Wandering around Emporium Arcade Bar is almost like exploring an incredible sandbox video game. For starters, the Lake County location is massive: it's big enough to accommodate 24 arcade cabinets, 13 pinball machines, 4 pool tables, a kitchen that dishes out housemade pizza, and a central metal-topped bar.

Once you've found your bearings amid the cavernous tavern's mural-decorated walls, you're free to embark on one of several quests.

Seek Out Golden Tokens

Do not drop your quarters into any of Emporium's games. Instead, cash in your coinage for tokens, which you can use to play anything from NBA Jam to Galaga. These work on the pool, bubble hockey, and foosball tables as well. (Pro tip: If it's a foosball match you're after, you might want to call ahead—sometimes the tables are reserved for league nights or press conferences with the tiny players.)

Power Up with Craft Beers

Beer is as much a draw at Emporium as the games, so the space offers a large bar with plenty of seating. There are 16 taps pouring craft brews from nationwide favorites and locals like Revolution, Two Brothers, and Off Color. If you hang around long enough—perhaps listening to DJ-spun tunes—you can watch as microbrews are erased and replaced on the chalkboard draft list.

Hang Out with Friends

Thanks to projection screens and eight television screens, friends can gather around to share food and drinks while watching a number of sporting events.