Originating in Europe, ninepins is a historical lawn game, precursor to modern bowling.

Traditional Game

There are different forms of ninepins, such as skittles, with region-specific rules and styles.

Game Variations

Ninepins is often used to evoke a sense of nostalgia or historical ambience in literature and movies.

Unlike ten-pin bowling, ninepins uses nine pins which may vary in shape depending on the variant of the game.

Talking about ninepins may depict an informal, fun context, as it is primarily a recreational sport.

Playing ninepins well requires skill, including precision and control when rolling the ball.