Guangzhou-based carnival game manufacturer LIONET introduced four new Social Competition Carnival Games at GTI China Expo 2026, bringing multiplayer competition and interactive skill-based entertainment to the show floor.

Held from September 10 – 12, 2026, in Guangzhou, the 18th GTI China Expo brought together amusement equipment manufacturers, entertainment operators, distributors and international buyers.

As a returning exhibitor, Guangzhou Lionet Amusement Equipment Co., Ltd. (LIONET) used this year's event to introduce a new direction in its carnival game development.

From Traditional Carnival Games to Social Competition

LIONET specializes in the design and manufacturing of Carnival & Midway Games, with product lines covering outdoor midway booths, indoor carnival games, attendant-free carnival games and Social Competition Carnival Games.

Its equipment and solutions are developed for family entertainment centers (FECs), theme parks, amusement parks, shopping malls, resorts, event operators and other commercial entertainment venues.

At GTI China Expo 2026, LIONET made the global debut of four new Social Competition Carnival Games:

- Spin Pitch – A pitching challenge combining timing and accuracy.

- Barrel Toss – A ball-toss game that tests reaction speed and precision.

- Monster Strike – An interactive target game built around quick responses.

- Mega Hoops – A multiplayer basketball competition with visible scores and rankings.

The new lineup builds on familiar physical game mechanics, incorporating multiplayer challenges, automatic scoring and real-time competitive feedback.

The concept is particularly relevant to Competitive Socialising, an entertainment format already familiar to operators in Europe and North America through activities such as interactive darts, mini golf, bowling and other group-based games.

LIONET's approach explores how traditional carnival-style challenges can be adapted for social

entertainment venues, where friends, families and groups participate and compete together.

Live Competition Brings Energy to the GTI Show Floor

Throughout the exhibition, visitors gathered at LIONET's booth to experience the new games firsthand.

Scheduled basketball and ball-toss competitions encouraged participants to challenge one another, while live scores, rankings and cheering spectators created an energetic atmosphere around the games.

According to LIONET's on-site observations, the demonstrations generated conversations with operators and distributors interested in multiplayer entertainment and complete social gaming areas.

Beyond product demonstrations, GTI China Expo provided an opportunity for manufacturers and international buyers to exchange ideas, experience new equipment and discuss its application in real entertainment venues.

For LIONET, the event was an opportunity to present its latest product development while reconnecting with industry partners and meeting new operators.

The company will continue developing both traditional Carnival & Midway Games and Social Competition Carnival Games, with a focus on practical gameplay, group participation and different venue requirements.

Learn more about LIONET and its carnival entertainment solutions: www.lionetgame.com