Consoles for playing and/or scoring games, internet access, and communication

The present invention generally relates to gaming devices, bowling scoring consoles, Internet access and display devices, and communication devices. According to a more specific aspect of the present invention, the invention relates to bowling scoring consoles. A bowling scoring console is disclosed having a housing and a video display monitor mounted in the housing. The console may have one or more of a video game processor, an Internet access device, and a television receiver mounted in the housing and coupled to the display monitor. Methods are also disclosed for using a video game device and an Internet access device in a bowler staging area of a bowling center.