Attractions: radio-controlled mini-ships are also making their way into amusement parks
These are small, remote-controlled electric boats that operate in tanks containing 20–30 cm of water
Key points
Amusement parks and theme parks are set to welcome radio-controlled mini-boats, which have been added to the Ministry of Tourism’s list of spectacular activities, entertainment and attractions. With the publication, in the Official Gazette of 5 August 2026, of the Ministry of Culture’s decree of 20 July 2026, among the ‘small, simple-to-operate attractions’, the list now includes an attraction involving the remote control of electric mini-boats that operate in tanks containing approximately 20–30 cm of water. It will therefore be possible to install the control consoles in amusement parks, in entertainment and attraction complexes belonging to travelling shows, or on both public and private land.
In any case, you will need to apply for authorisation from the local council in the area where you intend to install the attraction. Players do not board the vehicle or enter the water, as the game is operated exclusively via an external remote control. The water depth required for the console to operate poses no risk of drowning or of a person becoming submerged. Furthermore, the electrical components operate at low voltage and must be protected and insulated.
Other attractions
The list, established by Article 4 of Law 337/1968, includes, for example, table football and the punch-the-target game in the same category. ‘Small attractions’, on the other hand, include target shooting and medal shooting. ‘Medium-sized attractions’ include, amongst others, bumper cars with up to 20 cars, inflatable games and the crystal maze. This category includes mini-golf, ice-skating or roller-skating rinks, and Ferris wheels with a diameter of up to 12 metres. ‘Large attractions’, on the other hand, include, for example, bumper cars with more than 20 cars, go-karts, roller coasters and observation towers.
