Leading investors should note key industry shifts from IAAPA 2025, reflecting a dynamic amusement landscape heading into 2026. Trends include the rise of two-seater and hybrid attractions, increased licensing collaborations, and a surge in shooting and AI-driven robotics, exemplified by autonomous service robots and innovative escape rooms. Rising costs, driven by RAM shortages and supply chain pressures, threaten margins across hardware and consumer sectors. Social media influence is reshaping marketing and experiential engagement, exemplified by influencer-backed projects like MrBeast’s Beast Land. With industry consolidation and expansion plans, including IAAPA’s move to the West Hall in 2026, these developments signal a transformative period with significant growth opportunities and evolving risk factors.

Subscribe and visit LBX Collective for more!