
- BGG rank
- BGG #379
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Long Shot: The Dice Game
1–8 players25 min2022

Rules assistance for Bowl and Score
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with saved question history.

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Bowl and Score is a board game released in 1962 for 1–8 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling.
This very simple game consists of ten regular dice with a picture of a bowling pin on one side and blanks on the other five. Players roll all the dice. Any blanks are set aside and represent the number of pins knocked down with the first ball. The remaining dice are rolled and scored the same way. This represents one frame. Players take turns for ten frames. Score is figured just like regular bowling. Online Play CCG Workshop (no longer available) Similar games: Spare Time Bowling Bowling Dice Bowl-A-Strike
Bowl and Score supports 1–8 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Bowl and Score is 15 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Bowl and Score for ages 8 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Bowl and Score has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Bowl and Score belongs to these categories: Dice and Sports. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The catalogue lists Bowl and Score as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.