Main Event Kansas City North sits in Kansas City, where the local arcade and entertainment scene shares the metro with a handful of sizable complexes — see the broader landscape on the arcade map or browse the arcade finder. The venue is positioned as a multi-activity entertainment destination rather than a coin-op-only arcade, blending classic amusement options with dining and a full bar under the same roof.
According to the venue record, Main Event Kansas City North operates as a video arcade at its core but spreads well beyond it, offering bowling, laser tag, gravity ropes, a restaurant, and a bar. That range is part of why it draws such a wide audience — parents with kids, teens celebrating birthdays, and adults looking for a casual night out all land at the same address in Kansas City, MO.
For visitors comparing options in the Kansas City area, PowerPlay Metro North Entertainment Center is one nearby alternative worth weighing. Several other same-city venues, including Draftcade and The Rush Funplex, also appear in the local directory alongside this listing.
At a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Address | Kansas City, MO |
| Phone | +1 816-281-2020 |
| Hours | Mon–Thu 10 AM–12 AM; Fri 10 AM–1:30 AM; Sat 9 AM–1:30 AM; Sun 10 AM–12 AM |
| Rating | 4.3 out of 5 from 4,300 Google reviews |
| Best For | Families, birthday parties, group outings, and casual adult nights out |
What Players Say
With a 4.3 rating across roughly 4,300 Google reviews, Main Event Kansas City North clearly earns more cheers than complaints — but the negatives are consistent enough to be worth flagging before booking a visit.
The headline takeaway from aggregated reviews is that the venue succeeds on variety: “From bowling to pool to video games to Lasertag, and much, much more” — Google review. Reviewers consistently describe it as “a great place to bring friends and family” where visitors “can easily spend half a day or more,” and the food and drink quality generally receives solid marks, with one Google reviewer noting, “Food was good, games were fun and all were working which is a good thing.” Atmosphere also scores well, described as “The setting was lively!” — Google review. Birthday and group parties come in for particular praise, with one Google review calling it “an amazing place for my son’s 13th birthday.”
That said, a notable negative theme runs through the data — game machine condition and reliability. Multiple Google reviewers report that “almost a third of the games were shut off, broken, and the balls/pucks sick or missing,” backed by roughly a dozen negative evidence points. Food and bar service speed is another recurring complaint, with a Google review warning that “Dine in kitchen and bar service is extremely slow.” Crowds and wait times also draw criticism — “after an hour and a half still not bowling” — Google review — and staff and customer service is described as “inconsistent and, in a few cases, disappointing” across a substantial number of Google reviews. Pricing and value gets a mixed reading; one Google reviewer wrote, “Spent $82 for four appetizers and three sodas.” When service goes right, standout employees earn frequent praise in the feedback, though inconsistency is the larger pattern across the data.
The bottom line: visitors who arrive during off-peak hours and temper expectations on machine uptime are likely to have a good time, while weekend peak periods appear to stretch both the game floor and the staff.
Games & Machines
Because the venue’s public homepage analysis wasn’t available in the record, the specifics of the game lineup can’t be itemized here. What is clear is that the venue category is “video arcade,” meaning the bulk of the floor is dedicated to coin-op and card-based video and redemption games typical of a modern family entertainment center, layered on top of activity-based attractions like bowling, laser tag, and gravity ropes. The standing caveat from visitor feedback is that a meaningful share of machines can be out of service at any given time, so visitors shouldn’t count on a specific title being playable during their visit.
Visiting
Main Event Kansas City North is located in Kansas City, MO. The phone line for inquiries is +1 816-281-2020, and the official location page is at http://www.mainevent.com/locations/missouri/kansas-city-north.
Hours of operation are generous and family-friendly. Sunday through Thursday the venue runs from 10 AM to 12 AM; Friday shifts to 10 AM to 1:30 AM; and Saturday opens earliest at 9 AM and closes at 1:30 AM. That schedule makes it workable for after-work, after-school, and late-evening visits alike.
Food and drink are part of the core offering rather than an afterthought — the venue runs a full restaurant and bar in addition to its arcade and activity zones. Birthday and group party bookings are a recurring theme in visitor feedback, suggesting the venue handles that side of the business routinely.
For owners or managers looking to update the listing details shown here, the claim your listing page walks through the process. Visitors planning a trip can also use the arcade finder or the arcade map to compare Main Event Kansas City North with other same-city options like PowerPlay Metro North Entertainment Center.