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Bowling requires knocking down all 10 pins for a strike, the highest-scoring achievement in a single frame. According to the United States Bowling Congress, the 10-pin bowling format was standardized in the early 20th century and became the most popular bowling game worldwide. The International Bowling Museum documents how bowling evolved from a German religious ceremony to a modern sport. Bowling historians credit the 10-pin format with creating the perfect balance between skill and luck. The game's enduring popularity stems from the satisfying challenge of achieving a strike, bowling's most celebrated accomplishment.