Best Sports Game
First Annual Best of Wireless Gaming Awards
Lightweight Division
GameSpot Review - 8.9/10
"Bowling 2's deceptively simple gameplay and multiplayer options make it a 300-score sequel to the best-selling mobile game of all time."
"Jamdat Bowling 2 adds a ton of interesting new features and is a very worthwhile download."
MSNBC.com
"...instantly entertaining."
STARTING BOWLING 2
In the BREW menu, highlight "JAMDAT Bowling 2" icon and press the select button (blue 'OK' button in the center of the D-pad or the right select key) to start the game.
GAME LOADING
During loading of the game the JAMDAT loading animated logo will display, followed by the Bowling 2 splash screen. Immediately after the splash screens display, the user will be presented with an option to enable or disable the 'game news' (this option can be changed in the Options menu).
MAIN MENU
Quick Play - Quick play allows users to quickly jump into a single player game.
One Player Games - Players can choose between playing one game, or a 3 game series.
Multiplayer Games - Players can choose to play online against a randomly selected opponent by selecting 'Online Game!' Players can also play against a friend locally (which does not require a network connection), by selecting 'Pass n' Play'
Community - The community menu contains all of the player stats, as well as top 10 lists for the top multiplayer scores, top single player scores, top series scores, and top perfect game scores. Players must register before player stats can be displayed.
Options - The options menu allows players to customize their Bowling 2 game. Players can change the color of their ball or change the look of the game by downloading additional themes.
Players can also use the options menu to toggle on and off game options including music, sound, help screens and game news.
Players can use the 'Sign Out' option if they wish to use a different JAMDAT login, or allow a friend to login to their Bowling 2 game. Players can also 'Sign In' if they are new to Bowling 2, or have previously signed out.
Help - The Help menu allows players to learn more about the features of JAMDAT Bowling 2. The help menu includes Controls, Power Meter, Aim Meter, Spin Meter, Online Stats, Multiplayer, the About section, and access to current news in 'Today's Message.
LOGIN
Players will be promoted with a login screen if they attempt to use a multiplayer feature but have not yet registered or logged in. There are two ways for a player to sign into Bowling 2. One is to use an existing JAMDAT login, the other is to Register.
Register - When first time users choose the 'Register' option the user will be prompted for specific information. First users must enter a unique user name (between 3 and 12 characters). If the user name has been used, the game will suggest an un-used user name at the end of registration. Next users will be prompted for a password (between 4 and 8 characters). Next users will be prompted for their 5 digit ZIP code (this ZIP code will later display what City the user is playing from). Finally the user will be asked to enter their 10 digit phone number. A verification screen will appear to make sure that the user has entered the correct information.
Sign In - When a player selects 'sign in' they will be prompted with a user name and password. The game will need to make a network connection to login. Once the login has been verified, the player will be able to play and record their Bowling 2 scores with this user name.
SINGLE PLAYER: LET'S BOWL!
To play single player bowling game, select either 'Quick Play', or (in the One Player Games menu) either the 'Play Now!', or '3-Game Series.'
Choose a Starting position - You can start your shot from anywhere on the lane. Use the Left / Right arrow keys to position the ball where you want to start your approach. You can also use the '4' key to move the ball to the left, and use the '6' key to move the ball to the right.
Start the Power Meter - To start the Power Meter on the right side of the screen, press 'Select' or '5'. Remember, for ALL game meters, you can use the 'Select' key or the '5' key to set the meters.
Set the Power for your upcoming shot - To set the Power for your upcoming shot, press 'Select' or '5' when you see the Power meter moving up and down on the right side of the screen. Try to stop the meter on the spot about three-quarters of the way up the meter where the two arrows meet. This is the "optimum" power setting. To overpower, stop the meter above the "optimum" power setting. To throw your shot a bit slower, stop the meter below the "optimum" power setting.
Set the Aim for your upcoming shot - The Aim Meter is a small triangle that will start moving back and forth across the screen right after you set your Power Meter. To set the Aim for your upcoming shot, press 'Select' or '5' when the Aim Meter lines up in the direction that you want to aim your shot. Your shot will roll in a straight line from the starting position on through the spot where the Aim Meter is stopped.
Set the Spin for your upcoming shot - After setting the Aim, the Spin Meter at the top of the screen will move back and forth. Press 'Select' or '5' to set the Spin Meter for your upcoming shot. If you stop the Spin Meter on the left side of the middle marking, the ball will spin to the left. If you stop the Spin Meter on the right side of the middle marking, the ball will spin to the right. If you stop the Spin Meter on the middle marking the ball will not spin at all. For maximum spin to the left, stop the Spin Meter on the far left side. For maximum spin to the right, stop the Spin Meter on the far right side.
How do I make the best shots?
