If you've ever wanted to feel like you're inside a real-life video game like Wreck It Ralph, Activate is the place.
I've been to Level 99, so it's comparable where there's multiple rooms and activities and you work together to finish the game. Here, you can do competitive games against your group, which makes things more interesting. Theres about 10-15 rooms and each room has different activities to choose from and levels. Unlike Level99, the directions here make sense when you get the hints.
As soon as these doors open, within seconds, we were sprinting between glowing rooms trying to beat puzzles, dodge lasers, and slap light panels like our lives depended on it. The concept is basically part escape room, part laser tag, part interactive arcade, except you are the controller. And yes... you will sweat.
Each room has a different challenge, and the games ramp up in difficulty so it gets weirdly competitive (especially when everyone's scores are tracked on the wristbands). One minute you're carefully solving a puzzle and the next minute you're hopping across light-up floors like it's an adult version of "the floor is lava."
A few notes from the field:
* Free lockers to store your belongings.
* Bring a water bottle!
* Wear athletic clothes and sneakers. This is not a cute-boots/sandals activity.
* It's way more physical than expected--in a fun way.
* Eat AFTER you come, especially if it's a date night. You don't want to see anything coming up during the activities.
What I loved most is that it's fast-paced and replayable. You can bounce between rooms, try different difficulty levels, and keep chasing a higher score. It's perfect for groups, birthdays, team outings, or honestly just blowing off steam.
Bottom line: it's chaotic, active, and ridiculously fun. Also in comparison to Level 99, it's not as busy and we don't have to wait outside rooms for long.
Would I go back? 100%. My competitive side refuses to accept my current score. read more