It’s often been argued whether playing on a games console can compare to the real thing, whether that be driving, football, tennis or any other physical activity. With the invention of the Nintendo Wii the physical aspect of any sporting event has come into the gameplay, meaning that gamers can genuinely claim that their consoles offer a realistic alternative.

Ten pin bowling is one of the many sports on offer from Nintendo with their Wii console, and some experienced bowling fans have recently cast their expert eyes over the game. Made for the younger generation, senior citizens in Dallas, USA, have been having a lot of fun with the game.

Prestonwood Court in Plano, Dallas, Texas is a senior citizens home where the residents have been playing bowling on the Wii, in their common room.

89-year-old Crissie Kennedy said about her bowling on the Wii:

My age doesn’t mean a thing to me, because I know I can still bowl.

The Nintendo Wii game has become a big hit with residents of the home, as Amber McCollom, PR manager for Nintendo, says:

It just proves our point that anyone at any age can be a gamer

Nintendo didn’t expect their console to appeal to the older generation, but they’re delighted they’ve landed an unexpected market.