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Galloping Ghost Arcade
9415 Ogden Ave, Brookfield, IL 60513, United States
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Ez
Review №1

Galloping Ghost Arcade was my most favorite arcade place ever I could play arcade games that im good at to get the high score on my image of these arcade marquee game that im good and my favorite at Galloping Ghost Arcade my first time been there was July 2020 that I was so excited to play arcade games.

St
Review №2

Its a good place if you like old school video games. Just not what I pictured from hearing the advertisements. Thought they would have way more stuff that had come out in the last 15 years. And the pinball games are in a different location and another $10 per person to get in there. Kind of misleading... Decent enough to spend a day down memory lane messing around for $20 but prob wont be returning...

Pa
Review №3

We are having so much fun also the owner is super nice thank you so much worth it .

Cl
Review №4

It was soooo much fun being in here! The employees follow CDC guidelines when it comes to cleaning the arcade games every 10 minutes (or so?) on each sections. They have hundreds and hundreds of arcade games in there! It was a whole lot of fun! I heard this place is the biggest arcade game place in the US, and I believe it! I was overwhelmed by the amount of games in that space lol.

As
Review №5

Amazing place, was my husband and I first time and we had an absolute blast. This place is Huge so many different games and ones we have never heard of. Definitely will be coming back!

Ch
Review №6

Incredible experience. Family friendly atmosphere and every game you could possibly ask for and more

Ta
Review №7

Impressive. So many games from my younger years. Some wasnt working but they had more than I could play in 1 night that was working and that didnt stop us from having a great time. Definitely going back.

jo
Review №8

This arcade may not be the largest as it claims, but it is a solid arcade. The variety of games and the way they are organized is much better than many other arcades. This place is still huge! I spent all day in here and I could have spent longer if I didnt have places to be.The only down side was when these kids came in and refused to wear masks. The guy behind the counter cant exactly leave and enforce it, so I wont fault them for it.

Br
Review №9

Its always a great time. Really enjoy everything we come.

Da
Review №10

Amazing fun place only 20 dollars to get in for unlimited games. And the place is open till 2am, they have the most arcade games Ive ever seen in one place. No joke this place probably has more arcade games than the factory that makes them.

Ti
Review №11

I think the highest compliment I can possibly give is the simple truth. Theres no other place like this. Theres more arcades than you know what to do with. If you are wanting to scratch the nostalgia itch this is the place to do it. 20 bucks per person and you play as long as you want till closing time. Youre also allowed to leave and come back at your leisure. Best place to game hands down.

Ma
Review №12

Been looking for a place like this. Knowing it has been around for ten years and still in operation is great. The last place I went to that had old arcade games was downstate in McClean at an old storefront. Now there games werent free. This was a place I had to check out. I was able to play some of the games I wanted. It was great not having to go through quarters. THE STAFF WAS VERY NICE AND HELPFUL. I went at a perfect time also. Todays arcades dont have the games like they used too. Back in the old days when you played a game it might cost you money to really learn how to play it and excel at them.The last similar arcade was up in Lake Geneva,Wisconsin had something like this.I WILL DEFINITELY BE BACK IN THE FUTURE BECAUSE IT IS A UNIQUE AND ALLURING ESTABLISHMENT. THERE IS NO QUESTION ABOUT IT!

Je
Review №13

If you are over the age of 30 this place is a must go! This place is the overwhelming ultimate nostalgia! I am from Michigan and we dont have anything like this arcade here. The fact that you can play any and every game there for one flat rate is the best thing ever! I grew up in the area of arcades and quarters. This arcade completely gets rid of the quarters and adds hundreds upon hundreds of arcades. It is over 500 arcades in this place easily! They dont serve any food and there is no bubble gum allowed! This is for good reason because this place is pretty clean to be an arcade! All of the arcades here were pretty well kept, with the exception of like one or two but Im sure they are going to get to them. To be honest I want to open an arcade just like this in Michigan. This has to be the biggest arcade in the world and I mean it! I will be back

Li
Review №14

They claim they have sanitizer, everyone I went to was empty. Was there for 3 hours never seen any of the games get wiped down. 6 ft rule is out the window, nobody following or enforcing the rule. Hot Spot...

Ka
Review №15

A fantastic experience. $20 per person all you can play. All of the games are in near pristine condition and its absolutely a once in a lifetime experience. Not only is it a ton of fun its amazing to see the history of video games. So many games for any kind of player to enjoy!

