Bowling with Dice – Jumbo, 1979

Jumbo Bowling Dice Game (No. 486, 1979)

✅ Short description

• The Jumbo Bowling dice game from 1979 is a charming classic board game where players simulate a full bowling match using special dice.

• Featuring iconic bowling images on the dice, the game blends luck with light strategy. Original editions from this year are now popular among collectors and remain fun to play today.

📋 Quick product details

• Game type: Dice game / board game
• Players: 2 or more
• Recommended age: 9+
• Languages: German, English, French, Dutch, Swedish, Danish, Italian
• Playtime: approx. 10 turns per player
• Year of release: 1979
• Item number: 486

• Condition: good vintage condition

🛠 About the product / Function

Each game consists of 10 turns per player. In each turn, players roll the dice twice, just like in real bowling. The results determine the score, with strikes and spares simulated in a playful way using the dice. The game is easy to learn for families but also works well as a nostalgic party game.

🏭 Manufacturer & history

Produced by Koninklijke Hausemann & Hotte under the Jumbo brand. Jumbo has been renowned for high-quality board games and classics from the 1970s and 1980s. This edition (No. 486) is a prime example of their creative dice games from that era.

⭐ Special features / Highlights

• Unique dice with bowling icons
• Simulates a full 10-turn bowling match
• Fun for families, friends, and collectors
• Original 1979 edition – collectible
• Compact and easy to carry

Box contents
• 1 dice cup
• 10 special dice
• Score pad
• Game rules

📦 Shipping: Sent as a parcel with track & trace, carefully packaged to prevent damage.

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