Bowling

Bowling is an activity in The Sims 2: Nightlife, The Sims 3: University Life, and The Sims 4: Bowling Stuff.

The Sims 2: Nightlife
Bowling alleys are objects introduced in The Sims 2: Nightlife. Sims can play solo or in groups. They may bowl autonomously, and may autonomously join a group. Sims with higher body skill bowl better. Bowling builds body skill. If The Sims 2: Freetime is installed, it also raises enthusiasm for the Games hobby. In practice, however, the length of a bowling alley tends to make bowling a community lot activity.

During a game, a Sim will bowl 10 times, matching the standard 10 frames of a real-life game. Sims who are waiting to bowl will use any nearby chairs, and will socialize while waiting their turn.

The Sims 3: University Life
Bowling returned in The Sims 3: University Life.

The Sims 4: Bowling Stuff
Bowling was revealed in the quarterly preview for Winter-Spring 2017.