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Activate Games
2510 Hurstbourne Gem Ln, Louisville, KY 40220, United States
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Ks
Review №1

Great place! Honestly thought it was gonna be lame for me and my friends. (Im 21 and they are 23 and 26) but this place was awesome! So interactive and the games had so many levels and types. I recommend for anybody coming with 2 people or 10. Kids or adults!

In
Review №2

It was so much fun - our whole family had a blast! We went back for another round the same day. its a great experience and a really good workout! There are plenty of games to choose from, and there are several different ways you can play. You pick your difficulty level - great flexibility. Games are challenging physically and mentally - but are so much fun! Staff were awesome - available to help and very friendly. This is a great experience for the entire family!

Au
Review №3

Definitely a great place to do some fast paced physical activities with or without a group. Were taking running from wall to wall with avoiding laser beams, the whole floor is lava besides key areas you sprint to, and more.There is a water fountain and a few vending machines on the premise in case you get dehydrated!

Ri
Review №4

We went as a fun date idea for 2 adults, we had so much fun! The levels actually can get quite difficult so it is fun for kids and adults. The competitive modes are the most fun, but co-op modes offered a different level of challenge and teamwork. There are so many different challenges, you are bound to find one or two you enjoy. Love this business concept and wish we had one in Chicago!

Ch
Review №5

My 12 year old and myself went here on a spur of the moment type thing while we were in town. This place was AMAZING. Keeps you entertained for over an hour, makes you definitely work out and sweat and we even got a water bottle at the end because we got enough points.I would recommend anyone check this place out!

Ma
Review №6

What a great concept! Instead of being a coin based arcade you are in the games! No virtual nothing, enter the game and play! Super friendly staff and a very clean place to visit! We had a wonderful time and actually got the heart racing during the games. What a great place to bring your video game generation people!

Je
Review №7

My husband and I had a blast! Defiantly a great date night!!!! There are so many different games to play and so many levels to beat! Its competitive, mentally challenging and physically challenging. You will work up a sweat. Your personal tracker tallys your points for a prize at the end. We won water bottles. You will have so much fun. $25pp on Saturdays.

Mu
Review №8

The concept of this attraction was absolutely mind blowing! My friends and I had a great time running around and playing all the different kinds of games! Do not worry about loose items, they provide you with a free locker to hold everything so you don’t lose it. Not only is there many different rooms but those rooms also have different game modes and there’s just so much to explore. It’s quite the workout for both the mind and body and it can get really intense, which I like. There was one issue with a room called “Super Grid” and the game was essentially unbeatable due to some mechanical issues, which I think stemmed from people jumping on the floor too hard. However, since there’s so much more to do it really didn’t effect my group at all and we had a blast even without that room. You are entirely independent the whole time but the staff are always happy to help with any questions. Also, after you’re done with your session, when you walk out into the main area with all the rooms there is one really expensive camera that you can use to take pictures of yourself by scanning the wristband you have. The pictures come out fantastic and I honestly love that they have it. Plus, the pictures go straight to your email for you to use and you don’t even have to pay for them! I personally have used a pic with my friend to post on social media because it looks like it was taken by a professional, and I also used another picture for my profile picture. This camera has made my social media image 10x better. I honestly love this place so much and I think very highly of the entire thing. It’s an amazing place for you to go with friends or family but you can’t really go here by yourself so keep that in mind. I’d rate 10 stars if I could!

Br
Review №9

Awesome! We had so much fun! There was something for everyone. Even those that are non-athletic had a blast!

SL
Review №10

Great fun, clean, safe space for teens. Staff was friendly and helpful as well! All this for a great price, we’ll be back!

An
Review №11

Activate is one of the coolest places! My entire family loves it. My seven year old and eleven year old have a blast every time we go. It’s also a great place to go on a double date. You will not be disappointed if you love an athletic challenge that coincides with challenging puzzles.

Bl
Review №12

Fun and totally unique experience. Be prepared to go on a day/time when others might not, because it is much less fun when you have to wait for a room or game. Also be prepared to sweat because the games are very physical.I wish there was a season pass or something so I could justify going more often.

