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One of Chicagoland’s multi‑bar mega‑venues, 115 Bourbon Street slipped an honest‑to‑goodness arcade cabinet into its sports‑bar mix at the peak of the early‑2000s “barcade” wave. Regulars still recall the Ms. Pac‑Man / Galaga «Class of ’81» combo parked near the south wall — proof captured in historic arcade finder listings. The venue opened in 1999 in Merrionette…
Wright’s Barnyard in Lansing, IL, was a beloved family entertainment center that opened in 1956 founded by Burt and Millie Wright. The venue began as “Golden Acres” and evolved into a multifaceted amusement park featuring go-karts, mini-golf, batting cages, arcade games, and a dining area. Unfortunately, Wright’s Barnyard closed in 2006, with its land being repurposed for the expansion of…
A suburban Family Fun Center that closed in 2019. Original location in Tinley Park, IL still operating as of Mar 2025.
Formerly located in Crystal Point Mall in Crystal Lake, IL: 6000 Northwest Hwy, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 1976-1996 Reference: https://www.angelfire.com/retro/lisanostalgia/crystalpointmall3.html https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=709548065748779&set=a.709548005748785 https://youtu.be/HzmJkjmqVMc?si=viKK9DRNdJErogoH
Times Square was an arcade and pinball parlor located at 2836 N Broadway in Chicago’s former New Town (now Lakeview) neighborhood. It was part of the vibrant arcade scene that flourished in the city during the late 1970s and 1980s. The arcade offered a variety of video games and became a favorite spot for gaming enthusiasts. Ed Boon and John Tobias, creators of the Mortal Kombat series, mentioned…
