Exhibit 23.1


                    Consent of Independent Public Accountants





As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference in this registration statement of our reports dated February 19, 1999,
included in AMF Bowling, Inc.'s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1998
and to all references to our Firm included in this registration statement.



                                                   /s/ Arthur Andersen LLP


Richmond, Virginia
July 30, 1999