# Virtual Lawn Bowls — Online Bowls Multiplayer Game!

> Online multiplayer and single-player lawn bowls simulation game with realistic physics. (iPhone/iPad app by Raiden Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-lawn-bowls/id465592916 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Raiden Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/465592919)
- Category: Games, Sports, Simulation, Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 59 App Store ratings · 204 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 83 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-02-10
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-lawn-bowls/id465592916/reviews.md

## What is Virtual Lawn Bowls?

Feature Summary:
• Online PvP Multiplayer
• Online Chat
• Online Tournaments
• Single Player matches 
• Realistic physics 
• Beautifully rendered 3D environment 
• Intuitive touch screen controls 
• Flat or uneven greens
• Scores of kits to choose from!

The 8 century old past time has been faithfully recreated for the iPhone & iPad in all it’s strategic and skilful glory. Draw, block and drive your way to victory with up to 4 players competing on flat or uneven greens for the title of greatest Virtual Lawn Bowler.

• Online turn-based Multiplayer contests; defeat everyone and battle to the top of the global rankings leaderboard

• Single Player experience competing with up to 3 robotic opponents

• Up to 4 players can battle it out in Multiplayer

• Intuitive touch screen controls allow for accurate aim and delivery

• Play on a flat green or an infinite number of uneven greens

• Features realistic physics that accurately simulate the experience

• Configure everything; change the bowl bias, players, difficulty, terrain and more!

• Manipulate the in-game camera to better judge your shots in a beautifully rendered 3D environment

• Take part in the unique Skill Challenges game mode; scenarios that test your bowling ability and compare your ratings against the world through Game Center.

• Kit out in your choice of bowl and mat set

## Key features

- Online PvP Multiplayer
- Online Chat
- Online Tournaments
- Single Player matches
- Realistic physics
- Beautifully rendered 3D environment
- Skill Challenges game mode

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Grassed Off | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bowl Dover | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlocked Version | $2.99 | one-time |
| Inferno Kit | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small bag of coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Standard bag of coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large bag of coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| Jester Kit | $1.99 | one-time |
| League Entry - Full Size Green | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ladder Entry - Full Size Green | $4.99 | one-time |
| League Entry - Half Size Green | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Virtual Lawn Bowls?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🌟 Enjoyable and relaxing gameplay
- 👍 Realistic simulation of lawn bowls
- 💎 Great graphics and physics
- 🕹️ Challenging and strategic

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- ⏱️ Slow online gameplay and long wait times
- 🤖 Overpowered AI opponents
- 🔧 Inconsistent controls and power gauge

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game freezes when switching between online and offline modes
- Incorrect scoring and results not properly recorded
- Inconsistent behavior when the jack is knocked into the ditch

**Most requested features**

- Add more game modes and customization options
- Implement a handicap system for online play
- Allow players to invite friends and play against them
- Improve the jack placement and reset mechanics

## Recent user reviews (10 of 204)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-lawn-bowls/id465592916/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Utter rubbish

*2026-04-26*

Zero feel or consistency

### 1/5 — Con

*2026-02-26, version 1.9.1*

Took my money to open the full game up, but can’t play online. Pointless

### 4/5 — RIp VLB

*2026-02-22*

Was a great game but is now dying out with less players playing. Community has some cheats and thieves in it too unfortunately

### 1/5 — Frustrating

*2026-02-08, version 1.9.1*

You are given an initial number of free online games. However a paywall then locks you out.

### 5/5 — Messages

*2025-12-20*

I cannot send messages in the game I can receive them and I have paid £2.99 as requested

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2025-08-10, version 1.9.1*

One of the greatest games ever

### 2/5 — Glitch when bowling into a hollow

*2025-06-21, version 1.9.1*

I was playing the blue robot and always winning and it won’t let me carry on as my bowl is still ‘moving’ and have to quit game and do another one so fix it please

### 1/5 — Average now

*2025-03-28*

Recent changes have completely ruined the game unfortunately

### 5/5 — Love it

*2025-03-04, version 1.8.0*

Its a really peaceful game that makes me feel calm

### 3/5 — Addictive game

*2025-02-12*

Enjoyable game, although the guy running it has no idea about bowls and is constantly fiddling with the game and making it worse. He is pretty selfish and spiteful and doesn’t help fix issues. Good fun game though if was run by someone who had a clue.

## Frequently asked questions about Virtual Lawn Bowls

### What is Virtual Lawn Bowls?

Virtual Lawn Bowls is a mobile game that faithfully recreates the 8-century-old pastime of lawn bowls. It offers online PvP multiplayer, single-player matches against AI, and online tournaments, all with realistic physics and a 3D environment.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include online turn-based multiplayer contests, a single-player experience with robotic opponents, online chat, and online tournaments. It also boasts realistic physics, a beautifully rendered 3D environment, intuitive touch controls, and a unique Skill Challenges game mode.

### How much does Virtual Lawn Bowls cost?

The application is free to download and play, but it does include in-app purchases and advertisements. Specific costs for in-app items are not detailed in the provided information.

### What devices is Virtual Lawn Bowls compatible with?

The game has been recreated for the iPhone & iPad. Specific iOS version compatibility is not detailed, but it is designed for Apple's mobile devices.

### Can I play with friends or other players online?

Yes, the app features online PvP multiplayer where up to 4 players can compete against each other. You can also engage in online tournaments and communicate with other players through the online chat feature.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.9.1 — 2025-03-24

* Fixed an issue where adjusting control settings was mistakenly behind a pay wall.

### 1.9.0 — 2025-03-22

* New configurable control mode in settings to hopefully address issues seen when swiping to deliver bowl.
* Fix to issue in scoring rules.
* Further physics improvements to address bad/very weak collisions.
* Fix to help prevent online matches from getting stuck and needing admin assistance.

### 1.8.0 — 2025-02-25

* Further improvements to physics simulation
* Improvements made to upcoming new online game mode
* Bug fixes to swipe controls

### 1.7.0 — 2025-02-01

* Improvements to game physics
* Minor bug fixes

### 1.6.5 — 2024-05-07

* Minor bug fixes

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