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Eight of Spare Time’s 22 bowling lanes allow guests to project special patterns and e ects onto the lane. (Photos by Carson Ganong/Community Impact)
Spare Time Texas P ugerville entertainment center expands o erings S pare Time Texas opened the P ugerville entertainment center in 2015, two years after opening the original location in Temple. General Manager Stefan Cox said BY CARSON GANONG
and kitchen only served guests at Spare Time, but Cox said in recent years, Spare Time has branched out into catering outside events. “We’ve always done our own internal catering, but coming out of the pandemic we said, ‘Hey, how can we come out of this better and stronger?’ and we thought that the food side of the business … was something we usually get good comments on,” Cox said. Spare Time in Temple recently added several outdoor attractions such as a ropes course and batting cages. Cox said the P ugerville loca- tion is weighing a number of future projects and upgrades, but it is too early to say what will actually happen. “I can’t promise anything, but we’re always looking to grow, whether that’s just at our location or additional locations,” Cox said. However, Cox said expansions come second to making sure guests at Spare Time are accommodated and keeping the environment family-friendly. “We encourage the sta to be fun and friendly … and anticipate needs,” Cox said. “You know, if a family comes in with young chil- dren, we’re proactive in making sure we get them a lightweight bowling ball and stu like that.”
The arcade now features virtual reality games.
DAILY SPECIALS Spare Time has recurring specials available each week with discounts for di erent activities,
In total, the arcade at Spare Time has around 65 games, including classic ones.
Spare Time owner Mike Emmon was looking for a second Central Texas city to expand into, and P ugerville was a compelling choice as a rapidly growing community. “In our research, [P ugerville] popped up as a great potential loca- tion, and it’s de nitely turned out to be that way,” Cox said. The P ugerville location has steadily added new attractions in its seven years in business. Today, the location has 22 bowling lanes, a two- story laser tag arena and an arcade with around 65 games. Earlier this year, Spare Time added its newest attraction, an ax-throwing loft with digitally projected targets called Hatchet Alley. “[Ax throwing] has really kind of evolved,” Cox said. “With the projected targets, other than regular axe throwing … you can play tic-tac- toe or Connect Four and things like that.” Aside from the array of activities available, Spare Time also has a full bar and kitchen. Previously the bar
food and drinks. Sunday Funday Sun. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Shoes and unlimited bowling for $12 per guest; $3 mimosas and $5 bloody marys $2 Tuesday Tue. 5 p.m.-midnight $2 laser tag, shoe rentals and tacos; half price bowling;
$2 o all pints TGIF Madness Fri. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Bowling, shoes, laser tag and unlimited video games for $18 per guest
General Manager Stefan Cox helped open Spare Time’s P ugerville location in 2015.
Spare Time Texas 1724 FM 685, P ugerville 512-647-1700 www.sparetimetexas.com
E. PFLUGERVILLE PKWY.
130 TOLL
685
Hours: Mon.-Thu. 11 a.m.-midnight, Fri. 11 a.m.-1 a.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-1 a.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-midnight
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