Family Fun Centers
The Game Show
📍 340 Yorktown Shopping Center, Lombard, IL 60148About The Game Show
The Game Show is a family fun center in Lombard, IL. The Game Show features an exclusively retro arcade collection with all games between 30-40 years old, making them older than the children who play them, preserving classic arcade gaming from the 1980s-1990s era. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 101 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Best For
- All Ages
- Party Packages
- Private Arcade Rental ($149 Mon-Thu, $249 Fri-Sun for 2 hours) with unlimited game play. Private Party Package ($199 Mon-Thu, $299 Fri-Sun for 2 hours) includes unlimited games, free bottled water, soft drinks, table coverings, plates, cutlery, cups, napkins, and cleanup. Optional 60-minute show from The Reptile Den ($200) featuring 12+ exotic reptiles and bugs.
- Food
- Outside food and drink welcome with Private Party Package. Billy Bricks Wood Fired Pizza is preferred pizza provider with catering options available. Email for menu and ordering.
💡 Did You Know?
- The Game Show features an exclusively retro arcade collection with all games between 30-40 years old, making them older than the children who play them, preserving classic arcade gaming from the 1980s-1990s era
- The venue offers an optional exotic animal presentation add-on through The Reptile Den featuring 12+ live exotic reptiles and bugs, making it one of few arcades to combine gaming with interactive wildlife education
- All games are included in the rental price with unlimited play requiring no quarters, tokens, or game cards, a progressive pricing model that differs from traditional arcade pay-per-play systems
- The facility explicitly welcomes outside food and drinks with private party packages and has a preferred catering partner in Billy Bricks Wood Fired Pizza, offering flexibility uncommon in traditional family entertainment centers
💬 What Visitors Say
- Book a 3-hour rental for birthday parties - you get exclusive access to the entire venue with all games included free to play, making it excellent value compared to traditional party venues
- At $12 for an entire evening of arcade gaming, The Game Show offers exceptional value entertainment - significantly cheaper than movies or other entertainment options while providing hours of fun
- Bring your own food and drinks to parties - the venue allows outside food, and you're located steps away from 26 restaurants in Yorktown Center (Empire Burgers + Brew, Gia Mia, Buca di Beppo, etc.) for convenient dining options
- Experience authentic vintage arcade and pinball machines - all games are 30-40 years old, offering a unique nostalgic experience that appeals to both adults and children looking for 'old school' entertainment
- Park for free at Yorktown Center's acres of parking and explore the mall's 150+ shops and 18-screen IMAX theater before or after your visit to extend your entertainment experience
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