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How Real-World Gaming Became A Business Built On Escapism

Escape rooms and immersive gaming are booming as consumers spend more on shared experiences, emotional escapism and real-world connection.

The modern high street has spent years searching for a convincing reason to make people stay longer. Retail alone no longer guarantees it. Streaming altered evenings, whilst delivery services have reshaped casual dining and hybrid work has permanentl… [8335 chars]

Source: Forbes | Published: 2026-05-26T20:42:28Z

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