Escape Rooms

Activate Games

Name: Activate Games
Address: 51 E Ohio St Space 106, Chicago, IL 60611, Chicago, IL, US
Telephone: (872) 873-3088
Rating: 5

★★★★★ 5 (651 reviews)

📍 51 E Ohio St Space 106, Chicago, IL 60611

📞 (872) 873-3088

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🕐 Hours

Monday	10 AM–10 PM
Tuesday	10 AM–10 PM
Wednesday	10 AM–10 PM
Thursday	10 AM–10 PM
Friday	10 AM–11 PM
Saturday	10 AM–11 PM
Sunday	10 AM–10 PM

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About Activate Games

Activate Games is an escape room venue in Chicago, IL. Activate Games features a point-tracking wristband system that allows players to accumulate scores across 13+ different game rooms during their visit, with leaderboards tracked by location. Rated 5 out of 5 stars by 651 visitors.

Quick Facts

Best For: All Ages

💡 Did You Know?

⭐Activate Games features a point-tracking wristband system that allows players to accumulate scores across 13+ different game rooms during their visit, with leaderboards tracked by location
⭐The venue offers an all-you-can-play unlimited access pricing model where guests can play as many games as they want within their booked time slot, with multiple difficulty settings for personalization
⭐The laser tag room is specifically called out as a particularly popular attraction at the venue, with multiple review mentions and staff recommendations
⭐Games are physically intense enough that reviewers consistently report 'working up a sweat' and skipping gym days, indicating the active gaming experiences deliver significant cardiovascular workout benefits

💬 What Visitors Say

💡Wear active athletic clothing and sneakers - you will work up a sweat competing in the games. Many visitors skip gym day after their visit due to the physical intensity.
💬Book during weekday hours instead of weekends to avoid peak pricing ($5 premium on weekends) and likely shorter wait times between game rooms.
💬Take advantage of the free lockers available to securely store your belongings while you play, and arrive early to familiarize yourself with the 13+ different game rooms.
💡Use the wristband point tracking system strategically - you can play competitively against each other or collaborate as one big team. Multiple difficulty settings let you customize the challenge level for your group.
💡The laser room is the most popular attraction - arrive early or specifically request it to ensure you get to experience it, especially during peak weekend hours.