Main Event, the premier destination for family entertainment, is set to open its first Minnesota location at Tamarack Hills (540 Bielenberg Drive) in Woodbury on August 3. However, the venue faces an unusual predicament: 10 bowling pins have vanished just days before the grand opening. The Woodbury Main Event is now asking the community to help track down the missing pins in a citywide scavenger hunt running from July 19 through July 28.
The missing shipment never reached its final destination, and with the opening approaching, the team has devised a creative solution. Locals can visit Main Event's lost pins page daily for clues about where the pins are hidden around Woodbury. Each recovered pin earns the finder a VIP invite for five people and a full year of free games. The ultimate prize—Main Event for life—awaits whoever finds the Golden Pin.
“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!”
The lost pins campaign highlights the interactive and engaging nature of Main Event, which offers bowling, laser tag, arcade games, virtual reality, and a full-service restaurant and bar. Menu highlights include the Buffalo Ranch Chicken Sandwich, Funnel Cake Fries, Cotton Candy Shirley Temple, and Margarita Flight. The new venue aims to be a hub for friends and families to enjoy interactive games, friendly competition, and great food in one high-energy space.
This grand opening is significant for Woodbury and the broader Twin Cities area, as it marks the expansion of a major entertainment brand into Minnesota. Main Event, owned and operated by Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc., operates over 60 locations in 23 states. The addition of a Main Event in Woodbury provides a new option for family outings, birthday parties, and corporate events, potentially drawing visitors from across the region. For Dave & Buster's, which has 182 stores in 43 states, Puerto Rico, and Canada, this location reinforces its footprint in the Midwest.
The scavenger hunt not only builds excitement but also engages the community in a unique way, turning a logistical hiccup into a promotional opportunity. For residents, it offers a chance to win substantial prizes while exploring local landmarks. The hunt runs through July 28, giving participants ample time to solve the clues. For complete rules and eligibility, visit the official rules page.
As the opening date nears, the success of this initiative could set a precedent for how entertainment venues handle pre-launch challenges. By involving the community, Main Event is not only solving its missing pins problem but also building a loyal customer base before the doors even open. The grand opening on August 3 promises to be a celebration of fun, food, and community spirit—with all bowling lanes ready for action.
