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Items covered in this FAQ for Bowling Buddies
How to install and play the game
The game does not load
How to invite friends
The game does not load when I access it on AOL
What do the icons mean?
Is it possible to view rankings by country/world?
Difference between 2D and 3D?
How do I earn Bowling Bucks?
My latest score does not show in my friends score chart
How does the scoring system work?
Why is there no pause function?
Where can I make suggestions to improvements?
I'm stuck and can't find an answer on this FAQ
How to install and play the game
Q: What do I need to do to play this game?
A: This game can currently be played on the Facebook and MySpace platform. If you do not already have a Facebook or MySpace account, you need to create an account by clicking on the relevant link:
MySpace
Once you have created an account, go to the relevant page, from where you can install the application and play:
Facebook: http://apps.facebook.com/bowlingbuddies/gameinfo?pf_ref=x1011
MySpace: http://profile.myspace.com/pfbowlingbuddies
The game does not load
Q: The game does not load. I have tried upgrading my Flash Player but it does not change anything.
A: If you are having issues loading the game, please try the following:
- If you are using Internet Explorer (IE):
- Open the 'Tools' menu
- Select 'Internet Options'
- Under 'Browser History ', click 'Delete'
- Under 'Temporary Internet Files', click 'Delete Files'
- Click 'Close', then 'OK'
- Try launching the game again, this will force your browser to re-download it
- If you are using Mozilla Firefox:
- Open the 'Tools' menu
- Select 'Clear Private Data'
- Untick all options except 'Cache'
- Click 'Clear Private Data Now'
- Try launching the game again, this will force your browser to re-download
How
to invite friends
Q: How do I invite my friends to play the game?
A: There are several methods to invite your friends to play the game:
Q: How do I invite my friends to play the game?
A: There are several methods to invite your friends to play the game:
- On the main game screen (with the large 'Play' button), click on 'Invite'
- At any point while you are playing the game, you can click on the text "Invite Friends" at the bottom of the page
- On the left hand side of the screen there is a sidebar with the button "Invite"
The game does not load when I access it on AOL
Q: I am connecting through AOL and the game is not loading.
A: Please try one of the following proposed solutions:
- Try using IE browser instead of AOL. Go to Start menu -> Programs -> Internet Explorer
- Try using Firefox. If you don't have this already, you can download it from: http://www.mozilla-europe.org/en/products/firefox/
- Clear your private data from the browser's cache:
- If you are using Internet Explorer (IE):
- Open the 'Tools' menu
- Select 'Internet Options'
- Under 'Browser History ', click ' Delete'
- Under 'Temporary Internet Files', click 'Delete Files'
- Click 'Close', then 'OK'
- Try launching the game again, this will force your browser to re-download it
- If you are using Mozilla Firefox:
- Open the 'Tools' menu
- Select 'Clear Private Data'
- Untick all options except 'Cache'
- Click 'Clear Private Data Now'
- Try launching the game again, this will force your browser to re-download
4. Close down your browser and start it again.
If the above fails, try these other tricks:
- Check that you have the latest Flash Player Player by going to: http://www.playerversion.com - the latest version is 10.0.12.36
- If you have an old version, go to this URL to download latest: http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/download.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash
- Check that Javascript is enabled in your browser, see this link: http://www.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?answer=23852
What do the icons mean?
Q: What do the icons in the main menu below my character and below my friends characters in the score chart mean? And how do I achieve them?
A: These are different achievements to be won in the game. A full list of all achievements and what is required for each is listed below.
Awarded for scoring more than 100 Points in one game! |
Awarded
for scoring more than 200 points in one game! |
Awarded
for scoring more than 5 strikes in one game! |
Awarded
for bowling faster than an average speed of 45 km/h! |
Are
you a clown? Can you find out how to win this achievement? |
Awarded
for playing more than 50 games! |
Awarded for for having
50 Bowling Buddies Friends!
 |
Awarded
for filling the scoreboard with strikes! |
Awarded when you have won
25 challenges! |
Awarded
when scoring all spares in one game! |
Is it possible to view rankings by country/World?
