Setting up plans to go traveling or simply getting out of the house, in hopes of shaking off the cabin fever feeling during this winter season, can be quite challenging. The simple action of trying to soak up the sun can be met with icy cold winds, dark and cloudy skies, snowy conditions, and sheets of ice-covered roads.
A benefit of living in Chicago is that those challenges can be overcome, there’s always something to do in the Windy City, like driving around town until something catches your eye…like taking a mini road trip down good old Route 66. Taking Ogden is always a reliable road to find something unique, like finding a specialty shop or an antique shop of sorts. Nothing beats the childhood feeling of when you find something and is a blast from the past, something to awaken your inner childhood – all those fond memories come flooding back and hitting harder than ever. Those feelings were awaken with the sounds of blue flashing ghosts being eaten.
Galloping Ghost Arcade, located in the Brookfield suburb, a vintage collection of video games arcade cabinets of yesteryear, coming back to where it all began. The beeping sounds of synthesized explosions, jumping sound effects, and collecting in-game items enriching the ears with the all too familiar sounds. Walking inside the arcade lobby, you’re met with a labyrinth of flashing screens of gameplay previews or flashing signs of “insert coins to play.” Galloping Ghost Arcade has a vast collection of arcade games of more than 950 games.
According to their website, Doc Mack who’s the owner of Galloping Ghost Arcade, opened its doors in 2010. The arcade’s set focus was to bring arcade gaming to the public. With a $25 entry fee, eliminating the requirement for tokens and quarters, encouraging players to discover and experience the other arcade games in their vast collection. The Galloping Ghost Arcade fosters a community that is unrivalled – an inviting, competitive, and relaxing community.
The amount of arcade games available to play is truly astounding, it’s almost like an interactive museum where you can touch everything and play with them as well. Players from all over the globe come to visit Galloping Ghost to partake in the events, like competing to see who can hold the high-score record in games like “Pac-Man” or “Frogger” to name a few – even pinball games, which by default are simply pleasant to play and become addicting after a few tries, they can bring out the competitive nature in anyone.
If you’re ever in the neighborhood and want to spend an entertaining day reliving the classic arcade games of yesteryear or spend time with someone who’s unfamiliar with the classics – then plan a trip to visit the Galloping Ghost Arcade and achieve next level fun, no quarters required.
The Galloping Ghost Arcade is located at 9415 Ogden Ave Brookfield, IL 60513. For more information, please visit gallopingghostarcade.com.
