Game of the Day - World Class Bowling

It's bowling.

But it's really, really good.

World Class Bowling (there are several versions) is the best party game on MAME (from my experience).  Any one can immediately play and enjoy it - even those who don't play video games.  YOU NEED A TRACKBALL.  The controls are simple, you use the buttons to set the hook and then use the trackball - first to line up your shot - and then to roll it.  You can send it at any angle and any speed, and the physics work extremely well for this kind of game.

What's amazing is watching how different people roll the ball using the trackball.  Some line up their hand parallel with the lane and use their palm rolling it forward.  Some (like me) put their hand perpendicular (across) the trackball and use their fingers sideways to roll the trackball.  Some use one thumb and flick it forward - others use two thumbs to try to add force and keep the ball straight.  I've seen folks who don't play games do great, and great gamers be confounded.  All the differences add to the fun as four players can compete.  The game's perspective looks right and the roll of the ball and pin physics feel pretty damn good.  So, if your party is a bore, crank up some WCB and see who does well and who needs gutter guards.