This Chuck-E-Cheese for adults is located on the western edge of the Gold Coast. Here, one can hit the massive midway of games, pumping token after token into the video race-car and motorcycle-riding simulators. D & B's also features pool, bowling, numerous other video and carnival-style games, multiple bars and a decent menu of bar food.

Drinks are hefty in price and skimpy in size. Games usually run two to four tokens.

Comedy Zone Chicago, located in a Vegas-style showroom within Dave & Buster's, features two shows every Friday and Saturday night: the Dinner Show (8 p.m., $49.95 per person) features a buffet and the Cocktail Show (10 p.m., $36 per person) includes two drinks.

Average cost: $31+