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The Escape Game Chicago
2 599 reviews
#1 of 152 Fun & Games in Chicago
"BLOWN.I am an escape
game
enthusiast and have played enough to know that The Escape
Game
is ALWAYS hands down the BEST experience I ever have.Hannah, Matthew, and Al were great
game
guides with a perfect level of..."
"... themes and you have an hour to put clues together to figure stuff out a great mix of using your brain and amazing
fun
I suggest this for
fun
and something totally different to do great for family and friends."
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Fox in a Box Chicago
1 254 reviews
#2 of 152 Fun & Games in Chicago
"We had a fantastic family birthday experience at the Fox in a Box Chicago
escape room
with game master Doug! Commander Doug made a terrific experience for us, provided us with helpful clues and hints, and advised..."
"There was something to do for everyone, plenty of space to do it in, a variety of types of puzzles, and our host was in-character,
fun
, encouraging, and she even personalized our "you did it!""
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BATL-The Backyard Axe Throwing League
449 reviews
#3 of 152 Fun & Games in Chicago
"Casual, welcoming atmosphere.The entire staff--Blake, Alex, Latrell, Tyler, Drew, Connor, Luke, and Gio--they make it
fun
and friendly while helping you to unleash your inner primal hunter."
"Well planned and executed by the instructors
Blake
& Alex! Patient and helpful for all participants, including involvement by non-participants!"
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Ragnarok Axe Throwing
672 reviews
#4 of 152 Fun & Games in Chicago
"Super fun experience - great for family, friends, work groups; energetic but safety-conscious staff; amusing costume fun to be had and a good variety of
games
to be played after initial practice/instruction"
"Hector was an incredible teacher and made the process of learning
a lot of fun
! Lots of laughs, a little competition, and a while lot of fun!"
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Room Escape Adventures
1 274 reviews
#5 of 152 Fun & Games in Chicago
"but with Ethan's instruction, encouragement, teasing and humor we loosened up, gained confidence and started throwing with our inner
Viking
timber gods! great value, great fun, great experience."
"Our hosts Ryan and Hector were as zany and fun as any gameshow hosts should be and the
games
were challenging and silly and exciting and fun! 10/10 would go again!"
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Escape Artistry - The Railcar
915 reviews
#6 of 152 Fun & Games in Chicago
"From the theming and layout of the rooms, friendly and informative staff, and the ingenious way the
puzzles
are woven together, I have loved every experience that Escape Room has provided."
"Teamwork is the key!!!! Lol 😝 definitely recommend that everyone experience this great
adventure
with friends or strangers this attraction is awesome!!! 😎😊"
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Drunk Shakespeare
116 reviews
#7 of 152 Fun & Games in Chicago
"It was
hilarious
from start to finish!! Attended on a whim while visiting our daughter and found it to be one of the best shows I’ve attended anywhere."
"The actors were sharp, engaging, witty, talented, and excellent with
improv
and drawing us into the story."
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Team vs Time
443 reviews
#8 of 152 Fun & Games in Chicago
"Came with the family and it was such a great experience and so
fun
to be able to talk for hours after about the clues and how everyone participated!!! Thank you for accommodating us it was a great time!"
"It's probably a little bit on the easier side and would be a great room for first timers, but the puzzle quality and
game
flow is strong enough that it will be very enjoyable for escape room enthusiasts as well."
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EscapeHouse Chicago
691 reviews
#9 of 152 Fun & Games in Chicago
"The room and
game
are immersive, the puzzles really encourage critical thinking and teamwork (it also helps to know a little bit of history and trivia), and solving and sussing everything out is satisfying."
"We sang, we danced, we cheered & we laughed!!! Our 9 & 11 year old kids had
fun
but our 14 & 16 year old teens had a blast!"
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Room X Escape
158 reviews
#10 of 152 Fun & Games in Chicago
"Room X Escape has always exceeded our expectations- so
fun
, great staff, and challenging and intriguing rooms with awesome effects."
