Virtua Bowling is an arcade developed by International Games System, released 31 December 1996 on Arcade.
What Virtua Bowling is
Virtua Bowling is an arcade game developed by International Games System and released in 1996. It is available on Arcade only.
The premise, in the publisher's words
A 2D arcade bowling game developed and released by International Games System. Cabinets came in two styles: traditional joystick and buttons, or trackball. Players must get a certain number of points in the first five frames to unlock the next five frames. Completing 10 frames with a good score unlocks Special mode, where groups of pins are set up in unique patterns and must be knocked down in a single throw. Not to be confused with Ten Pin Alley for the Sony Playstation and Sega Saturn, whose Japanese release was also named Virtua Bowling.
How it plays
It is played from a third person perspective. It supports multiplayer. Local play supports 4 players. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.
What it launched against
Virtua Bowling launched on 31 December 1996, within three weeks of Mario Kart 64, Wild Arms, Mega Man 8 and Money Puzzle Exchanger.
Released around the same time: Mario Kart 64, Wild Arms, Mega Man 8, Money Puzzle Exchanger.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.
Screenshots
All media
Quick answers
Virtua Bowling — frequently asked questions
When did Virtua Bowling come out?
Virtua Bowling was released on 31 December 1996 for Arcade.
Does Virtua Bowling have multiplayer?
Yes. Virtua Bowling supports multiplayer.
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