My university literally has its own bowling alley so it seems like its a pretty common option for people, but I don’t see why. I feel like if you’re bowling with just 2 people you’ll never get a chance to actually converse with them, which is, y’know, kind of important for a first date. What exactly are people getting out of it that I’m not?
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For first dates specifically, because it’s an activity that can be done whilst talking to each other, doesn’t take too much time, enjoyably competitive, cheap for both parties so minimal risk, but also usually joined with, or close to a bar, arcades or other stuff to do if it goes well and you want to continue the date further.
Minimum risk, maximum potential. Mini golf is another great one for the same reasons.
Huge potential for double dates too if it’s beyond first dates or even well into a relationship.
They all played GTA IV
It’s fun to be playfully competitive with someone. You have time between rounds to chat and flirt. Good excuse to look at each other’s butts. Can last as long as you want it to. And regardless of your skill level, it can be enjoyable. You can also make a bet on whoever wins gets to pick the next date
It’s a fun activity and you could even pair it up with food. Boom, three things right there. Fun with your date and food. Lot’s of ice breaker opportunity etc
Have you never gone bowling before?!? Lol. There’s a ton of talking in bowling….you’re not in a league and I’m fairly certain you’re not bowling strikes every set. I can never get through a full game without the time limit coming to an end because that’s all we are doing is talking during the game and joking around, laughing, eating, drinking (whatever the drink may be) making jokes, talking about something serious to the more light hearted shit. Try it out sometime, if you’re not laughing and talking during a game of bowling…you’re bowling the wrong way! Lol.
I did it as a first date once because we already knew each other pretty well. But your round can take however long you want so if you want to take a break mid-round and converse, you can.
It’s fun! You can still chat
Well for one, you get a real good look at their ass. So there’s that.
I like to go bowling as a first date. You can take pauses between bowling and talk with your date. There are lots of opportunities to banter, who’s doing better, are the 10 year olds on the next lane over doing better than you, etc.
Bowling alleys typically have bars and food. Would be good while bowling or go sit at the bar and talk after you’re done.
Bowling is also inexpensive and in public.
I’ll add that most people aren’t good at bowling and you will probably get to see the other person deal with failure on day 1. And if you both can find humor in that then it can be a very a nice bonding experience.
A guy invited me out and we went bowling, it was a ok experience. I enjoyed being with him, chatting and cheering him then actually playing lol.