Start your shots by trying to hit the "Optimum" Power Marking on the right. The "Optimum" marking gives you a solid shot that can be controlled better than an overpowered shot. Overpowered shots will give you more pin action, but these shots are harder to control.
For most spares, hitting the "Optimum" Power Marking is usually enough to get the pick-up. For splits or spares with 5 pins or more, you may need a little extra power to generate more pin action.
How do I "Save" my shots?
The Spin Meter can be used to "Save" a bad shot. If after setting the Power Meter and Aim Meter it appears your ball will not hit the head pin, then use extra spin to bring the ball back to where it should have been in the first place. For example, if it appears your ball is heading too far to the left, make sure to set the Spin Meter on the far right to bring the ball back towards the middle of the lane.
What happens when I load the game?
During loading of the game the JAMDAT loading animated logo will display, followed by the Bowling 2 splash screen. Immediately after the splash screens display, the user will be presented with an option to enable or disable the 'game news' (this option can be changed in the Options menu).
What does Quick play do?
Quick play allows users to quickly jump into a single player game.
What are one player games?
Players can choose between playing one game, or a 3 game series.
What are Multiplayer Games?
Players can choose to play online against a randomly selected opponent by selecting 'Online Game!' Players can also play against a friend locally (which does not require a network connection), by selecting 'Pass n' Play'
How does the community section work?
The community menu contains all of the player stats, as well as top 10 lists for the top multiplayer scores, top single player scores, top series scores, and top perfect game scores. Players must register before player stats can be displayed.
What game options are there?
The options menu allows players to customize their Bowling 2 game. Players can change the color of their ball or change the look of the game by downloading additional themes.
Players can also use the options menu to toggle on and off game options including music, sound, help screens and game news.
Players can use the 'Sign Out' option if they wish to use a different JAMDAT login, or allow a friend to login to their Bowling 2 game. Players can also 'Sign In' if they are new to Bowling 2, or have previously signed out.
What can I find in the help sections?
The Help menu allows players to learn more about the features of JAMDAT Bowling 2. The help menu includes Controls, Power Meter, Aim Meter, Spin Meter, Online Stats, Multiplayer, the About section, and access to current news in 'Today's Message.'
How does registration and sign in work?
Players will be promoted with a login screen if they attempt to use a multiplayer feature but have not yet registered or logged in. There are two ways for a player to sign into Bowling 2. One is to use an existing JAMDAT login, the other is to Register.
Register - When first time users choose the 'Register' option the user will be prompted for specific information. First users must enter a unique user name (between 3 and 12 characters). If the user name has been used, the game will suggest an un-used user name at the end of registration. Next users will be prompted for a password (between 4 and 8 characters). Next users will be prompted for their 5 digit ZIP code (this ZIP code will later display what City the user is playing from). Finally the user will be asked to enter their 10 digit phone number. A verification screen will appear to make sure that the user has entered the correct information.
Sign In - When a player selects 'sign in' they will be prompted with a user name and password. The game will need to make a network connection to login. Once the login has been verified, the player will be able to play and record their Bowling 2 scores with this user name.
How do the controls work?
Choose a Starting position - You can start your shot from anywhere on the lane. Use the Left / Right arrow keys to position the ball where you want to start your approach. You can also use the '4' key to move the ball to the left, and use the '6' key to move the ball to the right.
Start the Power Meter - To start the Power Meter on the right side of the screen, press 'Select' or '5'. Remember, for ALL game meters, you can use the 'Select' key or the '5' key to set the meters.
Set the Power for your upcoming shot - To set the Power for your upcoming shot, press 'Select' or '5' when you see the Power meter moving up and down on the right side of the screen. Try to stop the meter on the spot about three-quarters of the way up the meter where the two arrows meet. This is the "optimum" power setting. To overpower, stop the meter above the "optimum" power setting. To throw your shot a bit slower, stop the meter below the "optimum" power setting.
Set the Aim for your upcoming shot - The Aim Meter is a small triangle that will start moving back and forth across the screen right after you set your Power Meter. To set the Aim for your upcoming shot, press 'Select' or '5' when the Aim Meter lines up in the direction that you want to aim your shot. Your shot will roll in a straight line from the starting position on through the spot where the Aim Meter is stopped.
Set the Spin for your upcoming shot - After setting the Aim, the Spin Meter at the top of the screen will move back and forth. Press 'Select' or '5' to set the Spin Meter for your upcoming shot. If you stop the Spin Meter on the left side of the middle marking, the ball will spin to the left. If you stop the Spin Meter on the right side of the middle marking, the ball will spin to the right. If you stop the Spin Meter on the middle marking the ball will not spin at all. For maximum spin to the left, stop the Spin Meter on the far left side. For maximum spin to the right, stop the Spin Meter on the far right side.
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