CalcoTools Games

Pin Strike

Flick a bowling ball down the lane at ten pins and play a full ten frame game with proper strike and spare scoring and a live scoreboard.

How to play

  1. Pick where the ball starts by tapping near the bottom of the lane or using the aim arrows, then flick upward to throw. You can also press Roll for a straight throw.
  2. You get two balls per frame to knock down all ten pins. Ten frames make a game.
  3. A strike is all ten pins on the first ball and scores 10 plus your next two balls. A spare is all ten in two balls and scores 10 plus your next ball.
  4. A strike or spare in the tenth frame earns bonus balls. The best possible score is 300.

Tips and strategy

  • Aim for the gap between the front pin and the pin beside it, called the pocket, not the middle of the front pin.
  • A gentle sideways angle from the edge of the lane often hits harder than a straight throw.
  • Left over pins after the first ball are usually easier to clear from the opposite side of the lane.
  • Keep out of the gutters. The ball never comes back from them.

FAQ

How do the pins fall?
Pins fall when they are hit hard enough, then slide and knock into the pins behind them, so a good first hit can clear the whole rack.
Is the scoring the same as real ten pin bowling?
Yes. Strikes and spares get their bonuses, a perfect game is 300, and the tenth frame gives up to three balls.
Can I play with a keyboard?
Yes. Use the left and right arrows to move the ball and Space or Enter to roll.