What Splitsville Entertainment does

Splitsville Entertainment (legally Xtreme Bowling Entertainment Corporation) is a Canadian family entertainment centre operator that runs 15 bowling and entertainment venues under the Splitsville Bowl and Stoked by Splitsville Bowl brands across Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Ontario. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of UK-listed Hollywood Bowl Group, positioning it within a multi-jurisdiction bowling and entertainment conglomerate. Each venue combines 10-pin bowling (typically 16-40 lanes), state-of-the-art arcades, food and beverage service with lane-side ordering, and ancillary attractions such as Putters Paradise mini-golf and, at Calgary Highfield, golf simulators.

The core technology stack includes digital lane scoring systems, the Tigapo cashless/cardless/ticket-less arcade platform available on iOS and Android, and string pin bowling technology deployed at renovated locations. The Tigapo platform enables cross-centre account and points portability, which is a notable loyalty infrastructure investment for the segment. Splitsville's Wear Your Own Shoes (WYOS) policy is positioned as the only nationwide instance of this offering in North America, differentiating on operational convenience. Sub-brands include Seven 10 Kitchen + Bar (an elevated F&B concept at Richmond Riverport) and Stoked by Splitsville Bowl (an extended entertainment concept in Saskatoon with go-karts and high-ropes), suggesting deliberate brand segmentation across the entertainment value chain.

The business model is direct-to-consumer retail entertainment with multiple revenue streams: per-lane or per-game bowling rentals, all-inclusive party packages (kids starting at $16.50 per child, adult social packages starting at $201), arcade play credits (usage-based via Tigapo playcards), food and beverage transaction revenue (including lane-side service), and group bookings for schools, sports teams, and corporate events (handled by a dedicated events team with packages for groups of 20-250+). Go-to-market is omnichannel: physical locations for walk-in traffic, an online booking system for self-serve reservations, email club acquisition with a 50% welcome-offer incentive, and direct sales for corporate and group events. A new 21,000 sq ft Woodbine (Etobicoke) venue is slated to open in early 2027, signalling continued physical footprint expansion.

Name

Splitsville Entertainment

Legal name

Xtreme Bowling Entertainment Corporation

Website

https://splitsville.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Splitsville Entertainment operates 15 family bowling and entertainment centres across four Canadian provinces under the Splitsville Bowl brand. It serves mass-market families, birthday party hosts, corporate groups, and schools with bowling, arcades, food and beverage, and ancillary attractions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Family Entertainment Centers / Bowling Entertainment

NAICS

Bowling Centers (713950)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Gaming Café/Bar Hybrid Venues (Food & Beverage + Competitive Play) (MPAFALAD)

Keywords

• Bowling entertainment centers
• Family entertainment venues
• Arcade gaming facilities
• Birthday party hosting
• Indoor recreation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Burlington

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Bowling Lane Rental: Hourly or per-game bowling lane rentals for up to 6 guests per lane. Pricing varies by time slot and location, with VIP lane upgrades available.
2. Party Packages: All-inclusive birthday party and group event packages bundling bowling, food, drinks, and arcade credits. Starting from $16.50 per child for kids parties, with adult social packages and corporate event packages available.
3. Arcade Gaming: Arcade play credits loaded onto cards (Tigapo app or playcards) for redemption games. Points accumulated for prize redemptions. Half-price arcade promotions on Thursdays and Sundays.
4. Food and Beverage: Full food and drink menu served at lanes or in lounges. Includes appetizers, pizzas, burgers, wings, kids meals, cocktails, beer, wine. Lane-side service available. Seven 10 Kitchen + Bar at Richmond Riverport location.
5. School Trip Packages: Group pricing for school outings with bowling, food packages, and arcade options starting at $20 per child.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Splitsville Entertainment (legally Xtreme Bowling Entertainment Corporation) operates a chain of 15 family entertainment centres across Canada under the Splitsville Bowl brand, combining 10-pin bowling, state-of-the-art arcades (powered by the Tigapo cashless app), full food and beverage service, mini-golf at select locations, and golf simulators at Calgary Highfield. The company sells bowling lane rentals, party and event packages, arcade credits, food and drink, and structured group outings for kids, adults, schools, and corporate clients. Splitsville is a wholly-owned subsidiary of UK-based Hollywood Bowl Group.

