Bowling Ball Billiards

Steve Wienecke Creates a Giant Pool Game Dubbed Knokkers

I love bowling and I love pool, so I think I should try to find Steve Wienecke's number to thank him for combining the two.

Dubbed Knokkers, the world's largest regulation-size pool table takes up Steve Wienecke's backyard, using bowling balls instead of regular billiard balls. Although Wienecke is a probation and parole officer by day, he is an inventor at heart and hopes to see Knokkers on cruise ships and amusement parks in the near future.

Giant Pool Games
Expanding the concept of pool games by creating larger-than-life versions using unconventional objects.
Combining Sports
Innovatively merging two or more sports to create a unique experience.
Regulation-size Adaptations
Scaling up or down the size of traditional game equipment to accommodate alternative settings and experiences.

Where This Applies

Entertainment
Opportunity for cruise ships and amusement parks to offer novel and distinct attractions.
Sports and Recreation
Potential for creating new sporting events and experiences by combining existing games.
Event Planning
Incorporating giant pool games into event planning and team-building activities as a unique and engaging option.
SCORE
5.9 out of 10
GENDER
90% Men10% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen X
  • Millennial (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 74%
Activity 95%
Freshness 8%

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