Rh
Review №13

Very fun! Interactive gaming experience. $25 per person. No food or drink, but if you pay $50 for private room you can bring whatever you want.

Ri
Review №14

Activate games is our new favorite date spot! It’s so much fun, we each have our favorite rooms but have a great time no matter what. With the individual rooms it feels like you’re the only ones there. Absolutely love it!

An
Review №15

Had a date night here and had a blast. Note you will sweat a lot, our clothes were drenched by the end of it

Ho
Review №16

ABSOLUTELY the COOLEST thing we have ever done as a family!!!! Seriously our family of 4 had a blast!!!!!!! The staff was super friendly the place was clean. And the games were incredibly neat! We cannot wait to go do it again. Our youngest is 6 and was able to participate and have so much fun. We highly highly recommend you giving Activate a try!!!!

Mz
Review №17

This place was so much fun. Great excerise and keeps you thinking too. We had a great time and highly recommend!

El
Review №18

We love Activate Games! A great family bonding experience. Will for sure go back again!

Va
Review №19

One of the most fun things Ive ever done in my life! Amazing facility and staff! If youre competitive, be prepared to sweat lol.This place is a workout!

As
Review №20

Awesome Birthday party experience for my daughters 11th Birthday! Must say this a fun place for kids and adults, definitely coming back for an adult evening of fun!!!

Am
Review №21

Weve been to Activate twice now, once with kids and once with adults. It was an absolute blast both times! The only issue weve ran into is they ran out of water bottles that you get after accumulating so many points, but thats just more reason for us to go back!! Fun for all ages!

Kr
Review №22

This place is so much fun, and I have never been to anything like it. Perfect for older kids or date nights--we always have a blast!

Co
Review №23

We live about three hours away from this place, but my boys BEG me to go to activate every time we are in Louisville. So much fun for the whole family!!! Not cheap, but definitely worth it.

An
Review №24

Facility was clean and the concept was a lot of fun. Took my 10 year old for his birthday and we had a blast. Would highly recommend! We will be back.

Ca
Review №25

We’re the Joy Luck work staff group and we try to come every Monday! We look at this as team building exercises and we have so much fun here! We were already a close group but doing Activate Games has brought us closer together!

Ch
Review №26

Amazing family place. Such a variety of games to play for each area, meaning theres so much that everyone can enjoy. It was mine and my moms (age 24 and 44) first time going, and well be sure to come back with the 10 year old sister. I recommend highly.

Ke
Review №27

So much fun!! Loved that every room was private for your party. Every room is different and each room has different games to play. Will be back!

St
Review №28

Loved this place. We went two days in a row. The staff were very friendly. The second day we showed up as requested by the confirmation email 15 minutes which confused staff because it was before they were ready and two of the rooms were not working but it was still fun. Would love to see one of these at Wisconsin Dells!

Vi
Review №29

This place was so much fun. Took my nephew for his 16th bday and everybody had a blast. We were still talking about it the next day. Best unexpected workout ever. Cant wait to go back.

Ka
Review №30

Great family activity. We’ve taken kids who range between 8-9, and they have a blast every time. It’s a great place to get the kids up and moving. The adults plan on going back for date nights as well.

Gr
Review №31

Activate games was recommended to me by a coworker. This is a very cool place and different from anything that I’ve been to. Everything was very clean with cleaning schedules posted on the rooms. Hand sanitizer is available too.Me and my kids were greeted when we walked though the door. They walked us through the process. They have a nice, secure storage area of your stuff. It is accessed by a wrist band.Once completing the registration process we were greet by someone else that gave more details on the gaming process. There are a number of rooms, each is something different. Each game has 2-4 variations and up to 8 levels.As the name hints, these are active games. You will be sweating. There’s some running, jumping, crawling and throwing. We were there for 75 minutes and That was plenty. While some of the games are hard, my 9 year old had no issues.I would definitely recommend Activate Games for families that would like to do something different. I could see it being a lot of fun for couples and work teams.

