For years, manufacturers have predicted that sales of string pinsetting machines would skyrocket if the United States Bowling Congress ever green-lighted the machines for certified competition. Now, that assertion will be put to the test with the announcement that, effective immediately, USBC will update its playing rules to allow for the averages between pinsetter types […]

The unimaginable became achingly real on the evening of Oct. 25 when a man with a history of mental illness, 40-year-old Robert Card, went on a shooting spree in Lewiston, Maine, that left 18 people dead and 13 others wounded. Card entered Just-in-Time Recreation, formerly known as Sparetime, shortly before 6 p.m. and randomly opened […]

Editor’s Note: BCM caught up with Storm Products Inc. co-founder Barbara Chrisman shortly after her husband Bill’s passing but also after the deadline for the November issue of BCM. This story was prepared for the monthly BCM Briefing email newsletter. BY BOB JOHNSON, BCM Editor There are two things Barbara Chrisman would like everyone in […]

On the occasion of her pending retirement from BPAA after a career that spanned 37 years and six months, Judy King was treated to a cake and introduced to the crowd at Bowl Expo 2021 by Executive Director Frank DeSocio. King held important staff positions at BPAA, first as director of finance and later as […]

The countdown is on for the 2023 edition of the IAAPA Expo, set for Nov. 13-17 in Orlando, Florida. The Expo provides an opportunity for newcomers to the attractions industry, as well as seasoned veterans, to expand their knowledge base, grow their networking family and see the latest attractions during a massive trade show at […]

The owners of Gametime Lanes & Entertainment have announced that they will open a second location at the North Shore Mall in Peabody, Massachusetts. based on the growth and success of its Amesbury, Massachusetts, family entertainment center. Gametime recently agreed to lease a 30,000-square-foot space in 2024, joining a host of other upscale establishments as […]

OHSO Brewery + Distillery operates four locations in Arizona, and now is adding a bowling-based entertainment center to its venue in Gilbert. Already home to a patio called The Park — which features a full bar, arcade games and live music — the new indoor venue will include additional arcade games and a tapas-style restaurant […]