Types of Game
Indoor bowls is a wonderful game to play with up to seven other players. In a 'roll up' or practice session you can play against or with a number of players, and a game already under way will most certainly welcome you to join them.
Here's a summary of the types of games we play:
Singles:
A singles game takes place between two players (A&B). Each player can play four bowls, played one at a time and alternating with their opponent (ABABABAB).
Once eight bowls have been delivered all bowls nearest the jack of one individual player will be awarded points (so a maximum of four points can be scored). The game will continue until a player reaches 21 points - they are the winner!
Pairs:
A pairs game takes place between four players - two players for each team (AB&CD). Each player can play four bowls, played one at a time between opposing pairs (ACACACACBDBDBDBD).
Once all 16 bowls have been delivered all bowls nearest the jack of one team will be awarded points (so a maximum of eight points can be scored). The game will continue until 21 ends have been played, at which point the team with the most points is declared the winner.
Triples:
A triples game takes place between 6 players - three players for each team (ABC&DEF). Each player can play three bowls, played one at a time between opposing pairs (ADADADBEBEBECFCFCF).
Once all 18 bowls have been delivered all bowls nearest the jack of one team will be awarded points (a maximum of nine points can be scored). The game will continue until 18 ends have been played, at which point the team with the most points is declared the winner.
Australian Pairs:
Australian Pairs (2-4-2) allows both people on a team to play Lead and Skip. In the first end of the game, the Leads start off with 2 Bowls each. Then the Skips play their 4 Bowls.
Then the Leads complete the end with their final 2 Bowls. Thus, the Leads act as Lead and Skip in the same end. In the Next End, the roles are reversed.
The Skips playing First with their Two Bowls. Then the Leads play their 4 Bowls. Then the Skips complete the End with their final 2 Bowls. This alternating pattern continues throughout the game."Aside from the extra walking, in the Australian Pairs, the rules are the same as a normal Pairs Game."
Bowls Bash
This is a new, exciting and short form of bowls, ideal for those starting out or wanting to give the game a try.
The challenge is simple – roll your bowl at the Jack. The closer you get, the more points you can earn for your team. Bonus points are awarded if your bowl kisses the Jack – bowls-eye!
Bowls Bash is normally played in teams of two, with players delivering 30 bowls each per match. If the scores are level, a sudden-death tie-break determines the winner – one extra bowl per player to add to the drama!
A Bowls Bash Match lasts just an hour with everybody involved throughout.
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