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The People's Choice Family Fun Center
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The People's Choice Family Fun Center

2650 Belvidere Rd

Waukegan, Illinois 60085

+1 847-336-5700
0.23 miles
4 / 5 (1191 ratings)
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Bowlero Waukegan
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Bowlero Waukegan

631 Lakehurst Rd

Waukegan, Illinois 60085

+1 847-473-2600
2 miles
4 / 5 (755 ratings)
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Gotham City Arcade
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Gotham City Arcade

1 Great America Parkway

Gurnee, Illinois 60031

+1 847-249-1776
3.6 miles
3 / 5 (3 ratings)
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Launch Family Entertainment
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Launch Family Entertainment

880 Lakeside Dr

Gurnee, Illinois 60031

+1 224-325-5867
4.61 miles
3.5 / 5 (757 ratings)
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Northern Lights Arcade
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Northern Lights Arcade

1700 Nations Dr

Gurnee, Illinois 60031

4.62 miles
4 / 5 (3 ratings)
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XTREME VIRTUAL REALITY
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XTREME VIRTUAL REALITY

1350 Tri State Pkwy STE:128

Gurnee, Illinois 60031

+1 224-656-5546
4.68 miles
4 / 5 (8 ratings)
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Round1 Bowling & Arcade Gurnee Mills
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Round1 Bowling & Arcade Gurnee Mills

6136 W Grand Ave Space 500

Gurnee, Illinois 60031

+1 224-538-6242
5.41 miles
3 / 5 (212 ratings)
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BHOP Esports | Gurnee Mills
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BHOP Esports | Gurnee Mills

6170 W Grand Ave Ste 305

Gurnee, Illinois 60031

+1 224-360-1169
5.41 miles
5 / 5 (6 ratings)
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Chances Bar & Video Gaming
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Chances Bar & Video Gaming

455 S, US-45

Lindenhurst, IL 60046

+1 224-372-7493
7.92 miles
4 / 5 (156 ratings)
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Bowlero Vernon Hills
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Bowlero Vernon Hills

316 Center Dr

Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061

+1 847-367-1600
8.81 miles
4 / 5 (712 ratings)
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Dave & Buster's Vernon Hills
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Dave & Buster's Vernon Hills

424 Hawthorn Ctr

Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061

+1 847-549-2118
8.82 miles
3.5 / 5 (2257 ratings)
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BHOP Esports | Hawthorn Mall
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BHOP Esports | Hawthorn Mall

506 Hawthorn Ctr

Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061

+1 224-360-1352
8.86 miles
4.5 / 5 (69 ratings)
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Lakeside Recreation Center
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Lakeside Recreation Center

900 S Lake St

Mundelein, Illinois 60060

+1 847-949-5700
9.8 miles
4 / 5 (508 ratings)
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Betty's
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Betty's

704 E Rollins Rd

Round Lake Beach, Illinois 60073

+1 224-338-0884
10.46 miles
3.5 / 5 (22 ratings)
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Kristof's Entertainment Center
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Kristof's Entertainment Center

421 W Rollins Rd

Round Lake Beach, Illinois 60073

+1 847-546-2512
11.81 miles
4 / 5 (1504 ratings)
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Bowlero Buffalo Grove
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Bowlero Buffalo Grove

350 McHenry Rd

Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089

+1 847-821-9000
14.33 miles
4 / 5 (1402 ratings)
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Nickel City Xtreme
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Nickel City Xtreme

555 Waukegan Rd

Northbrook, Illinois 60062

+1 847-559-8727
14.54 miles
4 / 5 (734 ratings)
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D's Barn
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D's Barn

8025 128th Ave

Bristol, Wisconsin 53104

+1 262-891-3026
15.04 miles
4.5 / 5 (112 ratings)
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Night City Arcade
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Night City Arcade

31362 N Ellis Dr Unit 210

Volo, Illinois 60073

+1 224-338-8113
15.11 miles
5 / 5 (1 ratings)
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America's Action Territory
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America's Action Territory

12345 75th St

Kenosha, Wisconsin 53142

+1 262-857-7000
15.38 miles
4 / 5 (1746 ratings)
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Guttormsen Recreation Center
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Guttormsen Recreation Center

