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Arcades & Activities in Chicago

Chicago is well-known to be a bustling city with an abundance of activities to offer its residents and tourists. Among its offerings are a handful of businesses featuring arcade games. Whether you are planning a party, looking for a place to eat that offers entertainment or just have a hankering to revisit the nostalgic, you are certain to find places in Chicago that will meet your arcade activity needs.

Dave &Buster's
- Dave &Buster's is a nationwide chain that boasts entertainment and food under one roof. The company opened in Dallas, Texas, in 1982 and has since expanded to include more than 55 locations across the country. The arcade portion features video games and carnival attractions, and some locations even have bowling, shuffleboard and billiards. The restaurant in Dave &Buster's has a menu of appetizers and meals, and offers a full bar.
  
  Dave &Buster's - Chicago
  
  1030 N. Clark St.
  
  Chicago, IL 60610
  
  312-943-5151
  
  daveandbusters.com
  
  Dave &Buster's - Addison
  
  1155 N. Swift Road
  
  Addison, IL 60101
  
  630-543-5151
  
  daveandbusters.com
Chuck E. Cheese's
- Chuck E. Cheese's is a national chain with two locations in Chicago proper and more in the surrounding areas. It first opened in 1977. Chuck E. Cheese's offers a variety of food, but is best known for its pizza. The layout of the building is divided into separate areas based on age, with a games and entertainment for toddlers, young children and older children and adults. Players receive coupons for winning and can later redeem them for prizes.
  
  Chuck E. Cheese's - DePaul
  
  1830 W. Fullerton Ave.
  
  Chicago, IL 60614
  
  773-871-2484
  
  chuckecheese.com
  
  Chuck E. Cheese's - Gage Park
  
  5030 S. Kedzie Ave.
  
  Chicago, IL 60632
  
  773-476-0500
  
  chuckecheese.com
Black Hole Arcade Pizzeria
- Black Hole Arcade Pizzeria is a restaurant that has been serving entertainment alongside its pizza for close to two decades. It is located in Little Village, which is a predominantly Mexican neighborhood. In addition to pool tables, Black Hole has 75 arcade games available to be played.
  
  Black Hole Arcade Pizzeria
  
  3057 W. 26th St.
  
  Chicago, IL 60623
  
  773-254-9290
Navy Pier
- Navy Pier is a hub of activity situated on 50 acres alongside Lake Michigan.
  
  In addition to offering restaurants, shopping and tours, Navy Pier features an IMAX movie theater, the Chicago Children's Museum, a ferris wheel, a carousel, miniature golf and an arcade.
  
  Navy Pier
  
  600 E. Grand Ave.
  
  Chicago, IL 60611
  
  312-595-7437
  
  navypier.com
  
  Chicago Children's Museum
  
  700 E. Grand Ave.
  
  Chicago, IL 60611
  
  312-527-1000
  
  chicagochildrensmuseum.org
Galloping Ghost Arcade
- Galloping Ghost (gallopingghostarcade.com) is an arcade located in the suburbs of Chicago. The arcade features more than 220 games which are set to free play. Instead of bringing along quarters for game play, patrons pay a flat fee of $15 and are given unlimited access to all games that day. In and out privileges for the day are included in the price. The arcade also offers weekly, monthly and yearly membership rates for the more avid of gamers.
  
  Galloping Ghost Arcade
  
  9415 Ogden Ave.
  
  Brookfield, IL 60513
  
  708-485-4700
  
  gallopingghostarcade.com
Novelty Golf &Games
- Novelty Golf &Games is a miniature golf course in the suburbs of Chicago. The business has been in existence since 1949 and features an adjoining restaurant, the Bunny Hutch. For those who don't want to play miniature golf, there are batting cages as well as a game room. The latter offers 25 video and pinball games, air hockey and a photo booth.
  
  Novelty Golf &Games
  
  3650 W. Devon Ave.
  
  Lincolnwood, IL 60712
  
  847-679-9434
  
  noveltygolf.com

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