Two days in a row now, this place is closed when it should be open, with nothing other than a…read morehand-written note on the door saying "closed at 4pm." My children and I are disappointed, and angry, and confused.

My video game loving children have been eagerly awaiting for this to open. It's finally open and…read morehas some great kid friendly neighbors- a toy store and ice cream/gelato parlor. Kid heaven! When my kids first walked into Games on Lincoln they were a little disappointed by how small it is, especially in comparison to places like Nickel City. That being said i like that it's small because it's a great way to kill a bit of time, but also easy to get out of there within the hour. I usually have to bribe my kids to get them out of Nickel City within a few hours. And because it's new Games on Lincoln is very clean and due to the size should be easy to keep clean! Fingers crossed. You put money on a card and like all arcades you go thru money pretty fast here. I loaded up my kids cards with $10 several times and they seemed to run out fast- a combo of the games being a little expensive and I think they may have swiped a few extra times (so teach your kids to just swipe once). The machine itself is a little glitchy, but the staff was helpful...and can also take cash up by the cash register. I do think some sort of unlimited game card would be great- whether it's for one specific time or even a monthly membership. The games itself are perfect for my 8 and 6 year olds, but my 3 year old is a little young for it (although they were nice to pull up a chair so he could play his favorite game, pac-man). They didn't get enough tickets to get any cool prizes so are keeping their cards for next time. And I'm sure there will be a next time since it's an easy way to kill some time after dinner in the area (Stacked and Folded, Little Rickys, etc) before or after ice cream. Speaking of ice cream seems like a no brainer to get rid of their crappy prizes and let people redeem tickets at the ice cream parlor and toy store...also a great way to drive business to those businesses as well. According to the staff they may be taking over the hair salon next door and making this way bigger, which would also give the ability to host birthday parties. My kids were excited about the possibility of even more games. And if that happens there goes my ability to get them in and out fast, but then again always looking for good places to kill time with the kids in the winter.

This place is GREAT for the neighborhood. Take advantage of the $20 entrance fee, per person. You…read moreand your family can play as long as you like, and play up to 130 games at your own pace. The facility is well managed, and very clean. There are drinks and snacks available for purchase, at a reasonable price, if you prefer to leave and take your family out to dinner, you can re-enter with your daily wristband. This is a great way to spend a few hours with your family, the kids will love it, adults even more! If you are competitive, you can join a pinball league which they actually have on site. Want to have fun and relieve stress, this is it. Tuesday's ladies play for $10.00

Glad to personally list and put out The Pinball Capital here on Yelp. It's a legit place for THE…read morelegit pinball capital of the world, Chicago. Alot of space here so it shouldn't get too crowded, and so far the pinball machines are pretty upkept and maintained. Definitely a fun place to chill and play pinball new school and old school. The only thing is, there isn't much else around the area so you'll have to skidattle to some other city for food, other entertainment, and fun. I usually hit up 3 or more places in a day. This place is somewhat close to Elmhurst and there's ALOT in that city to explore. So I just hope they maintain things well here.

My kids hand a great couple of hours today enjoying the different set ups across the large space…read more The place was clean and well staffed. There is plenty of space to run around and it doesn't feel crammed even when they are hosting a birthday party like one today. Check in was easy and the punch card offers a good deal at $100 for 4 weekday and 2 weekend punches. I also scored a $5 discount for becoming a member and another $5 by getting a coupon their website and that made it totally worth it. There is good food selection of pizza, hot dogs, chicken nuggets , popcorn, ice cream and slushies but we don't eat today so I can't comment on quality and taste but hope to be back soon.

I can't believe I haven't left a review until now--this place is amazing! It's my son's absolute…read morefavorite spot! Every time we come, he has a blast. There are so many options, activities, and fun things to do that he never knows where to start! There's also a small restaurant inside the play area, which is super convenient if you get hungry, and they have special rooms available for party bookings. If you create an account, you earn points every visit, which you can later redeem for little "gifts"--such a fun bonus! And one of the nicest touches: when you leave, each child gets to pick a free ball to take home. It's such a thoughtful detail. Highly recommend!

