Dip your toes into a family favourite that’s loved by all – ten pin bowling! The rules are simple: knock down the most pins to win. It doesn’t matter how you bowl – just steer clear of the gutters and avoid stepping over the foul line!
Each game consists of ten frames, and every player gets two throws (preferably bowls!) per frame to rack up points, with a cheeky bonus bowl on the last frame to boost your chances of winning. Knock down all ten pins in a single bowl for a strike, or take your time and build your score frame by frame. Bowling isn’t just about points – it’s about big laughs and bragging rights!
It’s not just knowing how to bowl a ball. Our top tips will set you on your way to a king size score!
You’ll be glad to hear that at King Pins you can wear your own shoes! Heels are not permitted on the lanes, and we do also have shoes available at the service desk.
Our bowling balls range in both weight and grip size. So believe us when we say there’s a ball for every bowler! Whichever you pick, make sure it’s one you can lift and swing comfortably.
Take four steps back from the bowling line. Hold the ball out in front of you on the first step towards the bowling line. Then, take two more steps forward whilst swining your ball behind you. Finally, swing forwards and release the ball along the lane and towards the pins. Strike! Well, hopefully…
Sorry to state the obvious, but the better your aim, the more pins you’ll knock down. When releasing the ball, do not just aim for the middle pin! What you should be aiming for is the middle arrow on the lane…Trust us on that one.
Let the good times roll with a classic game of ten pin bowling. You’ll find ten pin bowling at every King Pins venue across the United Kingdom!
Our flagship bowling experience! You’ll find state-of-the-art Ten Pin bowling, as well as a whole host of other activities, arcade games and top quality food and drink for all the family.
State-of-the-art Ten Pin bowling in the heart of Manchester city centre. Enjoy 12 Ten Pin lanes, as well as a whole host of other games, a huge arcade, top quality food and a massive range of drinks for all the family.
State-of-the-art Ten Pin bowling in the heart of Bristol. Enjoy Ten Pin bowling, as well as a whole host of other games, a huge arcade, top quality food and a massive range of drinks for all the family.
From footwear to scoring, we’ve got everything covered to help you bowl like a pro and make the most of your time at King Pins. Explore the FAQs below for tips, rules, and safety guidelines to ensure a fun and seamless game for all!
Get 50% off any second game when your first game is Ten Pin or Duck Pin Bowling.
This includes Ten Pin Bowling, Duck Pin Bowling, American Pool, Batting Cage, Shuffleboard, Ice Free Curling and Karaoke.
Valid Monday-Friday until 6pm, and after 6pm on Sundays.
Excludes school and public holidays.
Offer allows for one discounted game per full price game of Ten Pin or Duck Pin purchased per person.
