3915 147th St
Midlothian, Illinois 60445
4837 W Cal Sag Rd
Crestwood, Illinois 60445
5051 Cal Sag Rd
Crestwood, Illinois 60418
2030 Glenwood Dyer Rd
Lynwood, Illinois 60411
19111 Oak Park Ave
Tinley Park, Illinois 60477
8580 Springlake Dr 2nd Floor
Mokena, Illinois 60448
15653 S 94th Ave
Orland Park, Illinois 60462
15561 S 94th Ave
Orland Park, Illinois 60462
49 Orland Square Dr
Orland Park, Illinois 60462
10602 S Roberts Rd
Palos Hills, Illinois 60465
8215 Mayfield Ave
Burbank, Illinois 60459
8125 W 95th St
Hickory Hills, Illinois 60457
7759 S Harlem Ave
Burbank, Illinois 60459
8176 Wicker Ave
St John, Indiana 46373
350 US-30
Schererville, Indiana 46375
7700 47th St
Lyons, Illinois 60534
9211 Ogden Ave
Brookfield, Illinois 60513
9415 Ogden Ave
Brookfield, Illinois 60513
348 W Maple St
New Lenox, Illinois 60451
7700 W 26th St
North Riverside, Illinois 60546
12841 Wicker Ave
Cedar Lake, Indiana 46303
7503 Cermak Rd Suite B
North Riverside, Illinois 60546
1 E Jackson Blvd
Chicago, Illinois 60604
1750 S Harlem Ave
North Riverside, Illinois 60546
308 Madison St
Oak Park, Illinois 60302
210 S Main St
Crown Point, Indiana 46307
639 E Boughton Rd #120
Bolingbrook, Illinois 60440
1555 75th St
Woodridge, Illinois 60517
2410 W Fullerton Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60647
2828 N Clark St Unit 201
Chicago, Illinois 60657
2741 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60647
2310 Oakbrook Center
Oak Brook, Illinois 60523
2500 W Bradley Pl Suite M
Chicago, Illinois 60618
306 Yorktown Shopping Center
Lombard, Illinois 60148
340 Yorktown Shopping Center
Lombard, Illinois 60148
735 Center Blvd
Romeoville, Illinois 60446
3111 River Rd
River Grove, Illinois 60171
121 S Weber Rd
Bolingbrook, Illinois 60490
420 E Commercial Ave
Lowell, Indiana 46356
145 Clow International Pkwy
Bolingbrook, Illinois 60490
5358 N Clark St
Chicago, Illinois 60640
2333 Theodore St
Crest Hill, Illinois 60403
851 N Main St
Manteno, Illinois 60950
7330 W Lawrence Ave
Harwood Heights, Illinois 60706
2419 W Jefferson St
Joliet, Illinois 60435
701 W North Ave
Villa Park, Illinois 60181
417 S Locust St
Manteno, Illinois 60950
9870 Berwyn Ave
Rosemont, Illinois 60018
5505 Park Pl
Rosemont, Illinois 60018
15610 Joliet Rd
Plainfield, Illinois 60544
7037 N Milwaukee Ave
Niles, Illinois 60714
7333 N Milwaukee Ave
Niles, Illinois 60714
558 E North Ave.
Glendale Heights, Illinois 60139
1515 Aurora Ave
Naperville, Illinois 60540
155 Irving Park Rd
Wood Dale, Illinois 60191
28248 Diehl Rd
Warrenville, Illinois 60555
640 Wheat Ln
Wood Dale, Illinois 60191
26W361 North Ave
Carol Stream, Illinois 60188
1133 Nerge Rd
Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007
1183 Biesterfield Rd
Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007
1100 W Lake St
Roselle, Illinois 60172
514 Congress Cir N A
Roselle, Illinois 60172
3715 Westbank Expy
Harvey, Louisiana 70058
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.”