based & Hybrid Gaming Machines (MPAEAJAE), Gaming Peripherals & Player Interface Hardware (Bill/Ticket Validators, Printers, Touchscreens) (MPAEANAE)

Keywords

• Electronic dart machines
• Coin-op amusement equipment
• Soft-tip dart games
• Commercial dartboards
• League management software

Headquarters

HQ city

Loves Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Commercial Dart Machine Sales: Sale of commercial-grade electronic soft-tip dart machines (G3 Ice, G3 Fire, G3 Plus, legacy Galaxy series) and other coin-operated amusement products (Chuck-A-Luck, DiscGlo Shuffle) to distributors and operators. Prices are not listed publicly and must be obtained via sales representative.
2. Dart Accessories & Consumables: Sale of dart accessories (brass barrel "bar" darts, soft-tip points, HotButtons, throwlines, tournament charts, BullShooter Championship operator kits) to distributors and operators.
3. Operator Advertising on Dartboard Screens: Advertising placement on the Galaxy 3 dartboard screen; customers can contact the advertising representative via the sales email to learn more.
4. BullShooter Magazine Subscriptions & Advertising: BullShooter Magazine (published since the mid-1980s) generates revenue through player/operator subscriptions and ad placement, managed by the magazine editor.
5. LeagueLeader.net League Management Platform: Internet-based league management software provided to operators/distributors; supports automated scheduling, match setup, conflict resolution, reporting, and remote data access. Free training sessions are offered with professional techs.
6. Tournament King Online (TKO) Software: Software platform already installed on G3 dartboards that enables operators to run remote tournaments (4, 16, 64+ brackets) against a global player base.
7. TouchTunes Jukebox Resale: Arachnid 360 website features and links to TouchTunes Jukeboxes ("the jukebox that fits everywhere"), suggesting a distribution or reseller arrangement for TouchTunes hardware.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Core offering

Arachnid 360 designs, manufactures, and sells commercial electronic soft-tip dart machines (Galaxy 3 series: G3 Ice, G3 Fire, G3 Plus, Galaxy 3 Live) along with related coin-op amusement products to distributors, operators, and location-based entertainment venues. Layered on the hardware are proprietary software platforms—LeagueLeader.net for league management and Tournament King Online (TKO) for remote tournaments—plus the BullShooter Live online play and rankings platform, consumable dart supplies, and a reseller arrangement for TouchTunes jukeboxes.

Product overview

Arachnid 360 is a platform-plus-modules commercial offering centered on its electronic soft-tip dartboard product line. The core platform is the Galaxy 3 family of dartboards — including the Galaxy 3 Live foundation and its G3 Ice, G3 Fire, G3 Plus, and G3 Phone Charger variants — which are sold to operators and locations worldwide. Layered on top of this hardware are software modules: LeagueLeader.net, the internet-based league management system, and Tournament King Online (TKO), the remote-tournament software pre-installed on G3 machines, both of which connect the dartboards to the BullShooter Live online play platform for worldwide rankings and remote play. Surrounding the current lineup, Arachnid 360 distributes TouchTunes Jukeboxes and operates the BullShooter tournament series and BullShooter Magazine under the BullShooter sub-brand, while the Spider 360 brand covers home dart products, and an extensive legacy catalog (Galaxy, Galaxy II & II.5, Black Widow, 7000–1000 series dartboards, DiscGlo Shuffle, and Chuck-A-Luck) is still supported with manuals, kits, and supplies & accessories for operators.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BullShooter: Branded tournament and publication program (BullShooter World Challenge of Champions / BullShooter Regionals) and magazine, the company's flagship consumer-facing commercial identity in soft-tip darts.
• BullShooter Live
• LeagueLeader.net
• Tournament King Online (TKO)
• Galaxy 3 / Galaxy
• Black Widow

