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High 5 Exchange breaks ground on new Allen entertainment venue

High 5 Exchange and QubicaAMF held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new family entertainment center at The Farm in Allen, with an opening planned for 2027.

Quincy Vargas

September 2, 20262 min read

New Venue Construction - illustration, Jake Team LLC

High 5 Exchange and QubicaAMF announced the start of construction for a new family entertainment destination located at 2361 Quail Covey Road within The Farm in Allen. The venue is scheduled to open in 2027 and will offer a combination of indoor and outdoor attractions, dining options, and spaces for group events to residents of Allen and the surrounding North Texas area.

Scott Emley, co-founder and CEO of High 5 Exchange, stated that the local community has been central to the project's vision from the start. He noted that The Farm integrates residential, commercial, and recreational spaces in a manner that aligns with how people wish to interact.

Emley expressed enthusiasm for creating a location where families can spend time together, coworkers can gather after work, and friends can celebrate significant occasions.

The facility will include 24 bowling lanes provided by QubicaAMF. This setup consists of 16 traditional tenpin lanes featuring EDGE String pinspotters, HyperBowling, and Neoverse technology, alongside eight Fly'n Ducks duckpin lanes. This dual-format approach allows guests to choose between standard full-length bowling and a social duckpin game played with smaller balls.

Jody Pastula, Director of New Business Development for QubicaAMF in the U.S., said that offering both styles creates more opportunities for participation and shared experiences among guests.

In addition to bowling, the plans include laser tag, a virtual reality arena, an arcade gaming floor, escape rooms, and an immersive experience called Creative Works Limitless. Outdoor miniature golf is also part of the design. The venue will support birthday parties, corporate gatherings, and private events through dedicated spaces and food and beverage service.

The Farm in Allen is a 135-acre mixed-use development situated at the southeast corner of the Sam Rayburn Tollway and Alma Drive. It was developed by Allen-based JaRyCo Development in partnership with the Johnson family, combining homes, offices, dining, retail, and entertainment. SLX Capital is serving as the real estate investment and development partner for High 5 Exchange on this specific project.

High 5 Exchange was founded by Scott and Jenny Emley and currently operates locations in Lakeway and Austin. The company focuses on combining entertainment, food, and event services while supporting youth organizations, nonprofits, and community initiatives.

Source: EIN News.

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Quincy Vargas

Quincy Vargas writes about community life, schools, public safety, and local events in Allen.

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