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Cookie’s Family Fun Center was an entertainment venue formerly located in Montgomery, IL. The center offered a variety of attractions, including arcade games, laser tag, and bumper cars, making it a popular destination for family outings and children’s parties. Additionally, the facility featured a restaurant serving a range of food options beyond pizza, catering to both children and adults….
Proof of existence and closure in 2006 https://rcdb.com/5932.htm
One of a handful of Bally’s Tom Foolery early arcade bar/nightclub concepts that existed briefly in the early 1980’s. This was previously a Barnaby’s Family Inn, until Bally Manufacturing Co. purchased the chain in 1981 and converted a number of the locations to the Tom Foolery concept. The arcade crash of 1982, plus the mountain of debt that Bally’s was navigating at the time, put an unfortunate…
One of a handful of Bally’s Tom Foolery early arcade bar/nightclub concepts that existed briefly in the early 1980’s. This was previously a Barnaby’s Family Inn, until Bally Manufacturing Co. purchased the chain in 1981 and converted a number of the locations to the Tom Foolery concept. The arcade crash of 1982, plus the mountain of debt that Bally’s was navigating at the time, put an…
Cozzi’s Adventure Golf & Games, formerly located in Lake Zurich, IL, was a notable family entertainment center that combined arcade gaming with other recreational activities. The facility opened in the Spring of 1999 and featured an array of attractions, including an arcade filled with video and redemption games, a mini-golf course, and other outdoor activities. It closed sometime in the…
Formerly located on Western Avenue, just across from Lane Tech High School at ~3400 N. Western. It was managed by Gale Vales in 1985. Reference: https://www.newspapers.com/article/chicago-tribune-interview-with-manager-o/169537944/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/17220794519/?multi_permalinks=10157756677134520&hoisted_section_header_type=recently_seen
Enchanted Castle in Lombard, Illinois, has an interesting history. It opened in 1983, founded by Harold Skripsky, who envisioned a magical family entertainment center with a medieval fantasy theme. Over the years, the venue changed ownership several times. In 1993, it was sold to Discovery Zone, but Skripsky repurchased it in 1996. Later, in 1997, Ogden Entertainment acquired it, and in 2002,…
Friar Tuck’s Game Room in Calumet City, Illinois, was a notable arcade during its time, particularly in the early 1980s. It gained a certain level of infamy due to an incident involving the arcade game Berzerk. In 1982, a young man named Peter Bukowski tragically passed away from a heart attack shortly after achieving a high score on the game. This event is often cited as one of the first…
Galaxy World was a beloved arcade located inside Gala Lanes North in Carol Stream, Illinois. It was a hotspot for gaming enthusiasts, especially during the 1980s and 1990s. The arcade was part of the Brunswick Zone bowling center and featured a wide variety of arcade games, including some that were used as testing grounds for new releases by companies like Williams and Bally-Midway. In its…
A well-known Chicago arcade formerly located on Chicago’s North Side. This was a test location for Midway Games during the late 80’s and 90’s. It opened in 1987 and closed sometime between 2002 and 2007. Reference: https://www.chicagotribune.com/1987/12/30/after-pac-man-video-arcades-today/