Candle Pin Bowling

What to do in Vermont when the skiing conditions stink? Candle pin bowling. I had never heard of this game, the cousin to BIG ball bowling! The ball is made of the same material, but it is much smaller- slightly larger than a softball. There are no holes for your fingers, you're suppose to hold it with your finger tips. The pins are much skinner and a lot harder to knock down. There are advantages to this version of the game. You get 3 tries for each frame, trust me, you need them! Also, the knocked down pins known as "dead wood" dont get swept away. The dead wood stays right where it lands, leading to some heavy strategy options. Meaning, if you hit the dead wood instead of the standing pin you could knock a whole bunch down at once! Conclusion: Candle stick bowling is a lot friendlier on your thumb! But it is very hard to control the lighter ball- leading to lots of gutter action. Bottom line is I won both games- so I am all for this crazy little bowling game!