Rise Brands, a developer of entertainment venues, is set to open their first Indiana location and it will have a version of duckpin bowling. Early information seems to indicate that the lanes will be about 25-30 feet with a shortened approach. They will be using the Qubica/AMF string machines as pinsetters.

Pins Mechanical Company currently operates two other venues with similar duckpin bowling, one of which is in Cincinnati, Ohio. According to a briefing given by the company to obtain its license, they are booking over 1000 games a week in the Cincinnati location. They also expect to do very well with youth birthday parties before 8pm.

The company also has two arcade-type locations. Their motto is, With the motto “when life gives you balls, play with them,” Pins will serve an array of craft beer and cocktails.”.

Indystar – A pinball, bocce, foosball, ping pong and duckpin bowling bar is coming to Mass Ave.