Frequently Asked Questions

As our world continues in this strange, unexpected and difficult season, we begin to cautiously open our doors to the two most important people at Activate Games - our team members and our guests.

As actor John Krasinski says, "When everything gets turned upside down, it only leads to better quality stuff."

While there are still a lot of unknowns and circumstances remain difficult, Activate Games has become "better quality stuff," more than it's ever been. It's cleaner, more personalized, more streamlined and we are more excited to give our guests a fun and safe experience than ever before. Here's a glimpse of ways we've revamped our space and experience to make it safe for both team members and guests.

Booking Experience

100% of bookings will be made online and paid-in-full. This removes any interactions with credit cards and cash between our guests and team members. Keep your cards to yourself 😀

Gaming Experience

1. Schedule is reduced to 33% of capacity to give more room for social distancing between teams.
2. Length of experience will still be 75 minutes.
3. Games in each micro arena will be the same experience as before COVID-19.

Cleaning

1. All games will be cleaned thoroughly, in a rotation, multiple times per day with additional cleanings between guests.
2. iPads in lobby will be cleaned after every use.

Employee Health

We are family and if we aren't healthy, we can't serve our guests. Measures taken daily include:

1. Temperature reading at the start of each shift
2. Wearing a mask at all times
3. Staying at home if any symptoms are shown or if there is any risk whatsoever

Guest's Health

If anyone in your group is feeling unwell, has been in contact with a person who has tested positive for COVID-19 or is displaying symptoms including fever, cough or shortness of breath, please contact us to reschedule your game, free of charge.

If you have any questions about how we're preparing Activate Games for a phased reopening, please contact your local store or email us at support@activate.games

Activate offers high-tech games that test your team’s physical and mental agility across a wide variety of real-life challenges. Once inside, you and your team choose from hundreds of combinations of games and difficulty levels, each lasting one to three minutes. Your electronic wristband tracks your score and progress throughout your experience making Activate perfect for a casual night out or intense competition.

The cost is $25 plus tax per player.

A credit card is required to place the deposit for your booking: MasterCard, Visa, Visa Debit or American Express are accepted. You may pay with debit, credit card, or cash on the day of the event.

A minimum group of 2 people is needed to play. Games are played in groups of 2-5, but if you have 6 or more people, no problem! You can split into smaller groups and switch players at any time once in the gaming area.

At this time, we do not offer a program that would match groups of less than 2 with other players.

Play time is 75 minutes long, but we do ask that guests arrive 10-15 minutes in advance to check in.

Booking is available both online and over the phone. A deposit of $25 plus tax is required to book. We can also take walk-ins, but recommend booking in advance as we can not guarantee an immediate game time.

The games have been designed for adults, and therefore will be physically and mentally challenging for anybody under the age of 10. Activate requires a paid adult to be in the games at all times with children 10 years old and younger (this rule does not apply to school groups). For children between the ages of 11-13, an adult must be present at the facility throughout the entire gaming experience.

Please note, the paid adult counts towards your team of 2-5. If your group exceeds the size limit, you will be asked to split into smaller groups and an additional adult will be required in each grouping.

Your promotion can be applied online, over the phone, or upon arrival. Please note that your promotion will not apply to the standard deposit.

Gift vouchers are available for purchase online, over the phone, or at the location. The voucher is in the form of a code. If you prefer a physical item to gift, please stop by our location for a card.

Please note, all standard booking taxes will apply as your gift voucher acts as a pre-paid pass.

Have an unforgettable birthday party at Activate! At this time, we do not offer a birthday party package other than the standard experience. If you are celebrating a birthday, please call us and press 1 to book!

Please keep in mind that a paid adult is required to go into the rooms with all kids 10 years old and younger. Activate does not allow any outside food or drinks in the facility (with the exception of water bottles in the lobby).

As an active gaming experience, Activate requires players to run, jump, climb, crawl and throw in many of our game rooms. In order to create a more engaging experience for our guests, we have added some props meant to create a feeling of adrenaline and excitement, such as flashing lights, loud music, and fog.

While all players are welcome to play at Activate, we ask that those with pre-existing health conditions use caution, and check with your medical professional before attending when necessary.

We are more than happy to walk you through our facility at anytime during our store hours before you book to find out if you are able to play at Activate. Please be advised most games at Activate involve differentiating colours of the same family and vibrancy.

Activate is available to accommodate up to 15 people per time slot, however, the games must be played in teams of 3-5 players. Once you are in the gaming area, you are welcome to rearrange your teams at any point!

If you are interested in a private experience or have a group larger than 15 please reach out to our Group Director Lukas at lowens@activate.games

If the booking is cancelled more than 24 hours in advance, your deposit is refundable. In the case of extreme weather, a booking can be cancelled, and the deposit will be kept on file to be used at a later date.

As our name indicates, Activate is an active experience. We suggest wearing clothes that you feel comfortable running, jumping, crawling, and climbing in. Clean and dry flat-footed shoes are required (running shoes recommended). People wearing heels, open toed shoes, or sandals will NOT be allowed to participate.

You do not need to book a specific room. Your admission gives you access to our full facility. Feel free to spend your 75 minutes in as many or as few rooms as you would like.