DAVE & BUSTER’S

There’s always something new at Dave & Buster’s, whether you’re up for watching the game on a 40-foot “WOW Wall” of TV screens, treating the kids to dinner and the ultimate arcade experience or hosting a private party. It’s the ultimate playground to eat, drink, play and watch.

ESCAPE GAME

The Escape Game is a live, 60-minute adventure. Pick your theme – from a 1950s prison to an old gold rush cabin to a prestigious art museum – then follow the clues to solve the mystery in time and make your escape. Great for families, friends and anyone looking for an elevated, unplugged adventure.

IRVINE IMPROV

Thirty-five years after the Irvine Improv opened with an up-and-coming comedian named Jerry Seinfeld, it remains America’s most successful Improv comedy club. This month, see Orny Adams, who’s produced comedy specials for Netflix, Comedy Central and Showtime, perform
Dec. 17-19.

ODYSSEY VR

The future of arcades is here, at Odyssey VR. Slide on some VR goggles, buckle into your (moveable) seat and experience a virtual roller coaster, downhill ski run and other thrills. Or choose from a host of immersive VR games. “My 8-year-old would rather go here than Disneyland,” says one Yelper.