PBA Bowling (1982 video game)
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| PBA Bowling | |
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| Developer(s) | Mattel Electronics |
| Publisher(s) | Mattel Electronics |
| Platform(s) | Intellivision[1] |
| Release | 1982[2] |
| Genre(s) | Sports (Bowling) |
PBA Bowling is a 1982 bowling sports-based video game from Mattel Electronics. The game is licensed by the Professional Bowlers Association[3] and is intended to be played for up to 4 players.[4]
PBA Bowling allows players to customize their approach by choosing among ten ball weights and ten levels of alley slickness, each affecting how the ball curves. It also accounts for whether the bowler is right- or left-handed. Gameplay unfolds across two visual perspectives: an initial side view showcasing the bowler and a portion of the lane, followed by a frontal shot of the pins once the ball is released. Achieving strikes demands precision and skill in curving the ball accurately, while spares can be practiced separately in a dedicated mode called Pick-Up Spares.[1]