"My second visit was in The
Treasure room
, which this is a review of, and was with group of scholars and mentors from a local non-profit I am involved in."
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Bad Axe Throwing
235 reviews
#11 of 152 Fun & Games in Chicago
"We had a birthday party booked in the party room, and I all I can say is
Fun
Fun
Fun
!! Cody was a great instructor and everyone in our group had a great time!"
"He was very good at demonstrating, teaching, and motivating us through our time there, with different
games
and skill shots."
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Paniq Escape Room Chicago
227 reviews
#12 of 152 Fun & Games in Chicago
"The staff was great and it was very
fun
the more people you have the greater the experience .. super nice and friendly enviorment ... I can’t remember the guys name but he was the best host."
"Heidi and our
game
master Jeff were so helpful and Jeff did a great job thoroughly explaining everything, without giving anything away."
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Maggie Daley Park
1 312 reviews
#13 of 152 Fun & Games in Chicago
"This park is directly adjacent to Millenium Park and features trails,
rock-climbing
walls, a children's playground, stunning views of Lake Michigan, and a beautiful pedestrian bridge connecting to Millenium."
"Multiple playground that are
fun
for both young and older kids- swinging bridges, towers, large and small slides, nest swings, and more ... A family favorite when we are visiting Chicago."
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The Great Escape Room Chicago
226 reviews
#14 of 152 Fun & Games in Chicago
"It was a great room, with great clues and
puzzles
and we all had a blast!"
"We had a great time with family of 8 ages 53 to 11..Michael (Watson) made the experience...he made it super
fun
."
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The Game Show Game Show
106 reviews
#15 of 152 Fun & Games in Chicago
"Everyone had SO much
fun
and Neil & Ethan were awesome hosts!!! Would definitely recommend this for any team building or birthday party events if you’re looking for something unique and
fun
."
"The
game
was fun, just challenging enough, and just goofy enough without having too much cheese (but just enough) ... It did a great job of combining many of the
game
shows we all love from over the years."
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Bad Axe Throwing
125 reviews
#16 of 152 Fun & Games in Chicago
"The coach walks you through a variety of
games
so you're always learning and doing something new, and teaches some trick shots as well!"
"Our coach had a ton of
fun
ideas for different competitions and trick shots but also let us give input and was super flexible around our preferences."
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iFLY Indoor Skydiving - Chicago (Lincoln Park)
132 reviews
#17 of 152 Fun & Games in Chicago
"From the warm, friendly greeting by Joe at the desk to the attentive instruction by Mark, my 9 year old had an amazing time (this being his second visit) and has even talked me into joining the
fun
with him next t..."
"It is such a
fun
and uncommon experience, I highly recommend it to everyone, it seems impressive but it's really
fun
!"
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Second City
1 631 reviews
#18 of 152 Fun & Games in Chicago
"... Tim Kazurinsky, Richard Kind, Betty Thomas, George Wendt, Mina Kolb, Harold Ramis and Aidy Bryant and has produced television programs in the United States and Canada, including SCTV and
Saturday Night Live
."
"We saw "Fantastic Super Great Nation Numero Uno" and really enjoyed how the cast incorporated
audience
participation throughout the performances."
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The iO Theater
147 reviews
#19 of 152 Fun & Games in Chicago
"Breaking this improv “fasting” at iO with The Improvised
Shakespeare
Company was an amazing experience and it made us think we needed to watch improv a little more frequently."
"Founded in 1981 by Charna Halpern and the late and legendary improvisational teacher and director Del Close, it concentrates on long-form improvisational structures in contrast to the short-form or
improv
game for..."
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Royal George Theater
111 reviews
#20 of 152 Fun & Games in Chicago
"Outstanding
play
about a Chicago family living through the ups and (mostly) downs of rooting for the Cubs until the miracle season of 2016."
"We love that it is a clean show and it just pokes
fun
at how the Catholic Church and the nuns operate in the schools."
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The ComedySportz Theatre
113 reviews
#21 of 152 Fun & Games in Chicago
"Great fun for all ages, went with our teenage girls , they enjoyed the
improv
."
