PBA Bowling (1982 video game) explained

PBA Bowling (1982 video game) should not be confused with PBA Bowling (1995 video game).

PBA Bowling
Developer:	Mattel Electronics
Publisher:	Mattel Electronics
Released:	1982^[1]
Genre:	Sports (Bowling)
Platforms:	Intellivision^[2]

PBA Bowling is a 1982 bowling sports-based video game from Mattel Electronics. The game is licensed by the Professional Bowlers Association^[3] and is intended to be played for up to 4 players.

Reception

All Game Guide gave the game a score of 4 out of 5' stating: "PBA Bowling is a lot of fun if you enjoy the actual sport. Many similarities exist and you have the option of playing pick-up spares if you get tired of the standard game".

Joystik Magazine praised the game's realistic graphics but criticized the lack of challenging gameplay.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Untitled. https://web.archive.org/web/20230919171349/https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press/132062119/. Detroit Free Press. 282. September 19, 2023. October 11, 1981. September 19, 2023. Newspapers.com.
2. Web site: PBA Bowling. GAMES Magazine. 1982. September 19, 2023.
3. Web site: Family fun:Intellivision. https://web.archive.org/web/20230919171547/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news/132062669/. The News. 54. September 19, 2023. December 18, 1981. September 19, 2023. Newspapers.com.
4. Web site: PBA Bowling. Joystik. 62. December 1982. September 19, 2023.