Scene75: The Ultimate Entertainment Destination Built by a Father-Son Team

What can happen when a super father/son team come together to build a brand? A world-class entertainment operation called Scene75. Les Sandler and his son Jonah have built their concept into a now five-location empire that began by converting an empty family owned building into their first entertainment complex. The family business went on to earn two IAAPA’s Brass Ring awards for FEC of the World.

A Tour of Romeoville’s Scene75

The Sandlers’ accomplishments and innovation are well known in the industry and we were thrilled to have the opportunity to visit their newest location in Romeoville, Illinois. In fact, we had the rare opportunity to film the Chicagoland location during construction and then have a follow-up visit once they opened the doors to the public. The before-and-after was amazing. Seeing this massive empty space of 135,000 sq. ft. transform into a premier entertainment center in six weeks makes you appreciate the hard work this father/son team put into making their dreams come true.

Check out our YouTube interview as host Nate talks with Jonah Sandler as they walk through this massive structure and shows us all the ways they deliver fun to their guests. This location features 14 indoor attractions including go-karts, mini-golf, laser maze, batting cages, an Inflatapark, dark ride, bumper cars, a roller coaster, a Drop Tower and more than 200 state-of-the-art arcade games.

The Ultimate Fun Experience

In addition, food offerings include has a restaurant and a sweetshop with Edy’s Ice Cream and bulk candy to give anyone a sugar high. As we walked around the facility, Jonah explained some of their methodology regarding certain attractions, including how they go about planning and bringing their 40-player, two-story laser tag attraction to life. During the tour, Nate tried a few of the attractions, including taking a swing in their batting cages and trying for a hole-in-one while putting on their 18-hole course.

When asked about party sales, Jonah said, “Saturdays, I like to say, are our weekly Super Bowl! On a good, strong Saturday, we have as many as 30 to 40 birthday parties.” The location also has a full-service bar, private party rooms and a 300-person event center. If you aren’t having fun at Scene75, you just don’t know how to have fun! Moreover, they have a one-of-a-kind redemption store with awesome items from luxury goods to signed sports memorabilia that will keep you playing to bring home the prize to remember.

Excerpt adapted from Barry Zelickson’s special report for RePlay Magazine.