Odyssey Fun World

What Odyssey Fun World does

Odyssey Fun World is a privately held family entertainment center (FEC) operating a single flagship facility at 19111 Oak Park Ave, Tinley Park, Illinois, founded in 1994 and structured as a limited partnership (Odyssey Fun World, L.P.). The venue combines 45,000+ square feet of indoor space with an 11-acre outdoor park, housing more than a dozen distinct attractions including two go-kart tracks, two 18-hole miniature golf courses, a 4-story soft-play structure (Exploration Adventure), a laser tag arena, batting cages, bumper boats, a Ferris wheel, Himalaya roller coaster, demolition derby bumper cars, a redemption arcade with 200+ games, a dedicated gaming lounge, and an on-site cafe (Chippers Cafe). The technical stack is dominated by third-party arcade and amusement hardware (e.g., HALO: Fireteam Raven with Xbox Gamer Tag QR-code sign-in, standard ticket-redemption kiosks) rather than proprietary software platforms; online event booking is enabled through Booking Boss and holiday-event ticketing via GoPassage.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer, walk-in revenue model layered with structured group reservations. Individual revenue streams include single-ride attraction admissions ($6/ride), all-inclusive wristband packages (Indoor Ride Wristband at $29.99 for 3 hours), tiered birthday party packages ranging from $242 (Exploration Adventure) to $594 (Premium Outdoor, seasonal), tiered arcade game-card point systems ($5–$100), corporate/private event hosting (capacity 25–2,000 guests), non-profit group events (minimum 15 guests), and overnight lock-in events (minimum 100 guests, until 5am/7am). Customer segments are deliberately diversified across families with children (primary), schools and youth organizations, corporate clients, and church/community groups; marketing relies on the company website, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, a Constant Contact email list, and listings on ChicagoFun and VisitChicagoSouthland regional tourism portals.

The company employs 51–100 staff across a defined management and operations team (General Manager Clint Paraday leads) and reports no outside institutional investment, no parent company, and no subsidiaries. Sub-brands include Chippers Cafe, Odyssey Fun Farm (seasonal holiday events), and Gamers Lounge. The operating footprint is regional, serving Illinois and Indiana, with no disclosed plans for additional locations or international expansion.

Name

Odyssey Fun World

Legal name

Odyssey Fun World, L.P.

Website

https://ofwtinleypark.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Odyssey Fun World is a family entertainment center in Tinley Park, Illinois, operating 45,000+ sq ft indoor and 11-acre outdoor facilities with go-karts, arcade, laser tag, mini golf, birthday parties, corporate events, and group events serving Chicago-area families, schools, and businesses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Family Entertainment Centers

NAICS

Amusement Parks and Arcades (7131), Amusement and Theme Parks (71311), Amusement Arcades (71312)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Family Entertainment Centers & Indoor Amusement (Arcades, Trampoline Parks, Indoor Play) (THAAAAAD)

Keywords

• Family entertainment center
• Indoor amusement park
• Arcade gaming facility
• Birthday party venue
• Corporate event hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Tinley Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Attraction Admissions: Individual attraction tickets and ride fees including go-karts, bumper boats, Ferris wheel, laser tag, batting cages, and miniature golf. Single-ride pricing at $6 per attraction or bundled wristband options.
2. Wristband Packages: All-inclusive wristband options providing unlimited access to multiple attractions for set durations. Indoor Ride Wristband at $29.99 for 3 hours includes Ferris Wheel, Bumper Cars, Himalaya Rollercoaster, Exploration Adventure, and Laser Tag.
3. Birthday Party Packages: All-inclusive party packages with reserved rooms, food, attractions, and game cards. Packages range from $242 (Exploration Adventure) to $594 (Premium Outdoor). Minimum 11 paid participants required.
4. Food and Beverage (Chippers Cafe): On-site food service including pizzas, sandwiches, appetizers, desserts, and beverages. Pizza offerings include 16-inch large, 12-inch small, and 7-inch personal sizes. Beverages include Pepsi products and frozen drinks.
5. Arcade and Redemption Games: Game cards with points that can be redeemed for prizes. Points purchased at tiered rates ($5=25pts up to $100=500pts+100bonus). Tickets cashed in at Redemption Center for prizes.
6. Corporate and Group Events: Private event hosting for corporate meetings, conferences, company picnics (up to 2000 guests), school trips, church retreats, and lock-in events. Includes catering, AV equipment, and dedicated staff.
7. Overnight Lock-In Events: Private overnight events with facility access until 5am or 7am. Minimum 100 guests required. Includes all attractions and lock-in programming.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Odyssey Fun World operates a single-location family entertainment center in Tinley Park, Illinois, offering more than 45,000 sq ft of indoor attractions and an 11-acre outdoor park with go-karts, bumper boats, laser tag, miniature golf, batting cages, an arcade with ticket redemption, and amusement rides. It sells walk-in attraction admissions and wristband passes, hosts private birthday parties, corporate events for up to 2,000 guests, school/church group outings, and overnight lock-ins, and operates an on-site cafe (Chippers Cafe) and a seasonal holiday venue (Odyssey Fun Farm).

