What is bowling drinking game?

Bowling Drinking Game: Strikes, Spares, and Shots!

The bowling drinking game combines the fun of bowling with the added challenge (and potential hilarity) of drinking rules. There isn't one definitive set of rules, as it's often customized by the players, but here's a general overview:

Core Concept: Penalties for poor performance and rewards (or further penalties) for excellent performance are assigned based on how players bowl.

Basic Rules:

• The Basics: Each player bowls a standard game of bowling. Throughout the game, drinks are assigned based on scores.
• Strikes: A Strike often requires the bowler to assign drinks to other players. The number of drinks might depend on house rules, team decision, or a random method (like rolling a die).
• Spares: A Spare might mean the bowler assigns a smaller number of drinks than a strike.
• Gutters: Rolling a Gutter%20Ball almost always results in the bowler taking a drink. Consecutive gutter balls can increase the penalty.
• Splits: Converting a Split (picking up all the pins after a split) is usually a good thing, often allowing the bowler to give drinks to other players. Failing to convert a split usually means the bowler drinks.
• Low Scores: The bowler with the lowest score in a frame might have to drink. Alternatively, the bowler with the lowest overall score at the end of the game might have a larger drinking penalty.

Variations & Customization:

• Team Play: Adapt the rules for team bowling, where the losing team takes the penalties.
• Specific Pin Penalties: Assign different drink amounts depending on which pins are left standing after the first ball.
• "Bowling Bingo": Create a bingo card with bowling-related events (e.g., strike, gutter ball, split) and award drinks when someone achieves bingo.
• Handicaps: If bowlers have vastly different skill levels, implement a handicap system (like in regular bowling) to make the game fairer, and adjust the drinking rules accordingly.

Important Considerations:

• Pace Yourself: Bowling a full game while drinking can lead to over-intoxication quickly. Drink responsibly.
• Know Your Limits: Don't feel pressured to drink more than you're comfortable with.
• Designated Driver/Safe Transportation: Ensure everyone has a safe way to get home.
• Have Fun! The primary goal is to enjoy the bowling and the company.