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AT A GLANCE
              BEST MODERNIZED SMALL BALL VENUE
                                                                                      Proprietor: Matthew Hubbard
              Group Therapy Pub & Playground                                          Architect: G16 Architects
                                                                                      Design: Matthew Hubbard
              Greenville, South Carolina                                              Bowling: Funk North America, Inc.
                                                                                      (Duckpin String Machines, Looping
                                                                                      Ball Returns, HPL Lanes, Custom
                                                                                      Metal Caging, Platform Scoring with
                                                          A quote from owner Mat-     Augmented On-Lane Projection)
                                                        thew Hubbard on the venue’s   AV: IT Pros, Inc.
                                                                                      Restaurant/Bar Equipment/
                                                        website serves as something   Supplies: America’s Food Equipment
                                                        of a mission statement for    Arcade Distributor: Amuze Products
                                                        Group    erapy Pub & Play-    Ice Curling: Rock Solid Productions
                                                        ground: “We want everyone,    Multi-Sport Simulator: HD Golf
                                                        everywhere, every day to know   On the Web: grouptherapy.fun
                                                        they are worthy of love and
                                                        belonging and that they are
                                                        enough just the way they are. At Group    erapy, we want to craft those
                                                        feelings through connection with others by providing unforgettable
                                                        experiential entertainment, authentic guest interaction, wacky cocktails
                                                        and captivating spaces.” It was the captivating spaces that caught the eyes
                                                        of our judging panel, as each area of activity is identi  ed by super graphic
                                                        walls that provide the area with its own unique space.    e painted-out
                                                        exposed structure focuses the guest’s attention on the activities on the
                                                          oor.    e exception is the colorful hanging umbrella ceiling above the
                                                        bar/lounge area, which visually distinguishes it from the activity spaces.
                                                           e bold graphics, exposed structure and pop culture-themed mini golf
                                                        give the entire facility an exciting, energizing atmosphere.















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