| It is not uncommon to find families at the | | | | together in the game room before they begin |
| bowling alley on weekends, but many families | | | | to bowl. Many bowling alleys have installed |
| are finding it more cost effective if they go | | | | video games and other game machines, as well |
| to the bowling alley during the week. Bowling | | | | as pinball machines that will bring back good |
| alleys like to offer specials during the week | | | | memories for most parents. These machines |
| that will allow a family of four to bowl for | | | | have always been popular with the younger |
| one or two hours at a cheaper rate than on | | | | crowd but Mom and Dad like playing them too |
| weekends. This extra savings can be used to | | | | if there is some family competition involved. |
| buy yummy treats at the concession stand. | | | | These games are an affordable way for |
| | | | families to be entertained and enjoy being |
| There are other benefits to be found when | | | | close for a short while doing something |
| families bowl during the week. Many bowling | | | | special. |
| alleys honor coupons that are on food cartons | | | | |
| and these coupons pay for free games of | | | | Some parents will give bowling balls as |
| bowling. Other coupons can be found that will | | | | Christmas gifts and select a matching bag in |
| pay for bowling shoes if the lanes are rented | | | | designer colors with graphic designs on them |
| on certain days, and during certain hours. | | | | too. Some bowlers require certain accessories |
| Families can realize very quickly that | | | | to be in control of the bowling game and |
| bowling can be a low cost source of family | | | | parents might buy bowling gloves if a child |
| entertainment if someone takes the time to | | | | finds them to be useful while carrying an |
| clip a coupon out of the newspaper. | | | | oversized object that they are unfamiliar |
| | | | with. Some people just use powder to remove |
| Most concession stands will offer great | | | | moisture from the hands, and cost conscious |
| prices on foods that children are certain to | | | | families might just rely on the built-in fans |
| eat. No child will turn down a good pizza, or | | | | that are installed on every bowling lane. |
| a stack of French fries that are plentiful | | | | |
| enough for several people to eat at one | | | | Bowlers can budget their fun very easily |
| sitting. The hot dogs that are kept warm | | | | because bowling alleys rent the lanes by the |
| throughout the day are offered with | | | | number of games of bowling that are actually |
| condiments such as ketchup, mustard and | | | | played. A family could spend more time than |
| relish and at some bowling alleys people can | | | | is needed to finish the game and nobody at |
| enjoy some onions. There are always plenty of | | | | the bowling alley will say much about it. If |
| soft drinks to be enjoyed and families can | | | | leagues are in session, it might be difficult |
| eat their snacks on a pretty table. | | | | to find an open lane and families understand |
| | | | this and work their games in around them. |
| Some families find that they can spend time | | | | |