5411 Green Bay Rd

Kenosha, Wisconsin 53144

+1 262-658-8191
16.08 miles
4 / 5 (1070 ratings)
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Bowlero Deer Park
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Bowlero Deer Park

21080 N Rand Rd

Lake Zurich, Illinois 60047

+1 847-438-5585
16.56 miles
4 / 5 (717 ratings)
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Headless Horseman Arcade
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Headless Horseman Arcade

1918 S Wolf Rd

Wheeling, Illinois 60090

+1 847-393-5178
17.95 miles
4.5 / 5 (55 ratings)
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Penny's Place
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Penny's Place

1253 E Rand Rd

Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004

+1 847-749-0705
18.14 miles
2.5 / 5 (34 ratings)
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Games on Lincoln
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Games on Lincoln

552 Lincoln Ave

Winnetka, Illinois 60093

+1 224-255-6374
18.41 miles
3.5 / 5 (5 ratings)
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Alex's Crib
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Alex's Crib

1400 N Elmhurst Rd

Mt Prospect, Illinois 60056

18.56 miles
5 / 5 (1 ratings)
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Buddy's Bites N Brews
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Buddy's Bites N Brews

702 N River Rd

Mt Prospect, Illinois 60056

+1 847-298-7200
19.11 miles
4 / 5 (352 ratings)
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Bowlero Mount Prospect
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Bowlero Mount Prospect

824 E Rand Rd

Mt Prospect, Illinois 60056

+1 847-392-0550
19.82 miles
4 / 5 (1040 ratings)
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Betty's Bistro
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Betty's Bistro

1771 N Richmond Rd

McHenry, Illinois 60051

+1 815-322-2366
20.56 miles
4 / 5 (17 ratings)
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Betty's Bistro
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Betty's Bistro

7921 Golf Rd

Morton Grove, Illinois 60053

+1 224-251-8046
20.85 miles
2.5 / 5 (31 ratings)
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Life Bar Arcade
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Life Bar Arcade

1626 E Algonquin Rd

Schaumburg, Illinois 60173

21.72 miles
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A H Entertainers
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A H Entertainers

2309 N Ringwood Rd

McHenry, Illinois 60050

+1 815-578-1420
22.61 miles
3.5 / 5 (5 ratings)
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Enterrium
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Enterrium

2 Woodfield Mall Unit A

Schaumburg, Illinois 60173

+1 847-805-0257
23.02 miles
4 / 5 (3492 ratings)
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Kiddleton (Kiosk)
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Kiddleton (Kiosk)

801 Civic Center Dr

Niles, Illinois 60714

23.1 miles
2.5 / 5 (5 ratings)
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Ignite Arcade
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Ignite Arcade

8125 Skokie Blvd

Skokie, Illinois 60077

+1 773-404-7033
23.28 miles
4.5 / 5 (1185 ratings)
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Dave & Buster's Schaumburg
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Dave & Buster's Schaumburg

601 N Martingale Rd

Schaumburg, Illinois 60173

+1 630-439-0050
23.42 miles
4 / 5 (269 ratings)
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Play and Spin
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Play and Spin

7631 N Caldwell Ave

Niles, Illinois 60714

+1 847-324-9721
23.44 miles
3.5 / 5 (979 ratings)
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Bowlero Niles
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Bowlero Niles

7333 N Milwaukee Ave

Niles, Illinois 60714

+1 847-647-9433
23.66 miles
4 / 5 (1290 ratings)
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Raw Thrills Inc
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Raw Thrills Inc

5441 Fargo Ave

Skokie, Illinois 60077

+1 847-679-8373
23.93 miles
5 / 5 (11 ratings)
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Zero Latency VR Chicago - Schaumburg
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Zero Latency VR Chicago - Schaumburg

309 W Golf Rd

Schaumburg, Illinois 60195

+1 847-722-2046
24.01 miles
4.5 / 5 (428 ratings)
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Lucky Lori's Gaming Cafe
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Lucky Lori's Gaming Cafe

