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Main Event Thornton

3.1 (143 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
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All of the dark lanes are the lanes reserved for leagues special is unlimited bowling between 12/5 p m.You are greedy and you make me sick

I was trying to find the good things. Honestly, the only good I found with today's experience was that my kids got to hang out with their friends. Today's monday, october thirteenth two thousand twenty five. This place is running a special.You buy a unlimited play card before noon and you can play unlimited until five. It's supposed to include bowling and laser tag with a ten dollar arcade card. For those that don't read the fine print which I usually do.But for this, I didn't think I would need to. BIG MISTAKE!! THIS PLACE IS A JOKE. we arrived at eleven fifty just in time to get in.For the fifteen dollar unlimited play between noon and five. Unbeknownst to me that there was a six dollar per person charge for bowling shoes. Again, not reading the fine print big mistake on my part learned my lesson. There's also a one hour time limit for bowling lanes, even though they sell it and market it as unlimited bowling between noon and five. The classic greedy bait and switch. They shut our game off during the seventh frame.I then went to ask them why and they explained to me that there was a wait list.And if I wanted to get on it, that it would be roughly an hour until we were able to play again. I requested a manager.He then informed me that because the leagues reserve the other thirty bowling lanes that there was no lanes available for at least another hour. I said they didn't even finish their first game.They're still in the seventh frame well, you got the package deal, right?They only get an hour of time.I said, how is that unlimited then?If it's only an hour of time. I told him he was not worth my time.Anymore walked awayWent to get in line for laser tag, only to find out that there was one person working an area that requires a three person crew. When I asked the one person when the laser tag would be available and she said, "as soon as a manager comes and replaces me.I can start running the laser tag area, which is actually my job.Not running the store" we stood in line for roughly another fifteen minutes.Waiting for somebody to come and man.The laser tag. This place is a breeding ground for greed.It's screams greedy sloppy management with a bait and switch.Mentality, they don't care about truly honoring what they sell.They just want you to get in the door so they can nickel and dime, every penny out of your pocket. If your budget conscious or if you really want to enjoy yourself, do not waste your time coming to the main event in thorton, you'll wish you hadn't.

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Andrew S.

They had a ton of lanes and the service was quick. We went with a large group and they easily accommodated us. They have a ton of games within the game of bowling you can play with friends and family. We ordered a couple of pizzas and non alcoholic beer which was quick to be brought out. You will be waited on if you have a lane - you can also order a drink at the bar and bring it to your lane. Stay up to date with their specials by visiting their website for the best deals.

Oh man! Was not expecting the amazing experience we ended up having. We got the wrist band that included laser tag, bowling and pool. We got a few cocktails and the a party platter with chicken sandwiches, cheeseburgers, fries, fries pickles and Brussels sprouts. Everything was so delicious, I would go there just to eat. We also had the funnel cake fries! The service was great, thank you Pablo! And it wasn't over crowded, so the ambiance was more relaxed.

Sign telling people to wait in bowling line only to be told again to "just sit anywhere and wait".
Jason C.

Made the drive out for veteran's day free meal and 30 minute game card with my daughter. The dining area was closed off with a sign stating to go in bowling line. After waiting there for a few minutes I asked the guy running the register if they were participating in the veteran's day free meal, his response was "o yeah you can just sit anywhere or talk to a server". We sat in the area that looked more like a restaurant instead of a bar, but quickly realized it was probably closed. So then i took my daughter to play games on our own budget. After about 20 minutes of several games being broken and just reducing our credit on our game card we again tried to eat. We sat closer to the bar and were passed by several employees in various colored shirts. I looked around and saw a bunch of people sitting that appeared annoyed and had nothing on their table. Waited about 4 minutes then walked out. Disappointing bizarre experience. This may have been a good night to maybe have a hostess and seat people in the dining room. Let me guess, staff shortages due to post-Covid problems? I'm not seeing a reason to return. I've wasted several dollars on broken video games and management either didn't care enough about veteran's day or couldn't effectively pull off what "big corporate" had in mind. Avoid.

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Danielle R.

We were hesitant in going to Main Event in Thornton after the reviews we read. I am so glad we gave it a shot. We had the most fun night!! The place is huge! Great music, ambiance, and tons for entertainment. Everything was clean and we had wonderful service. Although the mixed drinks were weak, that was the only negative. If you like bowling and fun, definitely check it out.

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Fun, but don't go here for food unless you want to pay $9 for a side salad. Super overpriced.

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We love going to the Summit! Food is good and so is the atmosphere and beer!! We go weekly when they have indoor dining.

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I want to love this place since it is new and close but it is WAY overpriced for bar food.

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MJ makes the BEST red beers! Fantastic!!

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Absolute garbage. Insanely overpriced. Waited over 2 hours for food and never got refund. I ended up leaving.

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My friend lives 2 blocks away from this arcade. She said her son goes to play games here. They…read moreactually have a bar that sells alcohol beverages. The arcade is located in a shopping area with huge parking lot. There's a bouncer at the entrance that checks for ID, I believe after 10pm everyone will have to be 21. Two rooms of arcade games, one of the rooms have a computer for the gamers. Lighting in 1 room was dim with blue lights and the other one brighter. The bartenders makes good cocktails and dressed in cosplay.

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I had such a great time at my first virtual gaming arcade! I was invited for a 30th birthday party…read moreand didn't know what to expect, but I ended up having so much fun! We went on a weekday afternoon, and it was pretty quiet, which was nice because once you enter the main gaming area, it's a shared space with other parties. When you check in, you're able to pay individually or split the payment, and the staff was friendly and informative about how everything worked. They also have a secured space to put your belongings where you can create your own personal code. This is nice because you definitely don't need to have anything with you once you enter the gaming area! Another tip, make sure you wear comfortable clothes. I would even go as far as recommending athletic wear! We were all sweating like crazy, lol. There are a bunch of different games once you enter the main area. You can play as a team or battle against each other, which I thought was a really fun option! There are so many different types of games, and I would say they're all pretty accessible for different ages. I think this would be a good spot for kids around 10 and older, but anything younger might find some of the games a little too advanced. Overall, I think this is a great spot for birthdays, dates, or a fun activity with friends. Definitely check it out!

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