Feature Guide

Everything you need to know about lanestats.com

Getting Started

1
Sign in and hit Quick Game

Sign in with Google. On your dashboard, tap "Quick Game" to start scoring immediately with today's date.

Quick Game

Or use "Start New Session" below it to pick a date, location, and league first.

2
Score your first frame

Tap the pins you knocked down (they turn green), then tap "Confirm Roll".

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Scorecard fills in as you go

Strikes = X (blue). Spares = / (purple). Blue border = current frame. Tap any completed frame to re-enter it.

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Add your equipment

When you start your first game, a popup will ask you to add a bowling ball. Type the name and tap "Add Ball". You can also add balls and leagues from the session page or My Info. This unlocks per-ball stats, ball comparison, and league averages.

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Check your stats

Head to Stats from the menu after a few games. The more data, the more useful everything gets.

How Scoring Works

Pin states
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Knocked down
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Still standing
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Already down
Strikes

Tap "Strike" then "Confirm Roll". Two taps.

Spares

On roll 2, tap "Strike" (selects all remaining) then "Confirm Roll" if you got them all. Or tap individual pins you picked up.

Gutter ball

Tap "Confirm Roll" without selecting any pins.

Splits

Auto-detected. Toggle manually with "Mark Split" if needed. Shows as a red dot on the scorecard.

10th frame

Strike = two bonus rolls with pin reset. Spare = one bonus roll. Open = game over.

Fixing mistakes

Tap any completed frame on the scorecard to re-enter it. Scores recalculate automatically.

Pin leave diagrams on scorecards

Below each frame you'll see a mini pin diagram showing your leave:

Spare (green ring)
Open (no ring)
Split (red + dot)

Auto-Select Mode

All pins start green (knocked down). You just tap the ones you missed. Faster since you usually hit more pins than you leave.

Auto-Select: ON
Tap pins you MISSED
Example: You left the 10 pin
Step 1: All green
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Step 2: Tap 10
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Step 3
Tap "Confirm Roll".
9 pins recorded. Done.
Strike: All pins already green. Just hit "Confirm Roll". One tap.
Left 3-6-10: Deselect 3, 6, 10 then "Confirm Roll". Four taps instead of seven.
Gutter: Tap "Gutter" button. Same as normal mode.

Stays on for the rest of the game. Toggle off the same way.

Scoring Tips

Fast leaves without auto-select

Tap "Strike" (selects all), deselect what you missed, "Confirm Roll". Way faster than tapping 7-8 pins individually.

Quick spare pickup

On roll 2, if you got the spare: "Strike" then "Confirm Roll". Two taps.

Change ball mid-game

Ball dropdown above the scorecard. Applies from current frame forward.

Score at your own pace

Saves after every roll. Close the browser, come back later, pick up where you left off.

The buttons
Confirm Roll
Strike
Gutter
Reset
Confirm Roll — submit your selection
Strike — select all available pins
Gutter — deselect all (0 pins)
Reset — clear this frame, start over

Sessions and Games

What's a session?

One trip to the alley. Holds one or more games. Set date, location, and league when you create it.

Multiple games

Add as many games as you want. Series totals (sum of all completed games) appear automatically on any session with two or more games.

Session page controls
+ New Game
Public
Go Live
Share
Session Stats
Session Stats — full breakdown (rates, pin leaves, spare conversion, ball performance) for just this session. Works on public sessions for anyone, no login needed.
Favorites

Tap ★ to mark a session as a favorite. Filter by favorites on your dashboard.

Public vs Private

Public sessions show on the feed and your profile. Toggle to private anytime from the session page.

Setting Up Balls and Leagues

One-time setup. Unlocks per-ball stats, ball comparison, and league averages.

Where

My Info from the menu, or directly on any session page.

Quick setup on session and scoring pages

You'll see "+ Ball" and "+ League" buttons on every session page and scoring screen. Tap either one to open a popup and add right there without leaving the page. If you start a game without any balls added, the add-ball popup opens automatically.

+ Ball
+ League
Adding a ball in My Info
Hyroad Storm 15 lb
Phase II Storm 15 lb
Add Ball
Adding a league

League name + bowling alley. Assign sessions to leagues to track league averages separately.

Oil patterns

Add oil patterns in My Info too. Select when scoring to filter stats by pattern later (house vs sport).

Selecting your ball when scoring

Ball dropdown appears on the session page next to "+ New Game". Pick before each game. Switch mid-game from the scoring screen dropdown.

Stats and Analysis

Where pin-by-pin scoring pays off. Everything computed from your actual pin data.

Average
187.4
High Game
267
Games
48
Strike %
42.1%
Spare %
68.3%
10-Pin
71.4%
1st Ball
8.2
Key stats explained
Strike % — frames where you struck
Spare Conv. — of non-strike frames, how often you spared
10-Pin — how often you pick up the 10-pin when left
1st Ball Avg — avg pins on first ball (higher = better pocket hitting)
Clean Games — games with zero open frames
Open Frames — no strike or spare (costs ~10 pins each)
Frame breakdown

Strike/spare % by frame (1-10). See if you fade late or rally at the end.

