Can you add a Kidszone to an existing airport play area?
- 2 days ago
- 2 min read
Yes. And it is one of the fastest ways to upgrade an underperforming play space without a full replacement brief.
This is one of the most common questions Play9 Studios gets from airport teams. The existing physical play structure stays. The Kidszone drops in alongside it. From that point the whole space performs differently.
What changes when you add a Kidszone
Before: a static physical play area with no data, no content updates, no way to prove it is working.
After: the same physical space, now with an interactive digital layer. Unlimited game changes through Play9's curated Games Library. Anonymous usage analytics from day one through the IM Platform. Content scheduled remotely by whoever manages the space, from wherever they are. Seasonal updates without anyone visiting the terminal.
The physical play your passengers already use stays exactly as it is. The Kidszone adds everything it was missing. It also changes how the space feels. A play area with a Kidszone is never static. Games rotate, seasonal content refreshes, and returning passengers see something different every time they come through. That matters for frequent flyers and airport staff who see the same terminal every week. It also broadens who the space works for. Physical play skews younger and more active. A Kidszone extends the experience to older children, to kids who need a quieter option, and to children of all abilities. One addition, significantly wider reach.
How quickly can it happen
Kidszone units are designed to be placed, connected, and live fast. No major construction. No lengthy installation window. A single unit can sit at a gate, alongside an existing structure, or anywhere in the terminal footprint.
Airport teams can design a layout and request a quote through POP PLAY, Play9's modular airport play configurator, at popplay.play9studios.com.
Play9 Studios has been installing Kidszones in airports globally since 2009. If your play space needs a digital upgrade, get in touch at play9studios.com/contact.
