Candlepin bowling
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Candlepin bowling is a variation of bowling that is played primarily in the Canadian Maritime provinces and the New England region of the United States. It is played with a handheld-sized ball and tall, narrow pins that resemble candles, hence the name.
Quick Facts First played, Characteristics ...
First played | Circa 1880, Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S. |
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Characteristics | |
Contact | No |
Team members | Yes and individual |
Mixed-sex | Yes |
Type | Bowling |
Equipment | Candlepins, candlepin bowling ball, bowling lane |
Venue | Bowling alley |
Glossary | Glossary of bowling |
Presence | |
Country or region | New England, The Maritimes |
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