Product overview

Odyssey Fun World is a family entertainment center in Tinley Park, Illinois, offering a comprehensive portfolio of indoor and outdoor attractions. The venue spans over 45,000 square feet indoors plus an 11-acre outdoor park. Core products include Exploration Adventure (4-story indoor soft-play for children), Go-Karts (two tracks: Island Raceway and Raceway 2000), an Arcade/Game Floor with hundreds of redemption games, Laser Tag arena, and various outdoor rides including Bumper Cars, Ferris Wheel, and Himalaya Roller Coaster. The company operates seasonal attractions such as Snake Water Island Bumper Boats, Kidz Adventure Park, and Miniature Golf (two 18-hole themed courses). Additional offerings include Gamers Lounge, Birthday Party Packages (Exploration Adventure, Elite, and Premium tiers), Corporate/Group/Overnight Events, and Odyssey Fun Farm seasonal holiday events. The venue also features Chipper's Cafe dining and a Redemption Center for prize redemption. Ticket options include individual attraction rides, Indoor Ride Wristbands ($29.99 for 3 hours), and game card point systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Chippers Cafe: On-site cafe serving appetizers, sandwiches, pizza, desserts, salads, and beverages including Pepsi products.
• Odyssey Fun Farm
• Gamers Lounge

Products and services

• Exploration Adventure A 4-story indoor soft-play structure with ball pits, slides, tunnels, and mazes, designed for children ages 1-10 and up to 54 inches tall; sessions are time-limited to 3 hours.
• Go-Karts Two outdoor go-kart tracks — Island Raceway (tight turns) and Raceway 2000 (high-speed) — for drivers at least 58 inches tall, with passenger seating for riders at least 40 inches tall accompanied by an adult driver.
• Arcade / Game Floor Hundreds of arcade, ticket-redemption, and prize-redemption games accessed via a tiered game-card points system ($5 = 25 points up to $100 = 500 points plus 100 bonus points).
• Laser Tag Team-based arena activity for up to 12 participants split into Red and Green teams; each ~15-minute mission includes instructions, equipment, and 10 minutes of gameplay; minimum height 42 inches; $10 per participant.
• Batting Cages Outdoor batting cages requiring a minimum height of 48 inches and age 6; helmets required, single occupant per cage; open weekends weather-permitting and daily during summer.
• Snake Water Island Bumper Boats Seasonal outdoor bumper boat attraction with a serpent-themed entrance leading to Snake Island; minimum 40-inch height to drive, 275-pound weight capacity; open Memorial Day through Labor Day.
• Miniature Golf Two 18-hole themed miniature golf courses: Mountain of Doom, rising 30 feet with mine and cave themes, and White Water Valley, winding around the mountain and through an ancient Mayan Temple; one of few wheelchair-accessible courses in the Midwest.
• Kidz Adventure Park Seasonal outdoor inflatable attraction for ages 10 and under (up to 58 inches tall) with a 100-foot obstacle race course, Avengers Bounce House, Barnhouse Bounce with slide, and 20-foot racing slide; socks required.
• Demolition Derby Bumper Cars Single-seat electric bumper cars for participants 42 inches and up and adults of any age; $6 per attraction ticket.
• Redemption Center Prize redemption area where guests exchange accumulated arcade tickets for prizes including plush toys, games, music, and candy.
• Gamers Lounge Gaming lounge offering 60-minute gaming sessions for $10 per hour.
• HALO: Fireteam Raven 4-player on-rail shooter arcade game featuring extended gameplay following the HALO storyline; players sign in with their Xbox Gamer Tag via QR code to unlock exclusive content and use iconic HALO weapons.
• Birthday Party Packages All-inclusive birthday party packages that include a reserved room, food, attraction access, and game cards. Three tiers are offered: Exploration Adventure ($242), Elite ($418), and Premium Outdoor ($594, seasonal); minimum 11 paid participants required with per-extra-person add-on fees.
• Corporate Events Corporate event hosting for groups of 25 to 2,000+ guests using 45,000+ sq ft of indoor space and the 11-acre outdoor park; includes full-service catering, AV systems, parking, and beer/wine options.
• Group Events Group event packages for schools, churches, daycares, Scout groups, YMCA, and other non-profit organizations, with a 15-guest minimum and tailored programs for field trips, lock-ins, post-prom events, and outings.
• Overnight Lock-In Events Private overnight lock-in events beginning when the facility closes to the public and running until 5:00 AM or 7:00 AM; minimum 100 guests required for exclusive overnight access; includes all attractions and lock-in programming.
• Odyssey Fun Farm Seasonal holiday-themed farm attraction offering ticketed events such as Breakfast with Santa, Pizza Party with Jack Skellington, and Noon Year's Eve celebration, distributed via the GoPassage third-party ticketing platform.
• Chippers Cafe On-site food and beverage outlet serving appetizers, sandwiches, pizzas (7-inch personal, 12-inch small, 16-inch large), desserts, salads, Pepsi fountain beverages, and frozen drinks; integrated with party and corporate event packages.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Core technology

