26. A bowling system for a themed party having one or more animated characters, the bowling system comprising: an automated bowling scoring system in a bowling center, the automated bowling scoring system comprising: a pin detector; a processor for receiving information from the pin detector related to bowling actions; and a display for displaying the one or more animated characters based on signals from the processor; and a party kit comprising: marketing materials for marketing the party kit; party supplies related to the one or more animated characters displayed by the automated bowling scoring system; merchandising items related to the one or more animated characters displayed by the automated bowling scoring system; and gift bags or boxes including gifts for party attendees, each of the gifts having one or more character related to the one or more animated characters displayed by the automated bowling scoring system.
26. A bowling system for a themed party having one or more animated characters, the bowling system comprising: an automated bowling scoring system in a bowling center, the automated bowling scoring system comprising: a pin detector; a processor for receiving information from the pin detector related to bowling actions; and a display for displaying the one or more animated characters based on signals from the processor; and a party kit comprising: marketing materials for marketing the party kit; party supplies related to the one or more animated characters displayed by the automated bowling scoring system; merchandising items related to the one or more animated characters displayed by the automated bowling scoring system; and gift bags or boxes including gifts for party attendees, each of the gifts having one or more character related to the one or more animated characters displayed by the automated bowling scoring system. 44. The bowling system of claim of claim 26 , further comprising at least one of: themed party invitations; a parent survival guide; tableware; standees; thank you cards; comment evaluation cards; themed party guide; and party host shirt, wherein each of the above items includes at least one character used by the automated bowling scoring system.