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- Fort Benning Bowling & Entertainment Center
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The Fort Benning Bowling & Entertainment Center (BEC) has 12 bowling lanes, an indoor playground with a rock climbing wall, ball shooters, toddler area, party rooms and much more! The playground is reserved for guests 13 and younger (socks are required; we sell them on site.) Ask about parties, group discounts, annual passes and the BEC punch card. The more you play, the less you pay!
The bowling lanes at the Bowling & Entertainment Center received a facelift! We closed down the bowling lanes for the past weeks to give you the best bowling experience possible. All bowling lanes were newly installed and turned the BEC into a top-notch bowling facility. And we celebrate the reopening and invite you to join us!
- Mall Bowling Center on Marne Road
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Bowling is fun and exciting for all ages. The Fort Benning Bowling Center offers a first class bowling experience, a Pro Shop, Bingo Room, snack bar and lounge, and great specials throughout the year. We are conveniently located next to the Commissary.
- Kids Bowl Free
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Kids Bowl Free! is back at the Mall Bowling Center (MBC) and the Bowling & Entertainment Center (BEC)! School is out for the summer, take your kids bowling for May 28 thru August 30 for free bowling!
Register your child and receive 2 FREE GAMES of bowling on designates days (please see schedule below for each center) through the Kids Bowl Free! program throughout the summer! (Kids Bowl Free! is offered for children 15 and under.)
How Does Kids Bowl Free! Work? More than 1,500 bowling centers around the globe provide 2 FREE Games of bowling to kids during the Summer. This program is designed by bowling centers to give back to the community and provide a safe, secure, and fun way for kids to spend time this summer.
How can my child participate in the Kids Bowl Free! program? It’s very simple and easy, visit the Kids Bowl Free! webpage, choose Military Bowling Centers and search for Fort Benning. For easy access, click below links for each Fort Benning bowling center!
- To register your child for the Mall Bowling Center, click here.
- To register your child for the Bowling & Entertainment Center, click here.
- Create a parent and child account, and you are good to go
At the Bowling & Entertainment Center, Kids Bowl Free! is available during below days and times, starting May 28 until August 30:
- Monday – Thursday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Friday: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Saturday: 12 – 3 p.m.
- Sunday: 12 - 3 p.m.
At the Mall Bowling Center, Kids Bowl Free! is available during below days and times, starting May 28 until August 30:
- Monday - Tuesday: not available
- Wednesday + Thursday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Friday: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Saturday: 12 – 3 p.m.
- Sunday: 12 – 3 p.m.
Terms and conditions:
- Kids Bowl Free! coupons are valid for use only during posted Kids Bowl Free! days and times (see above) and when bowling with a Kids Bowl Free! child from your family. Each child in your family needs to be registered over the Kids Bowl Free! webpage (see registration link above). (Kids Bowl Free! is offered for children 15 and under.)
- All participants must wear bowling shoes. Shoe rental is not included in the Kids Bowl Free! program but are available for rent at each center! (Shoe rental fee for children 13 and under: $2.75; children over 13: $3.25).
- Participants much have valid Kids Bowl Free! coupons at time of bowling for each bowler (see details on the Kids Bowl Free! webpage when registering your child).
- Cannot be combined with birthday party celebrations or group/business/club outings.
- Cannot be combined with other offers, promotions or specials!
- Cannot be used during Cosmic Bowling!
- Participating centers reserve the right to assign the number of lanes based upon the size of your group.
For any questions, contact the Mall Bowling Center at +1 (706) 545-4164 or the Bowling & Entertainment center at +1 (706) 545-4272.
Let’s Bowl!
- Sensory Friendly Fun Time
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This fall, the Bowling and Entertainment Center will host Sensory Friendly Fun Time on Tuesdays, beginning August 19 through December 16. From 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., we will turn off the music and the air guns making the play zone more enjoyable for children with sensory sensitivities. Price is $6.50 and will include arts and crafts. This event is for children 12 and under, accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Mad Games
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Now available at the Mall Bowling Center and the Bowling & Entertainment Center!
Many young bowlers find the 10-frame format too long and the scoring calculation rules too difficult and too hard to understand. The traditional grid isn’t appealing or exciting. While they may try a game or two, a lot won’t come back and that’s a tragedy – because bowling is and can be so much Fun!
We are happy to announce to offer Mad Games at the Mall Bowling and the Bowling & Entertainment Center!
What exactly is Mad Games? Mad Games are shorter and easier to understand bowling games for our younger bowlers, ages 12 and under. When you bowl a Mad Game, the scoring system is simpler, and the bowling pace is way faster. We offer four different Mad Games to choose from:
- Monster Factory
- Character Factory
- Bowlin’ Hood
- Battle on the Lanes
Mad Games themes are Videogame-like, 2D and 3D visuals – of course that’s way more interesting and more fun as regular bowling! And the best – at the end, bowlers can take home a picture of themselves bowling – which the Mad Game system provides!
Try something new and visit the Mall Bowling and the Bowling & Entertainment Center for our new Mad Games – fun, excitement and an unforgettable experience promised! Mad Games is open to everyone, but perfect for our younger bowlers, children 12 and under.
Price is $15 per lane/per hour (shoe rental is not included), try each game to see what you like the most! For more information or any questions, contact the Mall Bowling Center at +1 (706) 545-4164 or the Bowling & Entertainment Center at +1 (706) 545-4272.
- Junior Enlisted Bowling Specials
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Junior enlisted Soldiers can enjoy a free hour of bowling at no cost, weekdays from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m., at the Mall Bowling Center or at the Bowling & Entertainment Center. * Rental shoes are available at regular price. Or enjoy our fall special - 2 hours unlimited bowling, shoe rental, 2 hotdogs, fries and 16 oz. drink for $15 per person.
