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Campfire description

The last few years have seen the meteoric rise of Competitive Socializing, the fast-growing sector where immersive fun meets profitable innovation.

Venues that incorporate games, dining, and technology are redefining social experiences and creating lucrative opportunities. The last few years have seen such successful launches as:

• Flight Club: Revolutionizing darts with tech-infused gameplay and vibrant atmospheres.
• Puttshack: Offering high-tech mini-golf experiences with global expansion plans.
• Bounce: Combining ping pong with a lively bar scene for interactive fun.
• Hijingo: Delivering a multi-sensory bingo experience with cutting-edge visuals and sound.
• Electric Shuffle: Modernizing shuffleboard with immersive technology and design.

So what happens next?

Watch this Campfire where founder and director of out-of-home leisure entertainment consultancy KWP Ltd Kevin Williams (The Stinger Report) delves into the evolution of this dynamic sector before discussing what the future holds.

Whether you’re a designer, tech lead, investor or researching how to rejuvenate a format venue, this Campfire promises valuable insights into the trends and innovations shaping the future of social entertainment!

About Kevin Williams:

Kevin Williams is a leading voice in the immersive out-of-home entertainment sector. As the founder of KWP Ltd and curator of The Stinger Report, he has spent over two decades advising on next-gen attractions, interactive play, and the business of fun.

His consultancy spans the globe, supporting developers, investors, and venue operators in making sense of tech trends like VR, gamification, and Competitive Socialising. A former Disney Imagineer candidate and frequent speaker at IAAPA and DEAL, Kevin is regarded as one of the top strategic minds in location-based entertainment.

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