Get ready for 40 frames of excitement, surprises and prize-winning opportunities! The Forty Frame Game has made it to Arlington and will run at the ITRC from Oct. 1 - Nov. 22, 2025.
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What is The Forty Frame Game?
A USBC-owned event, The Forty Frame Game combines traditional bowling with creative scoring frames, surprise bonuses and side-pot action - turning every roll into a new challenge. It's fast, fun and packed with payout potential.
Event Details
- Eligibility: USBC Adult Members (no Youth Members)
- Location: International Training and Research Center (ITRC)
- Schedule: Wednesdays - Friday (6 p.m. squad) and Saturdays (10 a.m. and 2 p.m. squads)
- Entry Fee: $50 per bowler
- Handicap: 90% of 220, multiplied by four (based on 2024-2025 league average or current)
- Oil Pattern: ITRC house shot
Payout Information
- $35 of each entry fee goes back to the prize fund.
- There are no on-site payouts. All prizes will be distributed after the event concludes.
- Special prize categories like Sweep It Clean, Big Whammy and Kingpin Cash will be paid out as shared pools to all bowlers who qualify across the entire tournament. Woof-Woof Strikes will have a standard prize fund paid out based on top score.
Optional Events
Choose your side action ($10 each to enter. Entire entry fee will be part of the prize fund.):
- Scratch
- 175 & Under
- Gray Pay
- Ladies Only
Additional Information
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