Planet Bowl

What Planet Bowl does

Planet Bowl is a single-site, multi-attraction family entertainment center located at Via di Campaldo 7, Pisa, Italy, operated by the Italian private limited company Palasport Bowling Pisa S.R.L. The venue consolidates 14 bowling lanes, 9 billiard tables, 3 foot-bowl fields, 4 table football tables, 5 ping-pong tables, redemption video games, Fanatec racing simulators, and two immersive virtual reality arenas (branded VRC) using wireless, free-roam, latest-generation headsets positioned to eliminate motion sickness. A complementary on-site focacceria/pizzeria/pub serves food and beverages, and two Wallbox EV charging stations (11 kW/h) are available for visitors.

The business monetizes through a diversified pay-as-you-go model spanning lane and table rentals, gaming, VR sessions (priced at €25 per participant in a pizza-and-drink package), ticket-based redemption prizes, F&B, and EV charging (€0.40/kWh). It sells six tiers of structured birthday packages (€14–€25 per participant) with Stripe-processed €50 deposits, and runs a dedicated corporate events vertical ("Business Vibe") offering customizable tournaments and catering for mid-market clients. Go-to-market is largely local and physical, supported by an active Facebook/Instagram presence, a website with online booking, and 914 verified Google reviews.

Its customer base spans three primary segments: families with children (weekend and birthday use cases, the primary segment), young adults and groups of friends (evening social gaming and VR), and corporate clients (team building and tournaments). Operations are evening-focused, with opening hours concentrated between 20:00 and 02:00 on weekends and 21:00 to 01:30 on weekdays. The company appears independently owned, with no disclosed parent, investors, or executive team information in the source data.

Name

Planet Bowl

Legal name

Palasport Bowling Pisa S.R.L.

Website

https://planetbowlpisa.it

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Planet Bowl is a single-location multi-attraction entertainment venue in Pisa, Italy, offering bowling, billiards, VR experiences, F&B, and event packages to families, friend groups, and corporate clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Family Entertainment Center

NAICS

Bowling Centers (713950), Amusement Arcades (71312)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Amusement/Redemption Arcade Machines (Ticket & Prize) (MPAEAJAD), Coin-Operated Entertainment (Pinball, Crane/Claw, Jukebox, Darts/Billiards) (MPAEAJAF)

Keywords

• Bowling alley
• Family entertainment center
• Virtual reality arena
• Billiards and games
• Birthday party venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Pisa

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Bowling and Game Activities: Revenue from bowling lanes (14 lanes), billiards (9 tables), foot-bowl (3 fields), table football (4 tables), ping-pong (5 tables), arcade games, simulators, and VR experiences. Customers earn redemption tickets that can be exchanged for prizes.
2. Food and Beverage: Revenue from on-site bar and pizzeria offering pizzas, focaccias, crepes, Nutella treats, cold cuts, cheeses, craft beers, and cocktails.
3. Private Event Packages: Birthday party packages (€14-€25 per person) and corporate event packages with customizable tournaments and catering.
4. VR Experiences: Virtual reality experiences ranging from 20 to 60 minutes including survival zombie, fantasy adventures, futuristic escape rooms, and virtual laser tag team games. Pricing at €25 per participant for VR plus pizza and drink package.
5. EV Charging: Electric vehicle charging stations with 11 kW/h Wallbox charging at €0.40 per kW/h.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Planet Bowl Pisa is a multi-attraction family entertainment center operating bowling lanes, billiards, foot-bowl, table football, ping-pong, arcade redemption games, racing simulators, and two wireless free-roaming VR arenas, complemented by an on-site pub, pizzeria, and birthday and corporate event packages. Revenue is generated per activity and per package, with on-site food and beverage sales and EV charging as add-on services.

