Just talking to out of state friends recently, about the different
jackpots that they have in their leagues.It was surprising to learn
that bowlers in some states, and areas of the country do not know
 about certain forms of jackpots.

 Being from the Detroit area we have many forms of jackpots.
I will try to list a few.I may be leaving some out, it's hard to
 remember all the different types.

What jackpots do you have in your leagues.

1.50/50 Raffle
2.Lucky Strike:Some leagues it takes only one strike,some leagues
more than one.
3.Lucky Number:A number is chosen from one to ten,you must
get the exact number of pins.
4.Mystery:If the number is called that matches your score you
win.Usually games one & two.Numbers are pulled until someone
wins.
5.Progressive Mystery:Can be games one ,two or three.
only one number is called.Carries over till it's won.
6.High games actual:games 1-3
7.Totals actual:
8.High games hdcp:games 1-3
9.Totals hdcp:
10.Over average:games 1-3
11.Overage totals:
12.High game of the night:
13.Third game special:Actual and hdcp.
14.Perfecta:The best two game totals,games 1 &3 or,
games 1&2,or games 2 &3.
15.Pot of gold:The starting number is usually different depending
on the strength of the league.Most higher avg. leagues start
at 300 then drop the number by 2-4 numbers per week.If you
shoot that score you win.
16.King of the hill or elimination:You must be in the top
half of the cut in game one,then game two.The bowler with
the highest third game wins.
17.Doubles:Usually the second game,costs a dollar and you get in
with as many partners as you can afford.The best combined
score in game two wins.
18.Brackets and team brackets.