bumper bowling

Rails prevent gutters

Bumper bowling is a version of bowling with guardrails raised along the gutters, preventing the ball from leaving the lane.

It's designed for children and beginners who might otherwise roll gutter balls every frame: The kids had a blast with bumper bowling at the birthday party.

Sometimes used figuratively for any activity with built-in safeguards against failure.

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Known to kids · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G