New Game Coming!

I am happy to announce the near arrival of a new game for you to enjoy. It's called BarberCut, and it's manufactured by Namco.

Here's how it works. Prizes are hung be a string. Players manuever the scissors and try to cut the string. If you cut the string and the prize falls, its yours! What kind of prizes can you expect? Well, I'm glad you asked. Anything from DVDs, to video games, to iPods, maybe even a PS3 of xBox 360.

There's something for ya to look forward to.

QubicaAMF and Bowling For Tickets

Do you love bowling? Do you love collecting redemption tickets? How about combining the two? QuibicaAMF have brought the two together. Ticket dispensers are installed near each ball return. When you bowl a strike, you get tickets. When you bowl a spare, you get tickets. When you win the game, you get tickets. Then, you get to go to the redemption counter and enjoy spending your tickets. Fun stuff huh?

Bowling is Captivating

Have you read this article: http://www2.tbo.com/content/2009/sep/21/undercover-drug-investigators-embarrass-polk-sheri/?

Here's the short version:

Cops are serving a search warrant on a house. They find what they are looking for, but they also find Wii Bowling. They absolutely cannot resist.

"While some detectives hauled out evidence such as flat screen televisions and shotguns, others threw strikes, gutter balls and worked on picking up spares."

Bowling is just irresistible. Even Wii bowling (even though it's not the real thing).

Are you ready for some football?

Don't forget that PrimeTime is a great place to watch football games. Me personally, I have rabbit ears on my TV. So that means no Monday night football (since it shows on ESPN). I love working Monday nights though! We have seven 42" HDTVs over our lanes, and two more 32" HDTVs in our snack bar seating area. Like to play pool or shuffleboard? We also have a 32" HDTV in the billiard room.

Welcome Back!

Did everyone have a lovely summer break? Well here at PrimeTime, summer is definitely not a break for us. Of course we had a blast though!

Now that we are getting back into a routine, let's talk bowling leagues/clubs.

We have a variety of leagues and clubs that start next week. So, are you ready to get started? Click here for the league schedule.

New Game Coming!

Guitar Hero (The Arcade Version) will be here sometime between May 11 and May 15. Yeah, it's gonna rock! Come on over and show off in front of all your friends. Really, this game is gonna rock this place.

End Of The Year Parties

::ATTENTION SCHOOLS::

Let's be real here. PrimeTime is the best place to have an end of the year school party.

Call 325-690-5555 x208 for more information on end of the year school trips to PrimeTime. Days are booking fast, so don't hesitate to call. Need a place to eat as well? No problem if your kids like pizza (yes, your kids like pizza). What can you get? Here are our three end of year school party packages:

Package #1
1 Game of Bowling or 1 Round of Miniature Golf
1 $3.00 Arcade Card

Package #2
1 Game of Bowling or 1 Round of Miniature Golf
1 $5.00 Arcade Card
1 Event (events include: Go-Karts, Laser Tag, XD Theater, NASCAR Simulators, Bumper Cars)

Package #3
Unlimited Bowling
Unlimited Mini Golf
Unlimited Non-Redemption Arcade Games (non-ticket games)
Unlimited Batting Cages
1 Go-Kart
1 NASCAR Simulator
1 Laser Tag
1 XD Theater
1 Bumper Car

Each package is per person.

Call for prices!

Spring Broke

The title says it all. Spring broke. (It should be broken) Anyways, Spring Break One and Spring Break Two were two weeks that were incredibly busy for PrimeTime. THANKS! It was so busy that it broke our blog. Broken in the sense that nobody had time to write a new blog. But hey, you were too busy playing to read a blog anyway.

Again, thanks for everyone that spent some of their break at PrimeTime. We always enjoy your presence.

True Bowling vs. Wii Bowling

Recently I read an article in Bowling Center Management that compared and contrasted virtual bowling on a Wii and going to a bowling center for actual bowling. It was interesting enough to create this post, so here we go...

The article breaks the debate down into a few different areas, beginning with the physical aspect of each. Believe it or not, Wii bowling burns aproximately 3.9 calories per minute. Not bad for playing video games! On the other hand, when you head to PrimeTime to bowl, you will burn about 7.2 calories per minute. That's 432 calories per hour. Nice! Of course, it's not like running or cycling, but burning 432 calories while bowling... psh, count me in!

When debating Wii bowling vs. true bowling, it's important to note the social aspect. Head to PrimeTime and bowling with many others, it's way better than sitting by the TV alone. Think about this: say you begin a game at PrimeTime with nine strikes. The center gets quiet and all eyes are on you. Do you think you would feel the same if you nailed nine strikes in a row at home on the Wii?

