Duckpin Bowling Comes to Lansing: Here’s What to Expect

Michigan's capital city is about to get a new indoor recreation spot.

Lansing Duckpin is expected to open August 16 in the Red Cedar development off East Michigan Avenue in Lansing. The establishment will feature nine lanes for duckpin bowling, along with a variety of video games. They plan to offer event packages for small, medium, and large groups, and will offer patrons the opportunity to reserve lanes in advance.

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Lansing Duckpin also has a liquor license, so alcohol will be available for purchase. The business does not plan to serve food at this time.

Unfamiliar with duckpin bowling? Here's what you should know.

What Is Duckpin Bowling?

Duckpin bowling is similar to traditional bowling, but with shorter lanes and smaller balls. There's also no need for special shoes.

How Duckpin Differs From Traditional Bowling

There are a few other key differences between duckpin bowling and traditional bowling.

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For one thing, players get three chances in every frame to knock down all ten pins. Get them all on the first roll and it counts as a strike. Knock them all down in two rolls, and it's a spare. If a player knocks down all the pins on roll #3, it simply counts as 10 points, with no bonus assessed based on future frames.

Where Else Can You Try Duckpin in Michigan?

Lansing Duckpin isn't Michigan's first establishment to feature duckpin bowling. Woodrows Duckpin in Grand Rapids and Detroit Duckpin have been open for some time.

You can learn more about Lansing Duckpin here.