Main Event Hoffman Estates

Very nice place for families and friends to have fun. kids and adults both love this place equally. Ambiance is great, overall good atmosphere and vibe.

Our family celebrated mytwin grand niece's 15th BDay at THE MAIN EVENT in Hoffmann Estates Saturday February 8th! While our crowd of children,tweens, and teens did the gaming and arcades...us grown folks lounged and enjoyed the VIBRANT ATMOSPHERE and the DELICIOUS food, DRINK and dessert SELECTION!! It was off the chain folks!!

Went on a Sunday before a holiday and they were just ill prepared. There were a lot of parties going but they didn't have adequate staff for the kitchen and dine in area. Service was fairly quick at the front desk but had to ask someone at the desk to call another person so we could be seated in the dining area. The food was just ok. I wasn't impressed. It wasn't nasty either of I ever I go back i would order something off the menu. Dillion was great, very nice, and accommodating seeing he was the only one

We tried this place out for dinner and it didn't disappoint. Their kid's menu is a great price and, interestingly, they give watermelon as a side. My kids liked their pizza and Mac and cheese. My buffalo wings had the right spice and the fries were really good. This entertainment center has a whole bunch of different things to do such as laser tag, bowling, arcade, billiard, and even a rope course with a zip line. People young and old won't have a problem finding something they can do.

Main Event Hoffman Estates - A Hit for the Multi-Chamber Business After Hours Main Event Hoffman Estates was the perfect venue for our recent multi-chamber business after hours event. The staff was incredibly accommodating and helpful, ensuring a seamless experience for all attendees. The atmosphere was lively and fun, with plenty of opportunities for networking and socializing. The various activities, including bowling, laser tag, and arcade games, provided a great way to break the ice and have some frie

Today we came in to enjoy a day with our daughters .. we grabbed some lunch which was great but it took them a while to get to check on us and give us the check..i have an 8 month old who needed a diaper change and I went to the family bathroom to come to a disappointing changing table. The table was broken. I didn't feel safe putting my daughter on the table. I told someone but they said it's been like that. I was like well what if my child had fallen. I had to go out to my car to change her in the cold. W

This place has a lot to offer. Good food, drinks and entertainment. None of which were a let down.. we came on a black Friday evening hoping to get a table and it was way more dead than we thought it would be. All the games we went to were operating, the food was quick and hot, the drinks were awesome. Definitely worth it.

I had a great experience at Main Event, and I wanted to give a special shoutout to April, the manager. She was incredibly professional, friendly, and attentive throughout our visit. You can tell she truly cares about the guests and her team. April went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly and that we had a fun, stress-free time. Thanks again, April ? your excellent service made all the difference!

200 little preteen and teeny boppers running around by about 8 pm lol. I didn't try the food but it looks like they do have some good bar food type options and deals. We had a great time and I would recommend. We don't live in Illinois and the one in orlando is way too far. Hopefully they will open one closer to apopka area. It would be well used!

The place itself is very clean, adult, and kid friendly. Something for everyone to do. Mixture of different ages. I didn't care for my vegan burger. The drinks were great.

A ton of the arcade games did not function or were broken in some way. They start the timer for bowling even before getting shows and entering names into board. Find a better location.

I was here with 2 younger kids that I nanny and we had a blast. We bowled, ate dinner, played at the arcade & ate desert. Our server, Ramel, was awesome. He was so kind, and patient, the kids loved him! Overall, everyone was super nice & it was such a good time.

We brought our son and his two friends for his birthday. We came on Sunday to do the unlimited wrist band for $10. The kids enjoyed laser tag playing arcade games in between rounds. We payed for unlimited bowling for us. It was fun, but not advertised appropriately. After one hour we were kicked off which was confusing since we payed for unlimited. When we went to question why we were kicked off they told us we had to get on a wait list. This is something that should be told when you buy UNLIMITED. NOT afte

We went to attend a birthday party. It was fun but as the place was overly crowded, the staff had difficulty organizing the event. The birthday party kicked off an hour later. My son had fun exploring the arcade games. Lots of options for kids to enjoy. The food (bread sticks and pizza)offered during the birthday party was delicious. You could tell they were made to perfection. It was disappointing to have no seating arrangements for adults during the dinner time. There was bowling alleys, snooker tables an

