Candlepin Bowling Quiz

What is a key difference between candlepin bowling and 10-pin bowling?

• Candlepin is played on a shorter lane.

• Candlepin uses smaller and lighter balls.

• Candlepin pins are shorter.

• Candlepin uses heavier balls.

In candlepin bowling, how many attempts does a player get per frame?

• Three

• One

• Four

• Two

What is it called when a player knocks down all 10 pins in the first attempt?

• Strike

• Spare

• Derby

• Split

What must the ball do before proceeding down the lane in candlepin bowling?

• Hit the gutter

• Cross the lobline

• Bounce off the pins

• Roll over the foul line

How is the winner determined in candlepin bowling?

• The player with the most spares

• The player with the most strikes

• The player with the fewest attempts

• The player with the highest points