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The LBX Show #92 - Rerun: Annual Predictions Episode 2026!
The LBX Show #81 – Hasbro’s SixthWall, ROLLER Capital, Phase 2 Social & more!
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Sponsored by Intercard!
On this week’s show we share major LBE news, plus fresh examples of how IP, pricing, and AI are reshaping guest experiences. Then we dig into ROLLER Capital with Chris Rich and scan the latest openings, acquisitions, and closures with Kevin Williams to see where competitive socializing is headed next.
• Pilot tests for a new rewards platform for the location-based entertainment industry
• Intercard’s 2026 event schedule and where to connect in person
• Candyland Cafe as an immersive pop-up model and what its ticket credits do to per-cap spending
• Hasbro’s SixthWall AI studio and why authorized character voices change licensing for AI experiences
• ROLLER and Adyen partnership background and the move into embedded financial services
• ROLLER Capital eligibility based on processing history plus pre-qualified offers inside the platform, it’s fixed-fee structure, daily repayment percentage, and why repayment tracks venue cash flow
• Open and Shut trends including boutique bowling expansion and copycat attraction mixes
• Sportstainment realism versus social play in batting simulator concepts
• Questions around Titanic VR positioning for parties and team building
• Market lessons from mini golf closures and what “phase two” social entertainment could look like
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