Players roll a soft orange ball at lightweight pins for a simple Halloween bowling game.
- Players
- 2–20
- Ages
- 6+
- Play time
- 10–20 min
- Supplies
- Soft orange ball and lightweight plastic pins or bottles
- Where
- Indoors / Outdoors
- Energy
- Medium
READY IN 5 MINUTES
Get set up
Gather the required materials: Soft orange ball and lightweight plastic pins or bottles. Set them out before explaining the first round.
LET’S PLAY
Here’s how it works.
- Set up six to ten lightweight pins.
- Mark a roll line.
- Give each player one or two rolls.
- Count knocked-down pins.
- Reset and rotate.
A few ground rules
Keep the agreed turn order, boundaries and timing consistent for everyone. Players may pass or use an accessibility adaptation without penalty.
Mix it up
Use different pin values or team totals.
Make it a great round
Use a soft ball; avoid real pumpkins indoors because they are heavy and can damage feet or floors.
Keep everyone comfortable
Use clean, stable, age-appropriate materials and remove anything sharp, breakable or unsuitable for the youngest player.