Namco Funscape vs Tenpin:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Tenpin had more branded searches than Namco Funscape among bowling chains in the United Kingdom. Tenpin had about 60,500 branded searches, while Namco Funscape had 2,400. Tenpin made up 18% of all bowling chain searches we track, and Namco Funscape accounted for 0.71%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about bowling chains, Tenpin appeared in all three answers and Namco Funscape in none.
Who do people search for more?
Tenpin, about 25 searches for every 1 for Namco Funscape
Who does AI mention more?
Tenpin, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Tenpin, the only one of the two named
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Top bowling chains in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Tenpin appeared in all three answers. Namco Funscape did not appear in any of the three answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Hollywood Bowl3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Lane73 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers- Tenpin3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
All Star Lanes0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Namco Funscape0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Superbowl UK0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which bowling chain is the best in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best ten-pin bowling places in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which bowling chain in the UK is best for a group night out?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“bowling”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“tenpin bowling”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United Kingdom on October 22, 2026.
Is Namco Funscape or Tenpin more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Namco Funscape and Tenpin by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six bowling chains we track, month by month, from searches in United Kingdom.
Share of searches by month for Tenpin, Namco Funscape. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Hollywood Bowl | Lane7 | Tenpin | All Star Lanes | Namco Funscape | Superbowl UK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 41.5% | 27.9% | 18.7% | 8.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 41.5% | 27.7% | 18.6% | 10.2% | 0.91% | 1.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 43% | 23.6% | 23.6% | 8.7% | 0.77% | 0.41% |
| Jan 2026 | 48% | 21.5% | 21.5% | 7.9% | 0.86% | 0.37% |
| Feb 2026 | 47.4% | 21.2% | 21.2% | 7.8% | 0.85% | 1.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 49% | 22.1% | 18.1% | 9.9% | 0.71% | 0.24% |
| Apr 2026 | 52.1% | 19.2% | 19.2% | 8.6% | 0.75% | 0.26% |
| May 2026 | 48% | 21.5% | 21.5% | 7.9% | 0.84% | 0.21% |
| Jun 2026 | 47.2% | 21.1% | 21.1% | 9.5% | 0.84% | 0.25% |
| Jul 2026 | 50% | 22.4% | 18.3% | 8.2% | 0.88% | 0.22% |
| Aug 2026 | 52.9% | 19.5% | 19.5% | 7.1% | 0.77% | 0.22% |
| Sep 2026 | 49.1% | 22% | 18% | 9.9% | 0.71% | 0.21% |
How has the Namco Funscape and Tenpin comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Tenpin was ahead of Namco Funscape in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Namco Funscape’s share of searches among bowling chains in the United Kingdom moved from 2.5% to 0.71%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 12.1K to 2.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tenpin’s share of searches among bowling chains in the United Kingdom moved from 18.7% to 18%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 90.5K to 60.5K.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom bowling chains in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Tenpin lost share of searches among bowling chains in the United Kingdom, from 19.5% to 18%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Namco Funscape in the United Kingdom fell 80.2% over 12 measured months, from 12.1K to 2.4K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Namco Funscape’s and Tenpin’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Namco Funscape
1 branded search term
- namco funscape
Tenpin
1 branded search term
- tenpin
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