Many of the rules are the same as its better-known counterpart, 10-pin bowling, but instead of two balls per frame — duckpin uses three.

Duckpin bowling and Baltimore have gone hand-in-hand for more than 100 years. Prior to that, bowling was primarily a winter sport, with most centers closing down during the summer months.

Today, the National Duckpin Bowling Congress, established in 1927 in Maryland, is the U.S. parent and supervising organization over the sport, which is played predominately in Virginia, Maryland ...

duckpin basics Rules Similar to tenpin bowling. In a 10-frame game, bowlers try to knock down pins in the fewest rolls per frame.

Popular in the northeast and midwest, the rules of the game are similar to traditional 10-pin bowling, but the ball is smaller and the pins are shorter, thinner and lighter than traditional pins.

Hiring is ongoing; leagues likely The bowling lanes at Lansing Duckpin will run 16 feet in length and bowlers will use 3-pound balls to knock pins down. One hour of play will cost $40 per lane.

Lansing Duckpin, Lansing's first duckpin bowling alley, is set to open August 8th in the Red Cedar development. The venue will feature nine lanes, a bar with drinks, video games and a retro ...

Lansing Duckpin, Lansing's first duckpin bowling alley, is set to open August 8th in the Red Cedar development. The venue will feature nine lanes, a bar with drinks, video games and a retro ...