Sa
Review №32

We had a blast! So much that we went twice within a week! Great way to spend time out with family! We will definitely be back!

Tr
Review №33

This was such a fun experience! Great way to work out your body and mind. Fun for many ages!! We will definitely be back!!

Ch
Review №34

Such a cool place. One of a kind for Louisville! Took the kids and had a blast but def going back with just the adults! 10 different rooms with different interactive games. Can’t wait to go back!

He
Review №35

Activate was so much fun for our group of 10 that attended! Would love to see one of these near the Cocoa Beach area in Florida! The staff was friendly and helpful. Free locker for your personal items.

Vi
Review №36

75 minutes of fun for 25 bucks..or 20 dollars if you have a group. Probably not for big & fat people. Yes I am big & tall. Great outing for team building events. The climbing room is best for smaller people.

Fr
Review №37

It was great I even got a water bottle

Ri
Review №38

Definitely a great place to have team building activities. Almost felt better leaving there than the gym

Jo
Review №39

A great surprise and a lot of fun, Activate Games will have you sweating through your mask. 11 rooms await the hapless family who wonders into Activate. Each room has between 2 and 4 different variations on the theme of the room. The themes differ wildly between basketball hoops with Simon says, or point totals, to walls of lights where you have to find the pattern, to lasers you must dodge in a race against time. So many options to explore in a typical 75 min play period. Definitely replay value, so the family will be back. Everyone had a wonderful, if not sweat drenched time. And to add to the replay, they offer rewards for various levels of play. Winning games wins stars which garner rewards such a water bottles and t-shirts.From a Covid standpoint, common areas required masks. In the rooms where the action occurs, since its only your family, you are allowed to lower your mask. I did see several instances of employees sanitizing rooms, so that was reassuring as well.

Ed
Review №40

Fun outing for most all ages as long as you can be ACTIVE. High energy, accommodating staff who exhibited patience with younger kids. Theres a learning curve to getting accustomed to the games. Play for 75 minutes then you feel like you have the hang of it well enough to come back for more. According is arbitrary and kind of gimmicky but who cares...its a blast!

To
Review №41

Fun for all ages! I love how active the games are. The staff is great & the cleaning of rooms is exceptional! We’ve been several times, highly recommend!

Da
Review №42

Love the games and exercise 😍Would love to go more often but I dont have no one to go with as much as I do😔

Pa
Review №43

This was our first time at an experience like this, and we went as a family with peopme ages 47, 44, 17 and 13 years so quite the spread! Your initial purchase gets you 75 minutes of game time, and youre able to roam the entire facility.We tried all the games and modes at least once with all of us having different favorites. The best game for us was Hoops Trivia, but the kids enjoyed Climb and the Grid.When you enter, you are given a bracelet that is tied to your personal account, and you scan this bracelet at the entrance to every game. When all your players scan in, you hit Start and are then prompted to enter the game room. It is all fun and hilarity from there (except when your teenagers decide youve messed up).One of the things I appreciated most about the facility is the cleanliness despite a huge number of people coming and going and the personal locker. I love the lockers!! One person in the party gets a blue bracelet, and the lockers are opened by scanning the bracelet. They are spacious and easily held a bag of water bottles, 3 purses, all our coats, keys, phones and wallets.A great way to spend the afternoon, and Ill happily come back to keep earning points and stars!

Mi
Review №44

Activate Games is amazing!!!! Our family of 5 had the best time yesterday! It was new, exciting and challenging both physically and mentally!!! We will definitely be back and be recommending to all looking for an awesome outing!!

Ma
Review №45

First time experience and I had a really good time! Very active and a good workout, especially if youre competitive! Cant wait to go back.

Ke
Review №46

Lot of fun. Went with a work group. I wish I had more time. Ill bring my kids in the future. I think they can handle most of the games on the lower levels... And now that I know the rules of how to play. 🤪

Ka
Review №47

Very physically fun. Spacial awareness, reactionary, mentally stimulating, and problem solving all rolled into one location. Great for kids and adults alike. Some rooms require more endurance than others.Great way to get your heart rate up and burn calories. Well be back.

