Bowling Meets Innovation: Funk Brings Duckpin & Projection to Two TAITO Venues in Japan

Aug 18, 2025 | Case Study, Duckpin, International | 0 comments

Funk Bowling continues its international momentum with two exciting installations at TAITO BOOTVERSE TAMA CENTER and TAITO EXBAR TOKYO PLUS HAKATA. Each venue now features six lanes of our duckpin bowling paired with immersive on-lane projection, adding futuristic fun to Japan’s growing lineup of modern attractions. These installs mark a major expansion of duckpin bowling in Asia, blending cutting-edge entertainment with a compact, social game perfect for urban venues and arcade-style environments.

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Project Overview – Funk Bowling Goes Global

Funk Bowling’s installations in Japan signal an exciting new chapter in the global adoption of duckpin bowling. With entertainment operators seeking new ways to attract visitors in competitive markets, these installations prove how easily duckpin bowling can integrate into diverse venue formats—from futuristic arcades to themed social spaces.

At each TAITO venue, Funk installed:

  • Six duckpin bowling lanes customized for high-traffic environments
  • On-lane projection for interactive visuals and dynamic gameplay
  • The Funk Nexus scoring platform for seamless operation and immersive guest experiences

This setup offers TAITO guests a fresh, fast-paced version of bowling that’s intuitive for beginners and engaging for groups—creating a standout experience in already vibrant entertainment hubs.

Why Duckpin Bowling Is Perfect for Asia’s Urban Markets

As cities across Asia embrace compact and social forms of recreation, duckpin has become an increasingly attractive option. It delivers the timeless fun of the sport in a smaller format, making it ideal for arcades, bars, and mixed-use venues with limited space.

The TAITO projects show how duckpin can elevate a venue’s entertainment offering by:

  • Encouraging longer guest visits through replayable gameplay
  • Differentiating the venue with immersive, high-tech features
  • Providing operators with a low-maintenance, high-ROI attraction

Funk Bowling’s Global Reach

With over 100,000 lanes installed around the world, Funk Bowling continues to expand into new markets with reliable equipment, flexible formats, and future-ready scoring systems. The TAITO installations are just the beginning of Funk’s push to bring modern attractions to audiences across Asia.

Whether you’re running an arcade in Tokyo, Japan or a social club in London, UK, Funk’s duckpin solutions are built to fit your vision.

  • Two Taito Funk Bowling Installation 1, Funk North America
  • Two Taito Funk Bowling Installation 2 1, Funk North America
  • Two Taito Funk Bowling Installation 3 2, Funk North America

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