Candlepin Bowling is the hardest form of bowling, found in the New England area of the US, as well as the Canadian Maritimes. Using tall skinny 15.75" pins and a 4.5" bowling ball, this game will test your skill. This is real bowling for people on the east coast, many growing up not ever playing Tenpin. A 300 game has never been achieved in Candlepin although it is possible. The highest score ever recorded for a single game is 245. Pro bowlers average between 115-130 per game, while recreational bowlers usually score in the 60-80 range per game.

The game is played by rolling the ball, very fast, down the 60' lane at the 10 pins set up at the end. Every pin knocked down is scored as 1 point. The bowler has 3 rolls per turn, and leaves the fallen pins on the lane without clearing them out inbetween rolls. The fallen pins can be used to make shots and help knock down other pins. The pins are reset after 3 rolls or the turn is complete.  For detailed rules, see the rules page on the ICBA website.