Melissa & Doug Animal Bowling Friends 7-Piece Set, Model 9160

Model: Melissa & Doug Animal Bowling Friends is a manual toddler bowling game with six animal pins and a ball. Its soft-plastic pieces and claimed weighted pin bottoms suit simple indoor or outdoor rolling play, while uncertainty about the carrying case means buyers should confirm the selected listing's kit.

At a glance

Six animal bowling pins and a ball are listed as the core set contents.
The listing describes weighted bottoms on the pins to help them stand during setup and play.
The product is presented for solo or group play and indoor or outdoor use.
A 4-inch indented ball is claimed in the feature text.

Price

$21.99Save 39%

Reference price: ~~$35.99~~

Price checked: Nov 12, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Manual play needs no batteries.
The six character pins provide a simple target game for toddler play.
The stated one-player minimum accommodates solo play as well as group play.

Technical specifications

14 specifications

Identity
Brand	Melissa & Doug
Model	9160
Recommended age	24 months - 5 years
Players	1+

Play and power
Power configuration	Hand-powered
Operation	Manual
Batteries	No batteries required
Theme	Bowling
Educational objective	Balance and Hand-Eye Coordination

Materials and appearance
Material	Plastic
Color	Multicolor
Character variety	Variety

Dimensions and weight
Dimensions listed	8.5 x 5.91 x 14.25 inches
Weight listed	950 g

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The case is claimed in the title-style highlight and feature copy, but the explicit contents list names only a ball and six pins. Carrying-case inclusion is therefore unconfirmed. The feature text also describes a 4-inch indented ball while the explicit contents list gives no ball size, and age guidance appears as both 2+ years and 24 months - 5 years. Check the selected listing for the package and applicable age range.

What’s in the box

BallIncluded
6 pinsIncluded
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Who is it for?

A good fit for

Caregivers seeking a straightforward manual bowling activity for toddlers.
Families wanting a game described for indoor or outdoor play and solo or group use.
Gift buyers looking for a character-themed play set for children in the stated toddler age range.

Less suited to

Buyers who need a confirmed carrying case in the package.
Shoppers seeking a powered or electronic game.

Melissa & Doug Animal Bowling Friends 7-Piece Set, Model 9160 · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.8 / 5 · 3,802 ratings

5 stars86%86%
4 stars10%10%
3 stars3%3%
2 stars0%0%
1 star1%1%

Customer feedback highlights the colorful animal pins, cute appearance, and a ball described as suitably sized for little hands. The reported positive impressions of play and gift appeal fit the simple six-pin manual format. The listing's weighted-pin claim may matter for setting targets, but it is a product claim rather than customer feedback. Customer comments also differ on value, so the feedback does not establish that every buyer will consider the price worthwhile.

Positive themes

Customers describe the set as fun and cute, and praise its colorful animal pins.
Feedback appreciates the ball's size for little hands and mentions the set as a gift.

Mixed feedback

Value impressions are not uniform, with feedback including a comment that it is not cheap.

Frequently asked questions

What pieces are explicitly listed as included?

The explicit contents list names a ball and six pins. A carrying case is mentioned elsewhere in the listing but is not confirmed by that contents list.

Does the set require batteries?

No. The listing specifies hand-powered, manual operation and says no batteries are required.

What age range does the listing give?

It gives both 2+ years and 24 months - 5 years, so check the age guidance on the selected listing.

Can children play alone?

The listing states a minimum of one player and describes solo or group play.