How to Arrange Bowling Pins

Home bowling kits can be set up in a long hallway or even outdoors.

A game comprised of rolling a heavy ball down a lane in an effort to knock down ten pins, bowling is a popular sport and favorite family pastime. Bowling alley excursions can be expensive though, and if you are in need of a birthday activity or a rainy day diversion without the burden on your wallet, you may want to purchase a home bowling kit. You will need to arrange your bowling pins yourself in the shape of a triangle with the point facing toward the bowler.

Things You'll Need

• Home bowling kit

Instructions

1. Stand your bowling pins at the end of a long hallway or any sizable area.

2. Position one pin as the tip of the triangle. This pin will be the one closest to the bowler.

3. Set two pins behind first, three behind the second row, and four pins as the base of the triangle. Bowling pins are normally set apart 12 inches from the center of one pin to the center of the pin next to it, but you may place them closer together as long as the spacing is even.

Tips & Warnings

• Supervise children to prevent injury.

References

• Wolfram Math World; Bowling; 1999-2011
• Flaghouse; Game Rules; Bowling

Resources

• Birthday Express; Bowling Game Set