Dating back to the early 1900s, duckpin bowling is a variant of traditional bowling with a much lighter and smaller ball and shorter pins.

The balls don't have finger holes, are about the size of a softball and players get three rolls instead of two.

Here are four local places to get out of the heat and try your hand at duckpin, plus a bonus spot to go fowling. What is fowling, you ask? Find out more below.

Where to go duckpin bowling in Indianapolis

Pins Mechanical Co.

856 Carrollton Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202 Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

Monday-Wednesday 4–11:30 PM; Thursday 4 PM–12:30 AM, Friday 12 PM–2:30 AM; Saturday-Sunday 12 PM–2:30 AM

Pins Mechanical Co. is a dog-friendly spot to go duckpin bowling as well as pinball, foosball, ping pong, pa

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