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Few games are as old, as widespread, or as quietly revolutionary in their evolution. From ancient burial grounds to backlit modern centers, here's how the sport became what it is.
From ancient Egypt and Germany's church rituals to colonial greens.
Deep history 02Wood to rubber to urethane to reactive resin — the materials revolution.
Materials 03Automatic pinsetters, television, and bowling's mid-century boom.
20th century 04The champions, innovators, and promoters who shaped the sport.
The peopleThe living family
History didn't stop at tenpin. Explore the regional cousins still played today in the wider rolling family.