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March 2024 delivered new arcades, barcades, pinball venues and FEC developments across North America, Europe, Japan, the Philippines and Australia.
Raw Thrills’ Angry Birds Boom! has appeared as a playable location test, offering early clues about its cabinet, gameplay and possible arcade future.
Dave & Buster’s plans to test small bets on arcade games, prompting debate about family entertainment venues, redemption arcades and operator risk.
From rhythm-game specialists to licensed FECs, June’s location watch surveys new arcade venues, expansions and upcoming attractions across four regions.
From free-play arcades and pinball lounges to rhythm-game communities, discover the notable new venues and industry updates reported worldwide in August 2024.
Blue Motion Games enters the amusement market with Amega simulator partnerships, original arcade projects and plans for North American FEC operators.
Adrenaline Amusements’ Duck Derby: Pump N’ Race swaps traditional controls for water pumps, rubber ducks and linked multiplayer competition.
Bandai Namco’s GoldStorm Pirates combines two-player shooting, motion seating, treasure hunting and pirate battles in a large-format arcade cabinet.
A global tour of new arcades, barcades, pinball venues and family entertainment centres that opened in late 2024 or are planned for 2025.
March 2025 saw new pinball bars, free-play halls, family entertainment centres and specialist arcades open across North America, Europe and Asia.
Dark Escape Games has started shipping Clown Around, a compact, unattended escape-room attraction now installed at a Tennessee family entertainment centre.
UFC Challenge turns a boxing tester into a giant Dave & Buster’s attraction, combining licensed presentation, competitive striking and knee-based gameplay.
Alan-1’s Soda Slam! adapts precision drink pouring for two-player FEC redemption play, with a 70-inch 4K display, interactive effects and June shipping planned.
May 2025 brought new freeplay arcades, arcade bars, museum expansions and family entertainment venues across North America, Europe and Asia.
July 2025 brought new independent arcades, pinball lounges and family entertainment centres across North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
Our October 2025 Location Watch visits new arcades, pinball lounges and family entertainment venues across North America, Europe and Asia.
December 2025 brought new arcades, free-play venues, family entertainment centres and major industry updates across four regions ahead of 2026.
January 2026 brought new arcades, pinball venues, museums and family entertainment centres to North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
Our May 2026 Location Watch visits new and returning arcades, pinball venues and family entertainment centres across North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
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