I would love to see the electric bill - I can only imagine what it must be for the largest arcade…read morein the world with over 850 playable arcade cabinets. Speaking of, how wonderful is it that this place exists? Far too many modern places are drink-focused enough that games have cup-holders, the games themselves have giant, modern LCD screens with the brightness and color turned way up, and all this for about $1.50-$2.00 a game that lasts a minute, 90 seconds at best, and does not require much skill (with alcohol, I suppose they want something winnable even while a little inebriated). This is to say nothing of the games where the goal is to win tickets to exchange for prizes - don't get me started on the shenanigans at play. Galloping Ghost has arcade games where a simple joystick and a couple buttons is all you need. There are some older shoot the screen games, and other retro games as well. Let's say that none have a modern, flat-screen, and all are old enough to use CRT (Tube) Screens. Given their age, the games are kept in very good shape! I also love that Galloping Ghost is about the love of the games, and not about the love of liquor with games being an excuse to drink. There are bottled sodas available for sale, but not cup-holders, alcohol, or food. Even gum is forbidden. This also has the effect of being a community icon! When I visited, there was a gathering of furries (not something I engage in, but power to you!) I haven't even gotten to the best part: $25 for all day, all-you-can-play access. Open from 11am to midnight (or 2am Friday & Saturday night). The ticket allows you access throughout the day, so you can come and go as you please. Better still, an extra $5 gets you access to all-you-can-play pinball a couple blocks down the street. Also a good selection of fun machines somewhere between retro and modern Stern. Final verdict: While Chicagoland has some arcades with free-play, and some even don't require an entrance fee, these, despite a modest selection revolve around booze. Galloping Ghost is a dying breed that exists to test your skills, maybe set a record if you're that good, and hang out. All this, for a very reasonable entrance fee.

I love video games. Always have. When I found out that the largest arcade in America was near…read moreChicago, I had to stop. Here is what I liked and didn't like about this place. Liked - Over 900+ games. I mean, just by sheer numbers, that is impressive as hell! Every game you can think of, and then some. So many games I had never heard of before. - Unlimited play with entry. - Its like an interactive video game museum, pretty much. Didn't Like - $25.00 to get in. Wish they had a "by the hour" type pricing. I was there for about 3 hours, and I probably just broke even, money wise, on the games I actually played. - Almost TOO MANY games if there is a such a thing. I spent half my time walking around looking at the different games instead of just sitting down playing them. - Hot inside. Little bit stuffy in there, and it wasn't even that crowded. Couldn't imagine if the place was packed during the Summer months. - Some broken/unplayable games. Most of them I tried worked, but there were a few where the controller was jacked, or certain buttons didn't respond/work well. Would I come back? Yeah, maybe. I'm glad I got to see it, and was impressed by the sheer number of games they have. I just didn't have as much "fun" as I thought I would for the $25.00 entry fee.

Great spot, very friendly bartenders, and a nice variety of games. They have some great classics…read morelike mortal kombat 2 and terminator 2 that were a quarter each to play. The pinball games I played though were a dollar each, which seemed a little steep compared to places like emporium. But the energy and crowd and staff here are more conducive to game night, so I think this is still the better spot. Also their games take quarters not tokens, so if you don't use them all there you can still spend them somewhere else later.

All machines are well kept. This is really the epicenter of the Chicago Pinball Scene. A real…read moreculture around friendly all inclusive competitive and casual play.

Amazing customer service, especially from Joshua who helped me and my friends a lot. Had a great…read moretime here.

Food at the arcade is horrible, staff is understaffed waited an hour to buy a drink never did ,…read morestaff kept going back and forth between new customers on ice cream and food instead of simply ringing me and family up for drinks, the staff that was helping was still only on register and didn't stop once for any customers that wanted drinks after I got out the line. All they did was apologize and didn't take the time to multitask between everyone for a fair experience, first time I came I got drinks and the pineapple calipsco is good but not worth waiting for as I came a second time. Arcade is fun won lots of plushies, Bowling/Bar 0/10. Managers or whoever was there also doesn't seem to care about waiting customers, it wasn't even busy and they still weren't assisting us by the way. Could definitely improve service, also burned half the pizza. Also missed out of 90% of bowling from waiting.

I had so much fun and the food is so good too , I also think that they should add more arcades to…read moremake their bowling place more fun!! The workers were really nice too

Bowlers Bowling Alley is a great spot whether you're a casual bowler or a more serious one. The…read moreplace is kept clean, and the lanes are in good shape, giving you a smooth and consistent experience. The atmosphere is relaxed and family-friendly, making it an ideal choice for gatherings or birthday parties. I am looking forward to my next rodeo. Yelp!

