Knocking over the obstacles in life's path requires a positive attitude, noble intentions, and a round ball with holes for your fingers and thumb. Send problems sprawling with today's Groupon: for $12, you get two games of bowling for up to five people, including shoes, at King Pin Bowl & Ale House in West Bend (up to a $44.70 value).

King Pin Bowl & Ale House gives players a place where they can happily heave bowling balls pinward. During a pair of games, up to five bowlers can strap on shoes and do battle against brigades of bowling pins, toppling them with spinballs and spitballs before they have a chance to advance. The location features a full bar, grill, and pizza menu that drags you and your pins from the gutter to enjoy life outside the lane, and bowlers on strike from throwing strikes can enjoy the arcades, darts, or pool tables.

Rates for shoes and games vary by location and fluctuate throughout the week according to the alleys' nightly specials; plan ahead to make sure you're redeeming your Groupon at the most opportune time.