International Bowl Expo is where the bowling and family entertainment industry comes together to explore the latest innovations shaping the future of guest experiences.  

This time, PayRange is bringing solutions to the floor that address the two most common payment frustrations operators tell us about: the front desk bottleneck at the start of a visit, and the payment friction that happens at every individual machine throughout one. Here is exactly what we will be demonstrating at Booth 953. 

The ValueStation Touch Pro + Elevate Touch Reader 

On a busy Saturday at a bowling center with an attached arcade, the front desk is the bottleneck. Birthday parties, walk-ins, group bookings — everyone queues to load a card, buy tokens, or check a balance. Staff time gets consumed by transactions that do not need a human to complete.

The ValueStation Touch Pro –

Designed for amusement centers and FECs, our delivers a seamless entry experience with dual wristband and game card dispensing. Featuring a vibrant 21″ touchscreen, flexible payment options, and custom wristband printing, it empowers you to create a branded, efficient entry point that enhances gameplay from the moment customers tap in.

Elevate Touch –   

Elevate Touch is a compact, durable touchscreen reader designed for unattended entertainment equipment. It enables stored value card and mobile app payments directly at the machine while providing real-time machine feedback. Guests simply tap their wristband or card to start play, eliminating the need for cash, tokens, or staff assistance. Built-in LED illumination enhances visibility and engagement, creating a dynamic user experience. 

The combination of the Value Station Touch Pro and Elevate Touch creates a seamless guest journey from arrival to departure. 

Arrive & Load Value

Guests walk into the venue and head directly to the Value Station Touch Pro kiosk. They can pay using cash, credit/debit cards, contactless payments, or mobile wallets and instantly receive a stored-value card or wristband loaded with credits. 

Start Playing Immediately

Instead of waiting in line at the front desk, guests simply tap their wristband or card on any Elevate Touch equipped game, attraction, or lane. The reader instantly validates the balance and starts the experience. 

Receive Instant Feedback

The Elevate Touch's touchscreen and LED status indicators provide immediate confirmation that the transaction has been accepted, giving guests confidence that they are ready to play without confusion or staff assistance. 

Reload Anytime During the Visit

When guests need additional credits, they can return to the Value Station kiosk at any time to check their balance or add more value. There is no need to visit the front desk or wait for an employee. 

Enjoy a Frictionless Experience

Guests spend less time waiting and more time playing, creating a smoother experience that encourages longer visits and increased spending throughout the venue. 

Leave with Every Transaction Recorded

Behind the scenes, every load, reload, and game transaction is automatically tracked within the PayRange platform, giving operators complete visibility into guest activity, revenue, and machine performance. 

The Operator Benefit 

For operators, the result is simple: 

• Reduced front-desk congestion  

• Faster guest onboarding  

• Less staff involvement in routine transactions  

• Improved guest experience  

• Increased opportunities for reloads and additional spending  

• Complete transaction reporting through a single platform  

 

Guest Journey: Arrive → Load Wristband → Tap & Play → Top Up Anytime → Continue Playing  

Not every bowling center or FEC runs a wristband system. Many operators want customers to be able to walk up to any machine and pay directly — use a custom mobile app, tap a card, dip a chip, swipe — the same way they pay everywhere else.

Mobile App Payments –

For operators looking to offer a mobile-first payment experience, our patented technology – BluKey enables guests to pay directly at the machine using the PayRange App. Customers simply open the app, select the machine, and start their game without needing cash, coins, tokens, or physical cards. With access to 80+ funding sources—including credit cards, debit cards, digital wallets, Venmo, and more—the PayRange App provides one of the most flexible payment experiences available today. 

Card Readers –

Add secure, easy-to-use card readers to your machines that accept the full range of modern payment methods — PayRange mobile app, NFC tap, dip, and swipe — directly at the machine. With millions of deployments worldwide, our proven solutions give guests the flexibility to pay however they prefer without needing cash, tokens, or a trip to the front desk. Designed for minimal setup and reliable everyday performance, our card readers help operators modernize guest payments quickly while boosting customer satisfaction across the venue.

Ultra LC 

Compact Cashless Payments for Existing Equipment 

Ultra LC is a compact pay-at-the-machine reader that brings modern cashless payments to existing bowling, arcade, and entertainment equipment without requiring machine replacement. Designed for simple installation and reliable everyday use, it helps operators modernize guest payments while preserving their existing equipment investment. 

