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    Justin M.

    This is the best playground in Chicago, especially on a rainy day. Housed in the same building as AMC River East 21, you can spend time here before/after your movie. The second you walk in, you'll notice the Dave&Buster's look. You can purchase tokens for the plentiful selection of arcade games. On the right side towards the back of the room, is the restaurant area. On the left side, are most of the games, mini golf and a passageway to Lucky Strike in case you decide to play pool, bowl and/or watch a sports game. In regards to the food, whoever made my dinner - the nachos and the flatbreads - WOW. Probably the best arcade food excluding Chuck E. Cheese pizza. Great selection of beer too. What was a bit of a disappointment was the customer service. Waiters did not clean up the tables as we finished food and ordered more. They just let the plates pile up until the end. I come here frequently and would love to give this place another chance with its performance at the restaurant.

    Wow lots of games and prizes fun times.
    Jaci Y.

    FTW ( For the win) Great place to hang out with friend and family for fun times. Good food I love the corn dogs so yummy. For the adults they have a fantastic bar stocked with cocktails, wine and beer. The place is brand new so everything is in working condition and the restrooms are nice too. They also have a family friendly restroom which is very nice. Mini golf is also fun it has Chicago theme which is really neat concept. I loved their ski-ball, the claw machines and their arcade games too. This place might be some competition for places like Dave N Busters.

    Andre W.

    A friend of mine just had a bday party here and it was a good time! All the games you wanna play and all the beers and drinks you wanna drink. I had about 3 of their signature cocktails to wash down the delicious sloppy joe sliders that came in a set of 3. I didn't really get a chance to play many video games as I was mingling with my friend and her other friends, but I did get a chance to go 4-2 in air hockey challenges! You can get a pretty nice deal on the game cards if you spend a certain amount of money and you don't have to use the card all up on one visit. You can use whenever you like. My only issue with this place is that Stephen (guy behind the bar and his buddy back there) don't seem to pay attention to when someone needs a new drink or seems to not pay attention when you are waving at him to get his attention. Good spot to have a party as everyone will enjoy their experience here...also great for a date if you and you significant other gets the competitive juices flowing.

    Jane V.

    A fantastic arcade that is more for adults than kids. However they have such a wide variety of games that you will find something for everyone here. The food and drinks are also good here although a little bit on the pricey side. You can also buy gift cards for others. I would bring my friends and family here and have a fantastic time!

    Can't go wrong with this Margherita  pizza, yummy.
    Michelle Brady S.

    It's an awesome and a very fun place for kids & adults. There are a lot of options to play. Spacious and well organized. The bar is cool with tons of drink options. If you are a fan of sports, they have a gigantic TV Screens to entertain you. The food was excellent, we had a few different type of pizzas and my fav was the Margherita. They have the party rooms for a private event/birthday which is cool. The bowling is right across and the movie theater is upstairs. It's a perfect sport for a fun day.

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    Kirsten A.

    I was expecting an icky experience like Dave and Busters - but FTW is so much better. Right across the way from Lucky Strike in the AMC building, you can play cool arcade games from the traditional skee ball and air hockey to classic inspired big screen versions of Packman and Connect Four along side new tech games like imax style Star Wars and moving, vibrating Jurassic Park. My friend and I had a blast. It's all fancy and electronic so you load up a card and swipe to play, reward points are tracked on your card as well. No more paper tickets to redeem. $10 will get you 60 points and most games are around 6-10 points to play per game. Skee ball was 2 points a game, air hockey 8, and the fancier ones 10. Rewards start at 25 points for candy and go up to 12000 or so for adult prizes like a Crock Pot. The rewards section definitely favors adults, but does have some toys...and lots of those Funko Pop Bobble Heads and cool nerd board games. There's also a full bar and menu of snacks...a much better/less douchey vibe than Lucky Strike across the hall. It wasn't crowded at all on a Saturday evening, and after 9pm is 21+ only. I would go again...and definitely go here over Dave & Busters.

    Timur T.

    We came here multiple times in the last 2-3 months. Good place for kids. After 2-3 times it gets boring and I think they need more video games. Mini golf was fun.

    Transformers!
    Emily B.

