Bowling
Knock down all ten pins for a strike.
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About the game
Bowling is a ten-pin simulation: roll a ball down the lane to topple pins. Two rolls per frame, with strikes and spares boosting your score across ten frames.
How to play
Aim and set power to roll the ball; knock down pins each frame. A strike (all ten) or spare (all in two) earns bonus points.
Tips & strategy
['Aim for the pocket between head pin and the pin beside it.', 'Control power - too much hooks wide, too little leaves splits.', 'Practice the spare pickup by aiming at the remaining pins.']
Advanced guide
Bowling scoring rewards consistency. Aim for the pocket (between the head pin and its neighbor) to maximize strikes, and always convert spares - a spare is nearly as valuable as a strike over a full game. Manage power so the ball hooks into the pocket rather than flying straight past.
History & origins
Bowling's modern ten-pin form developed in the United States in the late 19th century.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a strike?
Knocking all ten pins on the first ball of a frame.
How is scoring computed?
A strike adds the next two rolls; a spare adds the next roll.
What is a spare?
Clearing the remaining pins on the second ball.
What is the 10th frame bonus?
It grants extra balls for a strike or spare.
Why do I leave a split?
Pins separated by a gap that is hard to hit together.
What is a good aim point?
The pocket between the 1 and 3 pins for right-handers.
Where can I play Bowling for free?
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