How to activate the bowling minigame in CoD Black Ops 6 Zombies and rewards

In the Liberty Falls map of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, players can discover an entertaining easter egg that unlocks a bowling minigame where you face off against zombies. This fun diversion not only enhances gameplay but also rewards you with various prizes, including the “Deadly Strike” trophy. This guide will outline the steps required to activate this easter egg successfully.

Activating the Bowling Minigame

To start the bowling minigame in Liberty Falls, you must locate a total of five pairs of bowling shoes scattered throughout the map. These shoes are critical for triggering the minigame, and their locations remain the same in every match.

Be quick to shoot the shoes when you see them, as they can disappear. If you miss them, you’ll have to wait for the next round for them to respawn.

Bowling Shoe Locations

Here are the specific locations for the five pairs of bowling shoes:

Bowling Shoes #1

• Location: Found inside the gas station at the starting area of the map, resting on a counter.

Bowling Shoes #2

• Location: This pair is located inside Frank’s Hardware, across from Olly’s Comics, on a shelf underneath a flickering lightbulb.

Bowling Shoes #3

• Location: Inside the Hill Street house near the church; climb the porch stairs and peek through the door to find them under a chair.

Bowling Shoes #4

• Location: Go to the upper part of the cemetery and look through the gap in the railing next to the barricade; this pair will be hanging from a tree branch on the other side.

Bowling Shoes #5

• Location: In the east main street, check inside the funeral home through the door to see this pair on top of a coffin covered with flowers.

After you shoot all five pairs of bowling shoes, you will be automatically transported to the bowling minigame, where all squad members will join you at once.

Rewards from the Bowling Minigame

The bowling minigame lasts two minutes, during which you can charge your bowling ball to eliminate zombies and gain points. The more you charge the ball, the more zombies you can take down, earning points for each one defeated, which adds 10 points to your score.

To earn various rewards, aim to achieve a high score during the minigame. For example, scoring at least 300 points guarantees you the “Strike!” calling card, part of the Dark Ops challenges in Zombies mode, along with the “Deadly Strike” trophy.

Depending on your final score, you may have the opportunity to interact with a trophy cup to collect weapons and random equipment items. The type and rarity of these rewards will depend on your performance in the minigame. Once the minigame concludes, you’ll return to the main match to continue battling the undead.