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Rules, controls and help for Bowling
Make Bowling your next activity in the game library. Complete ten frames and maximise the score. Use the example below to understand a decision. Begin with the solo mode shown on the page. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Play ten frames using a two-dimensional bowling lane. Strikes, spares and bonus rolls count towards the total.
Practice with a purpose
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Use the example to check your reasoning.
Aim for this result
Complete ten frames and maximise the score. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Notice how the game responds to your input.
The steps to play
- Set lane position and power.
- Roll into the rack.
- A strike ends a normal frame; otherwise roll again.
- The tenth can earn bonus rolls.
Keyboard and screen controls
Lane-position/power sliders and Roll ball. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
Follow the example
A strike followed by 4 and 5 scores 19; a spare followed by 7 scores 17. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Read the matching step again.
One detail worth checking
Bonus-dependent frames may not yet have a confirmed total. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.
Helpful answers for players
For my first round, what is the goal of Bowling?
Here is the relevant explanation: Complete ten frames and maximise the score.
For this browser game, how do I control Bowling?
Here is the relevant explanation: Lane-position/power sliders and Roll ball.
As a new player, what example helps explain Bowling?
The key detail is this: A strike followed by rolls of 4 and 5 makes the strike frame worth 19. An ordinary frame of 4 and 5 is worth 9.
For a quick reminder, what should I watch out for in Bowling?
For clarity: Bonus-dependent frames may not yet have a confirmed total.
While learning, what format does Bowling offer?
Keep this in mind: Play ten frames using a two-dimensional bowling lane. Strikes, spares and bonus rolls count towards the total.
As a new player, which play mode does Bowling use?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.