Products and services

• G3 Ice Current-generation G3 electronic dartboard with a glowing cabinet that builds on the G3 Fire feature set and adds flip games, a larger display, enhanced player camera, automatic target flip, and worldwide online play with tracked player rankings. Sold to distributors and operators of commercial venues.
• G3 Fire G3 electronic dartboard with a first-of-its-kind glowing cabinet featuring full-color LED illumination, a larger 24" monitor, enhanced player camera, automatic target flip, and new games. Sold to distributors and operators.
• G3 Plus G3 electronic dartboard introduced in 2019 with a larger 24" monitor, enhanced player camera, automatic target flip, and new games; retains worldwide online play, tracked player rankings, and full compatibility with all other G3 machines. Sold to distributors and operators.
• Galaxy 3 Live Arachnid's flagship G3 platform electronic dartboard featuring worldwide online play, tracked player rankings and statistics, and a reversible dual-target darthead (15"/13"). Forms the foundation for the G3 Fire, G3 Plus, G3 Ice, and G3 Phone Charger variants. Sold to distributors and operators.
• LeagueLeader.net Internet-based league management system used by operators and league coordinators, with 30 years of dart-domain expertise. Provides automated data collection, first-week pairings, automated match setup, custom reports, custom headers, NDA sanctioning, scheduling, conflict resolution, and remote technician support.
• Tournament King Online (TKO) Software pre-installed on G3 dartboards that lets operators run remote tournaments (4, 16, 64+ brackets) from a laptop; G3 machines report winners automatically and brackets, stats, and match results are available on-screen.
• Supplies & Accessories Distributor- and operator-only consumables and accessories including brass barrel "bar" darts, soft-tip dart points, HotButtons, throwlines, tournament charts, and BullShooter World Championship operator kits.
• DiscGlo Shuffle Compact web-ready coin-op shuffleboard with high-speed wireless connectivity, automated scoring, paperless leagues, built-in player rating system, color-changing LED lighting, and large LCD color monitor. LeagueLeader ready.
• Chuck-A-Luck Coin-operated rotating dartboard game with four dartboard targets that spin counter-clockwise like a windmill; includes LED scoreboard, adjustable lights, switch matrix, and bundled 25 brass soft-tip darts and 1000 soft-tip points.
• TouchTunes Jukeboxes TouchTunes digital jukebox hardware offered through Arachnid 360's commercial product portfolio alongside the Galaxy 3 dartboards, targeting location-based entertainment venues.

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• GLD Products (Viper): GLD Products manufactures Viper-brand electronic soft-tip dartboards, coin-operated billiards, and other game room products. It is the closest U.S.-based direct competitor to Arachnid 360's Galaxy 3 commercial dartboard line, selling into the same bar and tavern operator channel.
• Dartslive (DARTSLIVE Co., Ltd.): Dartslive operates one of the world's largest networked electronic dartboard platforms, with its own connected soft-tip machines, online play, and league management. It is a direct global competitor to Arachnid's Galaxy 3 + LeagueLeader.net + TKO stack in the connected commercial dart segment.

Regional players

• Harrows Darts: Harrows is a UK-based dart equipment manufacturer with a strong regional presence in Europe, offering darts, boards, and accessories. It is comparable to Arachnid as a peer branded dart company, though more weighted toward consumables and the European market.

Emerging players

• Target Darts: Target Darts is a rapidly growing UK-based dart equipment brand expanding from consumables into electronic dart products and tournament sponsorship. It is an emerging competitor pushing into the same soft-tip/electronic segment where Arachnid operates.
• Granboard: Granboard makes Bluetooth-connected, app-driven smart dartboards primarily for home and tournament use. It represents an emerging, mobile-first competitor to Arachnid's commercial LeagueLeader/TKO league software model, with potential to encroach on connected-play mindshare.

Broad incumbents

• Winmau: Winmau is a long-established British dart equipment manufacturer producing dartboards, soft-tip and steel-tip products, plus the Blade and Spectrum board lines. While historically more steel-tip focused, it competes with Arachnid across the broader electronic/soft-tip dartboard category.
• Unicorn Products: Unicorn is one of the oldest global dart brands, producing boards, soft-tip and steel-tip darts, and electronic dart games. It overlaps with Arachnid in soft-tip electronic dartboards and operates in the same on-premise leisure venue channel internationally.
• TouchTunes Music Company: TouchTunes is the largest networked jukebox operator in North America and is already distributed by Arachnid 360. It is a comparable connected-location entertainment platform targeting the same bar/tavern operator buyer, with overlapping venue economics.
• AMI Entertainment Network: AMI Entertainment is a major U.S. operator of coin-operated amusement equipment, jukeboxes, and bar-top games with a national operator footprint. It competes with Arachnid for the same on-premise entertainment capital budget and venue relationships.

Others

• Valley-Dynamo (Brunswick Billiards): Valley-Dynamo/Brunswick produces coin-operated pool tables, foosball, and shuffleboard for bars and family entertainment centers. It is an adjacent peer in the coin-op amusement category where Arachnid also sells the DiscGlo Shuffle product.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/BullshooterTour
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/bullshooterdarts
• Facebookfacebook.com/BullshooterWorldTour
• Instagraminstagram.com/bullshootertour

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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