Most of the ideas were pretty marginal--like automatic bowling-pin resetters--but in time the pair settled on a winner: an audio oscillator based on one of Hewlett's old college designs.

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In addition to the existing Oasis facilities, the scheme will also include a ten-pin bowling hall, multiplex cinema, and restaurants and bars.

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There are also proposals to turn the area into an entertainment zone, with a 10-pin bowling complex built next to the retail development.

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He also lists ten pin bowling as a hobby, but bravely admits he needs the lane bumpers in place to help him get big scores!

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There's one trip we've become good at though - 10-pin bowling.

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For family fun, try the hotel's game room, replete with pinball, air hockey and video games and a four-lane five-pin Canadian bowling alley.

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