Dave & Buster’s Report Finds Adults Determined For ‘Real-World’ Fun 05/13/2026

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Nearly half of Americans
aren’t having as a lot enjoyable as they’d like, a minimum of in line with a brand new report from Dave & Buster’s.

The eatertainment chain lately commissioned Talker Research to survey
5,000 adults on “fun,” which resulted within the model’s first State of Fun Report.  Results revealed that just about half (48%) discovered their lives presently missing enjoyable, regardless of a
whopping 89% that consider “having fun with others leads to healthier, stronger relationships.”

Fun was additionally mentioned by 71% of respondents to scale back stress, whereas 57% mentioned it will increase
motivation and 56% reported it helps them “feel closer to the people they love.”

“Dave & Buster’s has always been about bringing people together to have fun,” mentioned
Melissa Powers, vice chairman of promoting. “In a culture dominated by screens and solo scrolling, our State of Fun report underscores a growing desire for real-world, shared experiences.”

As to why American’s aren’t having more fun, 57% said that “cost and budget prevent them from making fun plans,” whereas 41% wished there have been “extra thrilling issues to
do for enjoyable as adults.” Over half (55%) mentioned they might be extra inclined to “prioritize fun if low-cost options were available.”

Dave & Busters is utilizing the State of Fun
Report to help the launch of 10 new video games “designed to make it easier than ever to show up, play, and create meaningful moments together.” The new video games embody: Hot Wheels Ultimate
Speedway, ICEE Slush Rush, John Wick: Continental Pursuit, Perfect Pump, Kick N’ Win and the Human Crane, amongst others.

The model may even launch its annual summer season move starting May
19, which affords limitless gameplay in a number of totally different tiers, meals and beverage reductions, and extra perks.