Something fun and different! Krystle and Zach were fun and energetic and our family group had a…read moreblast!

DUDE. Game Show Battle Rooms was so much FUN. We celebrated a bachelorette party here, and they…read moretook such good care of our two brides. Our host Angelo kept the energy up the whole time, and producer Joe kept us going with the JAMS. We had 25 in our group, and Angelo did a good job of making everyone feel included, while picking up on little details within the group and bringing them up again later in funny ways. If you're looking for an unconventional bachelorette party option, this is IT.

First axe-throwing experience. Went out for a work team outing and it was fun, but also a little…read morefrustrating. It took us a while to get our form right but then found some consistency. The place was empty for awhile until another group came in. I felt like it was really pricey at essentially $35/per person for an hour- over $100 for 3 of us. Also, the lanes are really short and we had the axe bounce out of the enclosure more than once. I would definitely try axe throwing again, but maybe somewhere else.

This is a fun stop. Several areas to throw axes and there is also a room for painting and a small…read moreVR game area you can enjoy. What I didn't like was the fact in order to get to the other rooms or walk to another axe board you need to walk in front of the other throwers. You could go back behind them but it is awkward with people standing in their area. There was no problem everyone was aware and would stop so you could walk by but for sure that was a concern for me that I didn't like. The layout could be much better.

I've been a GNO fan for years! I visited the Chicago location a handful of times, participated…read morevirtually in Game Night In during COVID and last weekend had a game night with friends at the new Hoffman Estates location. Let me tell you, it did not disappoint! The new location within the Bell Works Chicagoland campus is a thing of beauty. The design aesthetic is what you would expect from a high end brand like GNO and the best part is that they make it feel inviting and like home. Just like at home, we kicked off the evening in the kitchen area greeting friends and ordering drinks. I really liked that we had the option to cater food through a GNO catering partner or coordinate a pot luck amongst our friends. The hosts were amazing and it was an honor to have the man, the myth, the legend Alex live and in person with us! I am not the type to break out a board game for fun, but my friends and I agreed that GNO is on a different level and has a game to meet the knowledge, interest and physical ability of every player. 2 hours of fun, games and laughs flew by and each of our friends who attended for the first time were raving about their evening and how they were planning to tell their friends, family, and employers about GNO. It is obvious that the owners (Brandon & Aaron) have dedicated their time and talent to curating a unique experience that brings families and friends together. If you are interested in a game night but don't want to go through the hassle of hosting, GNO to the rescue!

What an amazing event! It was like playing games in your living room. The hosts were so fun and…read moreenthusiastic. Would definitely recommend

Loved the vibes! Our host was filled with energy & really…read moremade it a fun experience. Great for large groups & for team building

I recently had the pleasure--and I use that term very loosely--of attending the The Great Big Game…read moreShow for a friend's birthday, and let me tell you... it was an experience. First, let's start with the positives, because I believe in balance. The facility? Beautiful. Clean, modern, very "we spent all the budget on aesthetics and vibes." Walking in, you feel like you're about to be on a legit game show--lights, setup, energy... I was ready to win money I was never going to receive. And then... the games started. Now listen. I don't expect Jeopardy! level hosting, but I do expect the host to understand the rules of the games they are... hosting. At one point, I genuinely thought we were all part of a social experiment to see how long a group of adults could pretend to understand instructions that absolutely no one understood--including the person explaining them. There were multiple moments where I locked eyes with my friends like: "Are you getting this?" "No." "Is she getting this?" "Also no." Honestly, I was about this close to politely walking over, grabbing the tablet, and saying, "Don't worry, I got it from here--let's all learn together." Because the energy was giving substitute teacher on their first day with no lesson plan. We spent half the time playing the games and the other half trying to decode what the hell we were supposed to be doing. It was like escape room logic... except we weren't trying to escape, we were trying to understand basic instructions. That said, we laughed A LOT--but not always for the reasons they intended. So if you're looking for a night of fun, confusion, teamwork, and questioning your listening comprehension skills... this is your spot. Would I go back? Yes... but next time I'm bringing a whistle, a clipboard, and stepping in as co-host.

