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Headquarters, on the other hand, shows vintage WWE/WWF and American Gladiators episodes, and has a more funky or alternative vibe.īoth bars have an extremely impressive craft beer collection, and are generally great places to hang out and play some games for quite cheap. Although both are bars that one could definitely hang out in without playing or caring about the games, this seems to be slightly truer for Emporium, as it has more of a ‘bar that happens to have lots of arcade games’ feel. The atmospheres at the two barcades differ slightly as well. Although I love the fact that Headquarters is free, it leads to the problem that patrons crowd around the most popular games in groups and play them for hours, so the lines for games at Headquarters tend to be a bit longer than they are at Emporium. Tokens are extremely cheap, but cheap still isn’t free. The most standout difference between the two bars, other than location, is that the games at Headquarters are free, whereas the games at Emporium are token fed. There are two barcades that call Chicago home: Emporium in Wicker Park and Headquarters in Lincoln Park. Michael’s Pizzeria & Sports Pub in Uptown.
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Other Chicago bars that I believe have board games (but am no longer certain because I haven’t visited in awhile): It makes up for this, though, with a wide selection of trivia and Q&A games that are really great for a group of more than four. Galway and Guthrie’s have somewhat similar types of games, but Galway doesn’t have Blokus. Much larger than Guthrie’s and fashioned as an authentic Irish bar, one bonus of choosing Galway over Guthrie’s is that Galway has food – and it’s pretty tasty. Galway Arms in Lincoln Park also has a wide selection of games. Guthrie’s is where I first played Blokus and have proceeded to purchase it for myself, my parents, and introduce my entire extended family and friends to it since! Outside of Blokus, the last time I was at Guthrie’s, they had everything from Battleship, to Candyland, to Four Square, to Trivial Pursuit – so you’re sure to find something you like. It has great beer, a cozy, neighborhood vibe, and a nice selection of fun games.
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Guthrie’s Tavern in Lakeview is my pick for where to go if I just want to play board games. There are two Chicago bars that stand out to me in the board game category based upon their locations, game selections and beer selections. It doesn’t even have to be a barcade – just give me a machine with nudey Photohunt and I’m happy! For the other bar game lovers out there, I’ve compiled a list and some commentary on the best game bars in Chicago. There’s nothing I love more than a bar with games.