The year is 2026. You’ve been tasked with planning an event. The stakes are high. Your guests are tired of the “same old” bar scene, and the “bland banquet hall” down the street feels like a death sentence for fun.
You stand at the entrance of Emporium Arcade Bar. The neon glow of vintage cabinets hums in the air. The scent of fresh craft beer wafts from the bar. A DJ is spinning a track that feels like nostalgia and the future had a baby.
What is your mission? Select your Player Profile to continue.
Player 1: The “High-Score” Corporate Hero
Your goal: Boost team morale, foster “friendly” office rivalries, and avoid another boring PowerPoint presentation.
If you choose this path, your event at our arcade bar becomes a battleground for glory. Forget trust falls; we’re doing team-based Killer Queen tournaments.
- The Strategy: You book a full venue buyout. Your team arrives to find a “Reserved” sign on the World Cup Soccer pinball machine and buckets of tokens waiting.
- The Power-Up: You utilize our Food & Beverage Freedom to bring in a local taco truck. The team fuels up between rounds of Mortal Kombat.
- The Win State: Employees who haven’t spoken in months are now bonded for life over a shared victory in Air Hockey. You are hailed as the “Fun Boss” for the rest of the quarter.
Player 2: The “Social Butterfly” Celebrant
Your goal: A milestone birthday or bachelor/ette party that feels effortless, cool, and high-energy.
You aren’t here to break world records; you’re here to break the “typical night out” routine. You need a party venue that provides the vibe so you don’t have to.
- The Strategy: You secure a table reservation near the DJ booth. It’s your home base for the night—a place to set down your craft cocktail while you challenge your best friend to a game of Skee-Ball.
- The Power-Up: You opt for a custom drink ticket package. Your guests sample rare craft pours and signature cocktails without anyone having to do “bar math” at the end of the night.
- The Win State: Your phone is full of blurry, laughing photos under neon lights. You didn’t have to “host”—the atmosphere did it for you.
Player 3: The “Nightlife Navigator”
Your goal: To find the intersection of live music, art, and immersive entertainment.
For you, the “bar” part of the bar arcade is just the beginning. You’re looking for a venue that feels like a community hub.
- The Strategy: You check our event calendar and time your arrival for a live DJ set or a local art pop-up.
- The Power-Up: You spend the night moving between the dance floor and the extensive game collection, discovering a new favorite craft brewery along the way.
- The Win State: You realize it’s 2:00 AM, and you haven’t checked your email once. Mission accomplished.
Game Over? Not Even Close.
Whether you are a Corporate Hero, a Social Butterfly, or a Nightlife Navigator, the result is the same: you’ve discovered that the best party venues are the ones where you actually get to play.
At Emporium, we’ve spent years as pioneers of the arcade-bar scene, meticulously maintaining hundreds of vintage machines and curated bar programs to ensure your “legendary memories” aren’t just a tagline—they’re a guarantee.
To keep the “Choose Your Own Adventure” theme alive, these FAQs are designed to address the practical concerns of an event planner while maintaining our playful, authoritative brand voice.
Frequently Asked Questions: Leveling Up Your Event
Do I need to book the whole venue for a small group?
Not at all. You can choose your own scale. For smaller squads, a table reservation serves as the perfect home base. If you’re looking to host the whole company, we offer partial and full venue buyouts to accommodate groups of nearly any size.
How do the arcade games work? Do I need a pocket full of quarters?
We’ve modernized the classics. While the soul of the games is vintage, we use a token system. You can purchase tokens individually or include them as part of your event package so your guests can start playing the moment they walk through the door.
Can we bring our own food to the party?
Yes! We believe in Food & Beverage Freedom. Since we focus on the bar and the games, we invite you to bring in outside catering, order from your favorite local spot, or even hire a food truck. We provide the space; you choose the menu.
Is Emporium strictly for “hardcore” gamers?
Definitely not. We are an adult playground for everyone. While we have meticulously maintained cabinets for the pros, most of our guests are there for the social vibe, craft cocktails, live music, and the simple joy of a high-energy night out.
Is there an age restriction at Emporium Arcade Bar?
Since we focus on “Classic Gaming Meets Modern Nightlife,” all our locations are strictly 21+ venues. Please ensure everyone in your party has a valid ID ready at the door—no “extra lives” for forgotten IDs!
What kind of music should we expect?
Expect a curated atmosphere. We regularly host live DJs and local artists who spin everything from throwback sets to modern hits, ensuring the energy stays high long after the last pinball has dropped.
Ready to Start Your Adventure?
Don’t let your next event be a “Game Over” before it even starts.
- Select Your Location (Chicago, San Francisco, or New Orleans)
- Consult Our Dedicated Events Team
- Level Up Your Guest List
Your home base is waiting. Press Start.