Q: I would like to see how I rank compared to other people in my country and the world. Is it possible?
A: This is possible, however the feature wary between Facebook and MySpace.
Facebook: You need to be a member of the appropriate Facebook Network for that country. You can join a Network from the main Facebook site by selecting: 'Account -> Networks''. Write your country's name in the 'Network Name'' field and select 'Join Network'. Now when you go back to the game you can select your country in the menu just above the list of your friends Monthly Top 10.
Once you have joined a Facebook Network, it will be visible from within the game.
Please make note that at the current time you can only see scores from your regional network, ie if you have joined a university or work network you will not be able to see scores for these networks through the game. The list of Networks we do support can be found here: http://www.facebook.com/networks/networks.php?view=geographies (do not switch tabs as we only support the regional networks)
MySpace: You will be able to view the World high scores by default. However regional network high scores are not supported in MySpace.
Difference between 2D and 3D
Q: I see the buttons that allow you to change between 2D and 3D, what is the difference between 2D and 3D?
A: The differences between 2D and 3D is:
- 2D version does not have any animation for character in main menu
- 2D version does not have zooming for 3D before/inbetween rounds
- 2D version does not have camera movement in-game
How do I earn Bowling Bucks?
Q: How are Bowling Bucks earned in the game?
A: This is how the Bowling Bucks are earned while playing the game;
- 5 Bowling Bucks for each game played
- 5 Bowling Bucks for each challenge played
- 5 bonus Bowling Bucks for each challenge won
- 50 Bowling Bucks for each achievement unlocked
You can also choose to purchase more coins by using PayPal or TrialPlay.
My latest score does not show in my friends score chart
Q: I have just achieved a new high score. However, when I go to my friend's profile page and view the profile box for the game, the pyramid displays my old high score
A: The profile box (score chart) is updated on your friends profile only when they play the game. The next time your friend plays the game, your latest high score will be displayed in their profile box. You need to get your friends playing more often! ;)
How does the scoring system work?
Q: Is there a list available how the scoring system works?
A: You simply get credit for the number of pins knocked down. In the case of a spare, a slash mark is recorded in the score sheet above the bowling lane, and no score is entered until the first ball of the next frame is rolled. Then credit is given for 10 plus the number of pins knocked down with that next ball. For example, a player rolls a spare in the first round; with the first ball of the second round, the player knocks down seven pins. The first round, then, gets 17 points. If two of the remaining three pins get knocked down, 9 points are added, for a total of 26 in the second round.
If a bowler gets a strike, it is recorded with an X in the score sheet above the bowling lane, and no score is entered until the first ball of the next frame is rolled., the score being 10 plus the total number of pins knocked down in the next two rolls. Thus, the bowler who rolls three strikes in a row in the first three rounds gets credit for 30 points in the first round.
Bowling's perfect score, a 300 game, represents 12 strikes in a row--a total of 120 pins knocked down. Why 12 strikes, instead of 10? Because, if a bowler gets a strike in the last round, the score for that round can't be recorded before rolling twice more. Similarly, if a bowler rolls a spare in the last round, one more roll is required before the final score can be tallied.
Why is there no pause function?
Q: How come there is no pause function available in the game?
A: Playfish have chosen not to add a pause function. However this game is not based on time and you can leave your character to stay on the bowling lane, waiting for you for as long as you like.
Where can I make suggestions to improvements?
Q: Can I suggest changes to the game in order to improve it?
A: You can suggest improvements by posting in the relevant discussion board:
Facebook Discussion Board
MySpace Discussion Board
Playfish will evaluate all suggestions that are submitted by the users.
I'm stuck and can't find an answer on this FAQ
Q: I cannot find an answer to my question in this FAQ, where can I get help?
A: We are sorry we did not cover your particular question. The Message Board on the relevant Platformhave many friendly users that might be able to help.
Facebook Discussion Board
MySpace Discussion Board
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