1611 S Randall Rd
Algonquin, Illinois 60102
2575 Pratum Ave
Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60192
215 Industrial Dr # A
Hampshire, Illinois 60140
21080 N Rand Rd
Lake Zurich, Illinois 60047
111 S Eastwood Dr
Woodstock, Illinois 60098
1771 N Richmond Rd
McHenry, Illinois 60051
670 W Higgins Rd
Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60169
309 W Golf Rd
Schaumburg, Illinois 60195
2 Woodfield Mall Unit A
Schaumburg, Illinois 60173
514 Congress Cir N A
Roselle, Illinois 60172
601 N Martingale Rd
Schaumburg, Illinois 60173
1100 W Lake St
Roselle, Illinois 60172
900 S Lake St
Mundelein, Illinois 60060
350 McHenry Rd
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089
1183 Biesterfield Rd
Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007
1253 E Rand Rd
Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004
421 W Rollins Rd
Round Lake Beach, Illinois 60073
1133 Nerge Rd
Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007
316 Center Dr
Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061
506 Hawthorn Ctr
Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061
424 Hawthorn Ctr
Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061
704 E Rollins Rd
Round Lake Beach, Illinois 60073
26W361 North Ave
Carol Stream, Illinois 60188
701 Pearson Dr Suite 4
Genoa, Illinois 60135
824 E Rand Rd
Mt Prospect, Illinois 60056
640 Wheat Ln
Wood Dale, Illinois 60191
155 Irving Park Rd
Wood Dale, Illinois 60191
558 E North Ave.
Glendale Heights, Illinois 60139
702 N River Rd
Mt Prospect, Illinois 60056
1335 S River St
Batavia, Illinois 60510
455 S, US-45
Lindenhurst, IL 60046
880 Lakeside Dr
Gurnee, Illinois 60031
1350 Tri State Pkwy STE:128
Gurnee, Illinois 60031
6136 W Grand Ave Space 500
Gurnee, Illinois 60031
6170 W Grand Ave Ste 305
Gurnee, Illinois 60031
1 Great America Parkway
Gurnee, Illinois 60031
3S080 Talbot Ave
Warrenville, Illinois 60555
1700 Nations Dr
Gurnee, Illinois 60031
701 W North Ave
Villa Park, Illinois 60181
631 Lakehurst Rd
Waukegan, Illinois 60085
555 Waukegan Rd
Northbrook, Illinois 60062
28248 Diehl Rd
Warrenville, Illinois 60555
9870 Berwyn Ave
Rosemont, Illinois 60018
5505 Park Pl
Rosemont, Illinois 60018
2650 Belvidere Rd
Waukegan, Illinois 60085
7921 Golf Rd
Morton Grove, Illinois 60053
340 Yorktown Shopping Center
Lombard, Illinois 60148
306 Yorktown Shopping Center
Lombard, Illinois 60148
1811 High Grove Ln
Naperville, Illinois 60540
1234 E Lincoln Hwy
DeKalb, Illinois 60115
7333 N Milwaukee Ave
Niles, Illinois 60714
7037 N Milwaukee Ave
Niles, Illinois 60714
2310 Oakbrook Center
Oak Brook, Illinois 60523
1515 Aurora Ave
Naperville, Illinois 60540
3111 River Rd
River Grove, Illinois 60171
7631 N Caldwell Ave
Niles, Illinois 60714
2480 Fox Valley Center Dr B13
Aurora, Illinois 60504
7330 W Lawrence Ave
Harwood Heights, Illinois 60706
5441 Fargo Ave
Skokie, Illinois 60077
8025 128th Ave
Bristol, Wisconsin 53104
12345 75th St
Kenosha, Wisconsin 53142
308 Madison St
Oak Park, Illinois 60302
9415 Ogden Ave
Brookfield, Illinois 60513
1750 S Harlem Ave
North Riverside, Illinois 60546
7503 Cermak Rd Suite B
North Riverside, Illinois 60546
9211 Ogden Ave
Brookfield, Illinois 60513
7700 W 26th St
North Riverside, Illinois 60546
7700 47th St
Lyons, Illinois 60534
It’s a mix of nostalgia and high-energy fun! Many arcades blend retro classics like Pac-Man and pinball with modern VR games, racing simulators, and rhythm challenges — often with music, lights, and a social vibe.
Both can be great! Solo visits let you focus on your favorite games, while going with friends adds competition, teamwork, and laughs. Many people plan arcade meetups as a casual hangout or even date spot.
Usually just yourself and a way to pay (some arcades still use coins, others use cards or apps). If you're competitive, bring your A-game. If you're social, bring friends or meet new ones over multiplayer games.
Weekdays or early afternoons are usually less crowded — perfect for focused play. Evenings and weekends bring the buzz, especially at barcades or venues with DJs, tournaments, or themed nights.
Absolutely! Arcades attract a mix of casual players and serious gamers. Whether you're jumping into a four-player co-op or chatting between rounds, it's a fun, low-pressure way to connect over shared interests.
Not at all. While many arcades are family-friendly, there are also adult-oriented ones with full bars, 18+ nights, or vintage nostalgia themes. Arcades today cater to everyone — from first-timers to lifelong gamers.
Yes! Many arcades host regular competitions, retro nights, cosplay parties, and more. Whether you're into high scores or just want to watch and vibe, events add an extra layer to the experience.
No worries — arcades are about having fun, not being perfect. Try a variety of games, ask others for tips, and remember: the vibe is more “let’s play” than “let’s win.”