muchuckwagon
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I just happened to come across this article today. A new bowling alley will feature a 3,400 sq ft arcade....decent size. I wonder if that will be geared toward classics or modern games /redemption games?
Either way, it should be interesting. I actually met an individual nearly 2 years who has since contacted me a few times saying he was going to open a classic arcade in the Columbus area. He had a business plan and was looking to build up his collection of games. I'm wonder if this story will impact his plans?
For those of you not familiar with the Polaris area, it is an upscale area...but not what I would call "hip and trendy". I think this bowling alley / arcade might do well. There is a D&B attached to the mall that will basically right next door to this new establishment. That gives me some hope the arcade will be filled with more classic games.
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Star Lanes Polaris, an entertainment venue featuring bowling, dining, billiards and arcade games, is taking over the former Circuit City at 8655 Lyra Drive.
The 35,000-square-foot facility, on the eastern edge of the Polaris Fashion Place complex, is expected to open in March.
Mike Mechling, with sons Jeff and Doug, have partnered on the project, under Polaris Entertainment Partners LLC. They have contracted with Lucky Strike Entertainment, which runs 22 boutique bowling alleys in the U.S. and Canada, and will be responsible day-to-day operations at Star Lanes. The Mechlings will pay a licensing fee for the use of the Lucky Strike brand.
Star Lanes will offer 20 lanes in two areas of the building – 14 lanes on the main concourse and another six located in a VIP section.
The Point at Star Lanes, a lounge and bar, will serve "high-quality, scratch-made items" such as burgers, tacos, sliders, salads and fresh-cut fries, Doug Mechling said. The lounge will have a full liquor license.
In addition, there will be a separate 3,400-square-foot arcade room.
Either way, it should be interesting. I actually met an individual nearly 2 years who has since contacted me a few times saying he was going to open a classic arcade in the Columbus area. He had a business plan and was looking to build up his collection of games. I'm wonder if this story will impact his plans?
For those of you not familiar with the Polaris area, it is an upscale area...but not what I would call "hip and trendy". I think this bowling alley / arcade might do well. There is a D&B attached to the mall that will basically right next door to this new establishment. That gives me some hope the arcade will be filled with more classic games.
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Star Lanes Polaris, an entertainment venue featuring bowling, dining, billiards and arcade games, is taking over the former Circuit City at 8655 Lyra Drive.
The 35,000-square-foot facility, on the eastern edge of the Polaris Fashion Place complex, is expected to open in March.
Mike Mechling, with sons Jeff and Doug, have partnered on the project, under Polaris Entertainment Partners LLC. They have contracted with Lucky Strike Entertainment, which runs 22 boutique bowling alleys in the U.S. and Canada, and will be responsible day-to-day operations at Star Lanes. The Mechlings will pay a licensing fee for the use of the Lucky Strike brand.
Star Lanes will offer 20 lanes in two areas of the building – 14 lanes on the main concourse and another six located in a VIP section.
The Point at Star Lanes, a lounge and bar, will serve "high-quality, scratch-made items" such as burgers, tacos, sliders, salads and fresh-cut fries, Doug Mechling said. The lounge will have a full liquor license.
In addition, there will be a separate 3,400-square-foot arcade room.