I'm not saying don't bowl on your Wii. I'm just saying don't be satisfied with it. Let Wii bowling kindle a fire inside of you that leads you to PrimeTime for some real bowling (man, that sounds so inspirational).

The article I read said 7.2 calories per minute, but I think that may be a little high.

St. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick's Day is the official national holiday of Ireland celebrating Saint Patrick, one of the patron saints of the country. American's and Australians celebrate Saint Paddy's not because they are Irish, but because they probably wish they were! First celebrated in 1761 in Boston, the United States has joined in the tradition of the holiday.

Of course, we all know what St. Patrick's Day really is: a great day to go to PrimeTime to have a good time! (Check out St. Pat to the right. He looks like he may be related to St. Nick.)

Come in on March 17 to enjoy a great deal. Here's what you get:

7 Major Attractions (choose from: Go-Karts, Lazer Tag, XD Theater, Bumper Cars, or NASCAR Simulators)

3 Hours of Non-Redemption Games (any game that doesn't give you tickets, or a prize)

Unlimited Bowling

Unlimited Mini-Golf

This deal may not be shared. Each individual in your group must purchase one.

Some Springs Just Need A Break

Well, it's getting to be that time of year again. I think we have reached the 90s twice now, so ya know what that means. Spring Break is right around the corner. Yep, it's next week.

Every Spring Break I am reminded of a simpler time in my life. Alas, the college years. One Spring Break in particular, my buddies and I decided to go wakeboarding at one of the area lakes. That is when I realized that one or two hot days really don't do anything for water temperature. Yeah, amazingly cold that water was, but it didn't matter. Why didn't it matter, well, simply because we were crazy. Even with the frigid water, we had a blast wakeboarding and swimming in the lake.

So what's the point? The point is, even though you might have fun going to the lake this Spring Break, the water is still going to be cold. So, don't risk it. Head out to PrimeTime instead. We are going to have a blast!

Spring Break will be last week we will accept entries for our Spring drawing. Come in today so you can enter to win a pizza party for four, or a 1 GB iPod shuffle.

New Group Packages

No, this isn't the new addition that I recently was talking about (click here).

So, do you want to get the most bang for your buck with for your group of 20 or more? Then you are in the right place. Introducing, the new and improved, Group Packages (for groups of 20 or more)!

Too small to read? Yeah, go ahead and click it and see what happens.

A few things to note with this package:

The hours of video games on there, that does not include the ticket games, or the crane games.

The prices you see there, those are per person, not per group. Yes, I agree it would be nice for your 100 closest friends to have a great three hour party for only $25, but think about how we might feel about that ;).

If you would like to take advantage of these great deals, keep in mind that you must set up your event at least 48 hours in advance of your party. A 25% deposit is due at time of booking.

If you would like more information on this product, please click here.

Something New is Coming!

That's right. Our next big thing is coming. Kids are going to love it. Adults will be amazed. It's going to be incredible. Installation begins on February 23. Whoa, that' just around the corner! I bet you can't even wait.

Top 10 Party Themes

Your son or daughter's birthday is coming up. You know you want to throw a huge party, but you just can't decide on the perfect theme for your child. No problem, just ask what they want, and BOOM! that's what you go with. But what about those rare exceptions, when your child just doesn't have any idea what they want. Or, maybe it is a surprise party. Well here is the top 10 party themes for boys (along with a few of my own comments).

10. Disney Cars
9. Thomas and Friends
8. Spongebob - Yikes.
7. Incredibles
6. Batman - The last batman movie seemed to be for the older crowd, know what I mean?
5. Curious George - My son's fav. He has it painted on his walls.
4. Bob the Builder
3. Pirates - Arrrghh!
2. Harry Potter
1. Spiderman - Love it.

Now, the top 10 party themes for girls!

10. My Little Pony - How cute.
9. Mickey Mouse - Really?
8. Cars
7. Sesame Street - This show still comes on?
6. Hello Kitty
5. Care Bear
4. Dora the Explorer
3. Harry Potter - Really again?
2. Disney Princess
1. Barbie - Of course.

So there ya go, next time you are coming to PrimeTime for a party, you can inform everyone where their theme ranks on the list.

To view more information about these lists, please click here.

Valentines Day

Valentines Day is just around the corner. In anticipation for this romantic holiday, please enjoy this poem about bowling and true love.

Seltzer Sue
I started bowling Thursday evenings
With this gal named Seltzer Sue,
Gracious, what a big girl!
She could break a man in two

We talked a little and we laughed a lot,
As she jiggled in her clothes so tight,
And we fell in love between the pizza and burgers,
The spares and the strikes.