Pin leave heat map

Which pins you leave most. Hotter = practice these first.

718%
84%
95%
1032%
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58%
614%
23%
36%
12%
Spare breakdown

Most common leaves ranked by frequency with conversion rates. Shows exactly which spares to practice.

Monthly trend

Average score per month over the past year. Tracks your progression.

Filters

Filter by ball, league, oil pattern, location, or date range. Compare house vs sport patterns, check league-only average, etc.

Live Scoring

Tap "Go Live" on a session page. Get a shareable link:

You're Live
lanestats.com/live/x7k2m
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No login needed to watch.
What viewers see

Full scorecard with pin leave diagrams. Refreshes every 20 seconds.

Expiration

Active while you bowl. Expires 30 min after last roll. 10-hour hard cap. Stop manually anytime.

Share Cards

Screenshot-ready cards for games, sessions, and overall stats.

@bowler123
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Game 2 / Hyroad
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Pin toggle

"Show Pins" adds mini pin diagrams under each frame. "Hide Pins" for cleaner cards.

Series total

Session share cards include the series total whenever the session has two or more completed games.

Stats card

Share your overall stats too — average, strike/spare rates, pin leave heat map, and more.

Weekly Challenges

Three new challenges every Monday. Auto-check when you finish a game.

Turkey Time
Spare Master
High Roller
Green = done. Outline = in progress.
Examples

"Bowl 200+", "Get a turkey", "Convert 10 spares this week", "Beat your average by 20 pins", "Bowl a clean game", "Throw 25 strikes".

Ball Comparison

Pick two balls, see which performs better. Green = winner in each row.

HyroadPhase II
Average192184
Strike %44%39%
Spare %67%72%
Recent 5188196
When to use

Before league night. "Recent 5 Avg" reflects current form, not data from months ago.

Requirements

2+ balls in My Info, games scored with each.

Profile, Feed, and Social

Your profile

Public at lanestats.com/u/@you. Stats, achievements, sessions. Viewable by anyone.

Feed
Following
Public
Trending

Following = people you follow. Public = everyone. Trending = 200+ games this week.

Compare

Visit a profile, tap "Compare" for side-by-side stats with radar chart.

Achievements

Auto-earned milestones: game counts, score thresholds, clean games, series (600+/700+/800+), strike streaks (turkey, six-bagger), split conversions. Higher ones replace lower in the same category.

Coach Insights

Analyzes your data for specific, actionable tips. Dashboard and stats page after a few games.

Trending Up: Last 10 avg 194, up 12 pins.
10-Pin Work Needed: Converting at 58%. Practice flat spare shooting.
Strong Spare Game: 72% spare conversion.

Not generic advice. Based on your actual numbers. Compares your last 10 games vs previous 10, tracks 10-pin rate, spare conversion, first ball accuracy, strike rate, and ball-by-ball performance.

Bowling Wrapped

Your year-in-review:

Total Pins
47,832
Games
256
Average
186.8
High Game
279
Strikes
1,024
Best Month
Oct
Turkeys
87
Home Alley
Sunset Lanes

Plus high series, max streak, most used ball, locations visited, and more. Switch years with arrows. Share button for a screenshot card. Find it from "Wrapped" on dashboard.

FAQ

Is lanestats free?

Yes. No ads, no premium tier, no limits.

Do I need to download an app?

No. Web app — works in your browser. Add to home screen for quick access: iPhone: Share > Add to Home Screen. Android: Chrome install prompt or menu > Add to Home Screen.

Can I score games after the fact?

Yes. Create a session with any past date and enter scores whenever.

What if I don't remember which pins I left?

Do your best. Scores, averages, and streaks track perfectly regardless. Pin-specific stats will be approximate.

Can other people see my sessions?

Public by default. Toggle any session to private anytime. Your detailed stats page is only visible to you.

What is a split?

Pins left standing with a gap between them after your first ball (e.g. the 7-10 split). Makes the spare much harder. lanestats auto-detects splits and tracks your conversion rate.

What are oil patterns?

"House" patterns at most alleys guide the ball toward the pocket. "Sport" patterns are harder and flatter. Add your patterns in My Info to filter stats by condition.

How do I improve my average?

Check your stats page. Usually the fastest path is improving spare conversion — each missed spare costs ~10 pins. The pin leave heat map shows exactly which spares to practice. Coach insights will flag your biggest opportunity.

Is my data private?

Email never shown. Only your @username is public. Public sessions are visible on feed/profile, toggle to private anytime. Your stats page is private to you.

Does it work on desktop?

Yes. Mobile-first for scoring at the lanes, fully responsive on desktop for reviewing stats.

Questions or feature requests? Let us know in the feed or on Reddit.