With the annual Power of Play & Awards around the corner, The Oracle brings you everything you need to know ahead of the show. Plus, looking at how the latest Supreme Court ruling has rocked the sector.

We're starting the year with an issue brimming with tips and advice from the world of competitive socialising and immersive leisure - looking forward to 2025 and beyond.

In this issue there's a focus on how design can affect every aspect of a customer's journey, and we take a look at one of the most eye-boggling companies in the UK: Big Fang Creative. In the latest news, the budget has been revealed and has rocked the hospitality industry.

Competitive Socialising is taking over the world. We look at how far UK brands have started to branch and also take a look at how Japan's immersive experience culture can show us some new things. The latest research on Low+No is here and some tips on sustainable menus.

As we delve into summer, the Euro 2024 has kicked off! Meanwhile, we celebrate the winners of the Competitive Socialising Awards 2024, as well as looking to round up the Competitive Socialising: The Power of Play event in May.