K
Review №16

This place is awesome. They have so many games its hard to manage your time. The only thing I didnt like is some people would hold up machines damn near all day. Not galloping ghost fault some people suck so still five star!

Ma
Review №17

This place brings back so many childhood memories. Simply amazing!

Mi
Review №18

Great place if youre into old school nostalgia. Price is very reasonable.

Ni
Review №19

Wonder filled place where you can go back in time and enjoy games how they used to be. Every game is free play, just need to pay $20 to get in. Id recommend you go there with a date and play the night away.

Ed
Review №20

One of the best places for an entire day of entertainment! You pay $20 bucks and play arcade games all day and night!!Brings back all your childhood memories of the arcades.You can leave and return the same day. You wont be disappointed!

Ri
Review №21

First time there. Had a really good time. Several machines down...but theres literally hundreds.... I had a few issues with the machines I played. Told the host so they may get looked at for next time.

Mi
Review №22

Awesome place if you like arcade games ! The place is huge & has alot to choose from......

An
Review №23

Definitely worth a visit to Galloping Ghosts arcade not enough time to play every game unfortunately the pinball arcade is only open Fridays and Saturdays due to limited staffing. My only minor complaint was that some games were not operational. Overall a 5 star experience

Ad
Review №24

Amazing!!! Theres no way I can get through all of this in one day. We went on a Friday and it wasnt busy at all.

Si
Review №25

First time being here and we had a blast!!!! I went with my brother and our family friend and we felt like kids again but this time with unlimited credits for just $20 and no time limit!!!!!! This truly is a gemstone of my childhood

Pa
Review №26

Great place! Games for days! Excellent friendly staff!

Di
Review №27

I friggen love this place. I had this on my bucket list and after 26hrs of flying from Australia I am the happiest dude. Nostalgia overload and the friendly team kept me amused for 6 hours! 100% go in and try it

Se
Review №28

Good fun, probably well over a hundred games. Narrow aisles. Probably 1/10 machines has something wrong with it. Wanted to play Golly Ghost, for instance, and the second gun was completely stuck on the left edge of the screen. Otherwise a fun time.

De
Review №29

Awesome place to remember your childhood games and take your children.

Ma
Review №30

I liked playing the games I played as a child along with a bunch of games Ive never heard of

In
Review №31

Place is fantastic! Been here 3 times and its absolutely insane. 20 bucks for all day play cmon thats just epic.

Ev
Review №32

They have a Macross shmup! Honestly that alone for me was worth it but the sheer volume of stuff here is overwhelming. I probably spent the first 5-10 minutes just running around with my friend pointing out cabinets and going full kid in a candy store. Well worth the visit and itll be well worth many return visits.

Ch
Review №33

Fantastic arcade. Hundreds of games, great staff all around fun place to spend the day.

Ro
Review №34

Best place to re-live the arcade days!! So simple but so AWESOME!!! All they need is a pizza palor!!!

Wa
Review №35

Great place to take vintage video game enthusiasts

Br
Review №36

Soooo many games. Modern and retro mixed. Absolute best place to spend hours. Biggest in U.S. $20 for unlimited play. Great variety of games. Extremely glad I went here. It wasnt even busy when I went either!

be
Review №37

I love the place but it kind of makes me sad to say that your worker at the front desk was extremely rude for no reason and for that I wont be coming back. Probably will spread the word about the customer service. I really was looking forward to having a great time there but the skinny guy with the long hair was talking rude like he had a problem. I hope the owner doc really work on the employees. His attitude took me out of the vibe. I was so excited before I got there I was very close to walking out but my kids wanted to have fun there. But yeah, you should probably talk to your employees before the way he treats people go viral. btw the date was 7/3/20 around 6pm when I got there so who ever that employee is he needs a talk or be let go. very rude!! have a good one keep up the growth

Ja
Review №38

I love this arcade! A great affordable retro gaming experience.

TH
Review №39

If you are / were a Gamer. You GOTTA see this Place!!!! Current Gen, and Classic / Antique Video Games. These guys even have Imports, Ive never seen in the US. Family Friendly, bring your Kids to show them the OGs of the Arcade. This place has a sweet deal: $20 for UNLIMITED Play!!!!.If youre an 80s-90s Gamer, you cannot imagine the feeling of nostalgia this place has.Left with a warm fuzzy for the memories of all the quarters Ive spent in my younger years....Thats it, Im going Back, as soon as I can....

