The maximum score that can be achieved in a single-frame game of bowling is 30 points. This score can occur if a player rolls three consecutive strikes within the same frame. Strikes yield 10 points plus the total of the next two rolls, meaning that after the second strike, the score accumulates rapidly. Achieving a perfect game requires rolling 12 strikes in a row, resulting in a total score of 300. High scores are a testament to a bowler's skill and consistency.