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Super Bowling

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A bowling game with multiple modes, character selection, and precise aiming and spin mechanics.

Super Bowling was released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992 by Athena and American Technos; no earlier version of the game exists on another platform.


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Released
1992
Genre
Perspective
3rd-person (Other)
Size
200.96 KB
Rating
0 votes
Developer

About Super Bowling

Super Bowling is a multiplayer sports title for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System supporting up to four participants. Its mechanics center on two primary timing based meters that govern ball spin and the power of the throw, both requiring precise stops at a central point for optimal effect.

Player customization occurs before a match, with a choice of four distinct characters who vary in their inherent power and spin control. Further adjustments include selecting ball weight, the distance of lane oil, handedness, and a challenging hard difficulty setting as an alternative to the standard option.

Beyond standard ten pin bowling, the game offers a Golf Mode which presents nine unique pin arrangements, each with a par score. Success here is measured by the number of throws taken to clear the pins relative to that par. A separate Practice Mode allows for free experimentation with any pin configuration.

Super Bowling Screenshots

12 images
Title screen
Main menu - play a regular game of bowling.
Main menu - clear splits with as little throws as possible.
Main menu - practice mode
Choose an avatar.
You can play as a girl, too!
Position yourself, aim and select power.
The ball hitting the pins.
Yes, a strike
After 3 frames the score is shown.
An almost perfect game
High scores