Abstract: Methods and systems for determining a bonus bowling score may include determining a speed with which bowling pins are knocked down by a player. The speed may correspond to a bonus score that may be used, in some configurations, to break ties. In one arrangement, a bowling game may determine a reference time at which a bowling ball crosses a predefined location in a bowling lane. A speed time may be determined based on when a last of the pins that have been knocked down has fallen. A bonus score may then be determined based on the difference between the speed time and the reference time. In one example, the smaller the difference (i.e., faster speeds), the higher the bonus score. Bonus scores might only be used in tie breaking situations. Alternatively, bonus scores may be used in regular scoring.

Abstract: Methods and systems for determining a bonus bowling score may include determining a speed with which bowling pins are knocked down by a player. The speed may correspond to a bonus score that may be used, in some configurations, to break ties. In one arrangement, a bowling game may determine a reference time at which a bowling ball crosses a predefined location in a bowling lane. A speed time may be determined based on when a last of the pins that have been knocked down has fallen. A bonus score may then be determined based on the difference between the speed time and the reference time. In one example, the smaller the difference (i.e., faster speeds), the higher the bonus score. Bonus scores might only be used in tie breaking situations. Alternatively, bonus scores may be used in regular scoring.

Abstract: An electronic bowling game includes a rotational input device that allows a user to modify one or more parameters of an electronic bowling ball. The direction of rotation associated with user input corresponding to the rotational input device is used to determine one or more corresponding actions or functions associated with the electronic bowling ball. A forward direction of rotation, for example, may launch the electronic bowling ball. A backward direction of rotation may cause the game to enter a spin mode. In spin mode, spin may be applied to the electronic bowling ball. Spin parameters may further be defined based on one or more characteristics of the rotational user input. Users may also engage in a trickshot bowling game that challenges a user to launch the electronic ball along a path matching a predefined target path.