How to Use the Lane Computer When Bowling

Planning a bowling night out sure has changed. You used to have to have someone in your group that knew how to keep score, which can be a burdensome task, especially when all you want to do is have some fun. Now you can go bowling with your friends and not have to worry because lane computers are installed at most bowling alleys.

Instructions

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      Arrive at the bowling alley and get your lane assignment. You may be assigned 1 lane or 2. Also, some bowling alleys include the rental of shoes and balls into their overall price. If you don't have your own, make sure you borrow the alley's shoes and ball.

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      Read the instructions located on or near the lane computer. Once you understand the instructions, you're ready to begin inputting information into the lane computer system.

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      Decide which order you're going to bowl in. The lane computer uses the information you provide, so input the names of every bowler in the order in which you want to bowl. Lane computers may not accept names above a certain length, so use initials instead of full names.

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      Begin bowling by hitting the "Start" button on the lane computer.

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      Follow the arrows on the lane computer screen or mounted overhead screen during the game. This way, you can know whose turn it is and which lane they're to be on.

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      Continue bowling a second game by hitting "Next Game" on the lane computer. Your lane computer may direct the first bowler to begin bowling to start the second game.

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      Complete the games you wish to bowl and inform the front desk that you're finished.