Location
Just Games – Fox River Grove
Just Games Inc. operated a number of arcades in the Chicagoland area in the 1970s and 1980s.
Just Games – Downers Grove
Just Games Inc. operated a number of arcades in the Chicagoland area in the 1970s and 1980s. Reference: https://www.kineticist.com/post/mike-vinikour-interview
Just Games – Mt. Prospect Euclid
Just Games Inc. operated a number of arcades in the Chicagoland area in the 1970s and 1980s. This location was particularly infamous for a shooting that took place within it on August 9, 1977, killing 1 man and injuring 4…
Lincoln Land
Lincoln Land Amusement Park was a groundbreaking indoor amusement park located in Effingham, IL. Opened in 1977 by local developer Gene Mayhood, the park was adjacent to the Village Square Mall and spanned 100,000 square feet, making it one of the largest indoor amusement parks of its time. The park featured a full-size Ferris wheel that nearly touched the ceiling, a giant carousel, the…
Kristof’s Entertainment Center
Kristof’s Entertainment Center, located in Round Lake Beach, Illinois, has been a cornerstone of family entertainment since its establishment in 1974. Founded by brothers Jim and Tom Kristof, along with their mother Lorraine, the venue began as a modest 12-lane bowling alley and bar called Kristof’s Beef-n-Bowl. Over the decades, Kristof’s has undergone significant transformations, evolving into…
Key Lime Cove
KeyLime Cove was a tropical-themed indoor waterpark resort located in Gurnee, Illinois, near Six Flags Great America. The resort opened in 2008, offering guests a 65,000-square-foot waterpark, multiple dining options, an 8,000-square-foot arcade, and a spa. In 2012, TripAdvisor named KeyLime Cove the #1 Family Hotel in the U.S. and #2 worldwide. Despite its initial success, the resort closed in…
LazerMaxx Family Fun Center
LazerMaxx Family Fun Center was a prominent entertainment venue located at 941 S. McLean Blvd. in Elgin, Illinois. Established around 2010, it transformed a vacant industrial building into a vibrant space for family-friendly activities. The center’s main attraction was its expansive 5,000-square-foot, multi-level laser tag arena, featuring fog effects, glowing pillars, black lighting, and…
Odyssey Fun World I
A 30 year old suburban Family Fun Center. Its sister location in Naperville closed in 2019. Still operating as of Mar 2025.
Magic City
A roller rink and entertainment complex from the mid-90s. Reference: https://www.chicagotribune.com/1995/06/13/aim-to-have-a-total-blast/ https://www.chicagotribune.com/1998/04/09/teen-clubs-doors-keep-closing/