If you’ve been to a venue recently and found yourself locked in a high-energy battle of electric shuffleboard or immersed in a virtual reality showdown, you’ve experienced competitive socialising in action. But how is this new wave of entertainment different from the classic bar games or old-school arcade machines we know and love?

Let’s face it: simply grabbing a drink or meal is starting to feel a bit, well… ordinary. Enter competitive socialising, the fresh new way to bring people together and unlock the power of fun.