Amusement Expo International 2022

Craig Buster
General Manager
Wild Island's Coconut Bowl


Craig Buster is the General Manager of the “Biggest Little” family entertainment center in Sparks, Nevada known as Wild Island’s Coconut Bowl. Prior to the now nearly twenty years of being GM there, Craig has been a loyal Wild Island employee and member of IAAPA since 1993. Craig is also the President for the Northern California/Northern Nevada BPAA and chairman of the Education program. In addition, he volunteers as a member of the National BPAA Education and FEC Committee. After 2 expansions of Wild Island’s Coconut Bowl since 2003, the 125,000 square-foot Family Entertainment Center offers an array of options for its close-knit community to enjoy. The facility includes 7 indoor attractions, two 18-hole outdoor miniature golf courses, and over 100 arcade games along with multiple food and beverage options throughout the facility. Craig and his team were recently rewarded for their dedication to the industry by winning the 2019 AAMA FEC of the Year Award. Under his leadership and hands-on management, the Coconut Bowl has become more than any standard FEC; it is a place for its team and community to come together as a family.

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