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The best thing I can say about Bowl O is I have a kids pinball story we can all relate to when we had no money to play pinball for very long as young kids.

One summer during the early seventies there was one on location at Weirs Beach in NH where we’d go on annual family vacations for a week or two.

It was in beach garage arcade and the match feature was stuck on either 30 or 40. So basically you’d play the first couple of balls out, and if you thought you could beat the replay scores you’d play through. But if not, you’d tilt the game on the last ball when the last two digits landed on 30 or 40 and continued to play on.

The gameplay itself was decent enough for a 1970 pin. I recall it being a nice looking pin artwork wise.

And there’s my fifty years later Bowl O story…..

Bowl-O is a game that REALLY needs to be in top shape to perform.

The Pros:
The art package is a great example of Christian Marche's craft. Skillfull and strategy and flipper post skills are required. Bowling is FUN!

The Cons:
This game can be downright boring if not set up properly. Everything must be bouncy and crispy. IF the rubbers and mechs are not on point, your game WILL suffer. There are lots of design parts on this game that are successful, however, the magic doesn't seem to come together with them.

The Takeaway:
Love this game and you may get some pinball love right back at you.