    I came here on a Saturday night for some family fun and to celebrate my birthday! We had a blast! We decided on FTW after reading reviews and thought it looked better than Dave & Busters (where we usually go). So glad we came here instead! We found a close parking spot on a street nearby, McClurg I think. Then we were pleasantly surprised at how not overly crowded it was for a Saturday! We were able to sit down right away and eat dinner and have some drinks before playing games. Food was good, drinks were better and service was just fine. Before going, just know there is no host so you sit yourself if there are open tables. Then a server will come and take your orders. Games were really fun, both for my 4 year old and for us in our 30's. The mini golf was awesome! 6 holes that are Chicago themed and 24 points per person. No cash, you have to load a game card to play everything and the coolest part for me, was tickets also get loaded to your card! No scrambling around losing tickets or trying to carry them around from game to game. Such a good idea! And the prizes are WAY better here than at other game places. I highly recommend this place for a fun night with family or friends or even to host a party or event! I'll definitely be back :)

    Christa H.

    Arcade games for kids + drinks for adults = WINNING! When I feel like splurging to keep the kid busy for 4-5 hours, we check out a movie upstairs, then head down to the arcade for about another hour. The game cards are reasonably priced, the variety of games are good for ages 5+, and the movie parking validation lasts for 4 hours! The drinks are pretty good and the chicken tenders trio is tasty - not a fan of the blueberry sauce, but the other 2 are excellent!

    Alex A.

    I have always been curious about checking this place out but have always been in a hurry to go to the AMC or somewhere else instead. Finally came here as part of a company outing. It was fun! Typical arcade games you would probably find at Haunted Trails (they even have mini golf) except with a more "adult" atmosphere. We got a bunch of sliders and these sort of cheese tater tots which were very good! For dessert, we had some of their brownies, rice cripys treats, and cookies! They had a good bar selection as well. I also love that all of the games have a cup holder for your drink! Great place to play some games before watching a movie I think.

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    Romana N.

    Very fun place! Had a date night there last Sunday! We played mini golf and went thought all the levels of "living dead" 4D experience, I freaked out bunch of times but had tons of fun! Also, they have great selection of beer. And we even got to watch a bit of Gramy on huge TV.

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    Danny W.

    The folks from Lucky Strike Dave & Busted inside their bowling alley and out came an awesome arcade and 6 hole Chicago-themed mini golf course. It's everything the orange and blue-signed franchise is only better in my opinion. You won't find Mario Brothers or Tetris in this house. Unlike the recent retro bar-cades that are the rage lately, FTW is all about the most modern entertainment out there. From Skee Ball to Kung Fu Panda to 3D Zombie Apocalypse you're going to get the latest and greatest when it comes to gaming. Food wise, American style dim sum carts cruise around replenishing burnt calories, and if you need to hydrate there's a full bar with a decent draft list and punch bowls that totally fit the inner-child theme. It's all tied together by one of the biggest projection screens I've ever seen outside of a movie theater and it's always playing sports. It's extremely easy card based token and ticketing is probably my favorite part of the whole experience. All you do is add credits, swipe your card, and let the good times roll without having to get all Chuck E Cheeses with it. Super adult like. Overall I'd say that this place lives up to it's acronym.

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    this place is insane, all the games you could think of, and the food is pretty good. Wonder why it's so low rated

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    Ask the Community - FTW Chicago

    Are the arcade games free? Or you need to pay for every games?

    Nope! You have to buy a reloadable play card, which I believe come in increments of $25.

    Is there a claw machine?

    Yes. I believe there a couple. I remember one had Mario and Luigi

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    I really like pinstripes. I hosted my company party here and we were thoroughly looked after…read more The food was great and they were very accommodating for allergies. I highly recommend any of the pizzas

    I have heard of Pinstripes but haven't had a chance to visit until we had our workplace holiday…read moreparty here. I was skeptical but honestly, because of Pinstripes, this may have been the best work party I've been to. I didn't see a lot of the place because I didn't visit the bar upstairs, and we were downstairs for our meeting-party. The meeting room is quite large and accommodated our group of 50 or so people easily. The food was really good too; we had some chicken, Mac and cheese, ribs, and more. The sliders weren't my favorite because they were really pink inside, so I skipped that. The other stuff I had was quite delicious. But the best part was the games. I mean I'm a board game enthusiast but have never played bocce and now I am wondering why not. It was so much fun. I mean I'm ready to buy a lawn set, or join a bocce league or whatever. The rules are simple but it's fun. They also have a really gorgeous patio area that another group was apparently going to be using, and that space is along the riverfront. I would be super glad if we came back to Pinstripes, to the extent that I'm going to make sure our VP knows how much we enjoyed it. There's no dedicated parking so you'll need to take a taxi or find a spot in a nearby lot. Spothero was great for that, since my spot was cheaper than the validated parking that Pinstripes offers.

