Machines

Seaside amusement arcades are back - and not just as a nostalgic memory. Post-lockdown, with the cost of living squeezing overseas travel and wanderlust refusing to budge, Brits have been returning in droves to the coastal towns they once left behind.

Post-COVID, the UK has seen a rise in demand for 'away from home' entertainment venues. This includes attractions such as adult adventure parks, amusement parks, and amusement arcades - places that offer 'experiences' different from the norm.  

The amusement arcade industry, once in steady decline, has seen a strong post-COVID resurgence driven by renewed demand for out-of-home entertainment. Coupled with recent advances in technology and manufacturing, this shift has revitalised the sector and helped propel arcades back into mainstream appeal worldwide.