Ten Pin Alley
PlayStation · 1996
About this game
In this bowling game, you must choose from one of eight very different characters.
Choose power and accuracy from a meter that is very similar to the Links golf games.
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Let go and watch the action.
The game consists of single game, league and tournament (amateur and pro) modes.
The selected player may be edited by changing their shirt, hair, pants and skin color and is distinguished by four factors: power, release, spin and hand usage.
Each strike consists of choosing the lane arrow, setting the bowler position and operating the bowling meter.
Operating the bowling meter involves specifying spin velocity, power of the bowl and release point.
The game shows the release animation, ball path and the moment of impact with the pins.
After two strikes, the next player takes his position.
The results are presented in the table after every completed round.
The Windows version of the game allows to play up to 10 human or computer players on a single computer (hot seat mode) or via internet connection.
About PlayStation
The original PlayStation (1994) brought CD-based gaming and 3D graphics to the mainstream, ending Nintendo's console dominance of the previous two generations. It's now firmly in "retro collecting" territory: original jewel cases with intact manuals command a real premium over disc-only copies, and several RPGs from its later years (when Sony deliberately courted the genre) are among the most expensive commonly-collected games from the era.
Gamevaro tracks Ten Pin Alley for PlayStation with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
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Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €1.49 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €5.95 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €2.24 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €1.83 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €23.62 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €25.98 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €8.96 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €2.38 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €3.58 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €10.34 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €30.62 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €1.49 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €5.95 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €25.97 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €10.34 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €1.83 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €3.58 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €2.38 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €30.61 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €2.24 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €23.61 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €8.95 |
| 2026-07-05 | Item only | PAL | €10.42 |
| 2026-07-05 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.45 |
| 2026-07-05 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €7.85 |
| 2026-07-05 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €18.78 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | PAL | €2.28 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | PAL | €25.62 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €10.23 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | PAL | €3.64 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Ten Pin Alley, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common PlayStation titles.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Ten Pin Alley worth?
Ten Pin Alley for PlayStation is currently worth €10.42 loose, €8.96 complete in box, and €23.62 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Ten Pin Alley rare?
Ten Pin Alley has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common PlayStation titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Ten Pin Alley?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Ten Pin Alley, loose is €10.42 and CIB is €8.96 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Ten Pin Alley worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Ten Pin Alley is currently worth €10.42 loose, versus €8.45 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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