7037 N Milwaukee Ave

Niles, Illinois 60714

+1 224-534-7978
24.06 miles
4 / 5 (13 ratings)
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eSports Zone at Vogelei Barn
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eSports Zone at Vogelei Barn

670 W Higgins Rd

Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60169

+1 847-885-7500
24.11 miles
4 / 5 (3 ratings)
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Betty's Bistro
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Betty's Bistro

1183 Biesterfield Rd

Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007

+1 847-278-7294
25.72 miles
3.5 / 5 (21 ratings)
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Penny's Bistro
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Penny's Bistro

701 Meacham Rd

Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007

+1 224-653-9119
25.85 miles
3 / 5 (19 ratings)
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Kings Dining & Entertainment
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Kings Dining & Entertainment

5505 Park Pl

Rosemont, Illinois 60018

+1 847-233-0099
25.91 miles
4 / 5 (2663 ratings)
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Dave & Buster's Rosemont
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Dave & Buster's Rosemont

9870 Berwyn Ave

Rosemont, Illinois 60018

+1 847-447-8000
26.15 miles
4 / 5 (4272 ratings)
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Not Your Parents Basement Gaming Lounge
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Not Your Parents Basement Gaming Lounge

410 Main St

Racine, Wisconsin 53403

26.22 miles
4.5 / 5 (75 ratings)
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Bella's
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Bella's

1133 Nerge Rd

Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007

+1 847-565-4965
26.3 miles
3.5 / 5 (23 ratings)
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Main Event Hoffman Estates
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Main Event Hoffman Estates

2575 Pratum Ave

Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60192

+1 847-645-1111
26.33 miles
4 / 5 (3540 ratings)
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Matrix Gaming Hub
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Matrix Gaming Hub

7330 W Lawrence Ave

Harwood Heights, Illinois 60706

+1 773-517-7202
26.86 miles
3 / 5 (12 ratings)
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Midwest Gaming Sales and Leasing
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Midwest Gaming Sales and Leasing

640 Wheat Ln

Wood Dale, Illinois 60191

+1 630-474-4263
26.94 miles
5 / 5 (149 ratings)
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Underground Retrocade
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Underground Retrocade

121 W Main St

West Dundee, Illinois 60118

+1 331-642-8274
27.57 miles
4.5 / 5 (619 ratings)
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Wood Dale Bowl
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Wood Dale Bowl

155 Irving Park Rd

Wood Dale, Illinois 60191

+1 630-766-6800
27.61 miles
4 / 5 (404 ratings)
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Lucky Strike Algonquin
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Lucky Strike Algonquin

1611 S Randall Rd

Algonquin, Illinois 60102

+1 847-658-2257
27.66 miles
4 / 5 (1722 ratings)
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Replay Andersonville
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Replay Andersonville

5358 N Clark St

Chicago, Illinois 60640

+1 773-654-1369
27.76 miles
4 / 5 (1163 ratings)
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Exotic Adult Books and Videos
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Exotic Adult Books and Videos

514 Congress Cir N A

Roselle, Illinois 60172

+1 630-351-2230
27.99 miles
3.5 / 5 (27 ratings)
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ClimbZone Chicago
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ClimbZone Chicago

2500 W Bradley Pl Suite M

Chicago, Illinois 60618

+1 773-455-0555
29.29 miles
4.5 / 5 (274 ratings)
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Bowlero Roselle
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Bowlero Roselle

1100 W Lake St

Roselle, Illinois 60172

+1 630-351-2100
29.47 miles
4 / 5 (839 ratings)
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Pizza Ranch FunZone Arcade
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Pizza Ranch FunZone Arcade

960 Milwaukee Ave

Burlington, Wisconsin 53105

+1 262-661-5950
30.92 miles
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Frequently Asked Questions

What’s it like visiting an arcade today?

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.

Is it better to go alone or with friends?

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.

What should I bring to an arcade?

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.

What’s the best time to visit an arcade?

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.

Can I meet new people at arcades?

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.

Are arcades still just for kids?

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.

Are there events or tournaments I can join?

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.

What if I’m not great at arcade games?

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.”