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    Timber Lanes

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    I just did an event here and was pretty impressed by the whole process. This is an old school…read morebowling alley that is old fashioned in a few ways, but still worked well in 2026! Yeah, it was a bit small, but it really had a cozy atmosphere! Probably the star of this place is the service. From creating an event to day of, Timber Lanes showed some really good customer service. We had a party reduction and they adjusted the lanes and the price. I really appreciated the help! Also, every employee my group met the day of my event were excellent. This place has a bit of a hipster vibe, but everybody was so kind. Their drink prices were also pretty good (perhaps a steal). The only downside to this place is that its cash only. I get the want for cash only, but it is 2026. I was particularly confused that I was able to use a credit card for the deposit, but not to pay for the whole event. That part was pretty weird. Either way, this really fit the bill for our group so if we do this again, Timber Lanes is on the top of our list. We really had a great time and as long as you can get past the cash only aspect, this place is a real winner!

    Timber Lanes is an anomaly in today's bowling alley experience. There is no arcade and no flashy…read moremonitors. This is an old school Bowling-with-a-capital-B alley. There is a bar and there are 7 lanes and decades of bowling paraphernalia lining the walls. The establishment is cash only, furthering the analog ambiance. Shoe rental was $3 a pair which felt like a steal. The lanes run for $45 an hour. It's very popular to those who know what they're getting into. The pins do get stuck and the machines could use a little love but the staff is quick to resolve or solve issues as they arise. You can easily book online but know that spots fill up quickly. I recommend you take yourself out for a good old fashioned night of bowling with some friends, keep track of your scores on the paper sheet they hand out, and take pleasure in the ritual of throwing the ball on the waxy lane. I'm sure it'll make you smile just like it made me.

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    Small, old school place. Manual scoring.
    Small, old school place. Manual scoring.
    The view from lane 1
    The view from lane 1
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    Tried Logan Arcade for the first time and i have to say, I'm a fan. They have plenty of pinball…read moregames (which i love), including everyone's favorite, The Addams Family. Games are anywhere from 50 cents to $1.00 each, and there are three change machines for you. I only had a seltzer while I was there, but the bartender was very friendly and was very quick. I'll definitely be back!

    Is it just my imagination, or did pinball in this arcade used to cost a lot less? I could have…read moresworn there were very few machines that cost a buck and the rest were 25 cents or maybe 50 cents if one wanted to splurge. When I was here yesterday, I found that almost all of them were a buck, a few were 75, and a fewer were 50, and maybe on for 25. Now that said, Logan Arcade does have a tremendous selection of different pinball machines. Many of them are modern Sterns, some are older Bally's, a few old school, and one being the mechanical type with no computers within. There is also a fair selection of other arcade games, some vintage, others a bit newer, which I did not partake in. I have to say though, one of them was Dance Dance Revolution, which I haven't seen for at least 15 years! On the modern side, they have a totally awesome motion + VR-based game, which is a lot of fun to play. Though I am a bit embarrassed because I think you can see how I'm playing right behind me on a massive screen. Still well worth the five bucks for the experience, if for nothing else. Another thing I really like that they do is that instead of operating based on tokens, it's quarters. The one advantage to token is you're able to buy them with a credit card (though usually in $5 increments). Quarters, meanwhile, don't lock you into playing a certain amount of games - get as many quarters as you need and then leave with what you don't- it's US currency, use it anywhere you'd like. Where it comes to their bar service, I can't really comment as I didn't buy anything this time around (the photo is from a few months ago). However, looking at the menu, it seems they are more about cheap options as opposed to anything worthy of writing home about. So we are left with an arcade that is good fun to kill a couple of hours. It's one that has market rates for modern arcade games, cheap classics, and cheap booze. Likely more funs with friends if you are competitive.

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