I do not recommend the spinach n artichoke dip but everything else we had was very good, server was barely serving, it was hard to get him to actually come to the table and he literally sat our drinks on the next table for us to go get our selves.. the boy is lazy AND he didn't put in half our order so we sat and waited n waited for nothing to come out. It say it closes at 12am but really the side activities close at 10:30pm?so be prepared to be thirsty and can't get water from 10:30pm until closing. If u

Overall the place is fantastic to blow a day with the family or have parties. It has everything In one spot that kids love. It includes games, video games, laser tag, pool tables, bowling, and some cool activity that has the kids harnessed and they do obstacles. You can sit down and get a quick bite or get a meal and sit down with the family. You can get a game card and reload it. You win points to redeem at the toy/candy store. The store includes some pretty cool prizes and then has the same old prizes. I

If you are looking for some fun and hosting birthday party, Main Event is the best place for all out entertainment! There's bowling, arcade, gravity ropes, laser tag, pool & shuffle board and delicious food! We hosted a party for our daughter it went very well. We booked online by filling out the form as per our needs and then it went smoothly the way we wanted. It was well planned and the party host was very helpful in organizing the stuff. We will highly recommend this place for parties and get togethers.

Main Event is the best place for all out entertainment! There's bowling, there's an arcade, there's gravity ropes, there's laser tag, there's pool and shuffle board, there's everything! Not only that, but all the equipment is high quality. I went here back in 2018 and again in 2024 and it's still the same great place. Great for parties or to just come with a few friends.

Purchased the all-day ticket for $15 before noon on Saturday. Great deal. The layout is good and never felt crowed even though there were a couple of birthday parties. We had fun with the activities at this venue.

Overall, the place is a lot of fun. The reason for the low score is because of the new Gel Blasters laser tag. They used to have a different laser tag system that was way better and then they changed systems and ruined laser tag completely. The new laser tag is incredibly frustrating. Your gun has a laser pointer that shows exactly where you're aiming, so when you shoot the same person 10 times in a row and it doesn't register a hit, it's maddening. It feels pointless when you know your aim is spot on, as c

It's ok.. big arcade , bowling etc..lots for kids to do but definitely overpriced for some of the games..some should be cheaper than others. Also the set up isn't ideal for parties in that the bathrooms are right by the front door so kids run right near the door. I never leave my little ones there alone for bday parties. Food was decent.. what you expect of an arcade place.

Best expirience ever with arcade games, neon bowling, pool, zip-line, virtual expirience games? Food & unlimited fountain drinks. We had such a good time and the attention was good, we get little things solved and the staff was very nice. Will surely come back and enjoy our time over and over.

Main Event in Hoffman Estates is an incredible destination for fun and entertainment! Conveniently located, it's easy to get to and offers a wide range of activities that appeal to all ages. From bowling and laser tag to arcade games and billiards, there's something for everyone. The space is modern, clean, and well-organized, making it perfect for family outings, date nights, or group events. The staff is friendly and ensures a smooth experience, even on busy days. With plenty of food and drink options to

Had a party for about 20 adults. Malik was amazing and the best at accommodation for our party. TJ checked in on us regularly and ensured we had a great time. Will definitely be back solely because of the amazing service from these two!

We attended a birthday party here today. I was amazed with pretty much everything here. First off, the service provided by the staff making sure the party ran smoothly was top notch. There were no issues. It seemed like everything was thought of. They had labeled bins for the party to place coats, gifts, etc. The party area was nice and open with big tables so space wasn't an issue for the kids while they ate. The staff took care of everything, food, game cards, bowling, drinks, shoes, etc. They seemed like

Me and the other friends had time cards and was told by the staff that the tickets would be rewarded to find out in the end it wasn't so we spent our time for nothing which was very upsetting. Do not trust the staff. I don't think I will go back again. I will stick to Dave and Buster's. Food is way over priced, $10 for a pretzel ?? the photo below is my girlfriend hitting the jackpot but again no tickets. I wish the staff told us we wouldn't get rewarded so we didn't waste our time. Also with time cards you

Very nice place , very clean , friendly staff they have lazer tag, billiards, bowling, arcade and resturant , I love to come on Monday the have a good deal after 4 pm it's all you can play activities or games for $12.99 . The bowling shoes rent is $4.99 .

