The Origins

The roots of bowling can be traced back to 5000 B.C. in ancient Egypt. It is said that certain games were played by rolling round stones that would knock over standing objects. No, they did not have polished lanes or PBA sponsorships but they did have fun!

Bowling Evolves

The first thing resembling bowling lanes was born in England in the 14th century. It actually became so popular that the King banned the sport because it was distracting the soldiers that were suppose to be protecting the country. Decades later, the game was permitted again and it’s evolution would continue

Outside Bowling? Huh?

Bowling was initially played outdoors but as we all know, the weather in The UK is not friendly for such activities. The rain and cold was a big problem. Eventually, many bowlers built roofs above their outdoor lanes, which helped with the rain but it was still not an ideal situation.

Bowling Makes it’s Way to America

The sport of Bowling eventually made it’s way to America and became a more refined version called “Ninepin”. A smoother ball was used and wooden lanes were built for a better “roll”. By the mid 1800s, the sport became extremely popular and it also attracted many gamblers who loved to bet on the matches.