Orlando was buzzing with energy this November as IAAPA Expo North America 2025 brought together operators, developers, and industry leaders from across the entertainment world. Funk Bowling was proud to be at the center of the excitement, inviting attendees to experience our technology hands-on with live duckpin lanes, immersive on-lane projection, and the full power of the Funk Nexus ecosystem.
From knocking down pins on the demo lanes to exploring new AI-enabled tools for scoring and operations, IAAPA North America showed exactly how Funk is shaping the future of bowling for modern venues, and we had a great time doing it.
A Showcase of Modern Bowling Technology
At Booth #3854, attendees had the rare opportunity to bowl live on Funk’s duckpin installation and experience the next generation of bowling first-hand. Paired with our German-engineered string pinsetters that are known for their reliability, low maintenance, and dramatically reduced energy consumption, the setup demonstrated why operators across the U.S. continue to switch to Funk.
Visitors to the booth experienced:
- Live duckpin gameplay on fully installed lanes
- Nexus scoring and center management, featuring smart controls and AI-enabled features
- Immersive on-lane projection, showcased live on the lanes for the first time at IAAPA NA
- String pinsetters delivering smooth, consistent performance
The demo brought real-world entertainment to the show floor, giving attendees a true feel for how Funk systems perform in fast-moving, high-traffic environments.
Immersive On-Lane Projection
While Nexus scoring and our string pinsetters drew plenty of attention, the technology that truly stopped visitors in their tracks was Funk’s immersive on-lane projection.
The projection system transformed gameplay into a visual experience, lighting up the lanes with dynamic graphics, animations, and responsive effects. Operators immediately recognized its potential to:
- Boost guest engagement
- Increase dwell time
- Drive social sharing
- Add replay value
- Elevate classic tenpin and duckpin formats
For many attendees, it was their first time seeing modern projection technology integrated directly into the sport — and it quickly became one of the show’s most talked-about features.
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