Bowlatro

Bowlatro is a rogue-lite bowling game in which each run differs from the last. You knock down pins, unlock items that change how your shots affect them, and choose from special balls as you build a run.

Relics and items

Each game starts with a choice of relic, a powerful item that can shape your run. You discover more relics as you progress and can experiment with different playstyles. Examples include:

• Explosive Pin: turns a normal pin into an explosive one that sends nearby pins flying.
• Striker: increases your score by 50% for each strike, but pins hit on your second shot no longer count.
• Reroller: rerolls the number of active pins in each frame.
• Bumpers: adds bouncy bumpers.

The item shop opens every three frames and offers items to help you progress. These include unique pins with special effects and modifiers that increase your score; items can work well together or fail to synergize. Examples include:

• Baby Pin Launcher: adds a pin that launches two smaller pins in different directions when hit.
• Grapple Pin: hooks onto the farthest pin in the lane and pulls it closer.
• Score Multiplier Reroll: multiplies your score according to the number of rerolls you have used. It appears only if you have the rerolling relic.

Balls and resetters

You can unlock new balls as you progress. After each shot, resetters move the ball back to the starting point before your next shot. Resetters include boats, buckets and magnets.

Ascension modifiers

Winning a game unlocks a new Ascension Modifier. These modifiers change the core mechanics to create more challenging scenarios. Examples include pins spawning farther apart, earning less money per game, and pins becoming harder to knock down.