IRL INTERACTIVE Events

Top Performer

Westmont, IL

Starts at $530

Travels up to 60 miles

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Outside-The-Box Ideas, IN-A-BOX!

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Check out our 5 Star Reviews from REAL people who booked us for thier kid focused event!

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All our Game Shows come with Prizes, Jackpots or Giveaways!

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It's more than a DJ, IT'S RAVE BINGO!

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Great for holiday parties and fundraisers!

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PRIZES INCLUDED IN ALL OUR GAME PACKAGES!

Overview

Game show excitement with DJ entertainment included! IRL Interactive Events brings hosted games, music and audience participation to Chicagoland parties and corporate events.

Our most-booked lineup:
1. Feud Trivia Battle Royale
2. Game Show Bingo
3. Feud/Bingo/Minute To Win It Hybrid
4. Custom/Theme Trivia

Each game-show package includes DJ entertainment within your booked program. We confirm the game/DJ schedule, equipment, supplies, prizes and venue needs in one clear quote. From team celebrations to birthdays and community events, we get your guests playing, laughing and connecting. Outside-the-box events, in a box!


Reviews

13 reviews

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Josh S.

July 10, 2026
Verified review

Perfect event for our campers!

Our campers loved the game shows! IRL Interactive brought all of the fun for our big group. Our kids enjoyed each fast paced game and he kept their attention the entire time. They fought hard for the prizes. I highly recommend IRL Interactive Events for your next party, camp, or get together!

Hired as: Game Show

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IRL INTERACTIVE Events

Josh, thank you for having us at your camp. Not only were your staff amazing and the kids super fun but you guys are super close. We'd love to come back next year!


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Chelcia

June 23, 2026
Verified review

IRL Interactive Events Made Our Night!

IRL Interactive Events was AMAZING! He did the funniest comedy roast for my husband’s birthday, and oh my gosh, everyone was cracking up the entire time. I STILL laugh thinking about how entertaining he made the whole night. He showed up on time, made sure we had everything we needed, and kept the energy high from start to finish. IRL Interactive Events is truly a vibe, and we would definitely hire him again!

Hired as: Comedian, Emcee


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Adrianne H.

June 4, 2026
Verified review

The Best Experience Ever

We hired the company to DJ and do Game Show for my son's High School Graduation Party, which was a game night theme. He was amazing. The give aways was amazing. We had all ages and all ages had a great time.

Hired as: DJ, Game Show

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IRL INTERACTIVE Events

Thank you so much for allowing us to be a part of your special day! :) Keep us in mind for any other party or wedding needs!


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Jennifer R.

March 8, 2026
Verified review

Middle Schoolers had a blast!

I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend IRL Interactive Event/Jason for your event. He is multi-talented, great to work with, punctual and flexible. Our middle school dance had close to 500 kids and Jason kept them entertained and engaged for hours which is no small feat! He can adjust on the fly and make a fun atmosphere for kids of all ages. Beyond satisfied with the services he provides.

Hired as: Kids DJ

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IRL INTERACTIVE Events

That was my favorite event of the year so far! TY for the opportunity! Hope to come back in the future with what we learned at this one!


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Holly H.

March 7, 2026
Verified review

Seamless Event

We had such a great and seamless event with IRL INTERACTIVE Events. Would highly recommend them!! Thank you for everything! Our employees loved the trivia station that you created!

Hired as: Game Show

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IRL INTERACTIVE Events

Your event was so top tier! TY for including us! Please keep us in mind for the future.

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Booking information

Price range: Starts at $530

Languages: English, Spanish

Gig length: 60 - 240 minutes

Insurance: $1,000,000 - Standard Liability for Entertainer, Gear & Persons (Adujustable upon request)

What to expect

GAME SHOW FIRST. DJ INCLUDED.
Our most-booked events combine a hosted game show with DJ entertainment in one coordinated program. Choose your game format below; we confirm the total booked time, game rounds and DJ segments in your quote.

1. FEUD TRIVIA BATTLE ROYALE | MOST BOOKED
Our leading game-show/DJ experience brings your guests together for a lively Feud Trivia Battle Royale. Hosted competition and DJ entertainment keep the program moving. We tailor the pace and presentation to your group and confirm the rounds and schedule before booking.

2. GAME SHOW BINGO
A hosted mix of trivia, interactive mini-games and a coverall bingo finale, with DJ entertainment included. Our starting Bingo option is a one-hour program; longer game/DJ schedules are quoted to match your event.

3. FEUD / BINGO / MINUTE TO WIN IT HYBRID
Three game formats in one program: Feud, Bingo and Minute To Win It challenges, plus DJ entertainment. We plan the rotation, game materials and participation around your guest count, age range, venue and booked time.

4. CUSTOM / THEME TRIVIA
Trivia shaped around your theme or occasion, with a host and included DJ entertainment. We agree on the topic, rounds, content preparation and any branding before booking. Custom writing and production are priced in the event quote.

INCLUDED & CONFIRMED IN WRITING
Each game-show package includes hosting and DJ entertainment within the agreed program, sound, standard show lighting and the game materials listed for your confirmed guest count. DJ entertainment is part of the package, not an automatic extra charge. The quote specifies game time, DJ segments, staffing, equipment, supplies and prizes. Additional hours, separate rooms or extra personnel require an agreed price. Setup and breakdown are separate from live program time.

VENUE & OPTIONAL EXTRAS
The client provides reliable power, a 4–6 ft table and any projector/screen assigned to the client in the quote. We confirm display needs for your chosen format. Travel, additional AV, premium prizes, specialty consumables and extra custom work are itemized before booking. Any promotional voucher and its restrictions must be expressly listed.

