This guide answers many of your questions relating to setting up Bowling in ROLLER.
Bowling lanes should be set up as single-booking resources because one group needs exclusive use of the lane for the duration of the booking.
No. Bowling lanes should not be configured as multi-booking resources, as each booking needs exclusive use of the lane.
This is optional but recommended to help organize lanes and simplify product setup.
Time-based sessions have a fixed duration, while game-based sessions calculate duration based on the number of games and guests.
Yes. You can create separate products for each and offer both in your sales channels.
Use time-based sessions when you want predictable session lengths and consistent lane turnover.
Use game-based sessions when you want session duration to scale automatically based on group size and number of games.
Yes. You can add ticket variations such as adult or child pricing to your bowling products.
You can include a bowling session plus items like food, drinks, or merchandise.
Yes. You can offer fixed inclusions or option sets where guests choose items during purchase.
Yes. You need to set up bowling products, food and beverage items, and any other inclusions first.
Yes. You can create variations of a package with different inclusions or options.
Group them into a dedicated section, use tags, and re-order to prioritize key products to improve visibility for guests.
Create a dedicated menu and arrange products so staff can quickly access the most popular options.
ROLLER automatically assigns an available lane when a booking is made and reserves it for the full session.
ROLLER automatically allocates additional lanes and links them to the same booking.
No. Each lane is reserved for a single booking during a session.
POS capacity view shows real-time lane availability and lets staff view and manage bookings during service.
Use Venue Manager for detailed edits and planning, and POS for in-venue actions like check-ins and quick changes.
Changes like increasing guest numbers or moving booking times depend on lane availability and may require additional lanes.