Big Al's, the US bowling FEC business with two mega-sized locations in Portland, Oregon, is to open its third location in Meridian, Idaho.

The two-storey, 66,000sq.ft centre will reportedly cost $14m to develop and will feature a stadium-themed sports bar and grill, a second bar area with golf simulator, billiards and console gaming, 42 lanes of bowling, four private party/conference rooms and a 7,000sq.ft game room offering the latest in video, redemption and prizes.