The state-of-the-art modern bowling alley will feature 15 lanes of tenpin bowling, 6 lanes of duckpin bowling, a focal point bar serving 20 different beers, and boasting a substantial cocktail menu including a selection of non-alcoholic mocktails. All rights reserved.King Pins has agreed a deal with Peel L&P to launch its flagship bowling alley occupying a 20,064 sq ft unit within Trafford Palazzo, part of TraffordCity. The AP will not be held liable for any delays, inaccuracies, errors or omissions therefrom or in the transmission or delivery of all or any part thereof or for any damages arising from any of the foregoing. Neither these AP materials nor any portion thereof may be stored in a computer except for personal and noncommercial use.

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KingPins (formerly Community Bowl) is a bowling alley that also has an arcade a room that houses glow in the dark miniature golf a small snack bar and even a mini museum featuring collectible toys, games and lunch boxes from the 1970s and 1980s, according to owner Rex Blisard.

Fans of arcades, bowling and miniature golf have a new place that offers all three under one roof.

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