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Top 20 most intriguing Bowling trivia questions to ask using LivePolls

Bowling is a classic and beloved game of skill enjoyed by people of all ages around the world. It combines physical flair and hand-eye coordination in a game of 10 pins and 10 frames. Whether it's in a professional league or an evening with friends, bowling is a sport that is fun, competitive, and accessible to all. Bowlers have to have a good aim, steady hand, and a good eye to knock down pins. But the real challenge is in understanding the physics behind a successful bowl. From gutter balls to strikes, test your knowledge and see how much you really know about bowling!


1) What is the maximum score you can get in a bowling game?

  • 20
  • 50
  • 100
  • 300

2) What does it mean if a bowler makes "turkey" in the game?

  • A bowler has scored a total of 20 points
  • A bowler has scored three strikes in a row
  • A bowler has scored two strikes in a row
  • A bowler has scored 3 spares in a row

3) What is it called when a bowler successfully bowls a strike, but it is not the first ball of the frame?

  • Rolling Strike
  • Half-Strike
  • Split
  • Secondary Strike

4) What is the minimum score a bowler can get in a frame?

  • 0
  • 10
  • 15
  • 20

5) What name is given to a frame in which all ten pins are knocked down with the first ball?

  • Grounded
  • Flipper
  • Turkey
  • Strike

6) What name is given to a frame in which all ten pins are knocked down with two balls?

  • Strike
  • Turkey
  • Perfect
  • Model

7) What device is used to keep score in bowling?

  • Keyboard
  • Calculator
  • Watch
  • Scoreboard

8) What age do most bowling alleys require you to be in order to bowl without an adult?

  • 10
  • 12
  • 16
  • 18

9) What is the name of the move a bowler does when they swing their arm before releasing the ball?

  • Reaching
  • Throwing
  • Twirling
  • Swinging

10) How many pins are there in a standard bowling game?

  • 5
  • 10
  • 15
  • 20

11) When a bowler throws two strikes in a row, what is this called?

  • The Double Eagle
  • The Double Jack
  • The Double Turkey
  • The Double Strike

12) What is a "gutter ball" in bowling?

  • when the bowler throws three strikes in a row
  • when the bowler throws two strikes in a row
  • when the ball rolls into the gutter without hitting any pins
  • when the bowler throws four strikes in a row

13) How many frames are in a standard bowling game?

  • 5
  • 10
  • 15
  • 20

14) How many pins are typically arranged at the start of a frame?

  • 5
  • 8
  • 10
  • 15

15) What is the maximum number of pins a bowler can knock down in one ball?

  • 5
  • 8
  • 10
  • 15

16) What is the name of the curved wooden boards that separate each lane in a bowling alley?

  • Curves
  • Trackers
  • Gutters
  • Separators

17) What is the name of the game of bowling played on a smaller, narrower lane?

  • Lawn bowling
  • Duckpin bowling
  • Candlepin bowling
  • Short bowling

18) What is the act of throwing a bowling ball while looking over your shoulder called?

  • Cross-Eyes
  • Standing Strike
  • Shoulder Bowling
  • Blind Bowling

19) What name is given to a frame in which all ten pins are knocked down with two or more balls?

  • Strike
  • Split
  • Turkey
  • Perfect

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