555 Waukegan Rd
Northbrook, Illinois 60062
702 N River Rd
Mt Prospect, Illinois 60056
7921 Golf Rd
Morton Grove, Illinois 60053
824 E Rand Rd
Mt Prospect, Illinois 60056
552 Lincoln Ave
Winnetka, Illinois 60093
1253 E Rand Rd
Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004
350 McHenry Rd
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089
7631 N Caldwell Ave
Niles, Illinois 60714
7333 N Milwaukee Ave
Niles, Illinois 60714
7037 N Milwaukee Ave
Niles, Illinois 60714
8125 Skokie Blvd
Skokie, Illinois 60077
5441 Fargo Ave
Skokie, Illinois 60077
424 Hawthorn Ctr
Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061
506 Hawthorn Ctr
Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061
316 Center Dr
Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061
5505 Park Pl
Rosemont, Illinois 60018
9870 Berwyn Ave
Rosemont, Illinois 60018
7330 W Lawrence Ave
Harwood Heights, Illinois 60706
2 Woodfield Mall Unit A
Schaumburg, Illinois 60173
601 N Martingale Rd
Schaumburg, Illinois 60173
900 S Lake St
Mundelein, Illinois 60060
21080 N Rand Rd
Lake Zurich, Illinois 60047
640 Wheat Ln
Wood Dale, Illinois 60191
1183 Biesterfield Rd
Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007
1133 Nerge Rd
Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007
3111 River Rd
River Grove, Illinois 60171
155 Irving Park Rd
Wood Dale, Illinois 60191
309 W Golf Rd
Schaumburg, Illinois 60195
5358 N Clark St
Chicago, Illinois 60640
670 W Higgins Rd
Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60169
2500 W Bradley Pl Suite M
Chicago, Illinois 60618
631 Lakehurst Rd
Waukegan, Illinois 60085
2741 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60647
2650 Belvidere Rd
Waukegan, Illinois 60085
514 Congress Cir N A
Roselle, Illinois 60172
2410 W Fullerton Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60647
2828 N Clark St Unit 201
Chicago, Illinois 60657
701 W North Ave
Villa Park, Illinois 60181
308 Madison St
Oak Park, Illinois 60302
1 Great America Parkway
Gurnee, Illinois 60031
1100 W Lake St
Roselle, Illinois 60172
880 Lakeside Dr
Gurnee, Illinois 60031
1350 Tri State Pkwy STE:128
Gurnee, Illinois 60031
1700 Nations Dr
Gurnee, Illinois 60031
1750 S Harlem Ave
North Riverside, Illinois 60546
558 E North Ave.
Glendale Heights, Illinois 60139
2575 Pratum Ave
Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60192
6136 W Grand Ave Space 500
Gurnee, Illinois 60031
6170 W Grand Ave Ste 305
Gurnee, Illinois 60031
7503 Cermak Rd Suite B
North Riverside, Illinois 60546
7700 W 26th St
North Riverside, Illinois 60546
2310 Oakbrook Center
Oak Brook, Illinois 60523
1 E Jackson Blvd
Chicago, Illinois 60604
704 E Rollins Rd
Round Lake Beach, Illinois 60073
455 S, US-45
Lindenhurst, IL 60046
9415 Ogden Ave
Brookfield, Illinois 60513
9211 Ogden Ave
Brookfield, Illinois 60513
26W361 North Ave
Carol Stream, Illinois 60188
306 Yorktown Shopping Center
Lombard, Illinois 60148
340 Yorktown Shopping Center
Lombard, Illinois 60148
421 W Rollins Rd
Round Lake Beach, Illinois 60073
7700 47th St
Lyons, Illinois 60534
1611 S Randall Rd
Algonquin, Illinois 60102
7759 S Harlem Ave
Burbank, Illinois 60459
1771 N Richmond Rd
McHenry, Illinois 60051
8215 Mayfield Ave
Burbank, Illinois 60459
1555 75th St
Woodridge, Illinois 60517
28248 Diehl Rd
Warrenville, Illinois 60555
3S080 Talbot Ave
Warrenville, Illinois 60555
1811 High Grove Ln
Naperville, Illinois 60540
1515 Aurora Ave
Naperville, Illinois 60540
1335 S River St
Batavia, Illinois 60510
2480 Fox Valley Center Dr B13
Aurora, Illinois 60504
301 Illinois Rte 59
Aurora, Illinois 60504
11 N Broadway
Aurora, Illinois 60505
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.”