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Bowl-Bots Bowling Jargon
Rather than copy a bunch of common bowling lingo we have decided to post our own as we hear it used in play...

Hambone 4 strikes in a row
Turkey 3 strikes in a row
Spin to Win A large degree of spin (or hook) on the bowling throw is essential for success
1 Dollar Spare A spare of moderate difficulty (5-10) or (3-10)
5 Dollar Spare A spare of extreme difficulty (7-10) or (7-9-10)
Haltey Walking away from the 10th frame after marking (foregoing your extra 10th frame roll)
(El) Doble
(doo-blay)
2 strikes in a row
Cinco de Striko 5 strikes in a row
Six Pack 6 strikes in a row
7 Up 7 strikes in a row
Shoe Up Put street shoes back on immediately after finishing bowling (in order to get to the ice cream shop before closing)
Right in the Cooch Perfectly thrown ball right in the 1-3 pocket (should result in a strike)