Underplayed Gems

Dynamite Bowl (1987)

Dynamite Bowl cover
Developer
Softvision
Publisher
Toshiba-EMI
Platforms
PC-8800 Series, Family Computer, MSX2, Nintendo Entertainment System, MSX
Genres
Sport

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How it feels

A five-player bowling league simulator with 30 lanes, customizable ball weights, and varied throwing techniques.

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About

The general concept is that up to five players can play on any of the 30 bowling lanes available; simulating the concept of being in a bowling league. Players can change their lane positioning, determine how strong the throw is, and even make the ball go through various curves (or even through a straight ball into the pins). Each player character can be either male or female with options for bowling ball weights ranging from 7 pounds or 3.2 kilograms to 15 pounds or 6.8 kilograms.

Screenshots

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