Bowling Party is a straightforward concept. You have 9 decks, each containing 12 cards, with one deck representing the number of pins knocked down on your first roll. When you roll a 1d10, rolling a 1-9 determines which deck you draw from to reveal your result. A roll of 10 on the die signifies a strike.

When you draw a card you will see what pins are left standing and what you need to roll to pick up the spare.

You might even get lucky and transform your 3 pin throw into a strike by drawing the coveted strike card. Conversely, you could also encounter the dreaded gutter ball card, which could change your fate for the worse.

The game comes with a total of 12 bowlers to choose from. There are four key skill levels among the bowlers: novice, expert, semi-pro, and pro. Each skill level brings a different feel as rolls are modified and handicaps vary.

Rerolls are another playable option in the game. These allow you to assist yourself or your team by rerolling a poor throw or forcing a competitor to reroll one of their successful rolls!