Championship Bowling Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Sports

Championship Bowling

SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
Released1993
GenreSports
DeveloperSoft Machine
PublisherVisco
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1993, Championship Bowling is a sports game developed by Soft Machine and published by Visco.

It landed about 4 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1993 include Mortal Kombat, Flashback and Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball.

Championship 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 Genesis 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 Championship 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Championship Bowling gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

Championship Bowling cheats & codes

16 codes on file (Action Replay, Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Character Modifier P1FFF7D9:XX
Bowling Ball P1 ModifierFFF7DB:XX
Alley ModifierFFFA69:XX

See all Championship Bowling cheats

Championship Bowling walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Championship Bowling.

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Playing Genesis games today

Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.

Championship Bowling FAQ

When did Championship Bowling come out on the Genesis?

Championship Bowling was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1993.

Who made Championship Bowling?

It was developed by Soft Machine and published by Visco.

Is Championship Bowling multiplayer?

No. Championship Bowling is a single-player game.

How long does Championship Bowling take to play?

As a sports game, Championship 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.

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