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BATSU! America's Original LIVE Batsu Game Show

About this experience

What you'll do:

In Japan, there is a style of comedy known as batsu game (罰ゲーム), where comedians compete in challenges of all kinds with the losers receiving a punishment. BATSU! brings this comedy style to America, with comedians competing to avoid electric shocks, paintballs, a giant egg-smashing chicken, and many more hilarious jaw-dropping punishments!

Why we love it for your party:

  • Indescribable and unforgettable experience (viral TikToks practically guaranteed)
  • Dinner and a live show all in one experience (delectable food and drinks available throughout the evening)
  • Opportunity for guests of honor to participate (only if they want to - we love consent)
  • Sake bombs (need we say more)
  • Speakeasy vibes (If you know, you know)

About this experience partner:

We started in January 2011 at Jebon Sushi & Noodle in the lower level of historic St. Marks Place, expanded to Chicago in June of 2016 at Kamehachi in Old Town, and moved into our own space in NYC (then called WARA "笑") in January of 2019. We were forced to close during the pandemic in 2020, and in February of 2022, after nearly two very difficult and long years, BATSU! NYC reopened with an expanded leadership team that is majority Asian and Asian-American.

Additional information:

Book with Confidence!

Generous Cancellation

Generous Cancellation

This experience offers a full refund on cancellations with 7+ days notice.

Lowest Price Guarantee

Lowest Price Guarantee

If you find it cheaper, we’ll refund the difference.

Satisfaction Guarantee

Satisfaction Guarantee

We guarantee you'll have a great time or your money back

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Book Your Experience

  • Standard Ticket - Friday, Saturday

    Starting at$59per person

    2hr

    Entry into BATSU!

    Note: Food and drinks are not included in the experience ticket, but are available for purchase before and throughout the night. We recommend coming hungry!

  • Standard Ticket - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    Starting at$49per person

    2hr

    Entry into BATSU!

    Note: Food and drinks are not included in experience ticket, but are available for purchase before and throughout the night. We recommend coming hungry!

  • VIP Ticket - Friday, Saturday

    Starting at$92per person

    2hr

    VIP Tickets Include:

    • Best tables & seats in the house.
    • Each ticket comes with 1 hachimaki headband to take home.
    • Those who wear their hachimaki headband with honor will enjoy random visits from our Sake Ninja.
    • Each guest will be presented with an Oshibori (hand towel) upon arrival to freshen up.
    • Food and drinks are not included in experience ticket, but are available for purchase before and throughout the night. We recommend coming hungry!

  • VIP Ticket - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    Starting at$81per person

    2hr

    VIP Tickets Include:

    • Best tables & seats in the house.
    • Each ticket comes with 1 hachimaki headband to take home.
    • Those who wear their hachimaki headband with honor will enjoy random visits from our Sake Ninja.
    • Each guest will be presented with an Oshibori (hand towel) upon arrival to freshen up.
    • Food and drinks are not included in experience ticket, but are available for purchase before and throughout the night. We recommend coming hungry!

Location

Chicago, IL

Batsu Chicago 1531, 7752, N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610, USA

Cancellation Policy

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generous Cancellation Policy

Full refund on cancellations with 7+ days notice. No refund within 7 day window.

Check Availability

Book Your Experience

Standard Ticket - Friday, Saturday

Starting at$59per person

2hr

Entry into BATSU!

Note: Food and drinks are not included in the experience ticket, but are available for purchase before and throughout the night. We recommend coming hungry!

Standard Ticket - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Starting at$49per person

2hr

Entry into BATSU!

Note: Food and drinks are not included in experience ticket, but are available for purchase before and throughout the night. We recommend coming hungry!

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