Main Event Entertainment

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Main Event Entertainment is a chain of family entertainment centers offering bowling, arcade games, laser tag, and dining across the United States.

Coppell, Texas, United States
mainevent.com
Owned by Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.

About Main Event Entertainment

Main Event Entertainment is a U.S. chain of large-format family entertainment centers featuring bowling alleys, extensive arcades, laser tag, virtual reality attractions, gravity ropes courses, billiards, mini golf, karaoke, and full-service dining and bar areas. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, Main Event operates dozens of centers nationwide, including locations in and around Fort Worth, Texas.

On card statements, in-venue purchases at Main Event locations often appear with descriptors in the format "ME-[CITY]-MICROS" (for example, "ME-FT WORTH-MICROS"), where "ME" stands for Main Event and "MICROS" refers to the Micros point-of-sale system used to process transactions.([whatsthatcharge.com](https://www.whatsthatcharge.com/me-alpharetta-micros?utm_source=openai)) Charges may come from purchasing gameplay credits or game cards, bowling, food and beverages, birthday parties or group events, online deposits for events, or add‑ons like laser tag and VR attractions. Some banks may first show a small preauthorization or a pending amount before the final total posts.

If you have questions about a Main Event charge, start by checking recent visits to any Main Event center (including Fort Worth-area locations) and reviewing email receipts or your Main Event account if you booked online. Compare the statement date and amount to what you spent on game cards, lanes, food, or event deposits. You can contact Main Event customer service via their website or call the specific center you visited for detailed billing lookups; having the last four digits of your card, transaction date, and amount handy will speed things up. If you still don’t recognize the charge, your bank can help you dispute it after you’ve ruled out family members or authorized users making a visit.

Bank Statement Variations

1 known variations

These are the raw merchant codes that appear on bank and credit card statements that we've identified as belonging to Main Event Entertainment.

  1. ME-FT WORTH-MICROS

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my statement show a charge as "ME-FT WORTH-MICROS" instead of Main Event?

Main Event locations commonly use Micros point-of-sale systems, so transactions often appear as descriptors like "ME-[CITY]-MICROS" (for example, "ME-FT WORTH-MICROS") rather than spelling out the full name. In this case, the charge is from a Main Event center in the Fort Worth area, processed through a Micros POS terminal.

What types of purchases at Main Event typically result in a card charge?

Common Main Event charges include loading or reloading game cards, paying for bowling lanes and shoe rentals, purchasing food and beverages, booking birthday parties or group events, and paying for attractions such as laser tag, VR experiences, and gravity ropes. A single visit that includes several of these items is usually combined into one total transaction at checkout.

Does Main Event place preauthorization holds on my card?

Yes, depending on how your bank handles transactions, Main Event purchases may first appear as a temporary preauthorization or a pending charge, especially for bar tabs or large party deposits. This hold is typically adjusted to the final amount (including tax and tip where applicable) once the transaction settles, usually within a few business days.

How can I verify what my Main Event charge was for?

To verify a charge, check any paper or email receipts from your visit, and if you used a game card, review the time and value you loaded onto it. You can also call the specific Main Event center (such as the Fort Worth location) and provide the date, amount, and last four digits of your card so a manager can look up the transaction details on their Micros POS system.

How do I cancel or change a Main Event party or group reservation and get a refund?

If your charge relates to a party or group event, log into your Main Event account or reference your confirmation email for the booking terms. Most reservations require contacting the center directly or going through the events team to reschedule or cancel. Refund eligibility often depends on how far in advance you cancel and whether a non‑refundable deposit was specified in your agreement.

Why is my Main Event charge higher than the amount I remember spending?

Your final Main Event total may include taxes, gratuity on bar or food service, lane time extensions, additional game-card reloads, or extra attractions added late in your visit. If multiple family members used the same tab or game card, their purchases may all be consolidated into one charge. Contact the center for an itemized receipt if the total doesn’t match your expectations.

How can I request a refund or dispute a mistaken Main Event charge?

First contact the Main Event location where the charge originated and ask to speak with a manager; provide your transaction details so they can review the Micros register record and issue a refund if appropriate. If you can’t resolve the issue directly or suspect fraud, contact your bank or card issuer to dispute the charge after explaining that the descriptor refers to Main Event.

What should I do if I don’t recognize a Main Event charge but someone in my household might have gone?

Check with anyone who has access to the card—spouse, children, or other authorized users—to see if they visited a Main Event location around the transaction date. Because charges can appear as "ME-[CITY]-MICROS" and not obviously say "Main Event," family visits are sometimes overlooked. If no one recognizes the transaction, follow up with the venue and then your bank to report potential unauthorized use.

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