Main Event, the family entertainment chain, is facing an unusual challenge ahead of its grand opening in Woodbury, Minnesota, on August 3: 10 bowling pins have gone missing from a shipment. The pins never arrived at the new venue located at Tamarack Hills (540 Bielenberg Drive). In response, the company is turning the search into a community event, encouraging locals to track down the pins for a chance to win prizes.
From July 19 through July 28, participants can visit Main Event's lost pins page for daily clues about where the pins are hidden throughout Woodbury. Each recovered pin unlocks a VIP invite for five people and a full year of free games. The person who finds the Golden Pin will win Main Event for life, meaning free play and food for the winner.
"We are so excited to bring the Main Event experience to Minnesota, but we need the community's detective skills to help us get our lanes ready for action," said Michael Frisby, General Manager of the Woodbury Main Event. "We've hidden these pins throughout Woodbury, and we can't wait to see who can track them down and claim their prize before our grand opening on August 3!"
Main Event Woodbury will offer laser tag, bowling, arcade games, a full-service restaurant and bar, and other attractions. Menu items include the Buffalo Ranch Chicken Sandwich, Funnel Cake Fries, Cotton Candy Shirley Temple, and Margarita Flight. The new venue aims to provide a high-energy space for families and friends to enjoy interactive games and dining.
The missing pins incident adds a layer of intrigue to the opening, drawing attention to the brand's entry into Minnesota. Main Event operates over 60 locations in 23 states and is owned by Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc., which also runs Dave & Buster's stores. For complete rules and eligibility, visit the Main Event website.
