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On this week's episode BW extends News You Should Know to discuss the new leadership at Dave & Buster's, the overuse of hyperbolic language to hype entertainment concepts, and the struggles of free-play arcades without strong monetization models among other topics.

• IAAPA Foundation FEC Scholarship offers $2,500 to cover expo costs, education, and accommodation for students or employees in attractions industries
• Roller's new "Pulse Report" provides insights from 2,000 guests across three continents, highlighting that 80% of visitors value unique experiences
• Dave & Buster's appoints Tarun Lal as CEO, bringing 25 years of QSR experience from Yum Brands amid declining same-store sales
• Entertainment venues using hyperbolic marketing language create unrealistic expectations, with venues claiming to "make Universal Studios look like a playground"
• Park Golf, a Japanese sport gaining traction in the US, requires minimal space with holes maxing at 100 meters, making it potentially viable for outdoor entertainment venues
• The struggle of free-play arcades continues, as demonstrated by Highest Score Arcade in Salisbury requesting donations to stay open
• Crane arcades appear to be reaching market saturation in certain areas, with some already closing
• Mattel bringing Uno to the competitive socializing space with Uno Social Club at Palms Casino Resort, with plans for expansion to New York, Chicago, and more cities

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