Fr
Review №40

Its great, we got stuck playing Midways the Grid for a long time. I just wish Time Killers worked right, it was always my favorite fighting game back when 7-Eleven had arcades. Theyre the best arcade around now.

An
Review №41

Awesome collection of arcade games throughout history. Worth a visit for any gamer.

Je
Review №42

I liked the selection of video games but I did not like that they charged full price for my 5 year old. He couldnt even reach most of the games.

Do
Review №43

An Awesome and Amazing Experience(place)!! My wife and I really enjoyed ourselves here Hands Down, The Best Arcade their is, by far!!

Aa
Review №44

Your nostalgia dreams come true here. Fantastic place and lots of fun. Wish it could be wheelchair accessible more for my wife to come with me. But its hard to be accessible and have 731 arcade machines in a small set of buildings in a city block.

Da
Review №45

Amazing selection! Definitely going back

de
Review №46

You only have to pay $20 to gain access to hundreds of games. Would definatly recommend and go again.

Hu
Review №47

Amazing place you can spend all day in! Great people and environment!

Mr
Review №48

Really an awesome place for retro and newer arcade games. Such a large selection of arcades from so many different genres all on free play is a completely new experience. They even have some Japanese exclusive arcade machines which is nuts.Some complaints: some parts of the building could have better ventilation in some spots, some arcade machines arent 100% working or are completely out of order (Crazy Taxi for example while I was there), and some areas can get pretty tight to squeeze through while others are playing.However the overall experience was pretty nice, for 20$ all day access to so many games its a great deal. Will come back soon.

Da
Review №49

Had a great time here this weekend! Twenty dollars will get you an all day pass with reentry, which we took full advantage of. Staff was very quick to respond to games being down and the snacks/drinks were way more affordable than other places Ive been too. So many games!! Classics, prototypes, Japanese cabinets, light gun games, multiplayer cabinets,and more! Was really impressed with the selection and it filled up our whole day (got there at 11am, left at 1am). Definitely a great place to spend the day and will be making the journey up from Minneapolis again!

Ac
Review №50

So many games to choose from here with great value as the games are all free to play. Best spot ever to hang out for a day

Ca
Review №51

Cool spot! Had a great time reliving my childhood.

Jo
Review №52

It was fun. Felt like I was in high school again.

Ez
Review №53

Honestly this place is amazing! Ill always recommend giving this place a visit. But I do think they need more staff on patrol for individuals not wearing masks.

Ma
Review №54

Amazing selection of arcade machines. Took two hours to just wander around and look at them all. Most in great condition, a few need a bit of work. Good value, will be coming back!

Da
Review №55

This place is amazing. I was always going there when I could. Every time there was always something new to play. For $20 you can play all day long. The staff is very friendly and if any machine isnt working properly they try and fix as soon as possible. I cannot wait until I can visit again. Keep up the great work!

Va
Review №56

Amazing place the arcade is super friendly and easy to get around! Tons of games!

Ky
Review №57

Best arcade ever! So many games, so great people and I will always back there!

Ad
Review №58

A lot of games. I want to say more cabinets than Funspot. 20 bucks, all you can play rocks.

Jo
Review №59

The ultimate classic arcade. 700 games from the 70s to todays modern Street fighter games. A must for any classic arcade enthusiast. Like the Pinball hall of fame in Las Vegas, but with video games. ( Vector graphics games available on Saturday 6/22/19 ; Star Wars, Star Hawk, Solar Quest, Tempest, Eliminator, Battle Zone, Black Widow, Lunar Lander, Star Castle, Armour Attack, Gravitar, Space Duel, Omega Race, & Star Trek. Red Baron, Asteroids and Space Fury were turned off. Did not find Asteroids Deluxe, Warriors, or Tail Gunner ... Its a large arcade . )

Ma
Review №60

Such an amazing one-of-a-kind arcade. Great place for everyone of all ages to have a blast playing retro games from the 80s and beyond. Totally helps me relive my childhood which was spent frequenting Aladdins Castle. Highly recommend this place!

Jo
Review №61

Hundreds of classic arcade games to choose from, all organized neatly, with high scores on disolay -- all for one easy price. Even a casual gamer could lose hours here playing and exploring. Highly recommended.

Xa
Review №62

I love this arcade, gave me a chance to experience a peace of history. a large variety of games to play, and deals you can’t beat. support the business!!

