ID check at the door. Was not busy in the early evening during a street festival, but it was a…read moreFriday and I don't know the dynamics of this town. You get 4 tokens for a dollar. The pinball machines I played took 2 tokens for 3 plays. I played The Shadow (fun!) and Stargate (also fun!). We stayed maybe 10 minutes. I did not order a beverage.

I've been here a few times. Always a good time. All token plays. Lots of great pinball machines…read more The classic video games like pac man. 2 Ski ball games. Air hockey. All the best games. A few pool tables when you walk in. Nice bar with friendly staff. It is quite loud with music blasting. Don't come here to visit & catch up with friends. Play games & drink.

I have been here multiple times and it is genuinely the best arcade bar I've ever been to. We've…read moretried out others in the area and this has the widest selection I've seen. Staff is so friendly, drinks well priced, and games are so fun.

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.

I kinda don't want to review this, so it stays at low key as it was when we visited. But here I am…read more We had a ball ending our night here. The games are pretty minimal, but they were free so who cares? We played lots of basketball and skeeball, so essentially that in itself made my night. We ordered a few drinks from the bar, and played pinball, Mrs. Pacman, and I think Turtles or Mortal Combat. The bartender was cool, and hooked us up with some pizza since it seemed to be a pretty slow night. The vibe is pretty chill and it's not very big, but again for us it was a pretty fun way to end our night

There are few arcade games including basketball & pinball machines. One pin was down…read more Arcade area is separate from the main bar and dining area. We like it, because we didn't get food, we just go played the games. Also there is mini bar inside the arcade room. We stopped by here for about an hour. We enjoyed. I wish they have more games and they fix the broken ones.

Such a fun place to go out with a group of friends! The current theme of the bar is Shrek, with a…read morewhole pop up dedicated to his swamp! So fun taking picture inside it. It also has shrek themed drinks which I think is such a cool collaboration. There is plenty of space to just hangout or play the arcade games. The bartender was great! I can't wait to come again.

I went here for an event a WHILE AGO…read more Replay Lincoln park is a popular bar and arcade located in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. They are known for blending nostalgia and pop culture. It's a cool place to visit if you are in the area and looking for something to do with friends.

Games are fun. A nice hangout spot with friends. The beers…read morewere good and had a variety to choose from

I haven't been to a barcade where most of the games were free, so that was a really nice surprise…read more We originally just went to kick off a bar crawl, but they had trivia/Jeopardy going on, it was freezing outside (low 20s), and we ended up staying way longer than planned. It was actually a really fun time, and I'll definitely be back. The pizza looked really good too, but I didn't even see a kitchen so I'm very curious how they're making it.

Perfect spot for a quick drink!…read more We didn't linger too long but a really solid hang before a night out. We played some Skee Ball and had a few Espresso Martinis. It's a lovely building and the interior is very elegant. Would go back!

My friend and I recently stayed at the Chicago Athletic Authority, and every few hours, we walked…read morethrough the Game Room. It was over March Madness, so there were always men or women's games on the televisions. Besides being a happening place, there was also decent food. Upon our check-in, we even received complimentary bubbles as a welcome drink in the Game Room. For one of our dinners, we decided to enjoy some Game Room food while I taught my friend how to play chess. We ordered a delicious dish of WSC Cheese Sticks (made with Wisconsin brick cheese and marinara). We then each ordered the Chicken Caesar Wrap, consisting of crispy chicken, romaine lettuce, parmigiano Reggiano, and house chips. We both upgraded our chips to French fries. I thought the food was good (not excellent but not bland like other reviews stated). The best part of the experience is the vibe in the space. There were also protests in the area earlier in the day so many of the non-hotel guests in the Game Room were from that (as we could tell from the signs they had with them). Even if you go to the Game Room website (https://www.gameroomchi.com), you're in for some fun just getting into the website. On their website are upcoming events (like karaoke), details on booking private events, menus, and more. They serve their all day menu from 11 AM to close daily. Their hours are Monday through Thursday from 11 AM to 11 PM, Friday and Saturday from 11 AM to 1 AM (kitchen closes at 11 PM), and Sunday from 11 AM to 9 PM. There is also Happy Hour on weekdays from 3 PM to 5 PM, which include $10 wings, Old Style combos, and half off pitchers. While there were more exciting places to be in Chicago, for a hotel guest or someone in the area, this was a fun place to hang out, grab a bite, play some board games, and watch some games on TV. Certainly recommend it!

Great family fun! Lots of activities to choose from. FTW boasts an arcade, bowling, movie theater,…read moreand immersive experiences.

After 2 long days at a conference in the Chicago suburbs, I wanted to explore Chicago the city. I…read morewanted to have fun and blow off steam. FTW Chicago was just the solution I needed for this. It's up the stairs near the movie theatre. Once you walk in, your senses are inundated by lights, sounds, and the scent of alcohol. It can be a lot to take in but once you get some tokens or a playing card and play your first game, you should be quickly acclimated to your new setting. My friend and my favorites for the night ended up being Skeeball, the milk jug toss, the largest Pac-Man game ever, some of the pinball machines, and the large Connect 4. Honestly, the milk jug toss was a sleeper hit. Don't sleep on it. You can buy a card and add money to it instead of buying tokens. We found that was most convenient and easy for us. You win tickets for each game you play, and there's a cute store where you can claim prizes. The whole place is supposed to have a Steampunk theme. It's not outright obvious, but you can tell by looking at the ceilings or going to the bathroom (there are many stalls and they're very clean!) You can buy food and drinks at the bar and also watch sports. Overall, FTW Chicago would make a great girls' night out or date night, or I could even see coming by myself. Stop by if you're in town.

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.

So the positive is you can play some old video and pinball without a cover and just for cheap…read morewithout buying a drink. Cool stuff. Will every game work perfectly? No. Some could use some maintenance. The selection is modest too. But do you want an hour of fun? there are worst places to go. The bar itself felt like an after thought. Fun street though and certainly good enough for a visit.

This place was interesting, lots of people, quick service, variety of options for games. It felt…read morejust a little too packed to be able to enjoy any games as there were long waits for them, but the staff was awesome!! Ambiance was alright, nothing amazing, but it was great to be close to the subway.

Quite the spot. Took my amazing date here for our 4th date. YES, 4TH. And what a choice…read more Security was top notch right from the start with a bag search, and once we got inside, the energy was immaculate. The staff was incredibly friendly, and everyone in the arcade was just as enthusiastic about playing as we were. At one point, my date even got randomly dapped up by a friendly stranger!! But THAT'S the thing about this place. It creates an atmosphere where everyone feels like they're part of the fun. Bring the kids. Bring the date. Bring the friends. Bring whoever you want because this place knows how to make a good time happen. We walked out with the coolest little prizes, a bunch of memories, and the very strong realization that we gotta come back. I'd give this place 6 stars if I could.

I was in a party of 16 and as a first timer coming here let me tell you guys. It's a really big…read moreopen space. For the bowling , arcade, and the pool table section. The people up front were also nice! As well as our server Dom. Never had a server serve us quickly. Drinks and food came out quickly and great, thanks Dom! Will definitely be coming back and asking for Dom!