"Amazing and
fun
for everyone!"
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Chicago Sports Museum
140 reviews
#22 of 152 Fun & Games in Chicago
"Elsewhere, score
goals
like Patrick Kane, shoot free throws and compare your wingspan with Scottie Pippen, test your vertical leap against Michael Jordan, sit in the driver's seat of an Indy race race at Chicago S..."
"For example, it houses the city's largest collection of 2016 World Series memorabilia, including Addison Russell's
Game
6 grand slam ball, Kris Bryant's cleats and David Ross'
Game
7 catcher's gear."
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Kings Dining & Entertainment Lincoln Park
87 reviews
#23 of 152 Fun & Games in Chicago
"This place was AWESOME 1st time here I had a blast bowling was my favorite they do have
games
and other things to do kids are welcome."
"
Fun
environment for couples, families or a group outing."
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UP Comedy Club
127 reviews
#24 of 152 Fun & Games in Chicago
"The show again was hilarious, especially the
audience participation
parts."
"Purchased
tickets
online the day before for the ‘improv show’ based on a recommendation from a friend."
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Headquarters Beercade
63 reviews
#25 of 152 Fun & Games in Chicago
"We picked beercade because of the great vibe, large space, variety of pub foods for various diets and, of course, the beer and
pinball
."
"We played the old
games
we remembered like Space Invaders and Ms. Pacman but kept going back to pinball."
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Escape Artistry - Time Gallery
29 reviews
#26 of 152 Fun & Games in Chicago
"The missions are lead by
fun
and engaging Escape Artistry captains - everyone was awesome, with Scooter being the superstar."
"A group of us from work did the
Pirate
room and the attention to detail, the craftmanship and the creativity of the stories, clues and themes were AMAZING."
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Zanies Comedy Club
97 reviews
#27 of 152 Fun & Games in Chicago
"The tickets were reasonable and the two
drink minimum
was very affordable."
"Many
great comedians
started here..Going back soon."
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Bixbee Imagination Station
19 reviews
#28 of 152 Fun & Games in Chicago
"There are multiple creative and
fun
rooms that keep everybody engaged."
"This place is so cool, the kids had a blast and there is so much to see, do &
play
with."
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Brain Drain Escape Rooms
37 reviews
#29 of 152 Fun & Games in Chicago
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McCormick Tribune Ice Rink
36 reviews
#30 of 152 Fun & Games in Chicago
"Romantic,
fun
and free (sometimes)"
"Still, we waiting for
skates
and had some fun on the ice."
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Which experiences are best for fun & games in Chicago?
These experiences are best for fun & games in Chicago:
Drunk Shakespeare Performance in Chicago
Horrible Fun: Interactive Show Based on Cards Against Humanity
She The People at The Second City
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Maggie Daley Park
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Wrigley Rooftops
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Which places provide the best fun & games in Chicago for kids and families?
These are the best places for kid-friendly fun & games in Chicago:
The Game Show Game Show
iFLY Indoor Skydiving - Chicago (Lincoln Park)
Chicago Sports Museum
The Great Escape Room Chicago
Maggie Daley Park
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Which places provide the best fun & games in Chicago for couples?
These are the best places for couples seeking fun & games in Chicago:
The Escape Game Chicago
Fox in a Box Chicago
BATL-The Backyard Axe Throwing League
Ragnarok Axe Throwing
Escape Artistry - The Railcar
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Which places provide the best fun & games in Chicago for groups?
These are the best places for groups seeking fun & games in Chicago:
The Escape Game Chicago
Fox in a Box Chicago
BATL-The Backyard Axe Throwing League
Ragnarok Axe Throwing
Escape Artistry - The Railcar
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Which places provide the best fun & games in Chicago for travellers on a budget?
These are the best places for budget-friendly fun & games in Chicago:
The Escape Game Chicago
BATL-The Backyard Axe Throwing League
Ragnarok Axe Throwing
Escape Artistry - The Railcar
Team vs Time
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