We love going here on the weekends! Their membership is such a great deal if you live nearby and…read morethey always have new exhibits so it doesn't get stale for the kids. They also have a great outdoor area.

We visited the Kohl Children's Museum and had a good time. There are lots of different activity…read moreareas for kids to explore, and it's a fun place for children to learn through play. Admission is $20 per person. However, I also visited about four years ago, and I was surprised that almost nothing has changed. Many of the toys, exhibits, and play areas looked the same and felt quite worn from years of use. I would recommend visiting at least once because it's a nice experience for kids, but I don't think it's a place I would return to regularly unless they update or refresh the exhibits.

Had a great time at Funtopia with my kids. So many climbing walls, it was a good time (especially…read morethe Christmas theme for the winter). I had the chance to check out their party rooms as they were running kind of a family open house for their Christmas time. Lots of fun challenges for the kids as they put snowflakes and cookies on the climbing walls for kids to collect for a prize. They had a food buffet showcasing some of their food options pizza, pizza puffs, meatballs, chicken tenders. Salad and hot chocolate. The staff was super friendly and good with the kids. We had a great time. The party space accommodates several groups at the same time.

Great variety of activities for all ages. Plus, there are tables for parents to hang out or work…read more Free wifi!

The racing sims feel real, the VR is a blast, and the staff is super friendly. Perfect place to…read morehang out

We chose Simulation Zone to host our 12-year-old twins' birthday party, and I was extremely pleased…read morewith the entire experience. We purchased the full package, because I liked the idea of having the place to ourselves, being able to bring in our own food (mainly the cake and drinks), and having access to the party room, which was great for the kids to sit together at one table (instead of separate tables). Yes, it was a bit expensive, but it was well worth it. The owner and his family, who are running the business, were all so kind, helpful, and accommodating. One of the guests had a food allergy and they went over-the-top to make sure the ingredients met their needs. They only ask to let them know up front what you need and plan to order before the party so that they can prepare. The food and drink prices are very reasonable, and everyone liked the food (we had pizza and wings). The owner was so kind and helpful with every step. He communicated everthing so well, which allowed the party to go smoothly. The kids had a blast racing and playing the OMNI VR games. They also attempted the flight simulator, and tried finding our house, which was fun. All the kids were tired when they left. I think this was the best place I've ever experienced having a party. The hospitality and generosity we felt there touched my heart. I highly recommend this place. I would rate Simulation Zone an 11 out of 10 stars if I could. I love this place!

I had a party for my daughter here on 6/27... I could not have asked for a better venue. Reasonably…read morepriced. They accommodated us the night before and allowed us to decorate since there wasn't an event that night. The day of, they were some of the nicest people. It's a cute space and all my guests loved it. HIGHLY recommended!!

Came here for the fish fry, beer, and a good time. I forgot to take a picture of the fish fry…read morebecause it was really good. It's a buffet style. You get salad, mostaccioli, Cole slaw, homemade bread, fried or baked cod and tater tots. The service is very friendly and helpful. The mini pitchers are only $7. It's definitely worth checking out if you are looking for a good Fish Fry. They also have a 50/50 raffle that they do. The only downside is that they don't have a parking lot and parking is limited on the street.

I've been attempting to keep my busy tot as active as possible during these last few weeks of…read moresummer, and had FunFlatables on our "Summer '24 Bucket List". For just $12 you have access to all day play from 11am-7pm (11am-6pm on Sundays), and you're able to come and go throughout the day as long as you have a dated wristband. They have multiple party package options for anyone interested, but the space does remain open to the public during your party time (which is the norm for most kid party places). We came at 3:50pm on a Tuesday, and had the entire place to ourselves. The inflatables are well maintained, and the toddler area is clean and spacious. The manager was very friendly and personable, and notified us that there are coupons available on the site for the next time we'd like to purchase more than one open play pass in order to save a few bucks. I think if there were more kids here, my daughter would have wanted to stay longer, but we did get a solid hour in, and she asked me if she could have her birthday party here ;).

A lot of flatables for kids and kept them entertained. Loved how there was enough room for multiple…read moreparties and the service was decent. No complaints! Will be going back in a couple of weeks.