Product overview

Planet Bowl is a multi-attraction entertainment venue in Pisa, Italy operated by Palasport Bowling Pisa S.R.L. The facility operates as a single unified entertainment center offering a diverse portfolio of physical gaming attractions including 14 bowling lanes (with child-friendly bumper lanes), 9 billiard tables, 3 foot-bowl fields, 4 table football tables, and 5 ping-pong tables. The venue also features a dedicated VR division (VRC) with two immersive virtual reality arenas offering wireless, motion-sickness-free experiences. Complementary offerings include video redemption games with a ticket-based prize system, Fanatec racing simulators, and an on-site focacceria/pizzeria/pub serving food and beverages. The business offers structured birthday party packages (La Figata Esperienzale, Pacchetto Planet, Pacchetto Planet Gold, Pacchetto Planet VIP, Pacchetto American Exclusive, and Pacchetto Exclusive) and customizable corporate event services. Additional amenities include EV charging stations and a prize redemption system using cumulative tickets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bowling 14 bowling lanes including children's bumper lanes and lightweight balls for young players, available for walk-in play and events.
• Billiards 9 billiard tables for pool games and competitions.
• Foot-bowl 3 foot-bowl fields combining football and bowling for team competitions.
• Table Football (Biliardini) 4 table football/foosball tables for competitive play.
• Ping-Pong 5 ping-pong tables for table tennis matches.
• Video Games (Redemption Arcade) Latest-generation video arcade games that award cumulative tickets redeemable for prizes.
• Fanatec Racing Simulators Ultra-realistic racing simulators using Fanatec equipment for immersive driving experiences.
• VRC VR Experience Two free-roaming, wireless VR arenas offering 20–60 minute cooperative experiences including zombie survival, fantasy adventures, futuristic escape rooms, and virtual laser tag team games, using next-generation headsets designed to eliminate motion sickness.
• Prize Redemption System Ticket-based reward program where accumulated arcade tickets (starting at 100 points) can be exchanged for personalized prize cards and rewards.
• Focacceria Pizzeria (Bar and Restaurant) On-site pub and pizzeria serving pizzas, focaccia, Nutella treats, cold cuts, cheeses, craft beers, cocktails, and crepes.
• EV Charging Stations Two Wallbox EV chargers delivering 11 kW/h at €0.40 per kWh for customer vehicles.
• Corporate Events Customizable corporate event packages including tournaments for billiards, bowling, ping-pong, foot-bowl, and table football, with optional dinner service.
• Pacchetto Planet (Birthday Package) Birthday package including bowling game, themed decorations, Nutella focaccia slice, drinks, and 3 video game tokens at €14 per participant.
• Pacchetto Planet Gold Birthday package with bowling, themed decorations, chips, popcorn, pizza slice, drinks, and 3 video game tokens at €16 per participant.
• Pacchetto Planet VIP Birthday package with 2 pizza slices, Nutella focaccia slice, drinks, and 3 video game tokens at €19 per participant.
• Pacchetto American Exclusive Birthday package with bowling, hot dog with fries or nuggets with fries, drinks, and 3 video game tokens at €23 per participant.
• Pacchetto Exclusive Birthday package with bowling, pizza (Margherita, Würstel, Salsiccia or Diavola), drinks, and 3 video game tokens at €23 per participant.
• La Figata Esperienzale Birthday or event package bundling a VRC VR experience with pizza and a drink or beer at €25 per participant.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 5 bowling games plus unlimited billiards and ping-pong for €10 (weekday promotion)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• StripeminorOthersPayment processing partner for secure online deposits for birthday party bookings. Standard payment integration for €50 deposits.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Lucky Strike Entertainment: Lucky Strike Entertainment operates upscale bowling and entertainment venues in major US cities with full F&B and event programming. While not a direct competitor in Italy, it is a relevant incumbent benchmark for premium bowling-led entertainment formats.
• Main Event Entertainment: Main Event Entertainment is a US-based family entertainment chain operating large-format venues with bowling, laser tag, arcade games, gravity ropes, and food service. It serves as a broader incumbent reference point for the multi-attraction FEC model that Planet Bowl pursues at single-site scale.
• Bowlero: Bowlero is the world's largest operator of bowling and family entertainment centers with venues across the United States. It offers bowling, arcades, F&B, and event programming at much larger scale, making it a broad incumbent benchmark rather than a direct Italian competitor.

Direct peers

• Hollywood Bowl Group: Hollywood Bowl Group is the UK's largest ten-pin bowling operator with family entertainment centers combining bowling, food and beverage, and amusement. It is a directly comparable multi-attraction bowling/FEC operator with structured birthday and group offerings.
• Tenpin: Tenpin is a UK-based family entertainment chain operating bowling, laser tag, and amusement venues with on-site food and drink. Its multi-attraction model, birthday packages, and group event focus are highly comparable to Planet Bowl Pisa's positioning.
• Round One Entertainment: Round One is a Japan-headquartered FEC chain offering bowling, karaoke, arcade games, and VR experiences at scale across Asia and North America. Its combination of bowling, arcade, and immersive VR aligns closely with Planet Bowl's VRC arena and arcade offering.
• Bowland: Bowland is an Italian bowling and entertainment center chain operating multiple venues across Italy with bowling, food service, and group entertainment. It is the closest comparable peer to Planet Bowl Pisa in geography, format, and customer mix.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/planetbowlPI
• Instagraminstagram.com/planetbowlpisa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/planet-bowl

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Planet Bowl