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The LBX Show #92 - Rerun: Annual Predictions Episode 2026!
Sound Off #91 – Karting experiences slow down, D&B reverses course, and more!
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The location-based entertainment industry evolves as venues adapt to changing consumer preferences and adopt new technologies. Karting experiences shift from high-speed racing to slower, more accessible gamified attractions without helmets.
• Traditional karting transforms with digital elements and e-karts to create more social, accessible experiences
• Dave & Buster’s faces financial challenges with 3% sales decline and admits previous remodeling efforts failed
• Chuck E. Cheese announces UK expansion with plans for 8-9 new facilities adapted for British audiences
• Genda consolidates 14 operations under “Genda Americas” brand, potentially signaling South American expansion
• Theme parks increasingly concerned about AR glasses recording rides without permission
• VR experiences evolving toward mixed reality (MR) with focus on interactive experiences rather than technology
• Sandbox VR partners with UK Natural History Museum for dinosaur experience, plans 40 facilities in Spain
• Mini crane games gaining popularity with appeal across age demographics
• Future-proofing venues requires focus on “kidult” demographics, social entertainment, and gamification
Join us at IAAPA in November where we’ll continue exploring these trends and new developments in location-based entertainment.
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