
Dragon Bowl
Released in 1992 by Japanese publisher Banpresto as an exclusive arcade cabinet title, Dragon Bowl is a whimsical, over-the-top sports-fighting hybrid that puts a fantastical twist on traditional bowling gameplay. Unlike standard bowling sims of the era, Dragon Bowl leans into anime-inspired fantasy tropes, pitting players against a cast of 8 colorful, superpowered competitors ranging from fire-breathing dragon warriors to magical elf archers and brute-force orc brawlers, each with unique special moves that can alter the course of a frame entirely. Set across 5 themed bowling alleys including a volcanic lava pit, a haunted forest clearing, and a floating celestial temple, the game features both single-player tournament mode where you climb the ranks to challenge the legendary Dragon Champion, and 2-player local versus mode where you can sabotage your opponent’s turns with offensive power-ups. Upon its release, Dragon Bowl became a cult hit in arcades across Japan and North America for

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How to Play Dragon Bowl
Save & Load States
- F2Press F2 to save your current game state at any time.
- F4Press F4 to load your last saved state.
- F3Use F3 to switch between save slots.
Save states are stored locally in your browser. They persist across sessions but are cleared if you clear browser data.
Customize Controls
Click the gear icon on the emulator toolbar → "Controls" to remap keys.
Default layout for ARCADE. Remap in emulator settings.
About Dragon Bowl
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