# Bowling & Gaming in Singapore

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.

## Key facts
- Listings: 146
- Median years in business: 10

## Prices in Singapore
Per-game prices from 2024–2026 price guides; peak and off-peak definitions vary by venue.

| Service | Typical price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |  |

## How to choose
- 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.

## Listings (top 30)
- [Play Nation](https://lookup.sg/biz/play-nation), Dhoby Ghaut · 58 Prinsep St · 2 min walk from Bencoolen MRT · registered 2010
- [Experience Point](https://lookup.sg/biz/experience-point), Tanjong Pagar · 163 Tras St #07 03 · 3 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT · registered 2016
- [King and the Pawn](https://lookup.sg/biz/king-and-the-pawn), Bugis · 24 Purvis St level 2 · 3 min walk from Esplanade MRT · registered 2018
- [Sandbox VR](https://lookup.sg/biz/sandbox-vr), Somerset · 181 Orchard Road, #05-31 Orchard Central · 1 min walk from Somerset MRT · registered 2019
- [New World Carnival](https://lookup.sg/biz/new-world-carnival), Somerset · 313 Orchard Rd, #03-31 · 1 min walk from Somerset MRT · registered 2019
- [BG Monsters Cafe](https://lookup.sg/biz/bg-monsters-cafe), Bukit Merah · 61 Kampong Bahru Rd #02-03 · 4 min walk from Cc31 MRT · registered 2021
- [The Arcade People](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-arcade-people), Geylang · Frontier, 50 Ubi Ave 3 · 5 min walk from Ubi MRT · registered 2018
- [Sonic Bowl](https://lookup.sg/biz/sonic-bowl), Yishun · 60 Yishun Ave 4, #02-09 · 11 min walk from Yishun MRT · registered 2020
- [Sonic Bowl](https://lookup.sg/biz/sonic-bowl-tampines), Tampines · 1 Tampines Walk, #B1-50 Our Tampines Hub · 4 min walk from Tampines MRT · registered 2020
- [Overworld VR](https://lookup.sg/biz/overworld-vr), Kallang · 1 Stadium Pl, #01-63/64 Wave Mall, Singapore Sports Hub · 1 min walk from Stadium MRT · registered 2022
- [Battle Bunker - Bugis+](https://lookup.sg/biz/battle-bunker-bugis), Bugis · BUGIS+ 201 Victoria St #03-16/17 188067 · 2 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Big O Gaming Cafe](https://lookup.sg/biz/big-o-gaming-cafe), Dhoby Ghaut · 35 Selegie Rd #02-24 Parklane Shopping Centre · 3 min walk from Bencoolen MRT
- [Clique Gaming Safra Jurong Cyber Cafe (LAN Shop)](https://lookup.sg/biz/clique-gaming-safra-jurong-cyber-cafe-lan-shop), Jurong West · 333 Boon Lay Way #2B-02 Safra Jurong 649848 · 5 min walk from Boon Lay MRT
- [Clique Gaming Safra Tampines](https://lookup.sg/biz/clique-gaming-safra-tampines), Tampines · 1A Tampines Street 92 #01-00a Safra Tampines 528882 · 4 min walk from Tampines West MRT
- [Good speed cyber cafe](https://lookup.sg/biz/good-speed-cyber-cafe), Ang Mo Kio · 710A Ang Mo Kio Ave 8 #02-2625 · 2 min walk from Ang Mo Kio MRT
- [Khakabo](https://lookup.sg/biz/khakabo), Bugis · #01-58 Burlington Square 175 Bencoolen St 189649 · 2 min walk from Rochor MRT
- [ME Cafe & Games](https://lookup.sg/biz/me-cafe-and-games), Tanjong Pagar · 77b Tg Pagar Rd level 3 · 3 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT
- [Reality Rift Arena Bugis+](https://lookup.sg/biz/reality-rift-arena-bugis), Bugis · 201 Victoria St #05-05 Bugis+ · 2 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Settlers Cafe By Mosanco](https://lookup.sg/biz/settlers-cafe-by-mosanco), Jalan Besar · Serangoon Rd 562 · 4 min walk from Farrer Park MRT
- [The Mind Cafe Flagship Store](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-mind-cafe-flagship-store), Dhoby Ghaut · 60A Prinsep St · 2 min walk from Bencoolen MRT
- [K Bowling Club](https://lookup.sg/biz/k-bowling-club), Somerset · 313 Orchard Rd, #03 - 27 313@Somerset · 1 min walk from Somerset MRT
- [The Billard, Safra Tampines](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-billard-safra-tampines), Tampines · Blk 1A Tampines Avenue 1 · 4 min walk from Tampines West MRT
- [Timezone](https://lookup.sg/biz/timezone-jurong-east), Jurong East · 3 Gateway Dr, #B1-45 Westgate · 1 min walk from Jurong East MRT
- [Timezone](https://lookup.sg/biz/timezone-woodlands), Woodlands · 1 Woodlands Sq · 1 min walk from Woodlands MRT
- [Timezone](https://lookup.sg/biz/timezone-528523), Tampines · 1 Tampines Walk, #B1-13 Our Tampines Hub · 3 min walk from Tampines MRT
- [Timezone](https://lookup.sg/biz/timezone), HarbourFront · 1 HarbourFront Walk · 1 min walk from Harbourfront MRT
- [Westwood Bowl](https://lookup.sg/biz/westwood-bowl), Bukit Batok · 91 Bukit Batok West Ave 2, Blk B #03-03 · 4 min walk from Bukit Batok MRT
- [Timezone](https://lookup.sg/biz/timezone-ang-mo-kio), Ang Mo Kio · 57 Ang Mo Kio Ave 8, #8 · 1 min walk from Ang Mo Kio MRT
- [Timezone](https://lookup.sg/biz/timezone-downtown-core), Downtown Core · 6 Raffles Blvd, #02-213 Marina Square · 3 min walk from Esplanade MRT
- [Planet Bowl](https://lookup.sg/biz/planet-bowl), Kallang · 60 Tessensohn Rd · 3 min walk from Farrer Park MRT

## By area
- Downtown Core: 14
- Bugis: 11
- Rochor: 11
- Tampines: 9
- Jurong West: 8
- Kallang: 8
- Yishun: 8
- Bukit Merah: 7
- Dhoby Ghaut: 7
- Geylang: 7
- Orchard: 7
- Somerset: 6
- Ang Mo Kio: 5
- Bukit Batok: 5
- Hougang: 5

## FAQs
### 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.

## Sources
- Singapore Police Force – Overview of Public Entertainment Licence: https://www.police.gov.sg/Business-E-Services/Apply-for-Public-Entertainment-Licence/Overview-of-Public-Entertainment-Licence

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Source: Lookup (https://lookup.sg) · Data as of October 2026 · Listings compiled from Singapore government open data (data.gov.sg), OneMap and Overture Maps places. Free listings never show contact details; featured listings are labelled.