You’re running through Liberty Falls, sweating a bit because the horde is getting faster, and you just want a Ray Gun without dumping 50,000 Essence into the Mystery Box. We've all been there. Honestly, the BO6 bowling easter egg is probably the most reliable way to gear up early if you know what you’re doing. It’s weird, it’s colorful, and it features a bunch of zombies doing a disco dance while you hurl bowling balls at their faces.
But it's not just for the vibes. If you hit the high score, the rewards are actually top-tier.
How to Trigger the BO6 Bowling Easter Egg
First things first, you can't just walk into the Liberty Lanes and start bowling. The game makes you work for it by hunting down five pairs of bowling shoes hidden around the map. You don't need to interact with them; you just need to shoot them. When they vanish in a puff of purple smoke, you know you're on the right track.
Where to Find All the Shoes
Don't overcomplicate this. Most of them are visible through windows or doors that you can't actually enter.
The first pair is right at the start. Go to the Pump and Pay gas station in the spawn area. Look through the front window at the kiosk desk. There they are. Boom. One down.
Next, head over to Frank’s Hardware, which is right across from Olly’s Comics. Look through the door, and you'll see the shoes sitting on a shelf on the right-hand side. The lighting in there is a bit flickery, but they’re hard to miss once you see the white and red leather.
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For the third pair, you’ll need to go to Hill Street. There’s a white house near the church with a small set of stairs. Peek through the window and look under the armchair on the right. It’s a sneaky spot, but a quick shot does the trick.
The fourth pair is actually outside the map boundaries. Go to the Cemetery near the Pack-A-Punch machine. Walk to the very back fence—the one with the bloodstain where zombies jump over. Look through the gap into the trees. You’ll see the shoes dangling from a branch like some weird urban legend.
Finally, go to the Benson Burial Service funeral parlor right across from the bowling alley. Look through the window, and you’ll see the last pair sitting right on top of a casket. Kind of morbid, but hey, it's Zombies.
As soon as you hit that fifth pair, the game doesn't wait. You and your entire squad will be instantly teleported inside the bowling alley.
Dominating the Minigame for Best Rewards
Once you’re in, the rules change. You have two minutes. You aren't shooting your guns here; you're picking up the glowing bowling balls that the Mister Peeks bunny throws into the return slots.
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Pro tip: Do not just tap the throw button.
If you just toss the ball, it rolls like a wet noodle and hits maybe one zombie. You have to hold the trigger to charge your shot. A fully charged ball has enough momentum to plow through a whole line of dancing zombies. Every zombie you "strike" gives you 10 points.
You’re aiming for a score of 300 or higher.
If you’re playing solo, 300 is the magic number for the "Deadwood" achievement and the best possible loot. In co-op, that target number usually scales up, so you’ll need to coordinate who is grabbing which lane. If you see you're going to fail and you're solo, you can technically save and quit to retry, but honestly, it’s easier to just wait.
The Reward Tiers
When the timer runs out, Mister Peeks will appear and blow up (in a shower of loot, thankfully). The quality of what you get depends on that trophy he leaves behind:
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- Bronze Trophy: Basic stuff. Maybe some armor plates or a low-tier lethal.
- Silver Trophy: Better. You might see some Rare or Epic weapon tools.
- Gold Trophy: This is the dream. We're talking Legendary Aether Tools, Pack-A-Punch crystals, and yes, a very high chance at a Ray Gun.
I've seen people get a Ray Gun from a Silver trophy too, so don't give up if you miss the 300 mark by a few points. It's still worth the effort.
Can You Do It More Than Once?
Yeah, you actually can. A lot of players think it’s a one-and-done deal, but the BO6 bowling easter egg is repeatable.
After you get teleported out, you have to wait about five or six rounds. Once enough time has passed, a sixth pair of shoes will spawn inside the bowling alley’s restroom. You’ll have to peek through a barricade to see them. Shoot those, and you’re back in the disco. You can usually do this three times total in a single match.
Why You Should Care
Look, late-game Liberty Falls gets hectic. Having a legendary weapon or a free Perk-a-Cola from a 2-minute minigame is a massive advantage. It’s way more efficient than spinning the box and praying. Plus, it’s a nice break from the constant screaming of the Manglers.
Actionable Next Steps:
- Load into Liberty Falls and stay in the spawn area until you have enough Essence to open the path to the bowling alley (about 1,500).
- Shoot the first three pairs of shoes (Gas Station, Hardware Store, Hill Street) before round 5 to keep things easy.
- Clear the Cemetery and Funeral Parlor shoes as soon as you open Pack-A-Punch.
- Prioritize charging your throws during the minigame; ignore the pins and aim for the clusters of zombies to hit that 300-point threshold.
- Check the bowling alley bathroom every five rounds if you still need to upgrade your gear rarity.