Q: How many people can bowl on one lane?
A: We recommend limiting each lane to 4 to 5 bowlers.

Q: How long does a game take to bowl?
A: With 4 people on a lane a game usually takes about 40 minutes to bowl. Add 10 minutes per game if you add an extra person.

Q: Do we have to wear bowling shoes?
A: Yes. Bowling shoes are required if you don’t have your own pair. We rent shoes from Children’s size 8 to Men’s size 16.

Q: What forms of payment do you accept?
A: We accept Cash (obviously) along with Debit and Credit Cards. The credit cards we accept are Visa, MasterCard, and Discover. We accept checks for League payments only.

Q: Can I bring in outside food or beverage?
A: No outside food or beverage is permitted at Brunswick Bowling Centers. The only exception is cake and/or ice cream for Birthday Parties.

Q: Is your bowling center non-smoking?
A: The majority of our centers are completely non-smoking. Click here for a complete list of our centers. Of the few smoking centers we have, all offer non-smoking times for you bowling enjoyment.

Q: How to pick a ball?
A: Use a ball that weighs close to 1/10 of your body weight. If you weigh 100, lbs. use a 10lb ball. Your thumb should go all the way into the ball for a good fit. The fingers and thumb should touch all the way around the holes without being tight. We offer rental balls in weights ranging from 6lbs to 16lbs. The center staff will assist you in ball selection and will get the 6 lb. ball for the young.

Q: How many games do I want to bowl?
A: That is up to you. Brunswick centers offer per game and time bowling. When your lane is assigned the counter staff may ask this question and may request you pre-pay for your bowling. Of course any un-used games or time will be refunded to you. And of course you can always add on to your bowling experience. A general rule is 3 games per person over 10 and 2 games for 10 and younger. For time bowling a family or group will have a very enjoyable experience on a two hour package.

Q: Do you have bumpers?
A: Yes, all Brunswick centers have this wonderful aid for children to learn and enjoy bowling. Bumpers are guards in the gutter that insures the ball makes it to the pins.

Q: Can adults bowl with the kids at a birthday party?
A: Yes – it is our experience though it works best to have two adjoining lanes, one for the kids, one for the adults.