In New England there is another alternative in which thousands of people prefer and that is candlepin bowling. This game is different in that the pins are skinny sticks that look like candles (and thus the name) and the ball is smaller about the size of a softball and under 3 pounds. The rules are similar to 10-pin except you get 3 chances to knock down the pins in a frame and the pins are not cleared after each ball during a frame. It is quite popular in New England that they even had their version of bowling for dollars. The game is not easy as speed definitely plays a big part of the strategy and scores are definitely a lot lower than 10-pin.For those interested in playing this game and are in Boston, South Boston Candlepin is offering a deal through Groupon for 3 games of bowling for up to 6 people including shoe rental.
As for something more different is duckpin bowling. This game is rarely seen in the United States expect for areas around Rhode Island, Maryland and Oklahoma. This odd version is like the off-spring of 10-pin and candlepin bowling. Like candlepin, you get 3 chances to knock the pins down, the ball is much smaller than 10-pin, about 3 pounds but slightly larger than candlepin, and the pins are not cleared during a frame. The pins are also different from the other 2, they are kind of a squat version of 10-pin, fat in the middle.I must confess that I prefer duckpin to the other two. The ball is smaller so there is less stress on the arm and the shape of the pins give you more pin action than candlepin. Groupon is also offering a deal for 2 hours of duckpin bowling at Meadowbrook Lanes in Warwick, Rhode Island.
With either deal you should have a good time, at least by making fun of your friends having to wear those ugly rental shoes.
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