SOLD OUT: Matt Dinniman presents Operation Bounce House

Schedule

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

The Parkway Theater | Minneapolis, MN

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Presented by Magers & Quinn Booksellers
Tuesday, February 19, 2026
6 pm Doors // 7 pm Reading + Signing
All Ages
$43 ($53.09 w. taxes/fees) Advance General Admission (includes a signed copy of Operation Bounce House)
$48 ($55 w. taxes/fees) At The Door General Admission
Ticket purchases are final and non-refundable
Acclaimed author and artist Matt Dinniman comes to Minneapolis to celebrate his new book, Operation Bounce House! In this epic, fast-paced novel from the New York Times bestselling author of the smash-hit Dungeon Crawler Carl, a man must fight for his planet against impossible odds when gamers from Earth attempt to remotely annihilate it.
Each ticket comes with a signed copy of Operation Bounce House and an opportunity to have any two items/books per person personalized by Matt!
About Operation Bounce House:
A man must fight for his planet against impossible odds when gamers from Earth attempt to remotely annihilate it in this epic, fast-paced novel from the New York Times bestselling author of the smash-hit Dungeon Crawler Carl.
All colonist Oliver Lewis ever wanted to do is run the family ranch with his sister, maybe play a gig or two with his band, and keep his family’s aging fleet of intelligent agriculture bots ticking as long as possible. As a fan of Earth television and culture, he figures it will be a good thing when the transfer gate finally opens all the way and restores instant travel and full communication between Earth and his planet, New Sonora. But there’s a complication.
Even though the settlers were promised they’d be left in peace, Earth’s government now has other plans. The colossal Apex Industries is hired to commence an “eviction action.” But maximizing profits will always be Apex’s number one priority. Why spend money printing and deploying their own AI soldiers when they can turn it into a game? Why not charge bored Earthers for the opportunity to design their own war machines and remotely pilot them from the comfort of their own homes?

Oliver and his friends soon find themselves fighting for their lives against machines piloted by gamers who’ve paid a premium for the privilege. With the help of an old book from his grandfather and a bucket of rusty parts, Oliver is determined to defend the only home he’s ever known.
Matt Dinniman is a writer, artist, and musician (well, he’s a bass player) from Gig Harbor, WA. He is the author of several books, including the New York Times bestselling Dungeon Crawler Carl series.
About the Signing Line
Matt is excited to meet everyone! All tickets come with access to the inscription line which begins after the event. This line will be split into 3 groups, based on order of ticket purchase:
First 120 tickets sold: 8 pm group
121 – 240: 9 pm group
241-360: 10 pm group
So don’t delay; get your tickets today!
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The Parkway Theater, 4812 Chicago Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55417-1009, United States

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