Walking into this bowling alley feels like stepping into a place that actually cares about keeping…read morethe classic experience alive instead of turning everything into a loud entertainment factory. The lanes are well maintained, games run smoothly, and the atmosphere stays relaxed even when it gets busy. The staff is welcoming, organized, and keeps everything moving without making the place feel overly strict. I also liked the old-school style of scoring because it adds character and makes the games feel more social. The lounge area has a fun neighborhood vibe, the drinks are solid, and there's plenty to do beyond bowling. Overall, it's the kind of spot that's easy to come back to with friends for a genuinely good time.

Unfortunately, we had a pretty disappointing experience at Circle Lanes. My girlfriend needed to…read moreuse a 6-pound bowling ball because she wasn't comfortable using the heavier ones, but we were told she couldn't use it because you had to be under a certain age. We politely explained that she wasn't strong enough to comfortably use the heavier balls, but instead of trying to help us find an alternative or even explaining the policy in a respectful way, the interaction came across as very rude and dismissive. Because she was forced to use a heavier ball than she was comfortable with, she ended up hurting herself while bowling, which made the situation even more frustrating. We spent good money here and were polite throughout our visit, so I expected much better customer service. I understand that businesses have policies, but there's a way to communicate those policies and work with customers, especially when someone is explaining that they physically can't comfortably use the available equipment. What was supposed to be a fun date night ended with my girlfriend getting hurt and both of us leaving disappointed. The way the situation was handled really put a damper on the entire experience. Overall, the customer service left us with a very bad impression, and unfortunately, I don't see us returning.

Such a fun place to go with a group of friends or for a date night! We spent $20 on tokens but…read moredidnt realize every game is 2 tokens so we ended up having sooo many tokens left over. Id recommend starting with $10 which will definitely get you through most of the games. Bar service was quick and had alot of options. We didnt get any food -- i dont think they have any.

This is a 21+ place at all times of the day…read more They have some tasty frozen beverages, and allow outside food. Great for adult parties. I came here with my partner on a Saturday around 5:30. They have some incredibly nostalgic games like mortal kombat and pac man. It was pretty empty and we were able to play skeeball and air hockey without waiting. Definitely a cool place.

Huge thank you to Archie and his team who did a great job tonight. We took our 2 youngest sons out…read morefor birthday shopping. We had no idea the mall closed early, Archie was awesome in allowing them to enjoy the car experience. Above and beyond service, offering water cheering guests on and being truly genuine.

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I bring my boys here so they. An practice. I give them $10 each and they practice for an hour or…read moreso. We have met their friends here and have even brought pizzas as they have a couple of tables and benches. It's a great place to bring the kiddos!

Chicago to Melrose Park on a Friday afternoon is not a drive I'd wish on anyone, but as far as my…read morebaseball-crazy grandson is concerned, Sam's is totally worth it. Not sure what the 400+ balls cost--it wasn't much--and the look on the boy's face was priceless. Had it not been for some well-earned blisters, we might still be there!

This place was incredible! My kids had so much fun! They…read morehad climbing structures of varying levels of difficulty for my bigger kids & a fun toddler area for my littles . They even had ninja warrior style ramps up to some of the climbing structures which my kids could do safely with the harnesses. And in the back there is a zip line obstacle course, video games, laser, tag, and more. We did not have time to do everything because there was just so much to choose from! I definitely recommend the physically active options over the video games. It is a bit on the pricey side, but definitely worth it!

We went to a birthday party this weekend at climbzone! I have seen ads for it all over the place…read morebut this was the first time seeing it. What a fun place!! There climbing walls, a soft play area, ropes course, zip line, laser tag, and bumper cars. As well as rooms/alcoves for birthday parties. It seems like there are activities for kids of all ages. I can't wait to go back with my little one.

We went to urban air for my nephew birthday. I bought pizza for the kids and they the staff over…read morecooked the pizza. As you can see the sausage ar black. Also the crust tasted burnt. The kids refused to eat the pizza and we ended up throwing it away because they refused to give us a replacement even though we hadn't touch the pizza. They gaslight us saying the pizza wasn't burnt and it looked good and all the pizzas looked like that. All I have to say is don't waste your money. Update 10/23 Urban air responded to this review to contact them and leave my contact information. As of now no one has reached out to me after I reached out and as they requested.

We had a membership at the location in Naperville for a couple years. But we were in the area and…read moreneeded a place to let the kids run wild for a bit so we headed in. This place is definitely not as clean as Naperville. I'm also glad that we didn't spring for the bigger package because half the stuff wasn't running. The worst part was we walked in at 4:25pm and by 6pm they told us our bands had expired even though at the sign in the front it says we get two hours. They wouldn't even sell my kid a coke on the way out the door. They also came on the intercom several times and told people to make sure parents had paid if they were on the trampolines and to be respectful of the employees. Shows the kind of demographic this place attracts. The shining star was the girl working the front counter. She was very nice. The security guard wearing what appeared to be a bulletproof vest was a little extreme. It's definitely a "no" for me.