Ch
Review №63

Galloping Ghost is fantastic. So many video games from any genre, old, and new. Feels like its right out of an 80s movie, not many places like this around anymore. Always a good time.You pay the entry fee, then have access to all the cabinets. Theyre open late which is great because you can spend hours there and still not hit every game. This is the biggest selection of games that Ive seen.

Ma
Review №64

Amazing place for any retro gamer or arcade fan. Just like all the best arcades from the good old days but on a scale you wouldnt believe. Once you pay to get in (which is amazing value) all cabs are completely free to play.

Ca
Review №65

Always a blast playing old school video arcade games. Wide array of old school stand up and sit down arcade games.

Sh
Review №66

Old school Arcade gamers HEAVEN!! All games are free with a one time all day fee.Snacks and drinks are available.

Cy
Review №67

Went for the first time today and overall it was an awesome experience. Would definitely recommend to anyone!!!!

Ma
Review №68

It was fun until they started letting people in without masks.

Jo
Review №69

Unlimited game play on everything there for less than 20 bucks! Great deal! The games are very old, but they work good. There has to be over 500 arcade machines there, but a lot of them are foreign and kind of lame. To be fair, all the old popular games are there. Mortal combat, street fighter, Mario kart, etc. No sports games though? Regardless, its worth stopping, kid friendly, and a nice change of pace. Oh- no food or drinks served and the bathroom is one single stall. Its also a little crowded in there.

An
Review №70

They have a huge collection, but it desperately needs a good tech or two to give it some TLC. We really wanted to play pinball as well, but that collection is a block or so away and has a separate fee. Consider moving to a larger building and combining the two. Fun experience, but it could be so much better.

hu
Review №71

Amazing selection of fighting games. If they had Melty Blood Actress Again Current Code and/or BlazBlue CSEX/CP itd be perfect. Samurai Shodown V Specials player 1 joystick was faulty (cant jump) and Vampire Savior had both color and sound issues at the time of my initial visit. Please fix Samsho.

An
Review №72

One of the best arcades in the world. Multiple rooms of games, a pinball hall a block or so down, a LOT of history there. They even have stuff for more modern games

re
Review №73

Always a great time! I have been here a few times in the past, this time I brought my son and we both had an awesome time. Such a great variety of games and they work very hard to keep them in great working condition. Will definitely be back.

Va
Review №74

Take a step back in time to the days when you were rushing to the nearest arcade after school. Nostalgia anyone? Does it get any better than that? The answer is...yes. Pay a $15 entrance fee and play any game you want. $15. ANY. GAME. (Tip: Make sure you have time. You WILL spent countless hours here.)

Lo
Review №75

There must be over a mile of arcade machines, and they cover the whole spectrum of genres and ages. If youre someone just looking for a fun thing to do you can spend all day hopping around different machines and not get bored, all for just $20. If youre a professional then you have to go and try to set a record on these machines, several world records have been set here. Ive been here twice and Im keeping it in my arsenal of things to do if I ever need something to do with friends for a night out. They have late hours and all day passes.

An
Review №76

Amazingly fun arcade to play all the classics and obscure games. Great staff and a friendly environment. Great place to go if youre in the area and want some fun games with nice folks around you.

J
Review №77

Amazing amount of games here! Some you never heard of and many old favorites. Some dont work which is I guess expected. The dude at the desk may have been the guy from the key stand where Frank was in Men In Black, not sure though. Bring lots of hand sanitizer and leave your coats in the car, it will get warm. Be prepared to stay for hours.

Ju
Review №78

20 bucks to play unlimited arcade games? Games as far as the eye can see? I think so! They also sell Bawls energy drink, which is AMAZING!

Be
Review №79

Its a pretty darn cool place to go, but it needs some upkeep and maintenance on a lot of the machines. I had a good time and would visit again if I were in the area.

Sc
Review №80

Its a mecca of nerds worldwide. You wont find a better arcade globally.

ca
Review №81

Amazing place! Wonderful selection and very friendly staff.

Le
Review №82

They are not lying when they say its the worlds largest arcade. Bc dang it was HUGE!! So many retro games! So happy theres somewhere I can geek out and have quality time with my boyfriend. Cant wait to see what they have for pinball machines next time

Da
Review №83

Ive been here at least 3 times. Great atmosphere. The place bring back unforgettable memories on each game I played in my child hood. I only wish that they had pin ball machines. I would be there alot more often.

