Play Nation
Dhoby Ghaut
16+ years in business
2 min walk from Bencoolen MRT
Bowling & Gaming in Singapore: 146 bowling alleys · bowling typically S$2.20–S$11 per game
Updated October 2026How we rank
Bowling in Singapore costs about $2.20 a game at the cheapest community alleys to $11 at premium cosmic-bowling venues, plus about $2 for shoe rental. Off-peak weekday rates are cheaper and members (e.g. SAFRA) often pay less. Arcades, billiard saloons and gaming centres need a police Public Entertainment Licence.
12 of the best-documented bowling alleys in Singapore
Businesses with the most complete public records first, photos, licence matches, hours and track record. Never ordered by payment.
Experience Point
Tanjong Pagar
10+ years in business
3 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT
King and the Pawn
Bugis
Since 2018
3 min walk from Esplanade MRT
Sandbox VR
Somerset
Since 2019
1 min walk from Somerset MRT
New World Carnival
Somerset
Since 2019
1 min walk from Somerset MRT
BG Monsters Cafe
Bukit Merah
Since 2021
4 min walk from Cc31 MRT
The Arcade People
Geylang
Since 2018
5 min walk from Ubi MRT
Sonic Bowl
Yishun
Since 2020
11 min walk from Yishun MRT
Overworld VR
Kallang
Since 2022
1 min walk from Stadium MRT
Battle Bunker - Bugis+
Bugis
2 min walk from Bugis MRT
Big O Gaming Cafe
Dhoby Ghaut
3 min walk from Bencoolen MRT
Clique Gaming Safra Jurong Cyber Cafe (LAN Shop)
Jurong West
5 min walk from Boon Lay MRT
Ordered by verifiable signals, licence matches, track record and completeness of public records. Featured placements are labelled and never change this order.
Show all 146Compare 8 bowling alleys side by side
Location, MRT walk, years in business, licence and published hours, facts from public records.
- Play Nation
- Area
- Dhoby Ghaut
- MRT
- 2 min · Bencoolen
- In business
- 16 yrs
- Experience Point
- Area
- Tanjong Pagar
- MRT
- 3 min · Tanjong Pagar
- In business
- 10 yrs
- King and the Pawn
- Area
- Bugis
- MRT
- 3 min · Esplanade
- In business
- 8 yrs
- Sandbox VR
- Area
- Somerset
- MRT
- 1 min · Somerset
- In business
- 7 yrs
- New World Carnival
- Area
- Somerset
- MRT
- 1 min · Somerset
- In business
- 6 yrs
- BG Monsters Cafe
- Area
- Bukit Merah
- MRT
- 4 min · Cc31
- In business
- 5 yrs
- The Arcade People
- Area
- Geylang
- MRT
- 5 min · Ubi
- In business
- 8 yrs
- Sonic Bowl
- Area
- Yishun
- MRT
- 11 min · Yishun
- In business
- 6 yrs
| Business | Area | MRT | In business |
|---|---|---|---|
| Play Nation | Dhoby Ghaut | 2 min · Bencoolen | 16 yrs |
| Experience Point | Tanjong Pagar | 3 min · Tanjong Pagar | 10 yrs |
| King and the Pawn | Bugis | 3 min · Esplanade | 8 yrs |
| Sandbox VR | Somerset | 1 min · Somerset | 7 yrs |
| New World Carnival | Somerset | 1 min · Somerset | 6 yrs |
| BG Monsters Cafe | Bukit Merah | 4 min · Cc31 | 5 yrs |
| The Arcade People | Geylang | 5 min · Ubi | 8 yrs |
| Sonic Bowl | Yishun | 11 min · Yishun | 6 yrs |
How much does bowling & gaming cost in Singapore?
Per-game prices from 2024–2026 price guides; peak and off-peak definitions vary by venue.
Bowling, per game (public rate)
S$2.20–S$11 per game
Bowling, mid-range alley
S$5.50–S$6.50 per game
Off-peak vs peak
Shoe rental
S$2 per pair
Sources: MoneySmart – Bowling Singapore price guide; SingSaver – Bowling alleys in Singapore. Prices in SGD, before GST unless stated.
How to choose a bowling alley
- Go off-peak (weekday daytime) for the lowest per-game rates.
- Check member rates if you belong to SAFRA or similar clubs.
- Book lanes ahead for groups on Friday nights and weekends.
- Bring socks – some alleys charge for them.
Questions about bowling & gaming in Singapore
How much does bowling cost in Singapore?
Per-game prices range from about $2.20 at the most affordable community alleys to $11 at premium cosmic-bowling clubs, with typical mid-range rates of $5.50–6.50. Shoe rental is about $2. Peak rates apply on evenings, weekends and public holidays.
Do arcades need a licence in Singapore?
Yes. Amusement centres, billiard saloons and computer-games centres fall under Category 3 of the police Public Entertainment Licence, and claw or game machines outside amusement centres fall under Category 4.
How many bowling & gaming are there in Singapore?
Lookup lists 146 bowling & gaming in Singapore as of October 2026, with the largest concentration in Downtown Core (14). Listings are compiled from government registers and open map data and refreshed regularly.