Meadows Lanes

Step onto the lanes in Meadows Lanes, a single-player bowling game released by Meadows Games, Inc. in 1977. This early arcade title presents a simple black and white visual experience as you attempt to achieve strikes and spares using a two-way joystick to control your throw. Players aim for pins displayed on the screen and adjust power with the controls. The gameplay is straightforward, focusing on precision rather than complex mechanics. Successful throws will knock down pins, earning points that contribute to an overall score. Meadows Lanes utilizes a limited color palette of three colors within its 256x240 pixel resolution display. Running on an S2650 processor and employing DAC sound chips, this game provides a glimpse into the early days of arcade sports titles. The Model ML-1 cabinet allowed for one player to compete against the digital bowling alley in October of 1977.