Bowling for the Atari 2600 is a vintage sports simulation video game that replicates the classic 10-pin bowling experience. Released in 1979, it belongs to the sports genre, specifically focusing on bowling. Players control a bowler on the screen, aiming to knock down pins at the end of the alley. The game features simple, blocky 2D graphics characteristic of the era, with basic game mechanics that involve timing and precision. Players can adjust the position and the bowling angle before releasing the ball, attempting to score strikes or spares across multiple frames, mimicking real-life bowling scoring rules.