We went strong for fifteen years,
'til the day of the accident,
She slid down the gutter with a chocolate bar,
And no one's seen her since

Sometimes when the lanes are quiet
And the boys a drillin' holes in balls
I think of how much I loved that girl
Cellulite and all

Copyright; E.G. Harne

For more on this poem, please visit this site.

Brrr.... Go-Karts Anyone?

It sure is hard to sell go-kart rides when the daily high temperature is only 27 degrees. Yikes, what is this, Michigan? Well, here at PrimeTime we do understand that some of you are crazy enough to want to ride the go-karts in this type of extreme weather, but we also hope that you understand that we aren't crazy enough to open the go-karts in this extreme weather. Yeah, there was once a day when I was crazy enough to want to go out and get my face nice and icy, but alas, I have grown out of that. I'm not saying that is a good thing; I'm just saying.

The Super Bo.... Um, The Big Game

Shhh, we have to refer to it as "The Big Game." We all know what game we are talking about here. Let's take a minute to ponder this years Big Game promotion that we are having here at Prime Time.

What you get:

2 hours of bowling & shoe rentals
1 - XLIII Appetizer Sampler Platter

1 - $20 arcade card to share
UNLIMITED Pizza & Soft Drinks for Four

What you pay: $74.95 (includes four people)

Now, can you beat that deal? Psh, I don't think so. But wait, it get's better. For every Safety, Field Goal, or Touchdown scored, we are going to have a prize drawing. Everyone likes prizes, right?

We call it a Football-Food-Fun-For-4, and it's this Sunday, February 1, 2009 from 4:00-10:00p. Hurry, space is limited.

The Best Trade Show Ever

Industries all have their own trade shows. Ya know, a time to show off all of the new products for businesses in the industry. Restaurants have food shows. Auto dealerships have car shows. Family Entertainment Centers have a few different shows. One in particular is produced by the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA). This show showcases anything from the latest roller coasters, to the newest video games, and everything in between.


Back in November, I was lucky enough to attend the 2008 IAPPA trade show. It was pretty incredible. First off, I have never been to a big trade show, so this was a nice first dose. But, there was one spectacle that was the most impressive: The Three Story Carousel that was in the middle of the convention center. I'm not sure who would have $750,000 to $1M to blow, or exactly who would want this three story monster, but man, it sure was cool to see.


The second coolest thing about the IAPPA show is all the new arcade games that are coming out. Yeah, Guitar Hero the arcade game... it's gonna rock. There is this Harley Davidson road racing game that is pretty sweet. And let's not forget the new Rambo game. I doubt you will see that one here at PrimeTime, but who knows about the other two.


Overall, we had a great time at IAPPA, and can't wait for next year's show.

What Is That Under There?

Really, what is that under there? ----I just made you say (or think) underware. Pretty lame joke, I know (slow-motion lame).

Speaking of 'under,' have you seen our Under The Sea party room? If you haven't you are missing out. Our favorite party room, by far, is decorated to make you think you are actually under the sea. Think fish, shells, and coral everywhere. Its great. Such an adventure. In addition to all of the UTS decor, we have also thrown in some Christmas lights, just to top everything off. I know, we live on the edge here at the ol' PT.

So, when your birthday rolls around, go ahead and have your party in the UTS room. You won't be disappointed. Make sure you book it in advance though, because people love this room.

Wanna Go Fast?

Have you experienced the go-karts at Prime Time? Well, have you experienced them since we turned up the speed? Yeah, they go a lot faster now. Yeah, they are a lot more fun now. Yeah, pretty incredible. But wait, there is a catch. You gotta have a valid drivers license to go fast. (Sorry kiddos).

The price is the same, but the cars are much, much faster. Yeah, that's good lookin' out. When you come to Prime Time, we want you to have as much fun as you can, but in a safe way. That's why you have to have the drivers license to go fast.

So come on out and try the improved Prime Time go-karts. You will not be disappointed.

(I chose this picture because it says GO FAST. I don't know anything else about it.)

We're Back

As usual, the December month and the holiday season here at PrimeTime was super busy. We hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and that all of their wishlist dreams came true. Did you find a PrimeTime gift card in your stocking? We hope so!

Let's recap the top 5 Christmas gifts, as according to About.com. Here we go:

1. Nintendo Wii
2. iPod
3. XBox 360
4. iPhone
5. Wii Fit

Yeah, I didn't get any of those, nor do I own any of those. But, I do see an iPhone in my future. Ironically, the PrimeTime gift card narrowly missed this list; we came in at number six!

For more information on the list, click here.