Bowl Expo has always been a place where manufacturers introduce new ideas, demonstrate equipment, and talk about where bowling is headed. At Bowl Expo 2026, Funk Bowling took a different approach. Instead of displaying pinsetter machines on their own, the company...
We all know bowling is fun. It's easy to get someone to play once. But for most venues, the real challenge is getting them to keep playing again and again. That’s where interactive bowling changes things. With Funk Nexus, bowling turns into something closer to a game...
Funk Bowling has announced a strategic partnership with EMERGING, a global leader in competitive social entertainment concepts, to accelerate the international rollout of next-generation immersive entertainment venues powered by Funk’s proprietary duckpin systems and...
An innovative duckpin bowling alley at Old Route 69 Brewery in Ada, Ohio is gaining national attention after earning “Best Small-Ball Venue” honors in the 41st Annual BCM Design Awards. Blending craft beer, social entertainment, and compact bowling design, this...
Some projects come together quickly. Others take time, trust, and years of conversation. For Buffaloe Lanes in Mebane, North Carolina, it was the latter, and the result is a standout example of modern bowling alley construction done right. After meeting repeatedly at...
Modern entertainment venues demand more than a single attraction. They require experiences that keep guests engaged, social, and coming back for more. As part of its continued national expansion, 5 Iron Golf Syracuse embraced that philosophy by partnering with Funk...
As entertainment moves deeper into urban cores, today’s bowling alley builders are being challenged to think vertically. Mixed-use developments, high-rise buildings, and dense city footprints demand entertainment solutions that are compact, quiet, and engineered for...
When people search for experienced bowling alley builders, they’re often thinking about design expertise, installation timelines, and technical precision. But sometimes, the real test of a builder’s capability comes when everything goes off plan. That was exactly the...
At the heart of the Athletic Performance Factory, Diamond Plate Pub & Eatery has introduced an entirely new way for guests to unwind, compete, and connect. With the installation of two sleek Funk duckpin bowling lanes, complete with state-of-the-art Nexus scoring,...
In a quiet Iowa neighborhood, a new home build became the setting for one of Funk Bowling’s most personal and rewarding installations to date. What began as a homeowner’s dream to create a standout entertainment space evolved into a two-lane custom project featuring...
