Here Comes the Main

Local attraction offers food, entertainment for teens and families

When going near Shackleford Crossing, you might see a place called Main Event. Main Event is an adventure park that offers laser tag, bowling, virtual reality, billiards, a gaming floor, story rooms, karaoke, mini golf, gravity ropes, multiball, mini escape rooms, quest cube and birthday party hosting.

Laser tag is a game where participants use infrared light (or “lasers”) to tag opponents. Players wear vests with built in sensors that register when the player is tagged.

Main Event also has bowling alleys. Bowling is a sport where the players try to get more points by knocking down pins. The adventure park has different alleys for different kinds of players. There are some for beginners and others meant to challenge professional bowlers. More experiences they have are Virtual Reality games. Main Event’s VR arcade hosts even the latest VR games. Some games they have (but are not limited to): Beat Saber Vader Immortal: Lightsaber Dojo Hologate: A Closer Look Virtual Rabbids: The Big Ride

It also has the perfect place to line up your shot: the billard hall. Main Event has multiple ways to play. Some include Eight Ball Pool, Nine Ball Pool, One Pocket Pool and more.

All Main Event Locations have a gaming floor. The gaming floor has over 100 games, and there’s some for every age. Even old-school players can play some of the classic arcade games, like Pac-man, Space Invaders, Donkey Kong and more.

With the karaoke rooms, that inner talent can shine. Yes, you can sing. But if you need some extra reassurance, Main Event’s private karaoke rooms have plush chairs and tables to keep you comfortable while you wait for your turn.

For thrill seekers, Main Event has a gravity ropes course that is 20 feet in the air. The course consists of an elevated tightrope, a suspended balance beam, and swaying rope bridges. All participants will be equipped with a safety harness in case of a missed step or lost balance.

Another Main Event original is Multiball. A mixed reality experience, there are many games you can play. Some games are math mission, music, memory, pong, goal, balloons and more.

After all this fun, you can refuel with some some snacks. Their family kitchen has a variety of foods, ranging from nachos to buffalo wings. It’s perfect to end your trip- or to recharge for another round.

For more information on Main Event, visit www.mainevent.com

Story by Gabrielle Smith

Gabrielle Smith