Number Bowling
| Number Bowling | |
|---|---|
 Picnic Paranoia - Front Cover of User Manual for Number Bowling[1] | |
| Publisher(s) | Scott Foresman/Tronics |
| Original Retail Price | $39.95 (USD) |
| Part# | HSM 1050 (Tronics), SF 31189 (Scott Foresman) |
| Format(s) | Solid State SoftwareTM Command Module |
| Release | 1983 (2nd Quarter) |
| Genre(s) | Educational, Mathematics |
Contents
Gameplay
Advertising Blurbs
Triton Catalog - Spring 1989
Presents three challenging levels of practice in important decimal and fraction skills. Superb animation and sound effects motivate children to spend hours learning. Concepts include which is greater and give as a decimal, fraction or mixed number. Uses a bowling game to reinforce concepts. A Scott, Foresman program. For ages 11 and up).
Manual
Number Bowling Game Description
Object
The object of Number Bowling, for both the one-player and the two-player formats, is to score points by answering problems correctly. The faster you enter each correct answer, the higher your score. The game ends when you complete ten frames. At the end of a one-player game, the module displays your total score. At the end of a two-player game, the module proclaims the high scorer as the game's winner.
Getting Started
To begin Number Bowling, press 2 from the selection list at the beginning of the module.
After the game's title sequence, select your difficulty level by pressing 1 for Amateur, 2 for Pro, or 3 for Champion. The module then asks how many players will be playing this match. Type 1 for one player, or type 2 for two players. After you type the number, press ENTER.
Enter your name(s). In a one-player game, the computer asks for only one name. The computer accepts names that are ten letters or shorter. If your name is longer than ten letters, use a shortened form of your name. Be sure to press ENTER after you type your name.
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After you enter your name(s), you can choose whether or not to view the instructions for the game. If you type Y and press the ENTER key, the module displays a series of instruction screens. If you type N and press ENTER, the game begins.
Play
Your turn begins when your name appears on the screen. As soon as a problem appears, a musical tone sounds, the cursor flashes, and the timer begins. Type your answer in as little time as possible, and then press ENTER. The timer stops automatically. You must press ENTER after typing the answer. The computer neither recognizes the answer nor stops the timer until you press ENTER. Your point total for that frame is determined by the number of seconds recorded on the timer. (See the section on Scoring.)
When you enter the correct answer, a special musical tone sounds, the timer stops, and your answer flashes on the screen. The bowling ball then rolls down the alley and knocks down the appropriate number of pins. Your score for that frame is displayed on the scorecard.
When you type an incorrect answer, the module beeps, the timer stops momentarily, and the message "Try again" appears. The timer continues while you attempt to type the correct answer. If your second attempt is incorrect, the module beeps, the timer stops, and the module displays the correct answer. You receive zero points for that frame.
Scoring
Points are awarded according to the speed of your correct response. The number of seconds recorded on the timer determines the number of points you earn for that frame. For example, if you correctly answer a problem in six seconds, your ball hits eight pins and you earn eight points (see the table below). When you ·enter an incorrect answer to a problem, you get a second chance to enter the correct answer. If your second answer is correct, the number of points you earn for that frame is determined by the total number of seconds that you used to enter both answers. If, for example, you correctly answer a problem on your second attempt and the timer has recorded a total of 12 seconds for both attempts, you earn five points for that frame ( see the table below). You receive points for correct answers only. If your second answer is incorrect, or if you do not enter the correct answer within one minute, you receive zero points for that frame. If you fail to press any valid key within 20 seconds, the computer sounds a series of beeps to remind you to respond. If you still have not pressed a valid key after 10 additional seconds, the computer displays the correct answer. You get zero points for that frame. Points are awarded as shown in the table below.
| Time | Points |
|---|---|
| 1-2 seconds | 10 |
| 3-4 seconds | 9 |
| 5-6 seconds | 8 |
| 7-8 seconds | 7 |
| 9-10 seconds | 6 |
| 10-60 seconds | 5 |
| over 1 minute | 0 |
Ending the Game
At the end of ten frames, your total score is displayed. In two-player games, the module declares the high scorer as the winner. In one-player games, the module responds to high scores with corresponding reward messages. The fist of messages is as follows:
| Score | Message |
|---|---|
| 70-79 | Good work! |
| 80-89 | Join the pro tour! |
| 90-99 | You're an all star! |
| 100 | Perfect game! |
Playing Another Game
Downloads
Numer Bowling Manual Front Cover
Number Bowling Manual Complete (pdf format)
