Enhancement of a bowling game

Abstract

A skill based game presented in a bingo format in which a bowler, based on his or her bowling skill level and number of strike frames bowled during a three game session, has an opportunity to successfully complete pre-identified bingo patterns for awards. All entrants pay a fee prior to their league bowling and receive one or more computer generated bingo cards, each containing a matrix of numbers that correspond to individual bowling frame numbers for their three game sessions. In addition, and as a means of equalizing opportunity (handicapping bowlers), free computer generated strike frames may be given on each entrant's bingo card based on the bowlers skill level. An algorithm has been developed which determines the number of free strikes awarded to equalize all skill levels. The number of free strikes given is determined by identified average bracket levels and the system precludes issuance of a winning pattern with free spaces. The game is played and won when a bowler matches the frame numbers in which they strike with the frame numbers identified on their bingo cards, and combined with any free spaces, match any of a variety of the winning pre-identified bingo patterns. Bowler's strike accomplishments are retrieved from the automatic scoring systems at the bowling centers and used as input into the game's software system.

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