Trend Board: IRL gaming activations with Pokémon and Animal Crossing drive footfall to UK tourist attractions

By Caroline Edwards - 03 Feb 2026
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Posted by Caroline Edwards in Trend Boards

3 months ago

Popular video games are hosting takeovers at tourist attractions to boost footfall and drive merchandise sales. To celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of Pokémon, the brand launched an experience at the Natural History Museum in London. The activation includes exclusive products and tickets for the pop-up – which opened in January and closes in April -…

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