Quoted from beauimpala:As a bowling alley owner I appreciate you thinking about spending more than just a few quarters on games. Food and beverage is what keeps the place a float........not the pinballs themself. Whenever I go to a bowling tournament in another center I make a point of at least ordering one meal in there while I'm bowling. Many bowling centers are family owned and are disappearing at an alarming rate. Support these places whether they be bowling alleys or just bars with pinball. Buy a drink or two.....as an owner I sure do appreciate it while you play the games.
Of course its better to drop extra money at the bar. but as the owner, which would you prefer. making 2.50 off the split with a cost of 0 to you, or making 0?