Ra
Review №48

We had a great time. There are so many games to chose from and they are all really fun. I suggest wearing comfortable clothes because you will be jumping and crawling on the ground. I highly recommend this place. We cannot wait to go back.

Co
Review №49

Had so much fun, and all staff was so nice and helpful.

Ho
Review №50

We had a blast celebrating the end of summer! I highly recommend Activate for a fun family event.

Sa
Review №51

We have been here twice and loved it both times! Staff is super helpful and nice! Each game room is unique and fun!

Be
Review №52

This place is so awesome and fun! I visited with my teenage daughters and we had a great time! There are changing rooms and lockers. The wristbands are very comfortable and easy to use when activating the games. We played for 75 minutes and loved every second of it! There is a big variety of games with various levels. Some of our favorites were Lasers, Trench, and Hoops. We will definitely be back!

J.
Review №53

I am down with this place. Really cool. They could even do team building exercises with businesses. I enjoyed the fun and teamwork with my family and I can imagine returning here to see what it looks like two years from now.I live out of town and this was a super fun activity to do with family or friends. We leveled up on certain rooms and you can kind of find your niche after you go through all the rooms.

Ge
Review №54

We had a great time. While we were there we experienced a family that didnt want to wear masks (They ditched theirs after they got through sign in) One of the employees asked the family to put on masks, the family refused and ran into one of the game rooms. In the meantime, the employee went to the front and got masks for them, waiting outside the room until they came out. Ive been vaccinated, but I can tell you that a majority of the people in there are under 16 and unvaccinated, so I appreciate the employees working hard to keep everyone safe. It sucks that one family thinks they have the right to endanger everyone else.

Ar
Review №55

It was really fun. We took our 7 and 9 year old girls. Obviously we had trouble with them sometimes following directions, we had so much fun... Even with my broken ankle and boyfriend broken wrist. It was tough on the 2 of us to actually compete in a game that we were all capable of doing. Next time well go without broken bones!

Ge
Review №56

My 19 year old son and I went for our first time this weekend. We had no idea what we were doing at first but it is so easy to pick it up as you go.I had a great time and will definitely be going back.

Ch
Review №57

Took my boys there for a spring break activity. They had a lot of fun and a lot of activity. Will definitely return.The staff were very nice and helpful. Highly recommend

Vi
Review №58

Awesome experienceThis was amazing! Went to this place for my Birthday and had a BLAST with my Nephew. The AWESOME workers helped any time we needed it and Were cleaning rooms every 10 mins. Super Fun and HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Je
Review №59

Soooo much fun! Be prepared to run around and get sweaty! And recommend a group of 4-5. Five is max that can participate in each room. Some would be nearly impossible with only a couple of people.

Br
Review №60

Innovative and unique way of working out, wish one of these was in St .Louis!

As
Review №61

We visited Activate games early February 2021. The staff was friendly, everything was clean, it was not crowded, perfectly social distanced. It is important to note that you must listen to the instructions as you enter each room or you won’t know what to do. After we figured out how to play each game the kids had a lot of fun. Some activities were physically exhausting others were fun. Over all my 4 12 year olds had a blast.

ti
Review №62

Nice for date night or a group of friends, or with family with older kids. Definitely could be a bonding experience.

Ph
Review №63

This place is awesome the staff are super friendly especially Evan man he is a great guy answers all questions you have. This place will have you active and exgt when you leave. This place is perfect has really great activity.

Ki
Review №64

My daughter and I had a great time. It offered a mental challenge, as well as physical. Good bonding experience. It gave us a wide variety of games to choose from. We did all of them and had lots of time to go back and redo the challenges we really liked. We will definitely stop here again the next time we are driving through Louisville.

Ka
Review №65

Great indoor fun for older kids (8+), youth groups, team building. Wear athletic clothing, its a workout in disguise. Lol.