Product overview

Splitsville Entertainment operates a family entertainment centre chain under the Splitsville Bowl brand, consisting of a unified platform with multiple integrated modules. The core offering combines 10-pin bowling with state-of-the-art scoring systems, arcade games with redemption prizes, and full food/beverage service. Additional modules include mini-golf (Putters Paradise), golf simulators (at select locations), billiards, and venue hire for events. Technology features include the Tigapo cashless arcade platform and the Wear Your Own Shoes nationwide initiative. Sub-brands include Seven 10 Kitchen + Bar (Richmond Riverport restaurant) and Stoked by Splitsville Bowl (extended entertainment with go-karts and high-ropes in Saskatoon). The company operates 15+ bowling centres across Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Ontario.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 10-Pin Bowling Core bowling entertainment service featuring digital scoring systems, string-pin technology, lane-side food and drink service, bumper bowling, and VIP lane experiences; served to families, casual players, league bowlers, and event attendees across all 15 Splitsville centres.
• Arcade Games State-of-the-art arcade service offering classic and modern games, VR experiences, redemption games, and interactive play; credits loaded onto Tigapo cards or playcards, with points redeemable for prizes. Half-price arcade promotions run on Thursdays and Sundays.
• Golf Simulators Immersive golf simulation experiences using advanced projection technology to render realistic golf courses for individual players, groups, and corporate bookings; available exclusively at the Calgary Highfield location.
• Mini-Golf (Putters Paradise) Indoor 9-hole tropical-themed mini-golf course suitable for all ages; offered as an add-on experience at the Richmond Hill and Calgary Highfield locations.
• Food and Drink Service Full food and beverage service offering appetizers, pizza, wings, burgers, kids' meals, cocktails, beer, and wine; available lane-side or in lounge settings at every Splitsville location, with the Seven 10 Kitchen + Bar elevated dining option at Richmond Riverport.
• Kids Birthday Party Packages All-inclusive children's birthday party packages bundling bowling, food, drinks, and arcade credits with dedicated event host support; tiered options include Rock 'N' Bowl (from $16.50/child), Strike 'N' Play, and Putt 'N' Play for groups of up to 6 kids.
• School Trip Packages Educational and recreational school trip packages combining bowling, arcade play, food add-ons, and mini-golf at group pricing; tiered by lane duration, available Monday through Friday 09:00-15:00 to fit school schedules.
• Corporate Event Services Corporate team-building events, office parties, and company celebrations with customizable packages including private VIP lanes, full catering, and dedicated event coordinators; available for groups of 20 to 250+ guests and handled by Splitsville's dedicated corporate/events sales team.
• Adult Social Party Packages All-inclusive adult social party packages combining bowling, arcade cards, shareable food, and drink tickets for groups of up to 6 guests; plus Eat Drink Bowl combo packages for casual one-game bowling with food and a drink.
• Tigapo Arcade Platform Cashless, cardless, ticket-less mobile app platform for arcade gaming (iOS and Android); guests load credits, track points, and redeem prizes across Splitsville locations with cross-centre account balance portability.
• Seven 10 Kitchen + Bar Full-service elevated dining restaurant and bar concept located within the Splitsville Richmond Riverport location; offers shareable plates, pizzas, wings, cocktails, and craft beer as a distinct on-site hospitality offering.
• Stoked by Splitsville Bowl Extended entertainment sub-brand offering adventure activities including go-karts and high-ropes courses; operates in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan as a complementary offering to the Splitsville Bowl bowling centres.

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stoked by Splitsville BowlcoreOthersSubsidiary brand operating complementary entertainment venues (go-karts, high-ropes) in Saskatoon. Marketing cross-promotion between Splitsville Bowl and Stoked locations. Arcades share the same Tigapo platform at participating centres.
• Striker Bowling SolutionsminorOthersRelated brand under Hollywood Bowl Group focused on bowling equipment and solutions. Linked from Splitsville corporate footer.
• Hollywood Bowl GroupcoreOthersParent company operating Splitsville Bowl brand. UK-based entertainment bowling group with significant portfolio. Corporate website linked for investor/company information.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/splitsville_ent
• Facebookfacebook.com/Splitsville.Burlington
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/splitsvilleentertainment

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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