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Bowling is a popular sport and recreational activity millions worldwide enjoy. It involves rolling a heavy ball down a lane to knock down a set of pins arranged in a triangular formation at the far end of the lane. The game’s objective is to score points by knocking down as many pins as possible in each frame (turn) and to achieve the highest total score at the end of the game.

Here’s a step-by-step explanation of how bowling works:

Equipment: You need a bowling ball and a set of ten pins to play bowling. Bowling balls come in various weights and sizes, and players typically choose one that suits their preference and skill level. Each lane is usually made of a synthetic or wooden surface about 60 feet (18.3 meters) long.
Scoring: Bowling uses a simple scoring system. Each game consists of ten frames; in each frame, the player gets two chances (rolls) to knock down all ten pins. If they succeed in knocking down all the pins on the first roll, it is called a “strike.” If they knock down all the pins on the second roll, it is called a “spare.” The score for each frame is the total number of pins knocked down in those two rolls.
Gameplay: The game starts with the player standing at the foul line, and a boundary line at the start of the lane. The player holds the bowling ball and aims to roll it toward the pins at the other end. To add a bit of complexity and strategy, different oil patterns on the lane affect the ball’s path and require players to adjust their throws accordingly.
Strikes and Spares: Players earn bonus points if they score a strike in a frame. The bonus points equal the number of pins knocked down on their next two rolls. For example, if a player gets a strike in the first frame and knocks down eight pins on their first roll in the second frame, the score for the first frame would be 18 (10 for the strike plus 8 for the next two rolls). Similarly, spares earn bonus points too. The bonus points for a spare equal the number of pins knocked down on the next roll.
Tenth Frame: The tenth frame is unique because it allows players to throw up to three rolls if they score a strike or spare. If the player scores a strike on the first roll of the tenth frame, they get two more rolls to complete the frame. If they score a spare on the first two rolls of the tenth frame, they get one more roll to complete the frame.
Final Score: After completing ten frames, the player adds up the number of pins knocked down in all frames to get their final score. The maximum possible score is 300 when a player scores a strike in every frame and earns the maximum bonus points.

Bowling is a competitive sport, and a fun recreational activity often enjoyed with friends, family, or colleagues. It requires skill, strategy, and precision to excel and achieve high scores.