A method of playing a bowling game wherein players are allowed at least one ball in each of twelve frames. If the player has a predetermined minimum pin count with the first ball in a frame, they are awarded another ball to complete the spare. If the player has fewer than the predetermined minimum pin count with the first ball in a frame, the pin count is scored and the player goes to the next frame. This method of scoring eliminates the unfair advantage of scoring consecutive strikes with a multiplier effect.