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Bottle Bowling

Bowling with empty bottles: lowest score or stepping over the line means drinking.

  • From 2 players

How do you play Bottle Bowling?

Set up 5 to 9 empty bottles like bowling pins. Two more bottles mark the throwing line.

Each player gets two throws. The pins knocked down in both throws form a two-digit number (e.g. 3 and 5 = 35).

  • Step over the line while throwing and you drink.
  • Lowest number at the end drinks double.

Agree on drinks and amounts before you start. The game works just as well without alcohol.

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What you need for Bottle Bowling

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Bottle Bowling: FAQ

How many players do you need for Bottle Bowling?

Bottle Bowling is played with 2–8 players.

What do you need for Bottle Bowling?

For Bottle Bowling you need: Empty bottles, Ball, plus drinks of your choice.

How hard are the rules of Bottle Bowling?

Rule difficulty: Easy. The instructions above are all you need to start.

Can you play Bottle Bowling without alcohol?

Yes. Bottle Bowling works just as well with water, soft drinks or alcohol-free beer. Agree on drinks and amounts before you start.

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