| You set up, shoulders square with the foul line; | | | | Its creators claim it's the most realistic 3D bowling |
| you eye the target, aligning yourself with the dots | | | | game. Building on the success of the first version, |
| on the lane; you raise the ball in preparation, | | | | this one has an added 5 new lanes to its existing |
| stepping to move forward, slide, swing and let go. | | | | library. Rendered in 3D, the game makes for a |
| The ball travels just as you had envisioned it; and | | | | fun coffee-break companion. |
| knocks down the split pins at the far end of the | | | | Rocketbowl |
| alley. The crowd cheers. You've won the | | | | The traditional bowling game with an explosive |
| tournament! - All from the comforts of your | | | | twist! Bowling balls are powered by rockets and |
| home. | | | | can propel over all sorts of obstacles like water |
| Yes, practically all sports have a digital version of | | | | traps, bridges, and tunnels before knocking down |
| the game available for playing on the computer. It | | | | pins. Some pins carry money points with them |
| is now possible to "bowl" virtually through a | | | | letting you earn points to buy more exciting balls! |
| number of computer games available on the | | | | Elf |
| Internet. | | | | This game was a runaway hit just before the |
| Some games are serious with considerations for | | | | year 2000, when it made its debut during the |
| physics as detailed as speed of approach and spin. | | | | holidays of 1999. It features Jolly Ol' Saint Nick |
| Then there are others that are purely for | | | | knocking down toy factory elves on "strike" (can |
| cathartic fun. Here's a short list of bowling-based | | | | the pun get any more obvious?). With its funny |
| online games that have been making the rounds | | | | cartoon like graphics, it has developed a niche |
| lately: | | | | following and has spawned different versions since |
| There are many free games online that build on | | | | its inception. Unfortunately, the game is only for |
| the basic alley, pins and ball setup, with little | | | | downloading and an online version doesn't exist |
| variations. To check out some, try tapping out | | | | yet. |
| key bowling phrases on your favorite search | | | | So there you are, even if you're not on the lanes, |
| engine to find games such as Polar Bowler, Pot | | | | you can still bowl and have fun with the click of a |
| Bowling Around the World, It's Raining Pins, and | | | | mouse. Albeit there is little comparison to the real |
| Bowling Evolution. Some details on select games | | | | game, it does come quite close. Now all that's |
| follow: | | | | missing are the sodas and fries! |
| Gutterball 2 | | | | |