Absolutely fantastic experience at Main Event! I came with a large group, and the staff went above and beyond to make our night enjoyable. A special shoutout to our server, Ramel ? he was incredibly patient, kind, and attentive throughout the evening. He handled our group with ease, made sure everyone was taken care of, and brought a great energy that added to the fun. Thanks, Ramel and the Main Event team, for making our outing memorable!

Wow!!! what a place! It has a large arcade and variety for all ages... bowling.. laser tag and gravity climbing. I was genuinely impressed at the service and how well this place operates. Shout out to Romel (server) for the exceptional service and Mike (manager) who went above and beyond to ensure our group enjoyed the evening. Main Event hits all the check boxes... Well done!!

After having a rough first start of the day here the Manager Tedd made a huge difference. We came here for my son's birthday and it was our first time. When we were told that certain items were not part of the pass Tedd assisted us and made the day so much more enjoyable for the kids. I would highly recommend coming and enjoying your time with family at this location. He could have just shrugged us off but he was a true manager and did his job professionally. Great Job Tedd!!!

Main Event is a fantastic spot for both kids and adults! The bowling arcade, along with a variety of drinks, adds to the enjoyment. The ambience is great, providing lots of space for everyone. Although it can get a bit crowded, it doesn't pose any significant issues. Overall, a fun-filled destination for all ages.

Well, I don't think we'll be returning anytime soon. Host my son 8th birthday party here and service was horrible, several kids card got stolen. It was a shit show to say the least and the Main Event gift card they gave my son was expired last year.

Our fist time there and we enjoyed ourselves. Bowling, laser tag and the ropes course was great. On to the bad. The food. We started with the baked cheese bread and it had a weird old look that we took a couple of bites and left it. I had the Sunny Side Up burger and it wasn't that good either. It didn't have the hot honey. The staff was amazing and games were great. I will be back but I will be eating before I get there.

If you go at the right time you will be able to experience all the amenities without a wait. When it gets busy, it could be 1.5 hour wait for bowling, 30 mins or more for lazer tag and rope course. Time it right. Food is overpriced but we were there during lunch so.... It's on par/ slightly better than D&B. The games are updated and modern and a money pit but our kids had a blast and came home with a bunch of stuff I am sure to toss in a few weeks. Fun for all!

Great arcade experience, fun with the family, and nice bartenders.

It was super cold, from the doors constantly opening. The food was mediocre at best. Alcohol beverages I ordered the margarita flight don't waste your money.(terrible) it cost me 8 for an hour extra shot each. Premixed alcohol. I was a 3 hour wait for bowling. I won't be coming back. Over cooked my fried pickles. They were hard.

Awesome place to spend worth groups. The staff is so cool. We spent the whole evening playing at the arcade and laser tag. They have a special $25 deal which includs bowling, laser tag, gravity and billiards table. The food is great. The sode is free refill and the pizza tasted great.

I went on a field trip with my fellow music students and it was horrible. Pizza was cold. Lemonade was too sour or too bland. Staff were inconsiderate and ignorant. Limited seating, some kids didn't even get to sit and eat because of lack of food and seating! The crazy thing is that everyone attending were polite and considerate kids, and for what? Plus, it was so expensive! 6 dollars for some fries?? Really?? Main event ruined our field trip and left everyone feeling cheated out of their money.

Buying wristbands got us unlimited bowling, zipping, and laser tag!

We rented a room and they only give you 1 hour and they rush you while you are eating

Attended a birthday party for my grandson yesterday. My daughter ordered some nachos.As you can see in the photo, it was the most unappetizing plate of sparse toppings I have ever experienced. Looks like it was prepared by a two year old. Basically a plate of tortillas with a few pieces of meat thrown on top. Yuk! I sent it back.

