We can thank Archduke Leopold Wilhelm, the inventor of bowling, for introducing “The pin is mightier than the sword” and “Fortune favors the bowled” into the cultural lexicon. Heed his words of wisdom with today’s Groupon: for $6, you get three games of bowling (up to an $18 value) and the requisite shoe rental (a $3 value) from Jersey Lanes in Linden, up to a $21 total value. This deal is good for a trio of games at any time of the day, including the more expensive weekend evening games.

This newly renovated, family-friendly pin farm features 42 lanes with automatic scoring and automatic bumpers for those still on their training pins. The original 1960s vintage psychedelic color scheme remains, perfectly framing your quest to become the highest-scoring roller in the whole neon universe. Refurbishments include a brand-new snack bar for refreshments and a freshly shined up cocktail bar for adult fruit juices. The entire facility is non-smoking, preserving precious, performance-enhancing air. See here for lane hours.

Besides strengthening arm muscles, thighs, glutes, calves, and Jeff Bridges impressions, bowling at Jersey Lanes strengthens socio-familial bonds by giving friends and families a casual, nonviolent arena to challenge each other over chitchat and fermented ales. This all-inclusive atmosphere makes it the perfect venue for introducing friends from different social circles. Bring your poetry friends to play your fantasy football buddies, or build camaraderie with coworkers after a long day coworking.