Sound Off #67 - LBE Market Trends and Transformations

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Kevin Williams and Brandon Willey examine the changing landscape of location-based entertainment with insights from recent industry events and emerging trends.
• Five different golf simulation venues opening in Nashville, raising questions about market saturation
• Red Engine (operators of Flight Club and Electric Shuffle) planning aggressive expansion to 84 locations by 2030
• Limited VR presence at Amusement Expo International revealing shift in industry focus
• Growing trend of oversized "big box" arcade games requiring significant floor space
• Tournament-connected entertainment systems gaining popularity in hospitality settings
• Companies pivoting from VR to active entertainment solutions showing strong ROI
• Valo Arena reporting impressive 70% utilization and nearly 4,000 hours of usage at UK location
• Gashapon machine integration at LA Angels Stadium demonstrating amusement crossover into sports venues
Join us for upcoming events including the World Experience Organization's London Experience Week (April 28-May 2) and Amusement360 in Indianapolis (May 6-8).

Chapters

1. Sound Off #67 - LBE Market Trends and Transformations (00:00:00)

2. Welcome to Sound Off with Kevin Williams (00:00:01)

3. Too Many Golf Venues in Nashville? (00:01:52)

4. Industry Trends and Upcoming Events (00:06:20)

5. VR's Limited Presence at Amusement Expo (00:11:04)

6. The Big Box Phenomenon in Gaming (00:16:55)

7. Tournament-Based Entertainment Rising (00:25:08)

8. Pivoting from VR to Active Entertainment (00:30:31)

9. Gachapon Machines at LA Angels Stadium (00:36:37)