Amusement Machine Market Report 2026

The amusement machine market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $17.54 billion in 2025 to $19.55 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of commercial entertainment venues, growth of arcade and game center culture, rising disposable income for recreational spending, advancements in electronic gaming hardware, increasing popularity of indoor entertainment.

The amusement machine market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $29.9 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of VR-based amusement machines, rising demand for socially interactive gaming experiences, expansion of location-based entertainment centers, growing focus on sustainable amusement equipment, increasing use of data analytics for player engagement. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing integration of immersive gameplay technologies, rising demand for interactive and skill-based machines, expansion of digitally connected amusement systems, growing focus on energy-efficient machine design, enhanced customization of user experiences.

The rise in investments in family entertainment centers is expected to drive the growth of the amusement machine market in the coming years. Family entertainment center (FEC) investments involve allocating resources and capital into recreational and amusement facilities designed for families. This trend is increasing as consumers show greater demand for leisure and recreational experiences, prioritizing memorable activities over material possessions. Investments in these centers fuel the demand for amusement machines, as they depend on a variety of engaging devices to attract visitors and ensure consistent use, thereby generating steady revenue from the machines. For example, in January 2025, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, a US-based government agency, approved a $4.2 million grant to expand the Showboat Family Entertainment Center in Atlantic City. As a result, the growth in family entertainment center investments is contributing to the expansion of the amusement machine market.

Companies in the amusement machine market are advancing new technologies such as immersive motion simulators to enhance multisensory experiences by combining motion, sound, and visuals. Immersive motion simulators integrate synchronized platforms with virtual reality visuals to deliver realistic, interactive environments. For instance, in October 2024, FuninVR, a China-based manufacturer of virtual reality entertainment equipment, unveiled the VR Skyship game ride at the 2024 Canton Fair. VR Skyship incorporates advanced motion simulation with 360° rotation and ±12° wide-angle tilting, offering immersive experiences ranging from sci-fi battles to dinosaur adventures. The ride includes over ten high-end special effects and precise motion capture, creating an intense multisensory atmosphere. With regularly updated content, including deep-sea exploration and horror themes, this innovation highlights China’s progress in intelligent manufacturing and immersive digital entertainment.

In July 2025, GENDA Inc., a Japan-based amusement arcade company, acquired Player One Amusement Group for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition is expected to significantly increase GENDA’s sales across North America while supporting its strategy to strengthen regional operations and improve profitability within the company group. Player One Amusement Group, headquartered in Canada, specializes in providing amusement machines.

Major companies operating in the amusement machine market are Bandai Namco Holdings Inc., Sega Sammy Holdings Inc., Konami Holdings Corporation, Incredible Technologies Inc., SINORIDES, ELAUT GROUP, HY Technology, Adrenaline Amusements Inc., LAI Games, Andamiro USA Corp., Raw Thrills Inc., Guangzhou EPARK Electronic Technology Co. Ltd., Benchmark Games, Neofuns Amusement Equipment Co. Ltd., JAKAR SP. Z O.O., American Pinball Inc., Yuto Games, Coastal Amusements Inc., Zoom Studios, PALM FUN Electronics Co. Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the amusement machine market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the amusement machine market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the amusement machine market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The amusement machine market consists of sales of claw crane machines, photo booth machines, basketball arcade machines, dance simulation machines, and air hockey tables. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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