Sometimes it is confused with carpet bowling, which is an entirely different game. Indoor lawn bowling is exactly the same as the outdoor version, using the same equipment, terminology, rules and regulations. The only difference is that indoor lawn bowling is played on 100 foot long by 12 foot wide carpets, while outdoor lawn bowling is played on well cared for grass. Because of the high cost of maintenance, several indoor clubs have made arrangements with hockey arenas or curling clubs to rent their buildings in their off-season and have found that this partnership is very satisfactory for all concerned. The Minden Indoor Lawn Bowling Club made this arrangement with the Minden Curling Club three years ago and will be renting the ice surface area again this year with the financial support of the Ontario Trillium Foundation, an agency of the Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation.
Quads use two bowls each and trebles use three bowls each.
The scores are posted on a scoreboard after each end. The bowls are approximately five inches in diameter and weigh about four pounds. They are available in different sizes to accommodate both large and small hands. They are slightly elliptical in shape and are biased so that they curve when rolled on a smooth surface. It is well known that lawn bowling is an excellent sport for seniors, but it is also gathering interest with the younger set, who realize that a lot of skill is required to get the exact curve and speed to position the bowl where the skip requires.