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App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Scale indicators7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dave & Buster's: National FEC chain combining arcade gaming with full-service dining, drinks, and attractions like billiards and sports viewing. Directly comparable to Odyssey Fun World in offering redemption arcades, group event hosting, and a family entertainment positioning, though at significantly larger scale.
• Main Event Entertainment: Multi-attraction FEC featuring bowling, laser tag, gravity ropes, arcade games, and food & beverage. Directly comparable to Odyssey Fun World's indoor/outdoor attraction mix and group/birthday party event model.
• Chuck E. Cheese: Family entertainment chain offering arcade games, rides, and pizza-focused birthday party packages. Directly comparable to Odyssey Fun World's birthday party tier pricing and redemption arcade structure, particularly for the under-10 birthday party segment.
• Urban Air Adventure Parks: National indoor adventure park chain featuring trampolines, climbing, go-karts, and soft-play structures. Comparable to Odyssey's Exploration Adventure soft-play and Kidz Adventure Park offerings, with similar birthday party and group event revenue model.
• Andretti Indoor Karting & Games: Premium FEC with indoor go-kart tracks, laser tag, arcade, bowling, and full-service dining. Directly comparable to Odyssey's go-kart tracks, laser tag arena, and arcade with similar event hosting capacity.
• Scene75 Entertainment Center: Large-format indoor FEC featuring go-karts, laser tag, mini golf, bumper cars, arcade, and event space. Comparable multi-attraction model and group/corporate event focus.
• Malibu Jack's: Midwest-based FEC chain with go-karts, laser tag, mini golf, arcade, and bowling. Closely comparable to Odyssey Fun World in both geographic Midwest positioning and multi-attraction indoor/outdoor format.
• Round 1 Entertainment: Multi-attraction FEC featuring bowling, arcade, karaoke, ping pong, and billiards. Comparable to Odyssey's redemption arcade and group entertainment offerings.
• Celebration Station: Multi-location FEC with go-karts, mini golf, laser tag, bumper boats, batting cages, and arcade. Directly comparable outdoor/indoor attraction mix to Odyssey Fun World including similar seasonal outdoor attractions.

Broad incumbents

• Topgolf: Large-scale sports entertainment venue with tech-driven games, food & beverage, and extensive corporate/private event hosting. Comparable to Odyssey's corporate event business and group entertainment positioning, though focused on golf-based gaming.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/odysseyfunworld
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/odysseyfunworld
• Facebookfacebook.com/odysseyfunworld
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/odyssey-fun-world

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Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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