The COVID-19 pandemic is a nightmare scenario seemingly straight from Hollywood, but all too real for all corners of the globe.&nbsp;
The virus isn&rsquo;t deadly enough to threaten the survival of civilization as in some movies, but the social distancing and cocooning measures to mitigate the pandemic&rsquo;s impacts are threatening the survival of many businesses dependent on people gathering.
That includes bowling centers, which are dependent on large numbers of people gathering and...

While government funding and cooperation with banks and other debt holders and vendors may help keep centers afloat for a couple of months, a long-term shutdown could see some of bowling’s playing fields disappear, dealing a blow to an already shrinking industry and sport.

From 4-lane taverns to chains, bowling's playing fields fight for survival and plan for a different future amid COVID-19 pandemic