Great Escape
Game Show Chicago

Chicago’s Live Game Show Experience: Now Open!
 
Live hosts, 10 rotating mini-games, and team-vs-team trivia in a real game show studio.

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Chicago's BEST GAME SHOW EXPERIENCE

Great Escape Game Show is now live with the best game show experience to Chicago, Illinois. Each round of our game show features a different fun mini-game. Our line-up of rotating mini-games includes trivia, quick-thinking strategy, speed tests, and more! Book your live game show experience today!
Player Capacity

2-12


Up To

60

Minutes
Cost per Contestant
Starting at

$39.99

Location

Chicago

Player Capacity

2-12


Up To

60

Minutes
Cost per Contestant Starting at

$39.99

Location

Chicago

DISCLAIMER: Physical Activity Notice - Some games may include being blindfolded, moving quickly, squatting, jumping, running, and other physical activity.

Every round offers a different kind of gameplay

Each round of Great Escape Game Show in Chicago features a different mini-game. Take a peek at a few of the mini games:

SHAKE IT, BABY!

Get ready to shake! Each team lines up, grabs the giant hourglass filled with jewels, and shake until every jewel moves to the other side of the hourglass. Then pass it to the next teammate. The first team to finish wins!

BLIND BALL TOSS

Do you trust your team? Toss balls toward your teammates and hit the designated targets. The catch? You must be blindfolded. Your team will call out directions, but don’t let the other team’s voices distract you.

HANDS OFF!

Need a helping hand? One by one, players must move balloons toward the goal and through the hoop using only the hands provided. Don’t let it touch the floor or your turn is over. The team with the most balloons through wins.

CHOPSTICK MADNESS!

Keep your hands steady! You have two minutes to use your chopsticks to transfer candy between dishes as fast as possible. The first team to finish or the team with the most candy when the time runs out wins!

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Chicago'S GAME SHOW IS NOW OPEN

Chicago’s hottest new game night books up fast. Grab your spot before the weekend’s full.

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GREAT ESCAPE GAME SHOW: Chicago's NEWEST LIVE-ACTION EXPERIENCE

Chicago plays for keeps — so does Great Escape Game Show. This isn’t some quiet, low-stakes activity; it’s ten rounds of full-contact competition where the smack talk starts before the first buzzer even sounds. Wrestle giant hourglasses against a ticking clock, go dart-for-dart in a Nerf showdown, or try to steer balloons using absurdly oversized foam hands while your teammates lose their minds laughing.

Every round plays out like the real thing: you’ll take your place at genuine contestant podiums, locked in under bright stage lighting, with working buzzers ready to settle every dispute instantly. A live host runs the room with the swagger of a true game show emcee, and booming live sound turns every win — and every brutal loss — into a moment the whole place feels. Cosmic Drop, Brain Feud, and Gunfight at the So-So Corral bring the heat, and every round is built to separate the champions from the pretenders. Gather your crew — coworkers, friends, total strangers, doesn’t matter — because by the end, everyone’s rivals. This is Chicago’s new favorite way to settle the score.

Location Details

Dive into a world of adventure in Chicago! Our game show is perfect for families, friends, or coworkers looking for a thrilling challenge. Each round is designed to test your reflexes, teamwork, and competitive spirit in an exciting, interactive environment.

Great Escape Game Show Chicago

Phone: (312) 281-8915

Hours*

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

3:30–9:30 PM
3:30–9:30 PM
3:30–9:30 PM
3:30–9:30 PM
11:30 AM–12 AM
11:30 AM–12 AM
11:30AM–9:45 PM

Special Hours

TBA

*Hours may vary due to availability.
Walk-ins are welcome during regular hours, as seen above. For bookings outside our posted hours, please call ahead or reserve online. Our team is happy to accommodate bookings outside of regular hours!

 

"We've done escape rooms, axe throwing, all of it. This was the most fun we've had as a group in years. The energy in that room is insane!"

Group Events At Our Game Show

Team Building in  Chicago

Our unique and original game shows in Chicago are a great way to improve communication and foster bonding, all while having fun!
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Private Parties in Chicago

We welcome customized parties for any occasion and number of people in Chicago, even outside of our regular business hours.
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Let Our Customer Service SHine

We are obsessed with customer service and we go to exceptional lengths to take care of everyone involved in the travel process:

Last-minute change? Just say the word and we’ll take care of it for you.
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Questions from the Studio Audience

Frequently Asked Questions

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Hear from Our contestants  Directly!

Finding a team-building activity that actually engages everyone is usually a nightmare. The Great Escape Game Show completely blew us out of the water. The set design feels like stepping right onto a real Hollywood soundstage, and the host was masterful at keeping the energy high. Our department is still laughing about the buzzer rounds a week later. If you are looking to boost company morale in Asheville, skip the standard happy hour and book this.
CHicago has a ton of great spots for dinner and drinks, but we wanted to shake up our usual weekend routine with something interactive. We booked the Great Escape Game Show before heading out to dinner, and it was the highlight of our weekend. The pacing of the game is fast, hilariously competitive, and pure high-energy fun. It really felt like we were contestants on a prime-time television network. The location is convenient, the staff was incredibly welcoming, and the production value is top-tier. It's the perfect pre-dinner activity to get your adrenaline pumping!
Planning an afternoon that satisfies a 10-year-old, tech-obsessed teenagers, and grandparents is no easy feat, but this place nailed it. The Great Escape Game Show was an absolute hit for our entire family. What we loved most was the variety of the challenges. It wasn't just obscure trivia; there were sensory puzzles, quick-wit games, and collaborative challenges where everyone had a moment to shine. The host was incredible with the kids while keeping the humor sharp for the adults. Seeing three generations genuinely laughing and playing together was priceless.
As someone who has done dozens of escape rooms and immersive experiences across North Carolina, I wasn't entirely sure what to expect from a game show format. I am happy to report that the technical execution here is flawless. The proprietary podium systems, real-time digital scoring, immersive lighting cues, and audio engineering are incredibly responsive and professional. The puzzles are cleverly integrated into the game show structure, ensuring a dynamic flow that keeps you on your toes until the final buzzer. It's a masterclass in interactive entertainment.
We booked a private room for my sister’s birthday squad and I haven’t laughed that hard in years. The competitive energy gets real the second those podium lights turn on! The challenges are the perfect mix of hilarious, fast-paced, and genuinely clever. Our host completely matched our chaotic energy and made the birthday girl feel like a total star. If you're celebrating a birthday, a bachelor party, or just need a night out with a big group of friends in Asheville, this is the absolute best spot.
We are always looking for premium, local entertainment options, and the Great Escape Game Show is a massive win for the community. It offers theme-park-quality production value and immersion without the exhausting lines, insane crowds, or premium parking fees. It’s an accessible, incredibly high-quality experience right in our backyard. We’ve already decided to bring our neighborhood group back for a rematch next month.