Wa
Review №66

My friends and I had a blast our first time at Activate! All of the games were both fun and challenging. We will definitely be coming back!

Je
Review №67

Itll get physical (physical 🎶), leave your sweater in the locker.Activate- it was fun, mini challenges. No game was the same except for a super version of one; and there was enough variety and difficulty that it makes you want to try them over and over. Customer service was great. When there was a game that was malfunctioning, the staff was quick to respond to get it working.The actual place was clean and roomy! The gaming environment uses a futuristic lighting style ala tron and also a robot narrator voice that takes your experience to another level. There is a lot of changing lights, so if one is prone to developing a migraine due to light sensitivity, take precaution. The actual games dont take long to complete so the queue and wait is short enough to not make you want to walk away.The games work with any group size but some benefits bigger or smaller groups better. I thought it was just gonna be all physical but there is a couple of games that require more of a mental concentration than a physical one.The two downsides Ive experienced is: 1. Sometimes, youll encounter a group that wouldnt leave the room in time before your game (too much fun?) so then youre forced to do the game with them still in the room- slightly awkward situations of instant extra group coordination. 2. The instructions for some of the games arent the clearest- but once youve done it, you get the idea then try again.I could definitely see this as a good team building retreat for companies.A new place, a different offering compared to the usual retro arcade and adult arcade with extra offerings and laser tag found in Louisville.

Ly
Review №68

So fun! Would go here before Dave and busters any day! So interactive for your mind and body! Will recommend to friends and family. Definitely going back, it was an experience like we’ve never had before.

Co
Review №69

Fun, awesome place. Great for friends and groups.

Ce
Review №70

Wanted to do something different, chose Activate for my B-day celebration with my friends. 6 of us total and broke it off in to two teams and had 75mins of fun! We have told everyone about this place. You get a workout and fun all in one! Definitely will be back, this place is so wonderful! Staff was also so helpful and nice! No complaints at all!

Ke
Review №71

This place was simply amazing. I found it on Groupon and decided to do it for the kids. We watched the video and was super excited. The staff are wonderful and friendly. The games are so much fun. I wouldn’t wear a sweatshirt because you will be very active. Hope you enjoy as much as we did.

Mi
Review №72

Absolutely awesome!! Great place to burn off some energy and work up a sweat and use your mind on some too.

Ka
Review №73

My boyfriend and I LOVE coming here with our friends. Its always a ton of fun and a good way to get active without feeling like youre working out. The rewards program is awesome and we love having the goal structure.

Sa
Review №74

My fiance and I went to Activate for the first time this past weekend. We didnt really know what to expect but we were super curious! Let me just say, I have never had so much fun working out! I love the range of games you can choose from and that you can choose your difficulty level. My favorite game by far was Trench! We cant wait to go back!!

Mi
Review №75

Great place for a first date, family night, team building, or a more active night out. A unique and creative assortment of active games and competition. This place is great and we will be going again!

Jo
Review №76

Very fun and very physical. Great place to take a group or just a couple.

Te
Review №77

Really fun! I took some preteen out of town guests and they had a fantastic time and cant wait to go back!

Ja
Review №78

This place is so cool! We tried it out with some friends and came back a week later again! Such a great and unique idea to get people moving and having fun! Super enjoyable even as an adult! We will definitely come back more!

Ol
Review №79

Super fun!! Was a great family event, every game included each member of our team, so everyone was included and had to work together....really made you use your mind, work together and was a great physical activity. We all loved every minute of it!! Found a coupon on Groupon so the price for all of us was really good!! I only wish they had more locations, they have 2 in Canada and one here 🙄. I would definitely recommend this place for any one looking to do something with the family or even just a partner!!

Am
Review №80

Great family fun. Great work out while having a blast. Kind and friendly staff.

Pa
Review №81

We enjoyed every activity. So much fun to interact with the kids.