Whether it's the Winter Olympics getting you interested in curling or general curiosity, Windy City…read moreCurling Club is a fun activity to do with friends. I don't know a lot of people that have done this first hand, but now that I've tried it, I see the appeal of it being a sport that I enjoy watching and participating in. There are three lanes to play on, and the staff are friendly ambassadors of the sport. If you've never played, you are made to watch a short instructional video. You'll also need to sign a waiver before participating. There's a learning curve to curling, but once you're on the ice, it's fun. The instructors do a great job of teaching you the lingo, the skills, and get you started with relative ease. For those that are not as flexible or have knee issues, they have sticks to help push the rocks. Everything is provided by the club to play so just bring some comfortable clothes and a light jacket. I don't know of any other curling places so scratch that itch and see what it's all about!

You have to try it out! This place is awesome, welcoming,…read moreand makes you want to hang out all night. Rebecca is straight to the point and a great coach.

so much fun it was great! the lady upfront let us stay for an extra 15 minutes and we really…read moreappreciated that

Zoey was amazing. We had a great time with our family. We enjoyed ourselves. Def will be backread more

Bought this experience as a birthday gift from my No. 1 dude. Not only did he have a wonderful…read moretime, it was fun to watch. The trainer who sat by him the whole time was patient and informative. He did a wonderful job of supporting him and easing him through the process. Such great service and fun! Love it!

It is almost perfect, but it is a cube with some plastic chairs. My cousin had fun though so yeah.read more

What an AWESOME EXPERIENCE! Abby was the absolute best host…read moreto our family !I enjoyed it. Will return soon!

From day one of contacting the company I've had a great experience. I set this up for me and some…read morefriends cause we wanted to do something different then the normal get together's. Everyone had a great time and the game coordinator we had was a blast. Definitely already planning the next event. This time with family. That should be exciting! Thanks again WickedBall for all you did and creating great memories!

Aura Candle Bar was such a fun experience that I would 100% do again!…read more Alex was our guide. Not only was she knowledgeable, but she was also very sweet and kind. Gave very clear instructions and was just super interactive which I appreciated. They have so many scents to choose from that you definitely won't be able to smell them all, but I think you can get through a good amount of them to know that you're picking the best scents that stand out to you. I think this experience is definitely worth the money! They hold the candles for you for two weeks, but you can go in the same day to pick it up too just a few hours later. I can't wait to go back!

10000% this is one of the most relaxing and fun things I've done in Chicago! This is a make your…read moreown candle bar. Your experience begins by choosing 5-12 of your favorite scents from a huge wall of over 100 scents, and writing that on a sheet of paper. You also choose which vessel you want your candle to go in. After that, your scent consultant helps you pick out the three that work the best based on your preferences, and you get to try different concoctions until it smells exactly how you want it! Finally, you get to mix your essential oils and scents into the vessel with wax, and tada!! You're all set!! Honestly, for $50 a person it's not too bad, as some higher quality candles out there cost just as much.

My husband and I went to try our first escape room together at Odyssey and I thought it was pretty…read moregood! It's located across from Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg, in the 999 plaza next door. There's plenty of parking which is always a plus. As soon as you walk up to the entrance you'll see a sign for Odyssey. We came 15 minutes before our reservation time. During this time they just want to review the safety guidelines with you before they taken you into the room for your game. We did the "Towering Inferno" and unfortunately did not make it out alive. The rooms are clean and the staff are all friendly. I don't have other places to compare to but in my opinion I can say this place is low key in technology. When we first entered the room, a staff member gives you the plot by reciting the story. I guess I wanted a more dramatic storyteller but it felt like a low key lecture I guess? 2 people can definitely solve it but it would've been better if we had at least 3 or 4 people. For this challenge, I would say about half of it is solved on computers. The other half are lock combinations. At the end we were told the last bits of info of how we could have finished and escaped. They will take a picture for you inside the room at the end and also offer a group picture with signs in front of their Odyssey sign in the main lobby. I felt like this was a pretty good experience. Again, the space is clean and I am interested in coming back to try their other escape rooms. Don't try to walk-in, make sure to make a reservation on their site! Google for a discount code before you reserve a room. I also saw people mention something on Groupon for deals.

The Titanic was a decent escape room but it didn't flow well. A lot of back and forth. Interesting…read moreconcept for an escape room though.