Brunswick Bowling Congratulates 2024 Bowling Center Architecture and Design Award Winners

Mar 07, 2025 General

MUSKEGON, Mich., March 7, 2025 – Brunswick Bowling proudly congratulates the U.S. winners of the 40th Annual Bowling Center Architecture and Design Awards, presented by Bowling Center Management (BCM) magazine. These awards recognize exceptional innovation in new and modernized bowling venues across the country, celebrating centers that push the boundaries of design, technology, and guest experience.

For 40 years, the competition has honored proprietors who invest in the future of bowling, embracing new business models and cutting-edge equipment to create dynamic entertainment spaces. This year, five award-winning centers featuring Brunswick Bowling Products stood out for their outstanding modernization, aesthetic appeal, and guest engagement.

Brunswick-Equipped Winners:

Best New Boutique Hybrid – Bullwinkle’s Upland (Upland, California) A dynamic blend of family entertainment and immersive bowling, Bullwinkle’s Upland enhances the guest experience with cutting-edge Brunswick technology, including immersive visuals and advanced scoring systems.

Brunswick Equipment: Boost ST String Pinsetter, Center Stage Subway Ball Returns, Pinball Wizard Automatic Bumper Rails, Anvilane^® Lanes, Sync^® Center Operating System, Spark^® Immersive Bowling, Score King^® Pins, And Center Stage™ Furniture.

Best Modernized Boutique/FEC/Hybrid Venue – Boondocks Food & Fun (Draper, Utah)
A premier destination for family entertainment, Boondocks transformed its bowling experience with the latest Brunswick technology, creating an immersive atmosphere that blends high-tech play with comfort.

Brunswick Equipment: GS NXT^® pinsetters, Sync^® Center Operating System, Center Stage Subway ball returns, Pinball Wizard automatic bumper rails, Anvilane^® lanes—Colorfull in Silver Crown, and Score King^® Pins

Best Modernized Traditional Center – Billy’s Ayr Lanes (Liberal, Kansas)
This family-owned center successfully balanced tradition with modernization, enhancing its lanes and overall aesthetic while maintaining its community-driven spirit.

Brunswick Equipment: Masking units/screens, bowling products throughout.

Best Modernized Duckpin Venue – Corner Pins (Lima, Ohio)
Duckpin bowling continues to rise in popularity, and Corner Pins leads the charge with an innovative, boutique-style update featuring Brunswick’s state-of-the-art equipment.

Brunswick Equipment: Center Stage Surface ball returns for Duckpins, Pro Lane^®, Duckpin pins, Sync^® Center Operating System, masking units/screens

Best Exterior – B&B Theatres Red Oak 12/B-Roll Bowling (Red Oak, Texas)
Blending cinema and bowling into a seamless experience, B&B Theatres Red Oak 12 redefines what a bowling center can be with a striking exterior that welcomes guests into a high-energy entertainment destination.

Brunswick Equipment: Center Stage Subway ball returns, Pinball Wizard automatic bumper rails, Anvilane^® lanes, Max Stripe non-glow pins, Sync^® Center Operating System, and Center Stage™ Furniture

Brunswick’s Role in Bowling’s Future

The BCM Design Awards continue to highlight proprietors who are redefining the bowling experience through innovation and exceptional design. This year’s winning centers showcase the impact of cutting-edge technology, modern aesthetics, and a focus on guest engagement. Brunswick is proud to support their success with industry-leading equipment that helps centers thrive.

For more information on how Brunswick can help transform your bowling center, visit www.brunswickbowling.com.

About Brunswick Bowling

Brunswick Bowling is the industry leader in bowling innovation, providing world-class equipment, scoring systems, and support solutions that help centers deliver exceptional experiences. With a legacy spanning over a century, Brunswick continues to set the standard for excellence in the bowling industry.