Family Bowling

Family Bowling

Simulator
1998

Family Bowling is an upcoming Simulator game releasing on PlayStation 3, PlayStation, PlayStation Portable. Scheduled to launch on August 6, 1998.

Developed by Nichibutsu and published by Nichibutsu, HAMSTER.

Release Date: 08/07/1998

Released
Family Bowling cover
trailer

Story

Family Bowling (also known as Wai Wai Bowling in a later release) is a bowling game that features 2 courts at the beginning of the game (Prism Town & Liberty Planet), 12 characters (only 4 are available at the beginning of the game) & 2 game modes: - Free or Tournament mode: In this mode there are 4 possible playable characters to choose (Maki, Kazuhiko, Shota & Ichika). The player can select also the number of opponents and if he wants that they will be computer or player opponents. - Challenge Mode: In this mode the characters are the same as in free mode but here the gameplay is about different bowling challenges that the player has to try to clear. The gameplay as usual in the bowling games begins with an overview of the court where the player has to select the direction of the shot, after that the character direction and finally select the power and effect of the shot. At the beginning the player can change the name of the bowler and also select if he want a right-hand or lefty player. The game allows up to four human players (using the same controller, not a multitap) to play at the same game.

Screenshots

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Game Information

Platforms

PlayStation 3PlayStationPlayStation Portable

Genres

Simulator

Developer

  • Nichibutsu

Publishers

  • Nichibutsu
  • HAMSTER

Player Perspective

Third person

Features & Details

Themes & Elements

Party

Game Modes

Single playerMultiplayer

Key Features

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Release Information

Primary Release Date

August 6, 1998

✅ Already released

Platform Release Dates

PlayStation

August 6, 1998
Japan
January 30, 2003
Japan

PlayStation 3

February 27, 2008
Japan

PlayStation Portable

February 27, 2008
Japan

Release Notes

  • Release dates may vary by region and platform
  • Pre-orders may be available before the official release date
  • Digital releases typically go live at 00:00 local time
  • Physical releases may arrive a few days earlier or later depending on shipping

Frequently Asked Questions about Family Bowling