Virtual Lawn Bowls 1.6.4

version 1.6.4

Mar 11, 2024
Version 1.6.4
* 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.

version 1.6.3

Jun 19, 2023
Version 1.6.3
* Option to delete VLB account

version 1.6.2

Feb 25, 2022 Version 1.6.2
* 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

Feb 10, 2022 Version 1.6.0
* 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

Dec 11, 2021 Version 1.5.16
* 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

Nov 12, 2021 Version 1.5.15
* 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

Oct 25, 2021 Version 1.5.14
* Increased the amount of time a player has to wait in a leisure match before they can abandon it
* Added Northern Ireland bowl and mat
* New bowls unlocked through online achievements: Badger, Online Assassin Mk 2 & 3
* Welsh world champions bowl added for the recent World Championship national winners
* Fixed issue where the 'force forfeit turn' would not correctly end the match when it should
* Fixed issue where the 'force forfeit turn' would not be offered if player rolling the jack was holding the game up
* Fixed issue where players could lose their bias at start of an online match after being timed out on first move
* Changed rule so that both online players cannot ditch the jack on their first shot, rather than just enforced on the player that starts the end
* All non-toucher ditched bowls are now removed from the ditch at the back
* When the jack is repositioned after being ditched early in an end, it will be re-spotted rather than centred.

version 1.5.13

Aug 4, 2021 Version 1.5.13
* 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

May 24, 2021 Version 1.5.12
* Hopefully addressed the disappearing jack seen occasionally when starting a new game.
* Fix to touchers being incorrectly removed from the ditch.
* Various minor bug fixes.

version 1.5.10

Feb 12, 2021 Version 1.5.10
* Reduced the allowed minimum distance to the ditch when delivering the jack

version 1.5.9

Feb 7, 2021 Version 1.5.9
* Honours list added to app Online Result screen. Can now see all previous tournament winners.
* 'Apple Sign In' added to app
* Can now manage account logins for Facebook and Apple via settings screen
* All matches including Leisure matches will now update much quicker
* Fixes and improvements to touch controls in-game
* Can now see the number of bowls you have left in the current end at the top of the screen when playing your turn.
* Can now see the number of bowls all participants have left in the current end in the score overlay.
* Non-tournament/league games are now automatically abandoned if not updated after a long time.
* Live/quick games are now automatically abandoned after a short while if left and no opponent has been found.
* Minimum delivery length for the Jack has been more than doubled.
* Minimum distance from ditch for delivered Jack has been doubled.

version 1.5.8

Dec 17, 2020 Version 1.5.8
* 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

Nov 26, 2020 Version 1.5.7
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

Nov 20, 2020 Version 1.5.6
* Added an Information screen with access to latest news, FAQ and support
* Players will now be asked to prioritise games that have been waiting a while for a turn
* As requested, added an English Mat to the game as well as three new bowls to use
* Tidied up player names that use Emoji characters
* Fixed an issue where users who are winning matches can still lose via timeout instead of an abandonment
* Fixed a rare issue where the live game wouldn't update when an opponent played their turn
* Fixed an issue where the leisure games wouldn't be created properly in the app
* If a match is abandoned by a player, the match will now update for the other player asap

version 1.5.5

Oct 6, 2020 Version 1.5.5
Features:
* Improved Online matches interface and added a Find Match screen to better explain match types and how invites work
* Live and Quick matches now go straight into the match
* Added new Online Results screen to view Tournament status and various leaderboards
* Added a Credits screen
* Added some useful game tips in the Title screen when starting the app.

Changes:
* Online matches menu now indicates matches where opponent can be timed out or nudged
* Quick matches now has same timeout as live matches except that you only need a score of 7 to win
* As requested, practice mode has been changed so that it never ends unless the jack is ditched
* As requested, when an end finishes you can now see the number of points gained by the player that won the end in the results.
* Can now nudge players when you first join a match if it's their turn

Fixes:
* Fixed an issue where you could not abandon a leisure match
* Improved error detection when connecting to online server

version 1.5.4

Aug 14, 2020 Version 1.5.4
Minor bug fixes

version 1.5.2

Jul 2, 2020 Version 1.5.2
* Push notifications are now available to send players alerts when it is their turn in an online game or when a game has started.
* Monthly performance rankings leaderboard.
* Users will now be forced to update to latest app versions after a grace period has expired.

version 1.5.1

Jun 17, 2020 Version 1.5.1
General Fixes
- Fixed annoying crash when creating a new online game seen by some busy users.
Timeouts
- 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 time outs, should help timeouts being claimed when a player has to roll three times in a turn.
Ranking Points
- Reset ranking points appropriately for this year's season. See the Facebook page for more details on this.
- Issue where sometimes the winner would not be rewarded ranking points has been resolved.
In-app Notifications
- Once you have connected Online, if you are in the app it will notify you of an update in a game (even if you are currently playing another game).
Cosmetics
- Online games in the menu now show the type of match they are (Leisure, Live, Quick).
- Active games are now separated from inactive games in the online matches menu.
- Abandoned online games will disappear from the menu after 3 days.
- Abandoned online games without an opponent will be deleted immediately.
- Now indicates abandoned/timed out games when in game on the scoreboard.
Gameplay
- Drive shots are not harder to pull off and are less accurate. This change is being monitored and might be tuned in the future.
Online Rules
- The jack can no longer be ditched by the first bowl. It will be repositioned. This change is being monitored and might be changed in the future.

version 1.5.0

May 17, 2020 Version 1.5.0
* Complete overhaul of the online multiplayer technology. Please report any issues you come across and they will be addressed asap.
For more details on this change and other upcoming online features, visit https://www.facebook.com/virtuallawnbowls

* Hopefully resolved the annoying 'Not logged into Game Center' error many players were seeing

* Added the Southwest Lawn Bowls association bowl. Get it now for 15 coins for a limited period of time!
Southwest Lawn Bowls website: http://swlawnbowls.org

If you would like to get your bowls club/association logo in Virtual Lawn Bowls feel free to get in touch!
Hope you enjoy the update and thank you for your continued support.

version 1.4.7

Dec 21, 2019 Version 1.4.7
* The 2020 VLB Championship begins!
* New festive bowl to play with
* Full version now unlocks all challenge groups
* Improved Facebook integration

Happy holidays everyone and thanks for your continued support!

version 1.3.0

version 1.4.7

2019年12月21日 Version 1.4.7
* The 2020 VLB Championship begins!
* New festive bowl to play with
* Full version now unlocks all challenge groups
* Improved Facebook integration

Happy holidays everyone and thanks for your continued support!

version 1.5.4

14 авг. 2020 г. Version 1.5.4
Minor bug fixes

version 1.5.10

2021年2月12日 Version 1.5.10
* Reduced the allowed minimum distance to the ditch when delivering the jack