Kirkwood Mall Prepares to Open New Arcade

— Ariana González, Editor-in-Chief

The Texas-based Tilt Studio franchise is expected to open a new location at the Kirkwood Mall in Bismarck this fall. The entertainment center is expected to have a variety of activities and arcade games. Tilt Studio will open in place of what was formerly Herberger’s and is predicted to make its grand opening sometime in October.

Originally established in Arlington, Texas, in 1972, the company has proceeded to open more locations around the country and continues to expand.

According to their website, www.tiltstudio.com, Tilt Studio has 13 locations around the nation, with the latest one being opened in December at the Dakota Square Mall in Minot.

The Kirkwood Mall’s general manager, Jennifer Wilson, oversees all of the operations in the mall.

“I coordinate parking lot work, events, social media, almost everything,” Wilson said.

While the general public found out about Tilt Studio location’s development rather recently, the establishment has been a work in progress for quite some time.

“It’s been in the works for at least a year and a half,” Wilson said. “Maybe two years already.”

Like other locations, Tilt Studio in the Kirkwood Mall will have around 150+ arcade games and a variety of activities to choose from.

“They’ll have bumper cars, as well as two or more blacklight mini golf courses,” Wilson said. “They’ll also have party rooms, and two-level blacklight laser tag.”

Along with the activities the entertainment establishment will have to offer, they will also have food and beverages.

“They’ll have a food concept called ‘the Tilted Taco and Margarita Bar,’” Wilson said.

Besides being an arcade for people of all ages to enjoy, Tilt Studio offers job opportunities to high school students looking for employment.

“I believe they hire anyone over the age of 14,” Wilson said.

For more information regarding Tilt Studio and its upcoming opening, visit www.tiltstudio.com.