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AT A GLANCE
BEST MODERNIZED BOUTIQUE/FEC/HYBRID VENUE
Proprietor: George Vieth
Kingpin Lanes Architect: SndBx
Design: Dynamic Designs, Inc.
Je ersontown, Kentucky Bowling: QubicaAMF (Harmony Ball
Returns, Automatic Bumpers, Edge String,
Conqueror X, BES X)
Furniture: Venue Industries
e center had undergone a complete remodeling of its arcade in quarters Mini Bowling: QubicaAMF (Highway 66)
three and four of 2022, prompting even more discussion of a transition from AV: BeMedia
a traditional center to an FEC/hybrid business model. e decision-making Restaurant/Bar Equipment/Supplies: Dine
Arcade Distributor: Sha er Distributing
process also included knowledge that the marketplace area was seeing the Redemption: BMI Merchandise
addition of Main Event, Malibu Jack’s, Dave and Buster’s, Putt Shack and Card System: Intercard, Inc.
Top Golf venues. To complement the arcade expansion, it was decided ATM: Cardtronics
to add a four-lane VIP suite, relocate the center’s bar and four-lane Music: RX Music
mini-bowling room, reshape the pro shop, downsize a meeting On the Web: bowlkingpin.com
room and remove a music performance area. Comfortable,
residential-type furniture and the creative use of lighting
throughout has created a relaxed, sophisticated vibe. Other design highlights are bowling areas enliv-
ened with bold, patterned side walls lighted in a geometric pattern and the harmonious integration
of materials, colors and textures. Completing the transition was the installation of the area’s rst
USBC-certi ed string pinsetting machines.

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