Some people bowl because they like to bowl. Since I fairly suck at bowling, on those rare occasions I do bowl it’s because it’s something to do with friends. So it’s nice to find something in Second Life that you can do together that isn’t dancing, shopping, or exploring.
Splitsville is a nicely designed indoor and outdoor bowling venue. You can play or watch — there are plenty lanes and plenty of places to hang out. They’ve got a nice music stream, too (How often do you hear Phil Harris singing That’s What I Like About The South in Second Life?).
The gameplay itself is very well designed, easy to master, and true to life. A glove allows you to grab the ball and a HUD allows you to aim and throw. Just like in real life you have to wait for your ball to return, so you have a chance to moan about the tough spare you have coming up. Once my ball even got stuck in the return and I had to risk a finger pulling it out.
Best of all, you don’t have to wear bowling shoes.
What form…!
What technique…!
What a gutter ball…!
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Very cool Garth! I checked it out and this place is awesome!