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Manage bowling tournament side pots, including brackets, eliminators, and mystery games, to streamline operations and keep events running on schedule. Offers live tracking for bowlers and detailed payout calculations for directors.
✓Bracket management (8 & 16 bowler)
✓Eliminator and high game pots
✓Mystery doubles and pots
✓Automatic payout calculation
✓Live scoring and standings for bowlers
✓Web viewer for live tracking
✓Printable event materials
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What's New in Bowling Side Action
1.3.0
October 11, 2026
Now on iPhone Duo. Fold the phone and the cover display becomes a live viewer for your event: brackets, eliminator, high game, mystery doubles, scores and payouts, with a QR code bowlers can scan. Unfold for the full director app. Bowlers: on any other iPhone the app is the live viewer. Type the five-character code from the director's poster and follow the event. No account needed. Also in this release: • Add Entry and Clear stay pinned at the bottom of the sign-up form • Dropped games in best-of series pots are shown struck through in red • Event Setup builders no longer overflow on smaller screens • Under-the-hood update of the app framework
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FAQ
How does Bowling Side Action handle ads?
Bowling Side Action is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted experience for both tournament directors and bowlers.
What devices are supported by Bowling Side Action?
Bowling Side Action is designed for iPhone Duo and iPad, offering a dual-screen experience on the Duo and a full interface on iPad. Bowlers can follow live events on any iPhone.
How much does Bowling Side Action cost?
The app is free for events with up to 16 bowlers. A 'BSA Pro' subscription unlocks unlimited bowlers and pots, with introductory pricing available through October 31, 2026.
Can I use Bowling Side Action offline?
While the app is designed for managing live events, core functionality for setting up and running pots can be done without a constant internet connection. Live tracking for bowlers requires connectivity.
What types of side pots can I run with Bowling Side Action?
You can run various side pots including brackets, eliminators, high game, series, sweeper pots, mystery doubles, and mystery pots, with customizable entry fees and payouts.
How often is Bowling Side Action updated?
The latest version, 1.3.0, was released on October 11, 2026, indicating active development and regular updates to improve features and performance.
Is there a web version of Bowling Side Action?
Yes, tournament directors can access a web version at director.bowlingsideaction.com, and bowlers can follow live events through a free web viewer.
What is the age rating for Bowling Side Action?
Bowling Side Action has an age rating of 17+, likely due to the nature of managing competitive events and potential financial transactions within the app.