* Offer available to all active-duty military in E1 – E4 pay grades. Must present military ID. Limit 1 per person per day.
- Prices
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Price List Children 13 and Under $3.75 Adults $5.50 Shoe Rental Children 13 and Under $2.75 Adults $3.25 Unlimited Cosmic Bowling
(Fridays and Saturdays after 6 p.m.)
$16.50
(shoe rental included at both locations)
Unlimited Sunday Bowling (2 hours)
$16.50 (shoe rental included) Socks $2.50
PlayZone $6.50 - Learn to Bowl
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You’ve rented the shoes, chosen a ball, and have your eye on that perfect spot in the lane. You’re ready to bowl! But wait - bowling is harder than it looks! What is the right bowling ball for you? How do you stand before you swing and release the ball? Do you always wanted to learn how to bowl but never found an instructor who could teach you?
We can help! Join us at the Mall Bowling Center for our new 12-week Bowling League “Learn to Bowl”! The new “Learn to Bowl” League starts January 15 and ends April 2, 2025. We meet every Wednesday, starting at 7 p.m.; attendees will bowl 3 games for 12 weeks, participation fee is $10 (per session, shoe rental is not included), and all participants will be given instructions and learn how to bowl like the professionals!
Those beginner sessions will be a “handicap mixed doubles” format and any combination of adult/child/male/female is welcome. If participants don’t have a partner, the bowling center will assist in pairing bowlers together. Make-up session available, contact the staff at the Mall Bowling Center in case you missed one week! (All make-up sessions must be completed before April 2 to be eligible for a door prize).
But that’s not all! All participants will receive some great prizes after completing the 12 weeks “Learn to Bowl” League!
Door prizes: bowling related prizes and a drawing for the overall grand prize; one beginner’s bowler will receive a new Storm Mix Bowling Ball of their choice. Ball will be custom fitted to the bowler.
Registration is required, sign-up in person at the Mall Bowling Center (MB) or just call your friendly MB staff at +1 (706) 545-4164!
Each session consists of 30 bowlers (maximum attendance) to ensure all beginning bowlers can understand the instructors. Since space is limited, we encourage you to sign up NOW!
This league is open to everyone, kids, adults, friends, neighbors, everyone who has access to the installation!
Get ready to learn to bowl, below you’ll find the 10 most important bowling tips for beginners:
- Don’t aim for the pins! Seriously, resist the urge! The best way to get a strike is by aiming for the pocket—the space between the 1 and 3 pins, or the space between the 2 and 4 pins.
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart! Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and take a few steps forward so that only your toes are touching the line.
- Swing the ball by keeping your arm straight! Bending your elbow will decrease both accuracy and power.
- Release the ball by curling your fingers so that the ball spins as it rolls down the lane. This will give you better control and accuracy.
- Timing is everything! As the ball hits the pins, watch carefully so you can time your next throw accordingly. If you act too quickly, you may end up standing in front of fallen pins (which isn’t fun for anyone). If you wait too long, other bowlers may get frustrated because they must wait for you to clear the lane before they can bowl their turn.
- Always keep your eye on the ball! This may seem like a no-brainer but it’s important, nonetheless. Once you release the ball, resist the urge to watch it roll down the lane—you need to be able to see where it’s going so you can adjust on your next turn if necessary.
- Make sure your hand position is correct!
- Avoid “cutting” when walking up to bowl! If possible, walk in a straight line so that other bowlers can clearly see what you’re doing and avoid running into you by accident!
- Pay attention!
- MOST IMPORTANTLY - Have fun! At the end of the day, bowling is meant to be enjoyable, so don’t take yourself too seriously. Enjoy yourself, relax, and let those strikes come naturally.
For more information or any questions, please contact the Mall Bowling Center!
- On-Going Specials
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Ongoing Specials
all specials are subject to change, final price will be posted at the bowling centers.
Junior Enlisted Bowling Specials
Junior enlisted Soldiers can enjoy a free hour of bowling at no cost, weekdays from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m., at the Mall Bowling Center or at the Bowling & Entertainment Center. * Rental shoes are available at regular price. Or enjoy our fall special - 2 hours unlimited bowling, shoe rental, 2 hotdogs, fries and 16 oz. drink for $15 per person.
* Offer available to all active-duty military in E1 – E4 pay grades. Must present military ID. Limit 1 per person per day.
Punch Card Bowl nine games and get your 10th one free! Punch cards are valid for regular priced games only and cannot be combined with other offers. Play Zone Every Monday at the BEC – pay ONLY $3.25 for every wristband!
(Federal/Training Holidays excluded; special can not be combined with other monthly or ongoing offered specials. Not valid with punch card.)
Specials may differ and are subject to change.)
Friday Special Join us at the Mall Bowling Center and purchase any combo at the Snack Bar and receive 50% off Cosmic Bowling every Friday and pay only $8.25!
(Cosmic Bowling: play unlimited bowling games starting 5 p.m., includes shoe rental, regular price $16. Special can not be combined with other monthly or ongoing offered specials. Not valid with punch card.)Wednesday Special Every Wednesday at the Mall Bowling Center and the Bowling & Entertainment Center receive 50% off all Bowling Games!
(Shoe rental not included; Special can not be combined with other monthly or ongoing offered specials. Not valid with punch card.)Sunday Special 2 hours unlimited bowling games, including shoe rental, for $16.50 only (both bowling centers) Cosmic Bowling Fridays and Saturdays starting at 5 p.m., unlimited bowling games for 2 hours (until facility closes) $16.50, including shoe rental, for $16 only! - Eat, Drink and Play Specials
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Mall Bowling Center Special
Bowling and Entertainment Center Specials
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Fort Benning Bowling & Entertainment Center
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Mall Bowling Center
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