# Arcade Bowling™

> Classic boardwalk bowling game with new battle modes and enhanced progressive gameplay. (iPhone/iPad app by Skyworks Interactive Corp..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcade-bowling/id301013007 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Skyworks Interactive Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1636975812)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Family, Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 327 App Store ratings · 298 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 89 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2008-12-31
- Data updated: 2026-09-06
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcade-bowling/id301013007/reviews.md

## What is Arcade Bowling™?

The title has had over 5 million downloads.  And now it has a COLOSSAL update.  

The highly popular game had the progressive mode, with only one theme.

NOW the game has the all-new BATTLE MODE! Battle multiple opponents and see if you can:

- Shatter Sigh Clop’s hurling boulders
- Stop Oozey’s Zombies
- Blow up Mugsy, steal Lilith’s heart
- Send Zem Qaf back to outer space
- Graffiti with Fo’ty Cent
- Crack J.P. Howell’s safe!

And battle Dinofrino, Jerry Atric, Mr. Roboto, Simon, Cricket, Bonez, and Skidzo the clown.

Use Homing Missiles, Freeze, Time and the “Nuclear Option” in your battles.  And many other gadgets and power-ups.

Additionally, PROGRESSIVE MODE, has been dramatically enhanced.  It used to be just one theme.  And had no power-ups.  Now called SURVIVAL MODE, it now has 15 different themes!  And you now it also has power-ups!

To play this classic, every ones favorite boardwalk bowling game, you aim and use your finger to fling unique balls down an alley and up a ramp into scoring holes.   Once the ball flies off the ramp, you can tilt your device to influence the ball’s flight in midair! You use the accelerometer to adjust your aim by tilting left and right, and adjust the ball’s speed by tilting forward and back. 

Key Features:
- New Battle Mode with 14 opponents, power ups, and one shots
- Progressive Mode with multiple levels of 9 ball game-play with increasing score plateaus and bonus targets.  15 themes with power ups.  
- Game Center with scores and achievements
- Music play from iTunes play list
- And ACCELEROMETER CONTROL OF THE BALL IN FLIGHT

## Key features

- New Battle Mode with 14 opponents
- Enhanced Progressive Mode with 15 themes
- Power-ups and gadgets
- Accelerometer control of ball in flight
- Game Center scores and achievements
- iTunes music integration

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| pack of 3,900 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack of 24,572 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| pack of 59,032 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| pack of 137,810 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| pack of 236,285 coins | $29.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Arcade Bowling™?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Addictive and fun
- 🎨 Colorful and exciting graphics
- 🕹️ Good ball control and physics
- 💯 Challenging yet rewarding

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🔊 Sound effects can't be turned off completely
- 🕹️ Controls can be inconsistent or unresponsive
- 🤑 In-app purchases feel mandatory

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game crashes when trying to access certain modes
- High scores being reset after updates
- Lag and performance issues on some devices
- Inconsistent ball physics and trajectory
- Inability to turn off sound effects completely

**Most requested features**

- More game modes and levels
- Ability to save progress and high scores
- Option to play own music in the background
- Improved leaderboard and social features
- Compatibility updates for newer devices

## Recent user reviews (10 of 298)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcade-bowling/id301013007/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Best game ever!

*2026-07-09, version 4.5*

This game gave me nostalgia because I played it when I was a kid! I really enjoyed this game and I wish there’s an update that they’re will be adding more bosses, new power ups and more! Your welcome that I rated ur game! :D

### 5/5 — The  1 best skeeball game

*2026-02-05, version 4.5*

10 stars

### 3/5 — เวลาเล่นทำไมชอบเด้งออกครับ

*2025-12-12, version 4.5*

เมื่อก่อนเวลาเล่นไม่เคยเด้งออก พอหลังๆมาเล่นแล้วมันก็เด้งออก เวลาชนะก็ไม่ได้โบนัสด้วยซ้ำ

