People originally perfected the art of rolling a ball down an empty alley as a way to defend against shady characters who had arranged themselves into a 7-10 split. Perfect a plan of attack with today's Groupon to Rule 3 in Pickerington. Choose between the following options:

For $35, you get a bowling package for up to six people (up to a $78 total value), which includes the following:
• Two hours of bowling (up to a $60 value)
Shoe rental (a $3 value/person) For $10, you get $20 worth of bowling, entertainment, anything on the menu, and any activity available. Appetizers and entrees range from $5–$15 each. This option does not include alcohol or arcade games.

At Rule 3, players hurl orbs down 14 hardwood lanes before refueling with food and arcade entertainment. During bowling bouts, vivid flat-screen monitors keep competitors honest and prevent scores from parading as Scrabble letters. Between sets, players can roll more compact spheres with a choice of Balley pool tables ($1.25/game) or mini-bowling games ($1–$2/game). The full menu fills hearty appetites with entrees of Yankee pot roast ($10) and homemade mac ‘n’ cheese ($8) and highlights six different kinds of fries that diners can choose to load 15 different ways, including Buffalo style, Ragin’ Cajun, and Jamaican jerk.

Rule 3’s prices vary throughout the week.