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QubicaAMF Celebrates Outstanding Achievement in Bowling Center Design Across the Globe
QubicaAMF Celebrates Outstanding Achievement in Bowling Center Design Across the Globe
Richmond, VA — April, 2026
QubicaAMF is pleased to announce the international winners of the 41st Bowling Center Architecture and Design Awards, presented by Bowling Center Management (BCM) magazine. The annual awards program recognizes bowling centers around the world for outstanding achievement in architectural excellence, innovation, and design.
This year’s honorees exemplify how thoughtful design and forward‑thinking concepts can elevate the bowling experience for guests of all ages. From modern entertainment destinations to reimagined community hubs, the winning centers reflect the creativity and vision shaping the future of bowling.
QubicaAMF is especially proud to share that these award‑winning centers are equipped with QubicaAMF technology and solutions. These projects highlight how innovative equipment and integrated systems can support distinctive designs while enhancing both guest experience and operational performance.
International Winners
Best New Tenpin Center — Hollywood Bowl Reading, Reading, Berkshire, England
New Tenpin Center Runner-up — The V Club, Dinkelsbühl, Franconia, Germany
Modernized Center Runner-up — Bowlmore, Apeldoorn, Gelderland, The Netherlands
Best Small-Ball Venue — GameTime Social, Vaughan, Ontario, Canada
Best Arcade — Mega Ozone Bowling Sevilla, Seville, Spain
Best Exterior — Maximum Kobenhavn, Copenhagen, Denmark
Founded by longtime Bowlers Journal Publisher and Editor Mort Luby Jr., the competition was created to inspire bowling proprietors to reinvest in their facilities and to celebrate creativity in both modernized centers and new builds. Over the years, the program has expanded to include separate divisions for U.S. and international centers, reflecting the industry’s evolving business models in which bowling plays a central role. The 41st Design Awards honor projects completed during calendar year 2025. International winners will be featured in the May issue of BCM.
