Virtual Lawn Bowls 1.6.4.0

version 1.6.4.0

* Full length greens are now free for all users, no longer locked behind a paywall.
* Improved layout of online menus
* Support for DLC bowls
* Support for new online game mode without the aiming visual aid.
* Delete account option added

version 1.6.3.0

Entries to upcoming tournaments can now be purchased

version 1.6.2.3

Addressed a crash seen on Huawei devices.

version 1.6.2.2

Minor changes to track issues reported on Huawei devices.

version 1.6.2.0

Can now toggle the 'legacy power bar' behaviour in the Settings screen as a preference. Controlling the power of shots might be much easier with this option turned off, so it is recommended to try it off and on in practice mode before deciding which to use competitively.

version 1.6.0.0

* Full length green option now available
* Improved look for in-game controls including simplified camera feature.
* Additional shot length control for full length rink reach.
* Online opponent filter available for league players.
* Increased the minimum bowl delivery length. Bowls rolled too short will be deemed illegal and discarded.

version 1.5.16.0

* Player profile stats view now accessible via the Profile stats screen
* Opponent stats view now accessible via the Online matches screen
* Two new bowls available in the shop: Pop Art '22 and Snowman
* Two new bowls available as rewards for online achievements: Hitman 1 & 2

version 1.5.15.0

* Fix to issue where app allows timeout of matches that have not started yet, leading to service errors
* Fix to issue when starting the next end after the opponent wins an end that they were forfeited on
* Minor bug fixes to online turn error handling

version 1.5.14.0

* Fixed crash when changing robot difficulty
* Now *both* online players cannot ditch the jack on first shot
* Non-touchers now removed from back ditch
* Jack now re-spotted not centred when ditched
* Now have to wait longer in a leisure match before abandoning
* Northern Ireland bowl & mat, Badger, Welsh World Champs and two Assassin bowls
* Fixed force forfeit turn: not correctly ending the match and not available when jack not played
* Fixed players losing bias at start of an online match

version 1.5.13.1

Minor bug fixes

version 1.5.13.0

* Four new bowls, two of which are unlocked for online achievements
* Unified ranking points leaderboard - Apple and Google players are no longer separated in each app
* Improved online results screen now separated by tournament type
* Timeout options may now include option to force opponent to forfeit their turn
* Support for upcoming handicap tournaments

version 1.5.12.0

* Hopefully addressed the disappearing jack seen when starting a new game.
* Fix to touchers being incorrectly removed from the ditch.
* Various minor bug fixes.

version 1.5.11.0

* Removed the in-app pop up when an online game has been updated as this could spam quite a bit.
* Fixed issue where touchers and jack could be illegally moved by another bowl after being ditched.
* Various crash issue fixes

version 1.5.10.0

* Reduced the allowed minimum distance to the ditch when delivering the jack

version 1.5.9.0

* VLB Honours list added to Online Result screen
* Can manage account login for Facebook settings screen.
* All matches including Leisure matches now update much quicker
* Can now see the number of bowls left for each player
* Non-tournament games are now abandoned if not updated after a long time.
* Live/quick games are now abandoned after a short while if no opponent has been found.
* Minimum length for the Jack has been more than doubled
* Minimum distance from ditch for Jack has been doubled

version 1.5.8.0

* Improved the sorting of online matches so it is more aligned with the expected match prioritisation
* New 2021 online ranking points leaderboard, ready for the new year!
* Added Scottish Mat as requested
* Added two new festive bowls, including a limited edition Pop Art 2021 New Year bowl only available for this month.
* Added league tables screen
* Toucher visual aid is now shown on lead bowl when also a toucher
* Fixed broken touchers in practice mode

version 1.5.7.0

Hotfix Update:
* Fix to issue reported by many users where the game might freeze after the last bowl in the first end
* Now if a match is timed out by a player their opponent will see the result in-game asap

version 1.5.6.1

Small but important fix to dialogue pop ups not showing (telling you it is your turn in an online match or allowing you to timeout opponents etc.)

version 1.5.6.0

Added an Information screen with access to latest news, FAQ and support
Players must prioritise games that have been waiting a while for a turn
Added an English Mat as well as three new bowls to use
Facebook account linking
Issues Fixed:
Users who are winning matches could still lose via timeout
Live games sometimes wouldn't update when an opponent played their turn
New Leisure games not created properly
Abandoned matches not updating for both players
Player names that use Emojis

version 1.5.5.0

* Find Match screen explains how online works
* Live matches go straight into the game
* Can view Tournament status
* Indicates matches where opponent can be timed out/nudged
* Quick matches now has same timeout as live matches except that you only need a score of 7 to win
* Practice mode has been changed so that it never ends unless the jack is ditched
* When end finishes you can now see the number of points gained by the player that won the end
* Can nudge players when you first join a match

version 1.5.3.0

* Tournament games now indicated in the online menu
* Can see Invite codes in the online menu
* Can nudge opponents to take turns
* Can no longer abandon a new match unless an appropriate time has elapsed
* Can no longer start a new match if another player is waiting for you to play
* Will now take into account current score of first end when a timeout occurs
* Added 6 new bowls and a welsh mat
* Fixed some reported crashes
* Tuned driving shots, particularly reduced the effect on heavier bowls.

version 1.5.2.1

Bug fixes to improve stability.

version 1.5.2.0

Notifications: Players will now be notified when it is their turn in an online game or when a match has started even when they are not playing the game.
Monthly ranking leaderboard
Users will now be forced to update to latest versions after a grace period has expired.

Visit for up-to-date info:
https://www.facebook.com/virtuallawnbowls

version 1.5.1.0

- Made it so that if a player claims a time out in a match they are not winning, the match is abandoned rather than won.
- Some leniency added to timeouts, should help timeouts being claimed when a player has to roll three times in a turn.
- Reset ranking points appropriately for this year's season. See the Facebook page for more details on this.
- Drive shots are now harder to pull off.
- The jack can no longer be ditched by the first bowl.

...and many more! See the Facebook page for details.

version 1.5.0.0

* Brand new online multiplayer support for Android Virtual Lawn bowlers!

For more details on this change and other upcoming online features please visit, like and follow: https://www.facebook.com/virtuallawnbowls

* Fix to renaming player names and various other small bug fixes.

* Added the Southwest Lawn Bowls association bowl. Get it now for 15 coins for a limited period of time!

If you would like to get your bowls club/association logo in Virtual Lawn Bowls feel free to get in touch!

version 1.4.7.0

* New festive bowl to play with
* Full version now unlocks all challenge groups

Happy holidays everyone and thanks for your continued support!

version 1.4.6.5

* Fix to reported IAP issue seen by some users.

Thanks for all your support! A sequel is coming soon....

version 1.0.2