To
Review №82

This was our second time at Activate Games and we had such a great time! Our group ranged in age from 17 to 45 and we will definitely be going again! Take a water bottle, youll need it :)

Co
Review №83

What a unique experience. We brought 15 teenagers and three adults. The staff handled them great. Come prepared to have a blast

Kr
Review №84

This place was really fun. We took 2 groups of 5.... 5 adults and 5 kids ages 9-13. Everyone had a blast. Wear your tennis shoes and be ready to move quick... crawl... climb.

Ka
Review №85

I found out about this place on Groupon and I’m SO glad. Me and my husband had a blast!!! We will definitely be back with friends. Each activity was entertaining and we were sweating by the end! Highly recommend!!!

Li
Review №86

Really enjoyed our time at activate games. Laid back atmosphere that allows you to play whatever games you like. Great exercise too. In my opinion the retail price is too expensive, but with a coupon it was a good deal. Will most likely go again.

Su
Review №87

Activate Games Louisville was a lot of fun! The setup/layout of the games and how you access them was easy. There were cups at the water fountain available whenever we were thirsty. My favorite thing was being able to take a group photo with the Activate backdrop and that it was instantly emailed to me for free!

Au
Review №88

We had a great time. Tons of different ways to play the games and fun for everyone in our party. We loved working together!

Ri
Review №89

This place shows just how out of shape you have become over the winter! The games are awesome. The staff is very nice and helpful. Look for the Groupon. Great place for a birthday party or a corporate team build.

Pu
Review №90

I wish I could give Activate more than 5 stars. Its so fun when you get a little group to play. Not only is it fun but some games are also a physical/menially challenging. Not to mention the prizes you earn as you progress. Activate is just a great time year round.

Ca
Review №91

We had so much fun and it was clean and smelled clean. I cant wait to go back again! They have lockers to put your stuff in too.

Ni
Review №92

We love activate games! It’s a great way to do team building and have a great time with family and friends. There are so many different games, that we keep going back for more fun! Super clean, well staffed, and fun environment that’s loaded with competitive games!

Ni
Review №93

Have you ever wanted to try to see if you could make it through a room of lazers?? Heres your chance! The perfect adventure for my husbands birthday. He loved it so much that he went right back the same day with a friend. Dont worry about covid here! You make reservations, you wear a mask, its very clean, we sanitized after every single game. The staff is really cool, friendly and helpful. You can tell they really enjoy being there! This is seriously the next level of entertainment! Its like stepping into the future!

Lo
Review №94

We loved Activate Games! Our 10 year old went with us and enjoyed it too. We enjoyed doing the games as a family. Our 5 year old was a bit scared so I would recommend leaving the littles with Grandma or a sitter.

Iv
Review №95

This place is amazing! I hope they open one in Atlanta soon! We had so much fun!

Mi
Review №96

I went once with my best friend and just had to go again for my brothers birthday. so fun, even for adults! such a workout, definitely plan to eat after!

Ka
Review №97

My boyfriend and I had a blast. The employees were extremely nice and helpful, and the rooms were very clean. We got a nice work-out in too! We will definitely be coming back.

bo
Review №98

I did this as a team building activity with my work and we had a blast! Lot of variety of games.

sa
Review №99

We had a great time my kids loved it. We cant wait to go with an adult group of friends next week

Mi
Review №100

This was our first visit to Activate Games and all six of us thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We even felt comfortable with the COVID situation. Your group is the only ones in each room and there was plenty of room to social distance when out in the common areas. Hand sanitizer was readily available. There are so many different options for each room that you would get a different experience each time you visit. We will definitely be back.

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  • Address:2510 Hurstbourne Gem Ln, Louisville, KY 40220, United States
  • Site:https://activate.games/
  • Phone:+1 502-829-7002
Categories
  • Outdoor sports store
  • Arena
  • Fitness center
  • Gym
Working hours
  • Monday:12–10PM
  • Tuesday:12–9PM
  • Wednesday:12–9PM
  • Thursday:12–9PM
  • Friday:12–9PM
  • Saturday:12–9PM
  • Sunday:12–9PM
Health and safety
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Payments
  • Credit cards:Yes
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