Basketball Classic
Intellivision · Sports
PBA Bowling
Deep cut
| System | Intellivision |
|---|---|
| Released | 1981 |
| Genre | Sports |
| Developer | Mattel Electronics |
| Publisher | Mattel Electronics |
| Players | 1–4 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Developed by Mattel Electronics, PBA Bowling arrived on the Intellivision in 1981 as a sports game.
It landed about 2 years into the Intellivision's life. Other notable Intellivision releases from 1981 include Utopia, B-17 Bomber and Atlantis. Among the 25 Intellivision sports games in our database, it ranks #6 by legacy score.
Mattel Electronics also made Utopia, Masters of the Universe: The Power of He-Man and B-17 Bomber for the Intellivision.
PBA Bowling supports up to 4 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to race and compete
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the Intellivision hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you need current teams and rosters
What playing PBA 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.
PBA Bowling walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for PBA Bowling.
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Playing Intellivision games today
Intellivision games reward patience: many are slower, more strategic designs than their Atari rivals. Official compilations have kept a large part of the library available on modern platforms.
PBA Bowling FAQ
When did PBA Bowling come out on the Intellivision?
PBA Bowling was released for the Intellivision in 1981.
Who made PBA Bowling?
It was developed by Mattel Electronics.
Is PBA Bowling multiplayer?
Yes. PBA Bowling supports up to 4 players.
How long does PBA Bowling take to play?
As a sports game, PBA 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 PBA 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.