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Product BrochureSunEye at the 18th GTI China Expo 2026: A Look Behind the Scenes
The 18th GTI China Expo 2026 brought together entertainment equipment manufacturers, venue operators, investors, distributors, and industry professionals in Guangzhou from September 10–12.
For SunEye, the exhibition was more than a product showcase.
It was an opportunity to present our Mini Bowling and Duckpin Bowling solutions, meet customers face to face, understand their project ideas, and experience the products together.
From the first stage of booth preparation to customer conversations and the final group photos, here is a look back at our GTI 2026 journey.
Getting Ready for GTI 2026
Long before the exhibition officially opened, our team was already preparing the booth.
For this exhibition, we focused on two compact bowling solutions:
Both systems are designed for modern entertainment venues where space, flexibility, and customer experience are important.
The preparation process included equipment transportation, booth installation, lane setup, system testing, lighting adjustment, scoring system preparation, and final appearance checks.
Every detail needed to be ready before the first visitor arrived.
From Equipment to an Experience
An exhibition booth is not simply a place to display equipment.
For bowling products, visitors need to see the lane, understand the equipment structure, experience the gameplay, and imagine how the system could fit into their own venue.
That is why our team focused on creating an environment where visitors could not only see Mini Bowling and Duckpin Bowling, but also experience them.
Building the Mini Bowling & Duckpin Bowling Booth
The booth gradually came together as the equipment was installed and tested.
The Mini Bowling system presented a compact and family-friendly bowling experience, designed especially for children, families, and modern entertainment venues.
The Duckpin Bowling setup highlighted a different style of compact bowling, combining a shorter lane layout with a social and casual entertainment experience.
During the setup process, our team checked:
l Lane installation
l Pinsetter operation
l Ball return system
l Scoring system
l Lane lighting
l Equipment connections
l Overall booth presentation
Before opening day, the equipment was tested repeatedly to make sure everything was ready for visitors.
The Exhibition Opens
Once the doors opened, the booth quickly became a meeting point for bowling enthusiasts, entertainment investors, venue operators, distributors, and potential business partners.
Visitors could walk into the booth, see the equipment up close, ask questions, and experience the bowling systems directly.
Instead of simply explaining product specifications, our team could demonstrate how the equipment works in a real entertainment environment.
This made conversations more practical and project-focused.
Meeting Customers Face to Face
One of the most valuable parts of the exhibition was meeting customers in person.
Our project managers welcomed visitors at the booth and introduced the different bowling solutions according to their project needs.
Some visitors were interested in building a new entertainment venue.
Others were exploring compact bowling concepts for:
l Family Entertainment Centers
l Shopping Malls
l Kids Playgrounds
l Bars and Restaurants
l Hotels and Resorts
l Private Clubs
l Boutique Entertainment Venues
Every project is different.
The conversations at GTI gave our team the opportunity to better understand customers' expectations regarding venue size, target users, bowling format, equipment configuration, customization, and business positioning.
Experiencing Mini Bowling & Duckpin Bowling
For many visitors, the most exciting part was trying the equipment themselves.
After learning about the systems, customers could step onto the lanes, pick up the bowling ball, and experience the gameplay.
This direct experience helped visitors better understand the differences between Mini Bowling and Duckpin Bowling.
Mini Bowling
Mini Bowling provides a compact and accessible bowling experience that is particularly suitable for children, families, and casual entertainment.
Duckpin Bowling
Duckpin Bowling offers a compact social bowling format that can work well in entertainment venues where space and customer interaction are important.
Seeing customers enjoy the experience was one of the highlights of the exhibition.
More Than a Product Exhibition
For SunEye, GTI 2026 was also an opportunity to listen.
Through conversations with customers and industry partners, we learned more about changing entertainment preferences, venue planning requirements, and the growing demand for compact and flexible entertainment solutions.
These conversations are valuable because they help us understand what customers are looking for beyond equipment itself.
A successful bowling project is not only about the bowling machine.
It also involves:
Venue Planning → Equipment Selection → Layout Design → Installation → Operation → Customer Experience
This is why SunEye continues to focus on providing complete bowling solutions rather than simply supplying individual machines.
Thank You for Visiting SunEye
We would like to thank everyone who visited the SunEye booth during the 18th GTI China Expo.
Thank you for taking the time to learn about our Mini Bowling and Duckpin Bowling solutions, share your project ideas, and experience the equipment with us.
Every conversation gives us new inspiration.
Every project discussion helps us better understand the global entertainment market.
And every customer visit reminds us why we continue to develop better bowling solutions.
What Comes Next?
The GTI exhibition may have ended, but the conversations continue.
If you are planning a new entertainment venue, upgrading an existing facility, or looking for a bowling equipment partner, our team is ready to discuss your project.
SunEye provides bowling equipment and turnkey solutions covering:
l Standard Bowling
l Duckpin Bowling
l Mini Bowling
l Bowling Scoring Systems
l Ball Return Systems
l String Pinsetter Technology
l Venue Planning & Layout
l Installation & Commissioning
l Training & After-Sales Support
Have a bowling project in mind?
Let's turn your bowling idea into a real entertainment experience.