The Game Show Game Show

The Game Show Game Show brings something genuinely different to Chicago's family entertainment scene: a live, hosted game show experience where your family competes against each other or other groups in rounds of trivia, physical challenges, and classic game show formats. With a 4.9 rating from 80 reviews, the audience is small but fiercely satisfied.

Located at 408 S Michigan Ave in the Chicago Loop, the venue is ideal for families staying downtown or combining a visit with Millennium Park (3 blocks north) and the lakefront. The experience itself runs 1.5-2.5 hours depending on the format.

This is not for every family. The format requires participants to understand game show concepts, engage with competitive rounds, and enjoy the energy of a hosted event. Kids under 8 may not connect with the format.

But for families with older elementary, tween, and teen-age kids who have a competitive streak, this is a legitimately memorable experience that most Chicago attractions can't replicate.

Hours are very limited: Friday evenings only, and Saturday/Sunday during the day. The facility is closed Monday through Thursday. Reservations are essentially required — walk-in slots rarely exist. Book through gameshowbattlerooms.com several days in advance, especially for weekend visits.

Pricing is typically per group rather than per person, which means the per-person cost drops significantly with larger groups. For a family of 4, the experience runs roughly $100-200 depending on format. Bringing cousins, grandparents, or friends to create a larger competing group maximizes the value and the fun.