Players can choose between two distinct control schemes, though reviews from Nintendo Life and Nintendo World Report generally favor the buttons over the stylus:
: Allows for 1–4 players to enjoy a standard match. This mode uses a hotseat multiplayer format, where players pass the console around between turns. Family Bowling 3D 3DS (JPN/USA) CIA
: A single-player experience where you face off against the other family members in a competitive ladder. Players can choose between two distinct control schemes,