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Main Event Grand Rapids

3.2 (35 reviews)
Closed 10:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
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Kyle V.

My daughter wanted to go bowling for her birthday, so we tried the new Main Event at the mall. We paid to bowl for an hour and it took 45 minutes to get a server. We asked multiple people if we had a server and even went to the bar, but never had anyone help us. We ordered some apps and drinks but nothing showed up until 20 minutes after our bowling time expired. The service was so bad that it completely ruined the experience. The bowling isn't even real bowling because the pins are attached to strings. The place is very clean and offers a variety of things to do. We probably won't waste our time again.

Austin G.

Coming from Washington, D.C. where there isn't space for larger play zones, my seven-year-old daughter and I spent two hours at Main Event while visiting Grand Rapids. She loved it! Located inside the Woodland Mall, it's a larger space with bowling, laser tag, and lots of arcade games. Kiosks at the entrance walk you through how to access the games. As first-timers, we signed up for their newsletter on the website to get $20 extra credit. We then spent $58 more dollars on credit that comes on a card that cost $3. (If you plan to return, keep the card.) The arcade space comes with many games from Mario Kart to Twister to claw games with toys and tickets as prizes. The games do NOT dispense physical tickets, but loads points onto your card to be redeemed at a well-stocked store. To maximize points, avoid certain games. The giant claw game in the way back is hard. It only works if one of the ticket rings is fully flat. It costs 17 credits, which is steep compared to the other games. Most games cost 7-8 credits. The store to redeem your points comes with all sorts of brand candy and a few fun ones like jelly beans in "gross" flavors. There are stuffed animals, trinkets, and more. My daughter loved the fart machine, the Fun Dip, and slime.

I am not a great bowler. I have been struggling to break 100 in bowling my whole life. I go once, maybe twice a year when I've built up the courage to try again. I went with some friends ready to finally break through. The keys for a good bowling performance are low stress and a few drinks. Our server told us he would be back in 5 minutes to get drink orders, and 40 minutes later he was back so naturally I was frustrated. Frustration does not usually help with your bowling performance! We ordered our drinks and it only took an hour and a half to get them... So you can imagine my stress level and frustration are pretty high at this point. 2 games of bowling with no drink. I think this goes without saying but I did not break 100. I hate to blame my performance on something other than myself, but surely the drink I ordered would've helped. It's hard to concentrate on your bowling performance when you're wondering where the heck your drink is. Our compensation was ... a voucher for another game of bowling! I guess I'll be trying to break 100 at another alley. Also an FBI show was playing on all the TVs. Not very kid friendly...

Nicole R.

Kids and adults had a blast. Very fun and plenty for all of us to do. I suggest booking bowling ahead to ensure a lane and avoid long wait.

Holly B.

My husband and I went after dinner and had a fun time. I am old skool, so I kind of miss getting real tickets and wish there were some old skool arcade games.

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Jamie V.

Thanksgiving Tradition- we don't cook, but we eat and drink well and play lots of games! This place was perfect for a Holiday get together. The drinks and food were all well made with a fun presentation. The spaces are clean and spread out. The servers were quick to please, with a smile on their faces!

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Such a fun place to go! Food is good, bowling has so many options, and all the employees have been so helpful!

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Widowwy fweakin sick pace. Nommy food and dwinks. Bowled a free hundwed and Widowwy went pwo.

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good vibes but we had to swipe our cards multiple times for some games to work and the machines were eating our credits

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great spot for my kids birthday party! party street is full of energy and smiles! the pizza is perfect for the kids!

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Came for the most amazing performance by comedian, Alok!…read more The Pyramid Scheme is a fun retro take on a dive bar known for their great shows, pinball machines and (somewhat) reasonably priced drinks. The staff may seem rough on the outer edges, but they are all actually teddy bears once you get to know them. Usually shows are standing room only, which is a drag if you are old like me and opt not to wear orthotics. Luckily, the 9 pm encore show was seated. My old bones appreciated this. Now look below as I'm fangirling in the attached photos! I absolutely adore Alok and their courage to humorously challenge the gender binary and systematically poke holes in the patriarchal system that comprises The USA.

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Rebounderz - Jenison

3.6
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Still a great place and best value for jumping times in the area! Rebounderz is clean, decently…read moremanaged and the owners invest back into their business as they are constantly adding, renovating and keeping everyone entertained! We had the opportunity to do an escape room and it was a ton of fun! We made it out with minutes to spare! It looks like they overhauled the golf simulator and replaced it with a virtual reality space. People were already playing in it and it looked super fun. The mini golf also looks like a fun upgrade with a pirate theme, music and black lights. I love that once you are on the email list they have summer jump deals and memberships so your little one can get out their excess energy. Happy that Rebounderz is successful and a staple of the Jenison community. Looking forward to my daughter's bday party there, next month!

Let me start with the good. My kids had a blast during the 3 hours we spent there. They bounced,…read morethey played in the indoor playground area and they did laser tag and had a lot of fun in the arcade. The not so good: The air was really stale and too warm. Part of the ceiling was actually falling in one place over the lockers and dripping water. The place is showing signs of wear for sure. The play areas are not monitored well. Height requirements for certain areas are not enforced. There were older kids going through the smaller playground area and younger kids in the ninja warrior course. The snack bar area is overpriced and lacking in food choices. Let's talk about that stale air again.... Unfortunately, there were some parents who thought bringing sick kids to an indoor trampoline park is a good idea. I witnessed several kids sneezing and coughing while we were there and sure enough a couple days later my kids started showing symptoms and we've been sick for a week now. Definitely not worth the 3 hours of fun we had. They really need to update their hvac with better filtration. No excuse not to post covid.

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AJ's Family Fun Center

AJ's Family Fun Center

2.8
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Hear ye, hear ye! Gather 'round, good people of Grand Rapids!**…read more 'Tis I, your humble town crier, with news most dire from AJ's Family Fun Center, where the miniature golf course doth lie in a state of disrepair. On a fair Saturday afternoon, I did venture forth with my daughter and her beau, seeking merriment and sport upon the greens. Alas, what we found was naught but frustration and woe. The tee boxes, uneven and askew, did cause many a ball to veer off course from the very start. Though the greens were mostly fair, the holes themselves were in a sorry state, with broken or missing flags on all but two of the eighteen. The signs that should guide us were shattered, and the spinners that add challenge were but broken relics of their former selves. Twice did our balls become ensnared within the obstacles, and on the sixteenth hole, a dozen players before us did halt their play, for their balls were trapped and would not release until I, with great effort, did free them from their prison. Our complaints to the attendant were met with indifference, as though she were not paid enough to care for our plight. The arcade, a cacophony of noise, did drive us away from further games, and the cost of nine dollars for such a course seemed a grievous overcharge. Verily, I say unto thee, I shall not return to this place of discontent unless I hear tell of new management or grand improvements. Thus ends my tale of woe. Take heed, dear townsfolk, and spend thy coin wisely.

OMG!!!! All the staffs were so great!!!! It was my son birthday, and he had his birthday crew with…read morehim. I didn't have but one other adult with me besides myself. The staffs rode some of the kids I had on the go karts. The manager gave us top tier service. We had dipping dots, drinks, pizza, and ice-cream and a good time!!! I would definitely be coming back. All the workers were super friendly and kept a smile on their face. My son got spoiled by all the members there. Thank you all so much!!!!

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3.9
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