Incredible Technologies Puts a Fresh Spin on its Top Arcade Bowling Game
It’s b-a-a-a-ck.
Silver Strike—the world’s all-time #1 arcade bowling game—is back, following a decade-long pause. Except…it’s all new.
New look. New feel. New sounds. New tech. Plus, lots of new ways to play.
The only thing that’s not new: a brand name that’s been synonymous with bowling and bar camaraderie for more than two decades. Plus, a player base and market that’s yearning for something new.
When’s it coming? Incredible Technologies will debut Silver Strike League Night at the IAAPA Expo in Orlando this week, with an eye on launching in Spring of 2026.
In the meantime, here’s the inside track.
Everything But the Alley
Thanks to the wonders of technology and genius of the IT creative team, Silver Strike is more like physical bowling than you ever dreamed an arcade game could be.
“Our goal from Day One was to honor the feel of the original Silver Strike offerings, while enhancing the gameplay to be as realistic as possible,” says Adam Kramer, President of IT’s Amusement Division. “We not only paced the game to match real-life play. We worked with experts to get the physics right, from the spin of the ball to the fall of the pins.”
This pursuit of authenticity led IT to partner with top bowling bowl manufacturer Storm Products, Inc.—and yes, authentic Storm bowling gear is featured in the game. Players can choose from four throwing styles (righty, lefty, 2-handed and Granny Style) and four levels of spin, ranging from straight ball to maximum hook.
And serving as commentator is none other than bowling icon Randy Pedersen, former pro and PBA Tour sportscaster and longtime voice of the product.
All-New Hardware and Software
Silver Strike League Night is designed to be space efficient, with a sleek cabinet, built-in drink holders/cell phone cubby and lightweight game stand.
But the first thing you’ll notice is its striking, vertically mounted monitor, positioned to strategically maximize the bowling alley effect. Paired with sharp 4K graphics, it’s guaranteed to catch and hold the eye.
Like its wildly successful counterpart, the Golden Tee Golf PGA TOUR Edition, the new Silver Strike cabinet features a smooth, responsive trackball, NFC Reader for seamless payments and 5″ touchscreen for quick, easy check-ins.
As for the software platform, that’s all-new, too. Built from the ground up using the Unity game engine, League Night is designed for quick, easy updating—so IT can deliver on its commitment to frequently add fresh content, new bowling balls and more cool custom items.
That’s in addition to annual updates already being planned with new bowling venues, fresh features and more.
So Many Ways to Roll
One of the hallmarks of IT is offering players multiple ways to enjoy the game—like these exciting features and options.
- Seven vibrant bowling alley settings for players to explore
- League Play, the crown jewel for bowling venues, real and (now) virtual
- The addition of Strike Derby and 300 Bounty, two uniquely compelling new modes
- A revamped Vegas Mode, an SSB staple, where players earn playing cards for each mark
- An exciting new achievement system with 100+ unlockable items
- Fun additions like Bumpers, Cosmic Bowling and Beer Frame Spotlight
And of course, players have the opportunity to compete in individual prize contests, as well as IT’s signature monthly global Score IT events.
Great Entertainment at a Great Price
Everyone’s looking to stretch their dollars these days. For players, 10 frames of fun can be had for just $2 per game—or 3 games for $5. That’s an evening’s entertainment value for a couple of bucks. And for $1 more per game, players can compete in online Prize Play, with a chance at winning that dollar back (or more).
And at a time when bar owners and operators are hungry to offer something new, Silver Strike League Night is highly affordable for them, too. The commercial unit, complete with stand, retails for $4,799.
“We built this cabinet with accessibility and cost at the forefront of all discussions,” says IT’s Adam Kramer. “And because we’ll be adding a steady stream of new content, it’s going to keep players coming back—and keep delivering great returns for a long, long time to come.”
Look for more information—images, videos, previews and more—to come rolling your way soon.