Candlepin Bowling Quiz

What is the primary objective in candlepin bowling?

• To avoid the gutters

• To knock down as many pins as possible

• To score exactly 100 points

• To use the heaviest ball

How many chances does a player get to knock down all pins in one turn?

• Two

• Four

• One

• Three

What is it called when a player knocks down all pins with the first ball?

• Spare

• Strike

• Derby

• Open Frame

Why might some players prefer candlepin bowling over ten-pin bowling?

• The pins are heavier

• The ball is lighter

• The lanes are shorter

• The game is faster

What is the 'dead wood line' in candlepin bowling?

• A line that marks the start of the lane

• A line that players must not cross

• A line that determines if fallen pins stay on the lane

• A line that marks the end of the lane

In candlepin bowling, what must players do after their turn that is usually automatic in ten-pin bowling?

• Adjust the lane width

• Change the ball

• Reset the pinsetter machine

• Count the pins manually

What is a 'split' in candlepin bowling?

• When the player steps over the foul line

• When all pins are knocked down

• When the ball lands in the gutter

• When pins are left standing apart from each other

What is the maximum score possible in a perfect game of candlepin bowling?

• 300

• 245

• 200

• 350

How many strikes in a row are needed to achieve a perfect game?

• Thirteen

• Twelve

• Eleven

• Ten

What is the highest officially recorded score in candlepin bowling?

• 275

• 260

• 245

• 300