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vepearson t1_iwn7avc wrote

There are two places that you need to examine…. Bowlero Columbia on Carved Stone Lane in Columbia Bowlero Normandy on US Route 40 East in Ellicott City Both places have been at their respective locations for at least thirty years. I even first picked up a bowling ball at Normandy when it was a “Fair Lanes” alley….but that was nearly 50 years ago….

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lnbp2022 OP t1_iwn8ds1 wrote

Thanks! I live pretty close Bowlero Normandy, so that seems like the place to go. Have you been recently? Just wondering how busy it is during the weekends :)

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vepearson t1_iwn9dos wrote

I used to bowl league there during the week. They were usually pretty full during league season. On the weekends you’re competing with birthday parties and open play bowlers. They open at noon on Saturday and Sunday during league season. Your best bet is to get there when they first open. Keep striking!!

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lnbp2022 OP t1_iwn9jmi wrote

Thanks again! I just looked for Friday night, 7:00pm for 3 people is $220! That is wild!

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vepearson t1_iwnae97 wrote

That’s also prime time! The open play rates are the highest then. I also wouldn’t be surprised if that rate included such things as shoe rental, the games themselves (most likely they are the biggest line item) and some things from the snack bar.

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lnbp2022 OP t1_iwneoic wrote

Yep, spot on. I'll have to check it out during the week outside of prime time! Thanks for the rec!

You seem like you might be well versed: any chance you've been to duckpin alley in Mt. Airy?

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vepearson t1_iwnf3vl wrote

Actually, I have only been duckpin bowling twice. It’s very useful as spare shooting practice! But one doesn’t see duckpins on TV in this day and age! (Disclosure statement: I’m a card carrying PBA tour member)

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