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Discover Top Chicago Arcades for Kids Chosen by Parents

Check out these parent-recommended family fun centers and arcades near Chicago where the whole family can play...enjoying games, prizes and a little friendly competition. Some even offer indoor playgrounds, laser tag, mini golf courses and more for a full day of kid-friendly fun.

Parents, be sure to share your reviews if you've been to any of these family entertainment centers or kid-friendly arcades in Chicago with your kids. Your recommendations help other Chicagoland families find fun places to play together!


 
    chuckecheese.com

    Chuck E. Cheese's

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    If you're looking for a fun arcade for kids, don't forget about Chuck E. Cheese's! The arcade is well lit, features a secured entry, and offers kid-appropriate games. Kids will love collecting game tickets to trade for prizes, and parents can appreciate the affordable pizza and token specials.

    Merrillville, IN
    jakswarehouse.com

    Jak's Warehouse

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    Jak's Warehouse is Northwest Indiana's premier indoor family fun center. Jak's features 8 attractions and over 70 arcade games!

    Schererville, IN

    In The Game

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    There is no shortage of family fun at In The Game. Activities like bumper cars, go-karts, mini golf, mini bowling, an extensive game room, and more will keep your family busy having fun for hours.

    Crestwood, IL
    ofwtinleypark.com

    Odyssey Fun World

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    Odyssey Fun World, located in Chicago's western suburbs, is a family fun center with indoor and outdoor activities. They have an arcade, zip line, bumper boats, batting cages, laser tag, and more.

    Tinley Park, IL
    climbzone.us

    ClimbZone Chicago

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    Kids can scale Mount Rushmore and over 60 more uniquely-themed art walls at ClimbZone Chicago. The family entertainment center also has a high-ropes course, laser tag, bumper cars, a full arcade, a motion simulator, a leap-of-faith attraction and a softplay structure.

    Chicago, IL
    hauntedtrailsburbank.com

    Haunted Trails Family Amusement Park

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    Haunted Trails, located in Chicago's southwestern suburbs, specializes in family-fun for all occasions and ages. Even though it's got "haunted" in the name, this park isn't scary! Park attractions include: mini golf, go-karts, jr. karts, batting cages, junior roller coasters, and a game room.

    Bridgeview, IL
    gizmosfunfactory.com

    Gizmos Fun Factory

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    Gizmos Fun Factory is 47,000 square-feet of arcades and attractions including: a ropes course, zip line, bumper cars, climbing walls, soft play maze with climbing structure and tunnels, go karts, and laser tag.

    Orland Park, IL

    Dave & Buster's

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    Dave & Buster's is a place for games, prizes, bowling and billiards...and their arcade is sure to impress even the most seasoned gamers! From the classics you know and love to hi-tech interactive games and D&B exclusives...you'll enjoy hours of gaming fun! Famous for fun, American food and drinks, Dave & Busters has something for everyone.

    Orland Park, IL

    Play and Spin

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    Play and Spin offers go karts, laser tag, an arcade, VR games, and more.

    Niles, IL

    Galloping Ghost Arcade

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    The Galloping Ghost Arcade is the largest video arcade in the USA, and currently has over 885+ games to play with more games up and running all the time! They charge a door fee and then you can play all the games you want for as long as you want.

    Brookfield, IL
    ncxtreme.com

    Nickel City Xtreme

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    Though most games at Nickel City Xtreme now operate with game cards, many still operate with just nickels, including some of the original classics!

    Northbrook, IL
    chicagolandraceway.com

    Chicagoland Raceway

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    At Chicagoland Raceway, the slot car racetracks allow kids to race palm-sized hot rods around two 8-lane indoor raceways.

    Westmont, IL
    safarilandfun.com

    Safari Land

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    Safari Land is a monster-sized entertainment center with eight indoor attractions, including the Tiger Terror roller coaster, bowling, arcade games, go-karts, and a large indoor play area for little ones to explore.

    Villa Park, IL
    funwithrocky.com

    The People's Choice Family Fun Center

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    This is a huge family fun center in Waukegan with more than 150 redemption and arcade games for all ages.

    Waukegan, IL
    enchanted.com

    Enchanted Castle

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    Enchanted Castle is a 60,000 sq. foot entertainment center that features indoor go-karts, laser tag, bumper cars, amusement rides, glow-in-the-dark miniature golf, Hwy. 66 Mini Bowling, Lazer Frenzy challenge, kid-friendly escape room and a two-story playland plus an extensive arcade.

    Lombard, IL

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