Guests can pay directly at the machine using the PayRange App, NFC tap interactions, or stored-value cards, creating a fast and convenient "tap, pay, and play" experience.

Key Benefits 

• Accept PayRange mobile app payments and NFC tap interactions  

• Enable quick machine activation with a seamless cashless experience  

• Retrofit existing equipment without costly replacements  

• Deliver a simple and cost-effective upgrade path  

Ultra LC delivers a simple, cost-effective cashless upgrade that modernizes existing equipment without disruption and keeps guests moving from the moment they walk in. And with built-in mobile app enablement, it allows you to move customers from pay-at-the-machine users to app users — helping build loyalty and drive long-term guest engagement. 

Ultra LX

Flexible Payments for High-Traffic Entertainment Venues 

Ultra LX expands on our card reader offerings with additional payment flexibility and a touchscreen interface designed for busy entertainment environments. Ideal for bowling centers, arcades, redemption games, and family entertainment centers, it gives guests multiple ways to pay directly at the machine. 

Guests can pay using tap, dip, swipe, stored-value cards, or the PayRange App, eliminating the need for cash, tokens, or long waits. 

Key Benefits 

• Accept tap, dip, swipe, app, and stored-value card payments  

• 2.4-inch touchscreen for simple user interaction  

• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity  

• Multi-language support for diverse guest populations  

• Flexible mounting options for different machine types  

Ultra LX helps operators modernize a wide range of equipment while maintaining a consistent payment experience across the entire venue. 

Ultra VQ-FM

The Most Advanced Payment Experience in the Lineup 

Ultra VQ-FM is designed for operators who want the most powerful and flexible self-service payment solution available. Featuring a large touchscreen, built-in 4G connectivity, and support for multiple payment methods, it delivers a premium guest experience while simplifying operations. 

Guests can pay using tap, dip, swipe, stored-value cards, or the PayRange App, while operators benefit from real-time connectivity and enhanced visibility into machine activity. 

Key Benefits 

• Accept tap, dip, swipe, app, and stored-value card payments  

• Large touchscreen for an intuitive guest experience  

• Built-in 4G modem with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support  

• Real-time machine monitoring and remote diagnostics  

• Rugged design built for demanding environments  

• Supports coin and cash integrations where needed  

Ultra VQ-FM combines advanced payment technology, reliable connectivity, and durable hardware into a single solution for high-volume entertainment venues. 

While the hardware attracts attention, the bigger story at Bowl Expo is the platform behind it. 

Every kiosk transaction, wristband reload, card payment, mobile payment, and machine interaction flows into the same PayRange ecosystem. 

See 

Gain visibility into: 

• Transaction activity 

• Device performance 

• Payment trends 

• Revenue reporting 

• Location-wide analytics 

Run 

Operate more efficiently through: 

• Centralized management 

• Remote monitoring 

• Pricing controls 

• Device diagnostics 

• Operational reporting 

Grow 

Drive additional revenue through: 

• Loyalty programs 

• Promotional campaigns 

• Customer engagement tools

• Data-driven business decisions 

Rather than managing separate systems for kiosks, readers, mobile payments, and reporting, operators can manage everything through a single platform. 

Today's bowling centers often include arcades, attractions, food and beverage operations, and group events—making payment management more complex than ever. 

At Bowl Expo 2026, PayRange is showcasing solutions designed to simplify these operations. The ValueStation Touch Pro and Elevate Touch help reduce front-desk bottlenecks, while the Ultra family of card readers enables seamless cashless payments throughout the venue. Together, they create a smoother guest experience and give operators greater visibility through a single platform. 

• Birthday parties and group events: the wristband kiosk system transforms what used to be a staffing-intensive event into something that runs with minimal front desk involvement 

• Mixed operations (bowling + arcade + bar): the full-featured readers cover every machine type in one system from one platform 

• Reporting and visibility: every transaction — kiosk load, machine tap, card payment — flows into the same PayRange dashboard so operators see the whole floor in one place 

• No machine replacement required: all readers install on existing equipment 

We are at Bowl Expo on July 1 and 2nd July 2026 at Booth 953. 

Come by for a live demonstration of both systems – the wristband kiosk flow from guest arrival to machine tap, and the full-featured reader range across different machine types. If you want to see exactly how any of this would work in your specific setup, bring your questions to the booth. 

Link to contact sales or book a demo.