Skegness Pleasure Beach reflects on “60 years of fun” for World Fun Fair Month
Skegness Pleasure Beach has asked followers and fans to share their favourite memories of the park, its attractions and rides, as the landmark celebrates “60 years of fun” as part of World Fun Fair Month.
Fayre Play emerges from the Dragons Den with a £200,000 investment
The dragons are firing up for a major onslaught on the UK competitive socialising sector. TV series stars from popular series Dragons Den have put their money behind Fayre Play’s ambitious growth plan.
“The real Las Vegas”: Old School Nudgers urge players to support Blackpool’s classic machines
“For these classic arcade owners, it isn’t about making a fortune, it’s pure passion. But passion alone won’t keep the lights on.” That’s the overriding message from the Old School Nudgers which has urged players to support Britain’s surviving retro arcades, highlighting Blackpool’s collection of classic low-stake fruit machine venues
UDC making waves with Surf Van interactive kiddie ride
Following the success of the Ice Cream Van at arcades and FECs around the UK this summer, UDC has launched a brand new kiddie ride featuring an updated van design soon to be “making waves” with families.
All systems go for SB Machines with launch of new rocket ride and return of Peppa Pig Bus
SB Machines will be showcasing the latest and greatest from its range of kiddie rides at ACOS this year, in the form of the new Cogan Baby Rocket and “iconic” Peppa Pig Bus, which has continued to collect admirers since its launch in 2025.
The Big Picture to launch new £2.4m bowling and leisure venue in Ashford
The Big Picture has announced its new £2.4m bowling and entertainment venue in Ashford will open on 27 November, offering 11 different “entertainment experiences” including bowling, darts, karaoke, and TrackMan golf simulators.
Locked and loaded: Harry Levy Amusements appoints Gareth Locke as director of operations
Harry Levy Amusements has announced the appointment of Gareth Locke as new director of operations, bringing “a fresh perspective” to the Broadstairs-based manufacturing and game development company.
Ten Entertainment reports record revenue of £159.9m for 2025 but costs of doing business still drag ambitions
Tenpin and Fairgame owner Ten Entertainment Group has reported revenue for 2025 increased 14.5 percent year-on-year to £159.9m, however sales for the period were down 0.2 percent, while rising administrative expenses turned the £1.6m pre-tax profit reported in 2024 into a £248,000 loss. The results encapsulate the UK’s economic dilemma: British business is performing well, it’s just the costs of doing business and customer affordability that are stalling growth.
Sega Amusements COO Justin Burke warns of the pitfalls of buying direct from China
Sega COO Justin Burke has been in the thick of the business for a long time, and with a world leading brand he knows exactly how international competition has been able to adhere to different rules and regulations than those his own operation has been brought up on. Ahead of IAAPA in London this week, Burke issued a strong reminder that cheaper products can prove to be very expensive in the long run.
Southend residents want arcade and FEC in restored Kursaal
If you listen to the vibes coming out of the privileged few in Westminster, then nobody wants arcades in their town. Well suck on this the political elite: an arcade is exactly what the people of Southend want for their reformed classic landmark, the Kursaal. The once proud iconic building is making a comeback and a survey of locals reveals they want it to house an arcade, bowling and family entertainment centre. Le Miserable in Downing Street should perhaps listen to what people outside of Manchester want in their communities.