Experience the ultimate bowling experience at Roxy. Featuring state-of-the-art lanes, it’s the perfect game to get competitive with friends. In each game, you’ll aim to knock down as many pins as possible over 10 frames. With two tries per frame, you’ll strategize to maximise your score. Whether you aim for strikes or spares, every pin you topple earns you points. So, roll the ball and leave no pin standing!
Let the good times roll with a classic game of ten pin bowling. You’ll find ten pin bowling at every Roxy Lanes venue, and some Roxy Ball Room sites. The person with the highest score (out of 300) at the end of the game wins, so with these How To Play tips and tricks you’re sure to be a bowling superstar!
1. SET YOURSELF UP
2. TAKE TURNS
3. SCORING
4. FRAME COMPLETION
5. CALCULATE SCORES
6. ADDITIONAL SCORING TIPS
A typical game of ten pin bowling lasts around 10 minutes per player per game, but this can vary depending on factors like skill level.
To score a strike in ten pin bowling, you need to knock down all ten pins with your first roll in a frame. It’s marked as an “X” on the score sheet and earns 10 points plus the total of the next two rolls.
To increase your chances of hitting a strike you need to consider the following;
To throw a bowling ball with proper technique, begin by adopting the correct stance. Take a smooth approach toward the line, ensuring your steps are balanced and controlled. Finally, release the ball with a consistent motion directed towards the target pins. Sounds simple right? Now give it a go, baller!
At Roxy you can wear your own shoes on the lanes. If using your own shoes, please ensure they are a safe, flat-soled and non-marking shoe. Heels, open-toe, flip-flops or similar footwear are not permitted, bowling shoes can be found at the Games Desk.
Yes, ten pin bowling is suitable for children at Roxy Lanes. We offer the barriers, plus ramps and lighter balls to make it easier for children to play – please ask at the Games Desk for this equipment. Please note- we do not allow under 18s in our Roxy Ball Room venues that have ten pin bowling. Roxy Lanes venues welcomes under 18s until 5pm.
Yes, bumper rails or barriers can be used – we don’t judge! Barriers are a welcome modification for children or novice bowlers, to prevent gutter balls and enhance enjoyment of your game. Please ask for barriers on your frames when at the Games Desk when arriving for your game.
Ten pin bowling uses larger balls and pins, and players have two rolls per frame, while duck pin bowling uses smaller balls and pins on a shorter lane, and players get three rolls per frame. Additionally, the scoring system and lane dimensions differ between the two variations. Check out more information on duck pin bowling here.
Do not step over the bowling line at the start of the lane surface, our lanes are coated with a special oil varnish to protect them, the bowling surface is really slippery.
The balls can be heavy! Pick up the balls carefully and hold with both hands. Children should use the lightest ball we offer, please ask in venue.
Whilst you are waiting to bowl, please do not touch the balls that are on the rack as your fingers could become trapped when the ball returns.
Do not place your hand inside the ball return at any time. Wait until the ball has returned fully onto the rack, if a ball does not return fully please ask a member of our team to assist you.
Should you notice any slippery surface or spill a drink yourself, please call over one of our team members who will be happy to help.
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