Bowling Scoreboard with Lane Remote






Cosmic Bowling — User Guide

📺 Projector Display
⚡ Real-Time Sync
🎳 Bowling

COSMIC BOWLING 🎳

A real-time bowling scoreboard built for elementary PE — project the cosmic-themed scoreboard on the wall while students enter their own scores from any Chromebook, iPad, or phone. Up to 12 lanes with multiple players each, a top-scores leaderboard, and CSV roster import for instant class setup.

🎳
Bowling
🤝
Turn-Taking
📱
Multi-Device
🏆
Live Scores

How to Use

  • 📺 Open the scoreboard on a laptop connected to the projector
  • 📱 A QR code appears in the bottom-right corner
  • 👟 Students scan the QR with a Chromebook or iPad
  • 🎯 Each device picks a lane from the chip bar
  • 👥 Add multiple bowlers per lane and tap names to switch turns
  • 🎳 Tap the pin count after each roll — strike, spare, or numbered pins
  • ✨ Scores sync instantly to the projector
  • 🏆 Top scores show live on the leaderboard at the top
  • 📤 Export the entire class scoresheet to CSV when finished

See It In Action

Watch how Cosmic Bowling runs in a real PE class


▶ Demo Video

What’s Built In

Every feature designed to keep elementary PE classes moving — no laptops needed at each lane

🎳

Up to 12 Lanes

Add or remove lanes on the fly. Each lane gets its own neon color, scorecard, and player roster — perfect for whole-class rotations.

Add or Remove Live

👥

Multiple Bowlers Per Lane

Each lane supports unlimited players with their own scorecards. Only the active bowler shows on the scoreboard — the queue waits its turn.

Active Player Highlighted

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QR Code Connection

Students scan a single QR code on any device. Lane controllers open instantly and stay in sync — no app, no login, no setup time.

Works on Any Device

🏆

Top Scores Leaderboard

A live leaderboard shows the top 8 scores across all lanes with medals for the top 3. Toggle on or off with one click.

Live Across All Lanes

📥

CSV Roster Import

Pre-load your class roster from a CSV file. Lanes and student names populate instantly — no typing during class time.

Bulk Class Setup

📤

Score Export

Export every player’s complete scorecard — frame-by-frame totals — as a CSV file for assessment records or family communication.

Frame-by-Frame Data

Cosmic Theme

An animated starfield, neon glow effects, and a space-arcade vibe make the scoreboard feel like a real cosmic bowling alley on the gym wall.

Engaging Visual Design

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Editable I Can Statement

Display a customizable PE learning target right at the top of the scoreboard — defaults to a turn-taking goal, edit to fit your lesson.

PE Standards-Aligned

Setup Guide

From cold start to first roll in under 5 minutes

1

Open the Scoreboard on the Projector

Connect a laptop to your projector or wall-mounted TV. Open Cosmic Bowling — a unique room code and QR appear in the bottom-right corner. Use the toolbar to set your alley name, edit the I Can statement, and add or remove lanes to match your class size.

💡 Maximize the browser to fill the screen

2

Import Your Class Roster (Optional)

Click 📄 Blank Template to download a CSV file pre-formatted with lane numbers. Open it in Excel or Google Sheets, type student names next to their assigned lane, save as CSV, then click 📥 Import CSV to load the whole class at once.

💡 Lanes without student names auto-fill as “Bowler”

3

Distribute Devices to Each Lane

Hand a Chromebook, iPad, or phone to each lane. Students scan the QR code on the projector — the lane controller opens instantly. They tap their lane number from the chip bar at the top, then tap their name to switch between bowlers in that lane.

💡 One device can control all lanes if needed

4

Bowl & Score in Real Time

After each roll, the active bowler taps the pin count — strike (full-width pink button), spare (auto-detected), or numbered pins. The scoreboard on the wall updates within a second. Tap Next → to pass the turn to the next bowler in the lane.

💡 Undo button fixes any miscount

5

Check the Leaderboard & Export

The 🏆 Top Scores bar shows the highest scores across the whole class — toggle it on or off as a motivator or to keep focus on form. When the unit is done, click 📤 Export Scores to download a complete CSV scoresheet for assessment records.

💡 Reset All Scores starts fresh without losing the roster

Roster & Score Files

Three buttons in the toolbar handle all class data — pre-load students, save scores, share with parents

📄

Blank Template

Downloads a pre-formatted CSV with lane numbers 1–12 and 4 blank rows per lane. Add student names next to their lane and save.

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Import CSV

Loads your filled-in roster file. Lanes are created automatically based on the lane numbers in the CSV — empty rows become “Bowler”.

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Export Scores

Saves a complete CSV with every player’s name, lane, frame-by-frame cumulative scores, and final score. Date and alley name auto-included in filename.

Bowling Scoring

Standard 10-frame bowling — strikes, spares, and bonus rolls all calculated automatically

300
🏆 Perfect Game!
12 strikes in a row — the cosmic dream

200+
⚡ Stellar Bowler
Strong frame-by-frame consistency

100+
🌀 Solid Roll
Great average for elementary players

<100
💾 Keep Rolling!
Every frame is a fresh chance to strike

💡 Teacher Tips

  • 📋 Pre-import your class roster the night before — students walk in and start bowling immediately
  • 👥 Add 4–6 students per lane and have them rotate naturally — the active bowler is always highlighted on the projector
  • 🔇 Toggle the leaderboard OFF if competition becomes a distraction, then back ON to celebrate top scorers at the end
  • 🎯 Use the I Can statement to anchor each lesson — turn-taking, encouragement, accurate scoring, or proper form
  • 🔋 Keep the projector laptop plugged in — the live sync runs continuously and uses some battery
  • 📡 Make sure all devices are on the same WiFi — school networks work fine, no special setup needed
  • 📊 Export scores as a benchmark at the start of the unit, then again at the end to show student growth

Launch Cosmic Bowling

Opens in a new tab — connect a projector for the full experience.