Nintendo Wii bowling-
I bought my husband a Nintendo Wii with the Wii sport games earlier this year. We are addicted to the bowling and tennis games. It has become our new family fun bowling night and we don't even need to leave our home or put on sweaty used rental bowling shoes to play. If you don't own a Wii yet or don't have the Wii Sport game then here are a few other ways your family can put an new spin on the old classic family bowling night.
Virtual Bowling-
The Metreon in San Francisco not only has an arcade and theater etc. but they have Virtual Bowling, which is a combination between Wii bowling and the real thing. It is so fun!
Oven Mitt Bowling-
Go to the dollar store and purchase a pair of oven mitts and take them with you to the local bowling alley. Put on the mitts and try to roll the ball to the pins. Great way to add more of a challenge and fun to the old classic bowling. I did this on a group date and it was such a fun experience since it gave everyone an even playing field throwing the ball with the mitts on.
Bocce Ball-
If your family happens to have a bocce ball set, then head to your local bocce ball court or freshly cut lawn to play. This game is a combination between the classic bowling without pins, lawn bowling and horseshoes but played on a clay/dirt bocce ball court. I have played on the courts at Rodger Smith Park in Pleasant Hill, Ca and the Martinez Marina courts too. If you don't live in the east bay then try google to find a court in your area or just play on your trimmed lawn.
Children's bowling set-
If you have really little children you could buy them a children's bowling set for them to play and practice or make one out of plastic water/soda bottles for pins and a small ball. They could even have fun decorating faces on the Pins/bottles. I have even seen extra large blow up ball and pins sets too for some family fun. Check it out here at this link!
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Have a great bowling night, whatever you decide to do!
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