Bowling
Bowling is, of course, a bowling game which can be played by one or two players. Gameplay is from a side view of the bowling alley; using the joystick, you need to try to bowl the highest score possible by knocking down the pins on the right side of the screen. There are several game variations available; in the easier variation, you can use the joystick to control the direction of the ball on it's way towards the pins. In the harder game, once the ball is released you no longer can control its direction. There are also two difficulty levels which control how difficult it is to get a strike.
- Genre
- Sports/Bowling
- Year
- 1978
- Developer
- Atari, Inc.
- Publisher
- Atari, Inc.
- Players
- 2
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
Achievements
16 achievements · 80 total points
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Nice Start [Curvable] Score 50 or more on Game 11 pts -
Half-Way To Pefection [Steerable] Score 150 or more on Game 33 pts -
Not Too Shabby [Steerable] Score 100 or more on Game 33 pts -
Nice Start [Steerable] Score 50 or more on Game 33 pts -
Perfectionist [Curvable] Score 300 on Game 110 pts -
Near-Perfect [Curvable] Score 250 or more on Game 110 pts -
You Are Getting The Hang Of This [Curvable] Score 200 or more on Game 15 pts -
Half-Way To Pefection [Curvable] Score 150 or more on Game 12 pts -
Not Too Shabby [Curvable] Score 100 or more on Game 12 pts -
Near-Perfect [Steerable] Score 250 or more on Game 310 pts -
Perfectionist [Steerable] Score 300 on Game 310 pts -
Nice Start [Straight] Score 50 or more on Game 53 pts -
Not Too Shabby [Straight] Score 100 or more on Game 53 pts -
Half-Way To Pefection [Straight] Score 150 or more on Game 55 pts -
You Are Getting The Hang Of This [Straight] Score 200 or more on Game 55 pts -
You Are Getting The Hang Of This [Steerable] Score 200 or more on Game 35 pts
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Bowling frequently asked questions
How do I play Bowling online with a friend?
Bowling (Atari 2600) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:
- Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
- Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
- Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
- Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
- The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.
How do I play Bowling on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Bowling in the Atari 2600 library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does Bowling netplay lag?
Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.
Does Bowling have achievements?
Yes, Bowling has 16 achievements worth 80 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.
Can I play Bowling for free?
Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.
Play Bowling on Etera
Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.
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