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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 short-lived attempt by K-Mart to compete with the food + drink + kid’s wonderland arcade experience of the early 80’s that replaced animatronics with human magicians. Two prototype locations in IL and MO came and went within a 2 year span. Reference: https://defunct-brands.fandom.com/wiki/Abra_K_Dabra…
A short-lived attempt by K-Mart to compete with the food + drink + kid’s wonderland arcade experience of the early 80’s that replaced animatronics with human magicians. Two prototype locations in IL and MO came and went within a 2 year…
Proof of existence and closure in 2006 https://rcdb.com/5932.htm
Perhaps located in or near the Faber Snack Bar, a Union Station fixture for decades.
This was a 2nd location of the Fun Zone Game Room, but much less is known about it. Reference: https://www.newspapers.com/article/chicago-tribune/122238850/
Fun Zone was an arcade located within the Century Shopping Centre in Chicago. The Century Shopping Centre, known for its unique vertical design, has housed various entertainment venues over the years, including the Landmark Century Centre Cinema. While specific details about Fun Zone’s operations and closure are limited, it is remembered as part of Chicago’s vibrant arcade scene. It opened…
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…
Dennis’ Place for Games was a notable arcade chain in Chicago, founded by Dennis Georges in the late 1970s. The first location opened across from Lane Tech High School, and over time, Georges expanded the business to include multiple locations: two in Chicago, one in Norridge, and another in Rockford. The Belmont Avenue location, adjacent to the CTA Red Line’s Belmont station, became…
