Game Boy · Sports
World Bowling
Deep cut
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Released | 1990 |
| Genre | Sports |
| Developer | Athena |
| Publisher | Romstar Incorporated |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Developed by Athena and published by Romstar Incorporated, World Bowling arrived on the Game Boy in 1990 as a sports game.
It came out in the Game Boy's second year on the market. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1990 include DuckTales, The Final Fantasy Legend and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Fall of the Foot Clan. Among the 92 Game Boy sports games in our database, it ranks #23 by legacy score.
Athena also made World Ice Hockey for the Game Boy.
World Bowling is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to race and compete
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you've played the Game Boy hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you need current teams and rosters
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing World Bowling is like
Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.
Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.
World Bowling cheats & codes
12 codes on file (Game Genie, GameShark). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Always Bowl At Full Power | 3E6-94B-F71
FF6-95B-C4E |
|---|---|
| Get A Spare Even If You Miss | 3E3-44A-08F
0A3-45A-A28 |
World Bowling walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Game Boy games today
Game Boy games were designed for short bursts on the go, which makes them ideal for a coffee break today. Many are available through Nintendo Switch Online, and original carts play on any later Game Boy model.
World Bowling FAQ
When did World Bowling come out on the Game Boy?
World Bowling was released for the Game Boy in 1990.
Who made World Bowling?
It was developed by Athena and published by Romstar Incorporated.
Is World Bowling multiplayer?
No. World Bowling is a single-player game.
How long does World Bowling take to play?
As a sports game, World Bowling typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about World Bowling on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.