Parties and Group Rates

Birthday Party Rules

These rules are intended to maximize your visit and offer all guests a safe and enjoyable experience.

• Deposit

  • A minimum deposit of 75% of the balance along with a completed facility request form is required with each birthday party reservation.

  • Deposits must be made in the form of checks or cash and will be held until the date of the event. The remainder owed for a party must be paid at the time of the event.

  • Reservations and deposits are required a minimum of ten (10) business days in advance of your event. Receipt of deposit and signed Facility Request Form will confirm your reservation.

  Process

  • Complete and sign birthday party facility request form or  facility request form. The birthday party facility request can only to be used for BBC birthday party requests. Address can be found at the bottom of the form or emailed to krabel@ilstu.edu.
  • Once notified to do so, pay deposit at the Bowling and Billiards Center Front Desk: 209 N. School Street, Normal, IL. Deposit is 75% down with the balance due at time of party. Bill can be paid in full prior to event should the requestor choose to do so.
  • Pre-approval is required for food in the facility.
  • Receive final confirmation information.

• Party Packages

  Birthday Packages	What’s Included	Attendance	Pricing
  Bowling	Bowling for 2 hours on 2 lanes Cost includes shoe rental Up to 12 individuals can participate in the activity 2 hours includes a table in the lobby for refreshments Refreshment time must take place within the 2-hour reservation Drinks must be purchased onsite	Up to 12 individuals	$100
  Bowling and Esports Console Games	Bowling for 1 hour on 2 lanes then Esports Console games for 1 hour Reservation time will be for 2.5 hours to account for transition between activities Cost includes shoe, console game and controller rental Up to 12 individuals can participate in the activity 2 hours includes a table in the lobby for refreshments Refreshment time must take place within the 2-hour reservation Drinks must be purchased onsite	Up to 12 individuals	$150
  Bowling and Esports PC Games	Bowling for 1 hour on 2 lanes then Esports PC games for 1 hour Reservation time will be for 2.5 hours to account for transition between activities Cost includes shoe and controller rental Up to 12 individuals can participate in the activity 2 hours includes a table in the lobby for refreshments Refreshment time must take place within the 2-hour reservation Drinks must be purchased onsite	Up to 12 individuals	$150
  Esports, PC and Console Games	Esports for 2 hours of PC gaming, 2 hours of console gaming, or a combination of 1 hour of each – selection must be made at the time of reservation Cost includes game and controller rental Up to 12 individuals can participate in the activity 2 hours includes a table in the lobby for refreshments Refreshment time must take place within the 2-hour reservation Drinks must be purchased onsite	Up to 12 individuals	$150

  **For additional lanes or gaming time, cost would be at the public rate for the designated activity.

  Console Games Available

  • PS5

    • Overwatch 2
    • Multiversus
    • Fortnite
    • Rocket League
    • Dragon Ball Fighter Z
    • Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid
    • EA Football Club 24
    • Guilty Gear Strive
    • Madden 24
    • Marvel’s Spiderman: Miles Morales
    • Mortal Kombat 11: Ultimate
    • Mortal Kombat 1
    • NBA2K24
    • Star Wars Jedi Survivor
    • Tekken 8
    • College Football 25

  • Xbox

    • Apex Legends
    • Call of Duty: War Zone
    • Fortnite
    • EA Football Club 24
    • Multiversus
    • Overwatch 2
    • Rocket League
    • Madden 24
    • Mortal Kombat 1
    • NBA2K24
    • Hogwarts Legacy
    • College Football 25

  • Switch

    • Animal Crossing New Horizons
    • Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
    • Mario Party Superstars
    • Mortal Kombat 11
    • Super Mario Maker 2
    • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
    • The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
    • Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
    • Nintendo Switch Sports
    • Super Mario Wonder

  PC Games Available

  • Minecraft
  • Rocket League
  • Fortnite
  • Fall Guys
  • Hogwarts Legacy
  • Teamfight Tactics
  • League of Legends
  • Legends of Runeterra
  • VALORANT

  *Titles above may be limited based on number of copies and licenses.
  *Other game titles available with user provide license.

• Food and Beverages

  Approved Food

  • Cake
  • Pizza
  • Individually wrapped subs/sandwiches
  • Individually packaged items

  Drinks Available for Purchase

  • Soda $1.00:  Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Dr. Pepper, Starry, Mountain Dew
  • Bottled Water $1.00
  • Gatorade $1.75:  Cool Blue, Fruit Punch, Glacier Cherry, Glacier Freeze, Lemon Lime, Orange
  • Frappuccino $3.50:  Caramel, Mocha, Vanilla

  *Drinks must be purchased onsite - a water fountain is available.

• Decorations

  Decorations may be placed in designated areas as part of a reservation when coordinated in advance.

• General Behavior

  Abide by the University Facility and Space Use Policy

  Children must be supervised for the duration of the party.

  As a courtesy to the Bowling and Billiards staff, please clean up any waste and return lightweight bowling balls (6-8 lbs) to the counter.

  The following behavior is prohibited:

  • Running
  • Going over the foul line or down the walkways along lane one. The bowling lanes are coated with conditioner (oil) and can be slippery. If the need arises to get a ball or other item from the lanes, notify the Bowling and Billiards Center staff to take care of it.
  • Putting hands in or around the opening of the ball return. Children should not get their hands between the bowling balls when they are on the ball return rack because a returning ball could cause injury. Assist children by carrying their balls to the foul line.

  Esport Guidelines

  • Keep all personal belongings with you.
  • When using a computer, please store all personal belongings underneath the desk and out of way of other users.
  • No food, drink, or gum (with the exception of a closed non-glass water bottle) in the main gaming area.
  • We are not responsible for any personal technology and equipment brought into the space.
  • Be mindful of your language and volume within the space.
  • Disruptive behavior is subject to temporary removal of access to programs and services.
  • Reset your computer station before you leave.
  • Treat the technology and equipment it respect and care.
    • Abide by ISU policy 9.2 on Appropriate Use of Information Technology Resources and Systems.