For Maine’s best candlepin bowling, there is no better choice than The Big 20 Bowling Center. We’ve been in business for over 73 years, & proudly offer a spacious, high-quality candlepin bowling facility for bowlers of all ages. We also host leagues, tournaments, events, & parties right here in our Scarborough, Maine location. Explore our website to learn more about our bowling center, and contact us at
207.883.2131
today!
Our PRICING
Normal Rates
$4.25 per string per person
$2.75 Shoe Rentals
Bumper Bowling Hourly Rate $28.00/Hour
After 6:00 p.m. Hourly Rate Applies $30.00/Hour
Leagues
If you’re looking to put your bowling skills to the test, joining a bowling league is a great way to compete against other bowlers & have fun while doing it. Here at The Big 20 Bowling Center, we proudly host a number of leagues for bowlers of all ages and skill levels. Follow the links listed here to learn more & sign up for our Fall Leagues, Summer Leagues, and Junior Bowling Program.
Events and Parties
Looking for a fun & family-friendly place to host your next party or event? You’ve come to the right place. At The Big 20, we host birthday parties and corporate functions at highly-affordable rates. No matter how old you are, a day or night of candlepin bowling is always a good time. With great lanes & great food, our bowling center has something for everyone! Be sure to check out our fall and summer Rock N' Bowl weekend specials for a fun & light-filled bowling experience!
Candlepin Bowling
So what is candlepin bowling? Candlepin bowling is unique type of bowling developed in the Eastern United States before the advent of standard tenpin bowling. Unlike tenpin bowling, candlepin bowling uses much smaller balls, & three of them per frame. The pins in candlepin bowling are also much smaller (hence the name), & are not cleared away between a player’s turns as they are in tenpin bowling. Learn more about candlepin bowling here.
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Leagues
If you’re looking to put your bowling skills to the test, joining a bowling league is a great way to compete against other bowlers & have fun while doing it. Here at The Big 20 Bowling Center, we proudly host a number of leagues for bowlers of all ages and skill levels. Follow the links listed here to learn more & sign up for our Fall Leagues, Summer Leagues, and Junior Bowling Program.
Looking for a fun & family-friendly place to host your next party or event? You’ve come to the right place. At The Big 20, we host birthday parties and corporate functions at highly-affordable rates. No matter how old you are, a day or night of candlepin bowling is always a good time. With great lanes & great food, our bowling center has something for everyone! Be sure to check out our fall and summer Rock N' Bowl weekend specials for a fun & light-filled bowling experience!
So what is candlepin bowling? Candlepin bowling is unique type of bowling developed in the Eastern United States before the advent of standard tenpin bowling. Unlike tenpin bowling, candlepin bowling uses much smaller balls, & three of them per frame. The pins in candlepin bowling are also much smaller (hence the name), & are not cleared away between a player’s turns as they are in tenpin bowling. Learn more about candlepin bowling here.