New Entertainment Venue Brings Social Gaming Fun to Randhurst Village

Mount Prospect, Illinois — A new entertainment experience has opened at Randhurst Village, giving locals and visitors a fun, interactive place to play games, solve puzzles, and work together in a group challenge. The venue — Time Mission — officially opened this week with celebrations that included a real DeLorean from Back to the Future. 

What Time Mission Is

Time Mission is a social gaming adventure that blends elements of:

• Escape rooms 
• Video games 
• Puzzle solving 
• Teamwork challenges 

Participants — often in small groups — move through a series of themed “portals” that each offer different tasks and obstacles. Players must use skills like reasoning, memory, coordination and agility to continue advancing. One manager described the experience as “being dropped inside of a video game.” 

How It Works — What You Do There

At Time Mission, teams don’t just sit and play computer games. They walk through physical spaces with interactive puzzles. Each portal has its own setting and story — like:

• Submarine Plunge (1866) — A watery historical adventure 
• Persian Palace (998 AD) — A puzzle set in ancient times 
• Alien Awakening (Year 8000) — A futuristic space challenge 

These themed environments are designed to feel like stepping into different eras or imaginary worlds. Players must work together to figure out clues and solve challenges, advancing as a team rather than competing against each other.

Fun for All Ages

Time Mission isn’t just for kids. The venue’s co-founder says people of all ages enjoy the experience — including adults, parents and even grandparents. One co-founder noted that groups of adults without kids still have a great time and come back again with friends. 

According to the general manager, the mix of physical activity, problem solving, and teamwork creates a shared experience that brings people closer and keeps them engaged.

Why Randhurst Village Was Chosen

The venue’s leaders said that Randhurst Village checks all the boxes for what they wanted:

• A lively place with lots of dining, shopping and entertainment 
• A community that attracts families and groups of friends 
• A location convenient for people living in the region

Randhurst Village itself is a mixed-use shopping and entertainment center that has transformed from an older enclosed mall into a vibrant open-air destination with retail, restaurants, a cinema and more. 

A Growing Entertainment Destination

Mount Prospect leaders say Time Mission fits perfectly with the village’s evolving entertainment offerings. The mayor said Randhurst has been evolving for years and is now becoming more of a full-service spot for fun, social activity — not just shopping. 

The opening adds to other activities and venues at Randhurst, including places like The Golf Factory and Playroom Café, helping create a destination where people can spend a full afternoon or evening. 

What Makes Time Mission Different

Here’s a quick table to show what sets Time Mission apart from other gaming experiences:

Feature	What It Means
Social Gaming Focus	Players work together; not a solo video game experience.
Interactive Portals	Each portal has real puzzles and physical challenges.
Story Themes	Each game space has its own world or era — imaginative and fun.
Group Challenges	Designed for teams (friends, families, coworkers).

Who It’s For

Time Mission appeals to a wide range of people:

• Families looking for a fun group activity 
• Friends wanting something social and interactive 
• Date nights with a unique gaming adventure 
• Adults and grandparents who enjoy puzzles and teamwork 

Officials say it’s the kind of place where everyone — from kids to adults — can have fun together and share a unique experience. 

What’s Next

Since this is the first Time Mission location in Illinois, it may draw visitors from across the region — especially on weekends or for special nights out. The company already operates similar venues in places like Rhode Island, New York, Philadelphia and Virginia, and many of their fans make return visits. 

Bottom Line

The opening of Time Mission at Randhurst Village adds a fresh and interactive entertainment option to suburban Chicago. It blends gaming, teamwork, themed storytelling and physical puzzles in a way that appeals to families, groups of friends and players of all ages. As part of Randhurst Village’s ongoing evolution, it helps solidify the destination as a go-to spot for fun and adventure.