Operator Articles

Puttshack is an upscale, tech-infused attraction experience that aims to ‘rewrite the rules of mini golf’ – pairing modern technology with crazy courses for a unique guest experience. With three London locations currently, Puttshack…

KWP has released the last in its series of guides for amusement and attraction operators navigate the traumatic conditions of 2020. This last guide condenses all of the key lessons learned, and also gives a final observation towards…

Rumble Live was created in 2019 by Billy and Jacquie Rumble, inspired by the video games loved by their three sons. The couple realised the potential of an outdoor shoot 'em up attraction, incorporating gameplay from paintballing with the…

BALPPA, the UK trade association for commercial leisure parks, piers, zoos and family entertainment centres, has released a document providing guidance for operators during the COVID-19 crisis. “This document is to help employers,…

Inspired by founders Nick and Nicola Laister’s eldest daughter, Olivia, who has cerebral palsy, Fairytale Farm meets the needs of disabled children, while still being an attraction that the whole family can enjoy together. As the UK comes…

Kevin Williams of immersive out-of-home entertainment consultancy KWP has compiled a simple reference sheet called the "Operators Guide: Amusement Support Primer" in collaboration with a number of facility operators.  This new guide…

Kevin Williams, from KWP, a immersive out-of-home entertainment consultancy, in collaboration with Jeff Chatterton from Checkmate Public Affairs, a specialist in risk and crisis communications, has compiled a simple primer called the…

Bryony Andrews, editor of GlobalAmusementsandPlay.com, speaks to Matt Langer about the Oregon-based, Oregon-themed family entertainment centre that’s providing families with a historically-faithful location to gather and have fun. Ten…

Big Bounce Presents is one company looking to capture that feeling – but rejuvenated with a modern twist and a fresh, rotating concept. And it’s one that’s already taking America by storm. Hannah Hart reports.

From a TV show that took the UK by storm in the 90s (and again more recently) to an all-out interactive experience – The Crystal Maze has proved that it is totally possible to transform an onscreen franchise into a modern day-out for all…

Located in Durham, northeast England, Holmside Park have refurbished and refreshed thanks to a £500,000 investment. The park opened its doors on May 23, and offers a variety of indoor and outdoor activities in Edmondsley.

Sparky’s is a Saudi Arabian indoor play experience with a dare to be different. Since its founding the chain has refuted the view that the days of the shopping mall FEC are numbered, prioritising a pioneering approach to traditional family…

Every child dreams of being someone important and doing big things. Xavier López Ancona opened the first KidZania facility in Santa Fe, Mexico City in September 1999 as ‘La Ciudad de los Niños’ (City of the Children), with the idea of…

Bowling and entertainment centre Pinstack won FEC of the Year at the Amusement Expo International in Las Vegas in March. Kathy Archer reports