Rockin’-Bowl-o-Rama at Time Rift Arcade

Rockin’ Bowl-O-Rama is a wild, neon-lit trip back to the golden age of bowling alleys and jukebox jams! This quirky arcade classic lets players knock down pins in style with over-the-top characters, flashy 1950s flair, and hilarious animations that keep the fun rolling. It’s easy to play but impossible to stop, with every strike and spare bursting onto the screen like a Saturday night rock show. Whether you’re a high-score chaser or just here for the retro vibes, Bowl-o-Rama guarantees nonstop laughs and competition. Grab your friends, hit the lanes, and see who’s the kingpin of the Time Rift!

We acquired Bowl-o-Rama after an intense bidding match at the Denton Texas arcade auction (2023) held by Ad Astra Auctions.  We were definitely not the only team that wanted it, and the other bidders made that clear!  We won the game for $675 in mostly working condition.  Our own Mike Murray disassembled the game, cleaned it, oiled and serviced the trackball and got it ready to be a star attraction at the Time Rift Arcade!

 

Current Status

On the Floor!

Arcade machines have minds of their own! You might want to call or email before visiting to verify. Sometimes a game decides to take an unscheduled nap in the repair shop.

Adopt Rockin’-Bowl-o-Rama

You asked for it — and we delivered! Our YouTube fans wanted a way to support their favorite games, so we created Adopt-An-Arcade — a fun way to help keep these classics alive and glowing. Think of it like donating to a museum, but for arcade legends instead of dusty relics. Every dollar goes directly to the care and maintenance of the game you adopt, and you can give once or become a monthly supporter to keep it running strong.

This retro-themed Namco classic brings bowling to life with neon lights, jukebox jams, and over-the-top trick shots. It’s part nostalgia trip, part pure party energy.

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Rockin’-Bowl-o-Rama Maintenance and Repair Logs

We keep our games running like new, and we’re proud of it! This repair and maintenance log shows all the love, care, and elbow grease that goes into keeping this machine alive and in tip-top shape. From routine tune-ups to epic repairs, we document it all so you can see exactly where the magic (and your support) goes. Every fix, polish, and tweak keeps the fun rolling! 

When you adopt a game, YOU become part of its story!

March 13th, 2025: Replaced Power Cord
Technician: Mike Murray
Game did not boot, no lights.  Found power cord to have been damaged.  Replaced power cord.
February 16th, 2025: Power Supply Replacement and MLB Caps
Technician: Mike Murray
Machine would post, show the BIOS screen and then just go black.  Power supply fan was not spinning.  Replaced the power supply.  Game would now start to boot, but only after being turned on and off multiple times.  Found bulging capacitors in the power supply section of the main logic board.  Replaced all 16v 1800µF and 6.3V 1600µF capacitors.  Game boots and plays normally.
 
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