Br
Review №84

Came here while visiting Chicago and this was by far the best arcade I’ve ever been too. Once you think you saw everything, you turn a corner and their is another room filled with games. I will definitely come back next time I’m back in Chicago.

Mi
Review №85

Wow. What an amazing arcade. One of the best Ive been to. I could honestly spend an entire weekend here. The staff also actually cares about the place and are very nice. I cant wait to go back.

Su
Review №86

Breath taking selection of classic arcade machines. A must visit for any retro gamer. Worth a visit for all. Easily one of the best arcades Ive been to. Top marks

Ja
Review №87

I only had a few hours to spare so I went to the Pinball location just a few blocks away from their main location. I was excited to play the classics and rare pinball machines. The Alien pinball machine and The Munsters were a lot of fun. I ran into a few issues with the machines but the workers were more than happy to assist me. Ill definitely visit again when Im in town.

Au
Review №88

Man did this place bring back some memories. They had so many games I havent seen since the 90s. You pay a flat rate to play games all night long. Thats how arcades should have been all along. Some of the games could use a little maintenance but Im sure you can exactly find part for these things.

Ma
Review №89

So much fun and is a real arcade a dying breed in my opinion but this place really is cool and if youve never played a real arcade game come here. The prices really are goodAnd they are constantly fixing their broken games.

Jo
Review №90

The best and largest Arcade in America. If its a must play game, you can bet they will have it. Amazing experience for any gamer. From Street Fighter, to Mortal Kombat, and all SNK great titles. Sega and Namco classics as well. A huge nostalgia trip. Highly recommended.

Ja
Review №91

For the cost of 20 dollars and the large variety of classic arcade games this place has, this is an amazing value. The longer you stay the better the value. Especially with so many arcades that charge you per game this one stands out. If there was one thing I would want it would be for them to have multiple of some of the more popular games like Ms. Pacman. But overall a 5 star experience!P.S. Dont be afraid to try games youve never played! Thats half the fun!

Me
Review №92

Enormous selection of games. Great place to spend an afternoon. Old school arcade style.

Mi
Review №93

Wow, havent had this much fun at an arcade in 20 plus years. Brings back a lot of 90s nostalgic memories. Definitely would recommend. Try it out for yourself.

Za
Review №94

Awesome arcade, $20 endless arcade fun. Highly recommend

Lu
Review №95

Fair prices, great games, and so many to choose from. If your favorite game is taken, there are hundreds more to choose from. My only complaint is that some people are uncivilized/dont know how to act and will damage the gun games and crazy taxis wheel, but they always get fixed and are up and running by the next time I come in.

Ja
Review №96

This place is great. The twenty dollar per person is a good deal if youre there all day. There are some games that are out of service but the vast majority are working fine. Plenty of fighters and it looks like they got a couple pinballs in the back now. You can leave and come back just save your receipt. A great place to spend an afternoon with a the kids or friends.

Dr
Review №97

This place is INCREDIBLE! $20 per person, play all day and you can leave and come back with receipt!? WHY WOULDNT YOU COME HERE!?They have tons of cabinets I have never even heard of! Great staff too!

al
Review №98

Azing! Amazing! Amazing! Parking on the streets no big deal,easy to get to the entrance anyway. This place makes you feel like a kid again,its the real deal.

Ju
Review №99

I think its well worth the trip to come stop by and play some of these games. You have unlimited play after your price of admission. They have tons of classic games and pin ball machines. No food but you can buy snacks.

Jo
Review №100

What an incredible place. 740+ games can feel overwhelming at first, but I loved just walking through and discovering obscure gems or playing hard-to-find favorites. I got to play a First Funky Fighter cabinet and I can die happy. Several games could definitely have used new monitors though and were too dim or worn, but thats to be expected. Theres also a severe lack of arcade racers, but those machines are so large I completely understand. Still, their absence was definitely felt. $20 is a fantastic price for everything available, but I wouldnt go unless you can make an entire day of it. Cant wait until I can come back again someday. Theyre doing amazing work here.

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  • Address:9415 Ogden Ave, Brookfield, IL 60513, United States
  • Site:http://www.gallopingghostarcade.com/
  • Phone:+1 708-485-4700
Categories
  • Video arcade
Working hours
  • Monday:11am–12am
  • Tuesday:11am–12am
  • Wednesday:11am–12am
  • Thursday:11am–2am
  • Friday:11am–2am
  • Saturday:11am–12am
  • Sunday:11am–12am
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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