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| First played | Circa 1880, Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S. |
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| Characteristics | |
| Contact | No |
| Team members | Yes and individual |
| Mixed-sex | Yes |
| Type | Bowling |
| Equipment | Candlepins, candlepin bowling ball, bowling lane |
| Venue | Bowling alley |
| Glossary | Glossary of bowling |
| Presence | |
| Country or region | New England, The Maritimes |
Candlepin bowling is a variation of bowling that is played primarily in the Canadian Maritime provinces and the New England region of the United States. It is played with a handheld-sized ball and tall, narrow pins that resemble candles, hence the name.