With adult versions of games, come adult injuries. The game is very realistic with a great appeal to adults.
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The newest of the marvelous, electronic versions of bowling, in which there's user interaction with a TV screen. One of the great promotional tools for Aurora's 'Skittle' line of games was in employing one of TV's most recognizable celebrities to push their product(s)-actor Don Adams, of "Get Smart" fame. The 'ball and chain' configuration on a platform made it so the use of an actual lane was not necessary. In a way, this was also somewhat like tetherball. The ball and chain were used, similar to a wrecking ball, to topple the pins. The game was economical in the use of space in that the ball was attached to a chain.
Skittle Bowl utilized the basic framework and architecture of bowling with the use of 10 pins on a platform. The name, taken from the European variation of bowling called Skittles, was instrumental in Aurora's line of toys, leading to Skittle Pool, Skittle Poker, Skittle TicTacToe, Skittle Tennis, Skittle ScoreBall, and even Skittle Horseshoes. There were a lot of TV ads at the time that promoted the game of Skittle Bowl. Perhaps the biggest trailblazer in the history of bowling toys. In this article, the first of a 2-part feature, we'll take a look at some of the influential bowling toys (and one in particular in this issue) that graced our paths throughout the decades. Here, we focus on a few standout toys that relate to bowling which may have influenced children over the years in the 'growing up' phase, and the lack of which has led kids into other endeavors. If bowling is to excel, or at least survive, without the help of adults, the toys need to act as stimulants for children. But when the parents don't spend an over-abundance of time with kids in a particular field of interest, what's left to influence a child? -Answer: The toys they play with, as the toys will always be there as constant companions and playmates for kids. As far as the parents go, by spending a lot of time with their children in a certain endeavor, the kids will undoubtedly follow in the parents' footsteps and/or influence, especially if they enjoy what they're doing. Essentially, there are 2 ways that kids get interested in something-either they see their parents or older guardians participating, or the toys they play with hold their interest. The future of any game or sport is predicated on the fact that our wonderful and talented youths actually take an interest in, and follow through by continually playing said sport. Toys and Their Importance to the Future of BowlingĮldon's Vintage Bowl-a-Matic (Photo courtesy Kevin Preston)
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