I recently hosted my son's 9th birthday party at Main Event Hoffman Estates, and I couldn't be more thrilled with the outstanding service we received. From start to finish, Peter, Natalie, and Gabby went above and beyond to ensure that every aspect of the celebration was perfect. Peter welcomed us warmly and guided us through the entire planning process with expertise and patience. His attention to detail ensured that no aspect of the party was overlooked, from selecting the perfect activities to coordinat

I booked my sons 13th birthday here and I loved it! I booked the teen all access that included bowling,vr lazer tag, 2 hour gaming. They included food and drinks. Our server Jay was amazing getting all the guests their shoes,drinks,cards setting up the lazer tag! She did a great job. I highly recommend a party here if you have a teen/pre teen. I like the fact that we started early when they opened because we beat the rush of people that show up at night. The boys had a blast and definitely be back to cel

UNBELIEVABLE customer service by Mike!!! Nicest person on this planet. Had lots of fun!!!! Place is clean,very modern, state of the art and organized. Staff is kind, friendly and AlWAYS willing to assist and help IN ANY way possible. Food is GREAT!!!! And So are THE DRINKS.!!! Thanks Mike and Team. My whole family really appreciates you and your accomadating kind staff. Fabiola

This venue serves as an excellent choice for a fun date night or for children to expend their energy. During our visit as guests at a birthday celebration, we found the staff to be overly present, which hindered our movement. This place was quite crowded due to several simultaneous birthday parties, leading to frequent encounters with the staff. I ended up greeting them more often than my own family, as they seemed to be everywhere. However, once we were able to spread out, we thoroughly enjoyed the games;

While we had a great time and would definitely return, it was our first visit and I witnessed several people, after myself, being confused when you first arrive. You're not sure where to go first. So let me tell you: Yes, you seat yourself in the dining area. Maybe there's a hostess later on in the night after 9pm but not sooner from my experience & I'm not real sure how helpful they'd be anyways. If you plan on purchasing a game card, do the meal combo. It's a great deal. Visit with the kids early so you h

You have 3599 seconds if you're not an expert at touchscreen bowling score board you will only have 39 min to play and it will finish before you can get the second game done and that's it, and watch out for2 and 3 and 4 year olds changing your game and interfering... Forget this place, go to pinstripes... Unless you want to throw your money out the window....

AWESOME 5+?......the Main Event has it going on. There is plenty to do here, from video games, arcade games, bowling, and even pool tables, also a ropes course for your little adventures. They also have a couple party rooms to book a birthday party or special event. The entire staff was very helpful and courteous with anything. They also serve some awesome food there, you can self order it at the table and also pay for it there as well. The place was very clean, including the bathrooms and eating areas. T

Took over 20 minutes for a server to bring us drinks, and over 70 minutes to bring the food we ordered. We didn't bother bowling because of a 3 hour wait on bowling lanes.

Terrible Service and Maintenance I spent $250 at The Main Event, and the experience terrible. 1. 1 hour bowling sessions and our game was cut off right in the middle of our tenth frame, couldnt even finish one game after waiting 2 and a half hours. On top of that, both lanes we played on that night malfunctioned during our session, and a breakdown on the lane next to us caused us to lose 10 minutes of playtime. I asked a server if she could come take our order,l and she said she would be there in a few mi

Had my sons 16th birthday here. We were walk ins cus we planned poorly, but you'd never know it. We were greeted immediately, seated seconds later, with drinks and food in the table in 20 mins? and we were a party of 12! We'll done, Main Event! Only drawback, this place is pricey!

Place was very nice my only complaint was we where standing there waiting for many minutes as lots of employees where standing around talking clearly seeing me and my boyfriend waiting for a good 30 minutes

Laser tag and bowling were fun! Loved the 2-floor arena and vibe.

It was quite fun but we ordered some food and it took 3 HOURS for the food to come. It was quite good but not worth a 3 hour wait.Our bowling alley also broke down and took forever to get staff there so probably not coming back

Great Service from the Team specially from FABYAN , he was very kind and helpful great suggestion on the bowling shoes if he's not a manager yet he definitely deserves that roll super attentive and very professional! I definitely recommend this location 10/10

Cool place with bowling, pool, and video games. Food is really good too, had the fried chicken sandwich and was a bit surprised how good it was. Roommate had the boneless wings and they were also really good. We just played pool but it has 6 full sized tables, plenty of TVs, decent sized bar area, and a medium sized selection of video games. We will definitely be back for more pool and bowling.