### 4/5 — Awesome

*2025-11-06, version 4.5*

I love this game! It gives you more ski ball skills

### 5/5 — I love ts game

*2025-09-28, version 4.5*

Ts game so niche 🔋

### 5/5 — Gigi Aqua love

*2025-03-10, version 4.5*

I am so excited I found this game!!! I’ve played & downloaded this game about  7 years ago??? Changing phones so much I lost it! Just so happen to find it yesterday! Looking for an interactive game is hard to find like this Skeeball Arcade by Skyworks! Such fun when you can control your game! Always the best games!! Fun exciting and colorful graphics! I’ve always enjoyed and downloaded skyworks games and zynga games!! From the beginning of cell phones and game apps! The best we’re in the beginning of the internet 🛜 world!! Game apps are just not the same anymore! Free as we were the testers yet it didn’t feel like it back in early 2k!!! Thank you Skyworks for staying your best selves! So much fun even more now.. I’m playing with the memories of my kids calling me to get them something or it’s time to leave!! Smiling right now! I miss my full house. Sky works Arcade has made my days!! I believe I’ve written a review or maybe many here! Aqua Love ♒️ is the name given to me at the time of writing reviews.. life was fun and now it’s just fun trying to figure out how to pay bills and get food.. times have changed but not This game!!! It’s March 10, 2025 and still loving this game

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2024-12-29, version 4.5*

🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪

### 5/5 — Arcade Bowl.

*2024-06-28, version 4.5*

Stealing is bad.

### 5/5 — Gigi Aqua love

*2024-05-09*

I am so excited I found this game!!! I’ve played & downloaded this game about  7 years ago??? Changing phones so much I lost it! Just so happen to find it yesterday! Looking for an interactive game is hard to find like this Skeeball Arcade by Skyworks! Such fun when you can control your game! Always the best games!! Fun exciting and colorful graphics! I’ve always enjoyed and downloaded skyworks games and zynga games!! From the beginning of cell phones and game apps! The best we’re in the beginning of the internet 🛜 world!! Game apps are just not the same anymore! Free as we were the testers yet it didn’t feel like it back in early 2k!!! Thank you Skyworks for staying your best selves! So much fun even more now.. I’m playing with the memories of my kids calling me to get them something or it’s time to leave!! Smiling right now! I miss my full house. Sky works Arcade has made my days!! I believe I’ve written a review or maybe many here! Aqua Love ♒️ is the name given to me at the time of writing reviews.. life was fun and now it’s just fun trying to figure out how to pay bills and get food.. times have changed but not This game!!!

### 5/5 — Good

*2023-08-26, version 4.5*

Game guys

## Frequently asked questions about Arcade Bowling™

### What is Arcade Bowling™?

Arcade Bowling™ is a mobile game that recreates the classic boardwalk bowling experience. It features both a progressive mode, now enhanced with multiple themes and power-ups, and a new battle mode where you compete against various opponents using special gadgets.

### What are the key features of the game?

Key features include a new Battle Mode with 14 opponents and power-ups, an enhanced Progressive Mode (now Survival Mode) with 15 themes and power-ups, Game Center integration for scores and achievements, music playback from your iTunes playlist, and accelerometer control to influence the ball's flight.

### How is the ball controlled in the game?

You control the ball by aiming and flinging it down the alley. Once the ball is in motion, you can tilt your device using the accelerometer to influence its flight path. Tilting left and right adjusts aim, while tilting forward and back adjusts speed.

### Is the game free to play?

The game is free to download and play, but it does offer in-app purchases. This allows players to acquire additional items or enhancements within the game.

### What kind of opponents can I battle in Battle Mode?

Battle Mode features a variety of unique opponents, including Sigh Clop, Oozey, Mugsy, Lilith, Zem Qaf, Fo'ty Cent, J.P. Howell, Dinofrino, Jerry Atric, Mr. Roboto, Simon, Cricket, Bonez, and Skidzo the clown.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.5 — 2017-04-05

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Cleaned up the game code and improved performance

### 4.4 — 2013-01-19

Added a new opponent:
If you thought Jaws was scary, wait until you meet Chumley.

### 4.3 — 2012-12-13

Now race monster trucks with Mudflap - the best redneck you will ever meet!

### 4.2 — 2012-10-09

- Ability to unlock power-ups and one-shots at any time 
- Option to purchase unlimited one-shots
- Ways to get FREE coins (visit the Store to see) 
- Localized to German, Russian, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, French, Spanish, Portuguese and Italian
- Fix to sound effect/music mute problem 
- option to mute sound/music from the game pause screen

### 4.1 — 2012-09-07

You asked for the return of the Original. We heard you loud and clear.

This update adds the Classic and Progressive modes of the Original game back to the iPhone and iPod.

We appreciate your enthusiasm and we hope you continue to enjoy Arcade Bowling.

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