PRICING & BOOKING
Final pricing depends on the format, total game/DJ duration, location, attendance and production needs. A specialized LOI adds $75 when required, disclosed before booking. Applicable taxes and GigSalad’s client service fee are additional to the entertainment fee; IRL does not absorb the client’s platform fee. The accepted GigSalad quote and its selected cancellation policy govern the booking.

Send your date, venue/city, guest count and ages, preferred format, total game/DJ time, theme and available AV. We will build a clear package around your event.

About

I’m Jason Heidel, the entertainer behind IRL Interactive Events in Westmont, Illinois. My background includes Chicago-area television, performing with Motown Nation and more than 20,000 hours on stage and in front of audiences.

Our specialty is the game-show/DJ hybrid: hosted competition and DJ entertainment in one coordinated event. Feud Trivia Battle Royale is our most-booked format, followed by Game Show Bingo, our Feud/Bingo/Minute To Win It Hybrid, and Custom/Theme Trivia.

We bring these experiences to corporate events, birthdays, holiday parties, schools, senior communities and venue game nights. We tailor the content and pace to your group, with DJ entertainment included in the agreed program. Your quote spells out the total schedule, equipment, supplies, prizes and venue responsibilities before you book.

Our wider entertainment network supports additional programming and performers when your event needs more. Outside-the-box events, in a box—with a host who knows how to keep people involved.

Additional booking notes

VENUE & POWER
Provide a safe, level performance area, reliable standard electrical outlets and a 4–6 ft table for game supplies/prizes. Tell us about stairs, elevators, loading restrictions, parking, sound limits and venue access rules before we quote. Outdoor equipment and performers require suitable weather protection; an indoor backup is recommended. A tent or mobile stage is an optional quoted service, not part of the base show.

SOUND, LIGHTING & DISPLAY
Our base Game Show Bingo package includes host-operated sound and standard show lighting for the agreed space. The client provides a compatible projector/screen unless the quote specifically includes display equipment. Confirm connections, placement and AV access before the event. Larger rooms, outdoor sites and additional sound zones may require extra production.

SETUP & BREAKDOWN
Confirm a load-in/setup window before guests arrive and access for breakdown after the performance. Live show time does not include setup or breakdown. Required access time depends on the selected package and is confirmed in writing. Venue delays do not automatically extend the agreed finish time; overtime is subject to availability and a written price.

SUPPLIES & PRIZES
Game materials are planned for the confirmed guest count. The quote identifies the prize assortment and any included consumables. Specialty favors, custom printing, branded materials and premium prizes require a separate agreed price. Any travel-voucher prize has its own issuer restrictions and redemption costs disclosed before booking; airfare, taxes and fees are not included unless expressly stated.

PLANNING & CHANGES
Share the guest count/ages, theme, accessibility needs, event schedule and venue requirements before booking. Changes to location, duration, attendance, format or production must be agreed in writing, including any price change. The client provides responsible adult supervision for minors and venue permissions. We may pause activities to address unsafe conditions; any cancellation or refund remains subject to the accepted GigSalad booking policy.

Services offered

Upcoming booked events

December 2026

16

Wednesday

Nonprofit Event

10:00am - 2:00pm

•

Kankakee, IL

Past booked events

September 2026

26

Saturday

Children’s Birthday Party

2:00pm - 4:00pm

•

Downers Grove, IL

June 2026

16

Tuesday

Camp Event

10:30am - 11:30am

•

Western Springs, IL

13

Saturday

Dinner Party

7:00pm - 9:00pm

•

Bolingbrook, IL

May 2026

30

Saturday

Graduation

5:00pm - 10:00pm

•

Thornton, IL

April 2026

25

Saturday

Wedding Reception

9:00pm - 11:00pm

•

Downers Grove, IL

March 2026

23

Monday

Corporate Event

6:30pm - 11:00pm

•

Chicago, IL

06

Friday

School Assembly

6:00pm - 8:30pm

•

Oak Park, IL

06

Friday

School Assembly

5:30pm - 8:00pm

•

Oak Park, IL

February 2026

21

Saturday

Birthday Party

6:00pm - 8:00pm

•

Richton Park, IL

19

Thursday

Retirement Community Event

6:00pm - 7:30pm

•

Naperville, IL

January 2026

02

Friday

Children’s Birthday Party

7:30pm - 8:30pm

•

Naperville, IL

December 2025

28

Sunday

Children’s Birthday Party

1:00pm - 3:00pm

•

Chicago, IL

19

Friday

Christmas Party

8:00pm - 10:30pm

•

Brookfield, IL

19

Friday

Birthday Party

8:00pm - 9:00pm

•

Woodridge, IL

19

Friday

Corporate Event

12:30pm - 1:30pm

•

Crete, IL

18

Thursday

Corporate Event

12:00pm - 2:00pm

•

Lombard, IL

13

Saturday

Birthday Party

7:00pm - 11:00pm

•

Downers Grove, IL

07

Sunday

Children’s Birthday Party

12:30pm - 2:00pm

•

Glen Ellyn, IL

05

Friday

Christmas Party

7:00pm - 8:30pm

•

Tinley Park, IL

October 2025

25

Saturday

Halloween Party

7:00pm - 10:00pm

•

Villa Park, IL

August 2025

24

Sunday

Birthday Party

2:00pm - 3:30pm

•

Woodridge, IL

June 2025

25

Wednesday

Corporate Event

10:00am - 12:00pm

•

Des Plaines, IL

Influences and inspiration

The Maverics of Early Holywood like Jerry Lewis & Dean Martin, Jack Benny & Lucile Ball
With the modern flair of Ryan Seacrest, Steve Harvey & Jacob Collier for his ability to conduct an audience.

Setup requirements

Power for DJ/Light Show

4-6 ft table for prizes (one can be provided upon request).

Shelter from Elements (One can be provided upon request)

We Provide the Rest!

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