Decent time for a last minute entertainment place. They offer bowling, gaming with and without ticket wins, a few VR options (pretty expensive), laser tag, climb center with zip line, restaurant and bar area. A few party rooms/areas. They seem a little short staffed at the main restaurant. Food is good (no complaints) and priced at the norm these days (burger $10-16). Bathrooms have been pretty unmaintained every time I've visited. But as stated, decent time if you're looking to kill time and spend 50-200$

We took our son and his friend there yesterday afternoon. I was very impressed on how nice and polite ALL the staff was. It was quite busy!!! We got a large pizza boneless wings and breadsticks for $40. It was plenty for the 4 of us. The breadsticks were a little dry and over cooked. But the experience was so much fun! We will be back soon!!

Hi. It was fun. Kids had blast!! We had two cards that had unlimited games that expired couple od days before and could not do anything. Could not wait longer for manager.

Service is great but the food is very low quality, small portions, and extremely overpriced. I ordered the Italian salad and it was a side salad portion with wilted lettuce and just not a lot of ingredients in general for $14.99. They also charged $3.00 to add a very small side of diced chicken. So in total after taxes one would pay $20.00. I'm not joking when I say I could?ve gotten a much larger salad with higher quality ingredients from Wendy?s for $8.99. The manager was very kind about it and did what h

This place is fun and ideal place to bond with friends and family. We will definitely frequent this place.

I had my son's 12th bday party here. The staff was amazing! Very tentative and made sure all the kids (mainly boys) were engaged and having a good time. I recommend this establishment to anyone. You get so many options to have a memorable day. And the adults can hang out at the bar ??

Very very poor food service at bowling. Half of the other game machines doesn't work. Waste of money and time. Ended up with a big disappointment. DO NOT RECOMMEND!!

Everyone working here is very pleasant, and our server Daniel was very nice and helpful. The food is also excellent.

We recently had a birthday party for our 8 year old son here. Overall our boys enjoyed the event, but there are a few things that weren't ideal in my opinion. They only give you one hour on ?party lane? or whatever name they give it. So the kids basically eat and sing happy birthday right at the start of the party. Which we have NEVER done at any venue and we've had quite a few parties and have attended a lot of kid birthday parties. The kids repeatedly asking when do they get to go play and when do they ge

What kind of restaurant runs out of of half the menu on a Saturday night 730-8pm ? Server very friendly, polite but didn't see her often. Our party of 6 often sat 20-25 minutes before we were able to order another drink. Thumbs down on the restaurant if that what you want to call it, ?a restaurant ?

No one would answer the phone so we could ask if they had all the activities available. Drove 30 min. Turns out Zipline and lazer tag were closed (why we came.) VR games are blurry/need repair. Some of the machines weren't working/took our credits. The ice cream machine wasn't working. Music was way too loud. Bowling scores glitched multiple times, not logging the score. Needs new management or something. Hopefully better next time.

Great place and atmosphere for kids and bar for adults. Our host was Abraham and he was freaking awesome. Very attentive, nice and willing to assist at a moments notice. He helped make our party go smooth as possible. Thanks Abraham!

Nice place for multi activities family friendly activities and atmosphere big crowd on a Saturday but not to crowded to enjoy yourself.

Good games, lots of people but not much of a wait. Easy place to spend a lot of money on all the activities. One of the air hockey tables jammed on us.

Very unwelcoming? customers in this establishment seem to be a burden to your staff.. good luck getting any service at this location! I had to flag someone down 3 times and wait almost 10 min before getting a table. All your staff are on their phones or talking to each other in the back and some staff members will flat out ignore you. Not to mention the food tastes as good as their service? terrible. Chicken sandwich had a soap taste to it and kids took 1 bite . Will not return and definitely do not recomme

Food at the main restaurant was horrible. I ordered the Mac and cheese skillet, half the ingredients were missing, including the chicken, and it was dry. They got orders wrong. Another order at our table was wrong. They were short-staffed; lack of communication. The entertainment/games were fine. I would recommend just ordering pizza if you're coming and planning on eating while here.

nice atmosphere, had great time here. Didn't like Pizza as much, had very less salt, and sauce didn't have any taste.

