Instead of going out, I stayed in and joined in a game of Wii Bowling. As an avid bowler when I was younger, I enjoy a game every now and then. I was in leagues until I was 10 years old and actually placed 5th in Texas before moving to Japan (where despite extreme interest in the sport, I was unable to continue playing).
Wii Bowling is one of five games on the Wii Sports package. The game is simply the original sport in digital form. The Wii remote sensors your normal swing and you even have to push the button at a specific time to release the ball (too late and you will lob it down the lane!).
I have to say that one of the best experiences with this game both now and at home is that everyone plays. My parents don't normally join 'the kids' for a game but for bowling--everyone grabs a remote. Another unique feature is that this game can be played with multiple people but only having one remote. I really like this feature for those on a tight budget or on the go.
For this game, though, I had the pleasure of playing with Dr. Greh and Dr. Kenel. This was Dr. Kenel's first time. Watching her play, she concentrates on every throw very hard. Her face lit up when she got her first STRIKE! It was also her first time with the Wii altogether and I was very impressed with how quickly she adapted to the new system. I find Wii is different to learning other consoles simply because of the remote. By all means, there is a skill involved in button mashing but Wii takes physical skill. Swinging the ball, Dr. Kenel had to keep the remote level as well as swing fast and straight. In this aspect, she excelled and she learned quickly how sensitive the sensors can be.
Dr. Greh is an experienced player and swings with fun movements. In particular, she acts like I imagine she would at an actually bowling alley. She moves her body after the toss to guide the ball (a habit that unfortunately does nothing for your skill but even I admit to a personal addiction to this habit).
It was interesting to see from an outside view both an experienced player and a beginner. Dr. Greh gave Dr. Kenel advise and reminisced about different skills and hints she discovered along the way. Bowling is a game I particularly love and the Wii is the best way to experience the sport outside of a bowling alley. Although, it doesn't have the same bowling alley food along with it. :-(
Oh the fun of DaSilva 210...lol
Oh the fun, indeed!
ReplyDeleteWhat made me chuckle here are 2 things:
1. that you would refer to me as an experienced player!
2. that you did this while we were playing!
It's too bad we didn't get pictures. My friend sent me a video of her parents playing Wii Music I'll show you on Monday: Way too funny!