Dave & Buster’s Launches Winter Season Pass After Announcing CEO Resignation

Dave & Buster’s has launched a new Winter Season Pass just days after announcing the resignation of CEO Chris Morris.

The Winter Pass allows customers to unwrap a holiday gift of unlimited gameplay and exclusive discounts at every location now through Feb. 28, 2025. Customers can choose from three different passes, depending on their level of attendance and play.

First, there’s a Silver Winter Season Pass. The cost is $69.99 and includes unlimited gameplay and 10% off food and beverages, and it’s valid on weekdays only. A second option is the Gold Winter Season Pass, which runs for $99.99. That pass includes unlimited gameplay, 20% off food and beverages, up to 1,000 tickets per week, plus a weekly $5 food and beverage voucher, and it’s valid on both weekdays and weekends.

For the ultimate pass experience, customers can purchase a Platinum Winter Season Pass. This pass includes unlimited gameplay, 30% off food and beverages, up to 2,000 tickets per week, and a weekly $5 food and beverage voucher. Customers can use this pass any day of the week or weekend, including blackout dates. Also, if customers sign up for Dave & Buster’s Rewards, they can begin earning rewards every time they play. The more you play, the more you earn — so it’s encouraged to keep leveling up for bigger and better prizes.

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Chris Morris Resigns: What’s Next for Dave & Buster’s?

This new wintertime deal comes on the heels of some big changes for the company. CEO Chris Morris announced his resignation in early December after an earnings call revealed the company’s third-quarter revenue of $453 million decreased 3% from the third quarter of fiscal 2023 and comparable store sales decreased 7.7% compared to the same calendar period in fiscal 2023.

According to the Wall Street Journal, Morris resigned after a two-year tenure and is “leaving to pursue other interests,” and he will be replaced on an interim basis by chair of the board Kevin Sheehan. Morris took over as CEO in June 2022 after the merger of Dave & Buster’s and Main Event.

Board member Michael Griffith will step in as interim lead independent director of the board while the company searches for a replacement, according to the Wall Street Journal. Morris’ departure coincides with the company reporting a much larger loss and declining revenue for fiscal Q3, with shares down 32% year-to-date.

A conference call with financial analysts followed the release of the company’s quarterly results. Sheehan said that whatever proposals Morris and the board of Dave & Buster’s have worked out to advance the company’s growth will remain in place.

“The Board worked closely with Chris to create our company’s strategic direction and has the utmost confidence in this management team and the company’s strategy,” Sheehan said in his prepared remarks.

The search for a new CEO to permanently take over Morris’ spot remains ongoing.