This place is amazing and the day and time we went was not crowded at all. Great place to take your kids and have fun.

Glad they have gluten free options. Small pizza was good ( very crispy). We have booked 2 parties here for Birthdays they were awesome.

Great place for group outings. 4 hours of games, laser tag, ropes course, and bowling, plus pizza for only $21 per person. We take our Indian Guides and Princesses every year.

So much fun! Clean. Lots of options. Food is great.

Hosted our sons birthday party here. We had fun too! We'll be back for certain! Much better that Dave and Busters

Last night I went with my family, when we arrived we made the reservation to play bowling and therefore we paid for it, after waiting more than an hour to be able to play, WILL comes to us to give us the shoes, and charges us $75 dollars, we asked him if that cost the shoes and told us they were shoes plus pay to play???? We explained to him that we had a reservation, it is obvious that if we have a reservation we have already paid, I only had to charge for the shoes, they kept my money, they did not refund

Years ago, when I was around 16 or 17 I went to this place for a Bill Jacobs BMW celebration because my father worked for Bill Jacobs BMW and I ordered crabcakes dear God, they may not be in the menu now, but they were back then and believe me I was puking my utter guts out there were times where I felt like I needed to puke, but couldn't the thirst I longed for for water I couldn't drink I would immediately throw up Again, only for the thirst to increase terrible service terrible people Overpriced as shit

It's a nice place for kids to have fun - the adults relax or get in on it as well. There's the arcade section, the experiences, gravity walk, bowling, laser tag and more. There's the restaurant/Cafe for food - a bit pricey. Great packages for parties 10 or more.

What a ripoff this place is. No wonder no one was here. Where to start? Ill skip the bare necessitates customer service; this establishment couldnt even find the decency to allow a family to finish a game of bowling before cutting off the lane. When I went to ask about it why there were no time warnings I was granted 5 extra minutes to finish off the frame only to have them cut off the lane again as my daughter is throwing her last ball. Just comical. All this while the place is dead. Don't waste your mone

This place previously had great food options. We recently visited during the 4th of July on holiday in 2024. I ordered chicken tenders and my wife the crispy chicken sandwich. Neither of us were able to finish the chicken due to a strange flavor that was most likely the breading. The server didn't seem to care even though my wife only took 1 bite of her chicken patty before taking it off her sandwich and only eating the bread / toppings. We will not return.

First time to Main Event. When I first walked in, I though Dave and Busters, but much more than that. We started out getting some cards and loaded credits on them to play video games and games of skill. Nice variety of them. We headed to the Laser tag area. They have a nice area to move about and score points hitting other team. Afterwards, the kids went for the obstacle course above the video games. Cool experience for them. Once you complete it, you kinda zip line across to finish. We did some bowling and

My kid was at the laser tag and they tell him to go out because he can add it on the team . The let him miss his turn to play with his friend

Great entertainment for family and kids. The all purpose wristbands that allow you to play all the games are a great value and definitely make this a trip worth it. Main Event is also great for date nights as well.

I went for the first time and I could not say I had a good experience. We were there for a birthday party. Once we told the host what we wanted to drink, it took forever to get a cup of water and a lemonade. The food from what I eat was good. Then when we got to the birthday table. There were not enough chairs for everyone. My daughter left her coat by a chair. Went playing, and when she came back, the coat was gone, and nobody knew what happened. So they told us to call back the next day. It's too bad tha

Booked a private room for an birthday party and was impressed by everything. First off, staff was super friendly. Then was greeted by Jeff the manager there and showed us to our private room and seated us and brought out the food. Pizza was ok, would have preferred another item but it was the better option. Their other items on the menu were good as well. They gave us 2 hrs of bowling and did laser tag. We were also given 2hrs of arcade time. Jeff did a magnificent job and really took care of us. Will defin