Bowling is a sports simulation video game for the Atari 2600 console, first released in 1979. Developed and published by Atari, Inc., it falls under the sports genre, with a specific focus on ten-pin bowling. Players use the Atari joystick to control their on-screen character and attempt to knock down pins in a virtual bowling alley. By moving the joystick to position the bowler and pushing the button to set the power and curve of the throw, players simulate the real-life action of bowling. The game offers a simplistic representation of the sport, catering to both solo and multiplayer experiences as opponents take turns rolling the ball.