Ten pin bowling

**CMF** · 01-07-2011 12:20

This is a really random question but I am planning on taking kids bowling in the holidays, my 3 and my friends 2, and I am trying to budget the cost and so was wondering how many games of bowling would be good? The kids are almost 4, almost 6, 8, 8, and 12. I think 2 games would be good for the older ones but I worry that the younger ones will get bored and I will be wasting my money. 2 games will end up costing me $100 (including lunch) whereas one game will only cost about $45 (not including lunch). So quite $$$ for 2 games really and I'm not made of money! But then I worry if 1 game is not enough and then I have them all whinging at me for another game LOL.

Anyone have any experience with taking kids bowling?

Thanks.

**Whippet** · 01-07-2011 12:26

Bowling is fun with kids.

Yes, it is expensive but once in a while, it's worth it for the good times. We're going over the hols, but our local bowling alley have $2 bowling on Tues nights so it won't be too expensive.

If one game is all you can afford, that's fine. It's still fun and a great way to waste an hour.

**CMF** · 01-07-2011 12:29

$2, wow I'm so jealous! Our cheap games are $8!

True that even one game will be fun, I'm sure they'd appreciate it either way.

**Lillystar** · 01-07-2011 12:33

I think one game is fine

As you each get lots of turns anyway in one game (I think 10 goes all up, with at least two tries each time?). I am sure you kids will have a ball no matter how many games. Go with what you can afford!

**Littlemissmetal** · 01-07-2011 13:00

When DP take DS1 and DSS (both 3) they get over it after the first game and tend to get a bit restless, but I understand they are younger then yours. AMF have a special they are running over the school holidays - I think it was free hotdog meal with every game over $14.95 and additional games are $5

**CMF** · 01-07-2011 14:42

Thanks heaps, I think I'll just go with one game.

**~Danni~** · 01-07-2011 14:52

I was going to say one game

My 5 almost 6 yo just went to a bowling party and the kids really enjoyed most of the first game but were certainly getting a bit over it by the last couple of frames lol!