Gutter Balls & Kingpins: Bowling Trivia

Bowling is a popular sport in North America. More than 67 million Americans go bowling at least once a year. It is a sport that one does NOT have to be in great shape to play. It is a fun, social game that children can play too using a smaller/lighter ball. Bowling has been featured on television shows such as All in the Family, The Simpsons, Roseanne, and Modern Family. Personally, I've probably only gone bowling about a dozen times in my life. How about you? Are you a bowler? Well, instead of 10 frames, how about 25 questions?

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Gutter Balls & Kingpins: Bowling Trivia

Compared to traditional ten-pin bowling, what makes candlepin bowling different?

On the Pro Bowling Tour, how many pins are there?

How many frames are there in a bowling match?

Who starred in the bowling movie 'Kingpin'?

How many holes are there in candlepin bowling balls?

What is the maximum amount of throws one can have in a single bowling frame?

What is a perfect score in bowling?

In which of these movies was bowling featured?

Bowling pins are white and ________.

What is the highest possible score in five-pin bowling?

What does the term 'spare' mean in bowling?

What are the areas on both sides of a bowling lane called?

How many boards are there across one lane of a bowling alley?

Which of the following men was NOT a famous pro bowler?

Compared to traditional ten-pin bowling, what makes duckpin bowling different?

On the Pro Bowling Tour, how heavy are the balls?

In ten-pin bowling, what is known as the 'kingpin'?

What is the name of the company that makes 'Zone' bowling balls?

On the Pro Bowling Tour, what is the required height of each pin?

What is the most difficult bowling shot?

What term refers to a group of bowling pins?

Which of the following men was NOT a famous pro bowler?

How many strikes in a row would be necessary to score a perfect game?

Who was Thomas F. Ryan?

Getting 3 strikes in a row is sometimes called a ________.

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