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Ignite Arcade
Ignite Arcade: Where arcade nostalgia meets modern gaming, bites, and bar vibes.
5(5 reviews)
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Ignite Arcade: Where arcade nostalgia meets modern gaming, bites, and bar vibes.
Ignite Arcade in Skokie is a sprawling video arcade, bar, and restaurant with two bars and a vast space split into two gigantic game rooms. Guests rave about friendly staff, a versatile point system that even covers a Photo Booth, and delicious food and drinks—from nachos to themed cocktails. The venue blends nostalgia with modern gaming, hosting LAN parties, UFC nights, and lively social play.
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Play a wide variety of classic and modern arcade games, including air hockey, ping pong, and pool tables.
Access interconnected gaming stations for team-based play and competitive events in a dedicated room.
Enjoy delicious bar food like nachos and themed potion drinks at our two full-service bars.
Host LAN parties, UFC fight viewings, and gaming tournaments in our spacious venue.
Earn points on games redeemable for prizes, including photo booth access, with a user-friendly card system.
This place was so cool to stumble upon! The staff is incredibly kind and there’s a ton of fun games. It’s nice that you don’t have to go super far to go to a quality arcade. We found out our points cover the Photo Booth too which to me is a huge plus because they can be such an expensive add on! The food and drinks were also great - I’d recommend the nachos and their potion drinks.
Better than Dave & Busters but please don’t send all Chicagoans here.. we like that this place is nestled in Skokie and has a nice crowd. This is your ideal gaming lounge but with all the fun games you get at dave and busters and carnival type games. While there aren’t many pinball machines if any and not many button mashers, it has everything else you need to have a fun time. There are air hockey tables, ping pong and even pool tables. The arcade features 2 bars and serves up some decent food and fun video game themed drinks. Sometimes they throw lan parties and competitive gaming events here. Also a great place to watch UFC fights. While there aren’t many items you can purchase with your points, the games and things are fairly priced and the point/card system works really well.
I've been coming to Ignite since 2002. Yes, the old, OLD location! Always the absolute best experience. The staff, the PC gaming, the atmosphere, the food, the console gaming experience... and now, the arcade! One of the best gaming locales in the entire state of Illinois, bar none. And I've been to most of them!
You'll never run out of space at ignite gaming in skokie! The place is huge with two gigantic rooms filled with every kind of game you can think of and more! It reminded me of a HomeTown carnival when I was a kid only on steroids! Ignite arcade also had a whole room full of interconnected gaming with a team approach playing against other teams all around the world pretty fantastic Space age stuff! The food and drinks were good and moderately priced! I also like the dichotomy of an arcade with a modern 21st century gaming housed in an 18th century industrial setting!
This place is an absolute blast! There’s a huge variety of fun games to choose from, making it the perfect spot for a night out. It’s a great mix of nostalgia and modern gaming, giving adults the chance to enjoy arcade fun without the kids around. The venue is immaculately clean, and the setup is impressive—from classic arcade games to well-organized console stations. The food is delicious, and it’s easy to spend hours here without getting bored. On top of that, the staff is super friendly and provides excellent customer service, which really adds to the experience. Whether you’re coming with friends or even just going solo, this spot is definitely a must-visit for gaming lovers!
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