Top Bowling Games of All time

10. Brunswick Pro Bowling (PS3)
-This game takes bowling to the next level, as you use the Playstation move controller to actually bowl. It’s pretty unique since you can control the way the ball moves much more accurately compared to just using a controller. Unfortunately, this is as high as it will make it on the list in my opinion since the pin physics are pretty poor if you ask me.

9. PBA bowling 2001(pc)
-This still remains one of my favorite bowling PC games, but I feel like they could’ve added SO MUCH MORE to it. The graphics are pretty bad if you ask me, I feel as if I’m bowling on a product that was never fully finished. I do think the pin physics are REALLY good though, since you need to be very accurate and know where to throw the ball, especially since the oil conditions on the lane break down after awhile.

8. Silver Strike Bowling(Arcade)
-Pin physics are REALLY good, though I think they could’ve been a bit better, as it feels like you need to hit the pocket perfectly in order to get a strike. Learning curve is a factor on this too, as I have played this game many times and I would say that I can barely get the ball to aim right where I want it to be. It does feel like it’s much more of a realistic game though, as PBA champion Randy Pedersen is an announcer in this game, and guides you through it as well.

7. The Simpsons Bowling (Arcade)
-Pin Physics are pretty good, though it seems ridiculously easy to get strikes in this game. However, I think that’s the fun part about it, cause when you throw a ball down and expect a strike, something unusual tends to happen from time to time. Also, after you get 3 strikes in a row, you get a specialty bowling ball, which could be either a radiation bowling ball that melts the pins when you throw the ball down, a bomb that blows up as many pins as possible when you throw it, a fireball that lights up everything on fire when you throw the ball, and last but not least, MAGGIE. Yes, Maggie is a specialty bowling ball in this game.

6. Wii Sports (Wii)
 - Ah, who can forget about this classic game? If you own a Wii, you own this game, so many, MANY people have played Wii Sports. Wii sports itself is very fun, but I think the most played game on it by far is Bowling. Of course, you use the motion controller to determine where to throw it and how fast you throw the ball down as well. Pin physics are VERY good, but one complaint I have is that if a pin gets hit and wobbles, it will NEVER fall down.

5. Milo's Astro Lanes (Nintendo 64)
 -there’s usually a few stars located on the lane, so if you hit one while you’re throwing, you’ll get a perk to use anytime you want for your ball. Some of them include: making your bowling ball GIANT, having 3 bowling balls thrown down the lane instead of 1, and even making your ball go insanely fast at the pins. You can also use your perks against your opponent to prevent them from striking, such as making their bowling ball shrink, bounce up and down on the lanes, or even make it disappear completely. You need to really know how to use your perks well in this game, since getting strikes is no easy task. Oh yeah, pin physics are very good too, so overall, this game is one of the best in my opinion.

4. Wii Sports resort (Wii)
 -As much as I like Wii Sports bowling, I think Wii Sports resort takes it to the next level. Pin Physics are pretty much the same as Wii Sports, though a few tweaks were made so that it gives you more of a real bowling feel to it. What I like more than anything though is the fact that you are able to really take advantage of the Wii Motion Plus controller, especially when it comes to spinning the ball and getting it to curve where you want it to. I can curve the ball at least twice as much compared to Wii Sports, and I think it really makes the game feel more lively.

3. Brunswick Circuit Pro Bowling 2 (Playstation)
-As much as I like Wii Sports bowling, I think Wii Sports resort takes it to the next level. Pin Physics are pretty much the same as Wii Sports, though a few tweaks were made so that it gives you more of a real bowling feel to it. What I like more than anything though is the fact that you are able to really take advantage of the Wii Motion Plus controller, especially when it comes to spinning the ball and getting it to curve where you want it to. I can curve the ball at least twice as much compared to Wii Sports, and I think it really makes the game feel more lively.

2. Ten Pin Alley(Playstation/Sega Saturn)
- I think Ten Pin Alley for the Playstation and Sega Saturn barely beats it though, since pin physics are VERY good, but what is even better is being able to create many different types of characters compared to Brunswick’s game. Tournament mode is more fun in this game compared to Brunswick, since you can unlock secret character taunts and see how crazy your character will go over a strike or spare

1. Brunswick Circuit Pro Bowling (Playstation, PC, Nintendo 64)
-You may be asking yourself why I gave this a better review compared to the 2nd game. For one thing, this game came out on more platforms so people had more than 1 option as to how they wanted to play this. But what I think is really good about this game is that the pin physics can’t be beat. They are by far the most accurate I’ve ever seen in a bowling game

 "Top 10 Bowling Games of All Time." The Gamesite. Web. 19 May 2011. <http://gamesitecenter.com/?p=1125>.