Ignite Gaming Lounge

8125 Skokie Blvd, Skokie
(773) 404-7033

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Came to this place for my birthday with some friends. First time here so we weren’t quite sure how the place ran. We had booked a few consoles, but wanted to eat before our reservations. Everything was fine until I placed my order. I paid for 3 cokes and got 4. We didn't think much of it, but we left it there. My partner had ordered boneless wings and we waited 10-15min and it never got brought out. One of my friends went to go find out at the bar what was going on. There was food there that we all thought was for customers to grab as there were no signs, and since its a gaming place we thought its for people to grab while gaming. Someone came to verify that we actually ordered the wings and immediately said why did we grab food. My friend said they thought it was there for everyone as there were no signs. It was a tiny slice of cold pizza by the way. The staff tried to lie by saying there’s signs everywhere when 6 of us literally saw no signs when we came in. The signs were placed after my friend grabbed the slice of pizza. The staff then said what were those wings that were on the table when 3 of us in the group ordered separately. The staff then said we will put your wings to go and my friend needed to get out. The wings weren’t even his, and the way they tried to lie just killed the entire mood of all of us wanting to be there or give our business to. We understand a mistake was made, but don't call us a liar. We decided to go to the front to cancel all of our reservations and went somewhere else instead. Never again will I book a party here or any other day in general.

Janet Vitale

So much fun. Great place for a date night, a game of pool, or some drinks and dinner followed by air hockey and arcade games. I love that this place is right down the block, and they are open late! Great atmosphere and super friendly and helpful staff!

ariel Strubel Iram

Good experience here! Relatively affordable. clean, and many gaming options

Noe Castillo

awesome sauce

Anne Houseworth

The team at Ignite was super helpful in planning our son's 13th birthday party. It was a great experience!

Colleen Larkin

We had the best time here! Everything was seamless- from the event booking, to the actual event. The staff are beyond kind and attentive. The schedule of the party flowed perfectly, and it was the best birthday for my 10 year old son and his friends! We will definitely be back!

Erin Carson

Fantastic spot to host a kids party.

Jose Tamayo

Love Ignite. Been going there since 2006, almost 20 yrs!!!! Took my family and friends throughout the years and its always a good time. Always good to see Sam and catch up. Keep up the amazing work guys!

Leticia Batista

Nice place to have fun on Sundays night and celebrate birthdays.

Zach Cronister

If you’re looking for a perfect blend of nostalgia, modern gaming, and all-around fun, this video game bar and arcade is the place to be.

From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere hits you like a combo move—vibrant, playful, and bursting with pop culture flair. The walls are covered in iconic artwork and references from every era of gaming and movies. It’s like stepping into a living tribute to everything you love about being a gamer.

The arcade selection is stacked with both retro classics and the latest releases. Whether you’re here for Street Fighter, Time Crisis, Mario Kart, or want to dive into online multiplayer games with up-to-date consoles and high-speed setups, there’s something for every kind of gamer. The equipment is all in great shape, with responsive controls, bright screens, and plenty of variety.

One of the biggest surprises? Free ping pong. It adds a fun, casual energy between rounds of gaming or during food breaks. Speaking of which—the food is on point. Think finger foods, gamer snacks, and some unique twists on bar bites that are perfect for sharing. There are also themed cocktails and drinks inspired by fan-favorite franchises, which add an extra layer of creativity and fun.

Pricing is incredibly fair—you get a lot of entertainment for the money. It’s perfect for a night out with friends, a unique date spot, or even something the whole family can enjoy during earlier hours.

Overall, this bar/arcade hybrid is an absolute gem. Great vibes, plenty of things to do, and a welcoming environment for all ages and all levels of gamers. Whether you’re button-mashing for fun or getting competitive, this spot delivers.

Lou Lou

This is a cool space! They have two spaces, one for computer gaming and one for arcade games. There are so many arcade games that I haven’t ever played, like a pitching game and a climbing game, and a few classic ones, like basketball and a version of dance dance. You need to buy a game card to play which for 75 credits, their games range from charging 5 to 13 credits, costs $15 then the $2 card fee. Also, I went here for an event called Mango Madness (sadly, there really wasn’t much mango there) and got to play some games too. It was fun!

David Lozano

Had a great time here with the fam with lots of games to choose from. They also honored multiple Groupons which I really appreciate. Lots of great food options and strong drinks with a full bar. Will definitely be back.

rizwan Ansari

Amazing experience i played tekken here and it was fun

Jeremy Chionglo

Great place to hang out with friends! It really has everything- gaming stations for PCs and consoles, good food and drinks, and an arcade in a separate connected room! Had a lot of fun and definitely coming back again.

Kathia Tamayo

Easy and quick to book! Any questions I had were quickly answered by Sam! Highly recommend to book a birthday party or any event.

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