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20225 Katy Fwy
Katy, Texas 77450
If you're looking for a fun interactive gaming spot for all ages definitely come to activate games. My friends and I heard rave reviews about this place on TikTok, so we made sure we stop by before we left Houston. When we walked in, the staff was extremely nice and helpful as they explained the games and the rules to us. You're given wristbands that monitor your scoreboard and how much time you have left based on the package you purchased. Each room has a different style of games that gets you up and activ
Fun for the whole family, it's very fast paced and will have you sweating. The price is good considering it's a whole hour. You get one hour to enter whichever activity room you want, about 8 rooms? Once you scan into a room, whoever is inside will finish their game and then have to exit for the next group. Restrooms and water fountains are accessible while you play.
Collin was super helpful and made getting a walk in reservation super easy. I would 100% recommend coming in and having him help you! The facility is also really nice and the games are super fun, even if you just have two people. Will be coming back next time I'm in town!
Activate is a blast! The facility is super clean, the activities are engaging, and the pricing is reasonable. Whether you're planning a fun date night or looking for an exciting place to take the kids, this spot delivers an unforgettable experience!
?????????? Activate Houston is an absolute blast! The interactive games are so engaging and unique?it's like stepping into a real-life video game. My favorite was the Laser Maze, where we had to duck, dodge, and strategize?it felt like a scene out of a spy movie! The variety of challenges keeps things exciting, from teamwork puzzles to high-energy physical tasks. The staff was super friendly and gave us great tips to improve our game. It's a perfect spot for a group outing or even a fun date night. Highly r
Love it here! Great way to get some exercise while having a whole lot of fun! The staff are always so friendly and helpful, as well. If it wasn't such a drive we'd go every week. I would love more locations around Houston.
This is the most fun we've had in a while. You pay for a certain amount of time and get to play all the games. There are 10-12 rooms and each room has a different set of games. They are all interactive, some require more physical effort than others. There is a point tracking system where you can earn rewards like keychains, water bottles, etc which is very cool. The staff was super friendly, willing to answer any questions and help if anything was off with the different games. Will be visiting this place ag
This employee is consistently rude and we saw him grab people twice and physically stop them from going into a room? We told another staff member and they did nothing about the situation. We commute an extra hour to the Houston location to avoid this creep?
Great outing for a family or date night! I've been multiple times with family, friends, and husband and we all love it! The customer service is amazing and you never have to wait too long to get your game time in! Plus it's definitely and alternative for getting your daily workout in. I will be back for sure!
Nice to go and just play the game, lots of fun. But don't book a party, horrible experience, was told we could have the room from 4 - 6 and come at 3:30 to set up, call later to confirm, they said now we can't set up early and need to come at 4, ok no problem, but when we get here, along with our guest for our grandsons birthday party they say we can't have the room till 5 and only for an hour. Awful for party?s
Fun games, but disappointing customer service We visited the Katy Activate location today with 4 adults and 2 kids. Everyone earned points to redeem rewards, but for 2 of us, the system showed zero points at the front desk ? even though the arena screens showed otherwise. When we spoke to Isias at the desk, he quickly blamed a ?glitch? and told us to come back another time, without showing much empathy or trying to help. The kids were pretty disappointed. Activate is a great concept, but glitches like thi
It was a nice big facility! Lots of cool games, there were more kids than I thought there would be based on reviews and pics. Definitely too many people were there for our taste. I wish the games lasted a little longer because it felt like we were waiting more than playing. There were some kids that were screaming so much that made our experience less pleasant. One of the laser rooms smelled of urine. Might want to clean that.. Maybe have the players start from room 1 and go through the rooms in order so th
Fantastic Family Fun at Activate Games! We had an amazing time at Activate Games! From the moment we walked in, the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. The variety of games offered was awesome, and there was something for everyone in the family to enjoy. The atmosphere was energetic and fun, and you could tell the team there truly cares about making your visit a great one. My family and I had a blast trying out all the different games, and it was the perfec
Eliza was definitely amazing and went above and beyond to welcome us and take care of us as it was our first time being here, I will be back with my family
First time going to Activate and I plan to frequent more after the experience. The games are really interactive and fun. More importantly, the customer service was great. Shout out to Eliza for her welcoming spirit and assistance.
Great way for the kids to play games and also move around and burn energy. Genius idea.
For my granddaughter?s 10th birthday, friend and cousins were at Activate when an unforeseeable incident happened that hampered fun for all, Jeffery immediately went into action to assist. He was able to completely turn that situation around and made it TRUE fun for all!! I drove 3.5 hrs to be part of this celebration. On my 1st visit to ACTIVATE, Jeffery has made me their cheerleader!!?? Thank you, Jeffery From one happy Gigi????
Had seen it online, and it was just as much fun as it looked!! Games are fast, and even though it was pretty packed, there is so much to do, that you really didn't have to wait for more than maybe 5 mins.
This place is amazing. Each individual game room requires maximum 5 players as a team. You can learn how to play the game from the screen before you enter, you will have a lot of running and jumping. It's $30 for an 75 minutes session, and the time starts counting when you walk in(not by each game), so if you want to play all of the games, you have to non-stop running around. At end when you return your band the stuff will give you a key chain QR code, if you comeback in 30 days, you will have 10% off for y
We had a great experience having our company event in Activate Katy in their party room. Our staff greatly enjoyed the gaming and Yayes and his team were quite helpful. Definitely recommend!
What a freakin blast! And we're old peeps!! Everyone was so nice, especially Ella - explained everything perfectly and even checked up on us through the time we were there. So fun, challenging, and just different We will be back!!
Excellent experience I love it. It's super fun for the family
SO MUCH FUN PLACE to go!! I wanted to check it to have the option for a birthday party.
I really wanted to like this place but it fell short of us enjoying the gaming experience. We came on a Saturday evening to the last time slot 11pm and according to the email we were supposed to arrive 15 minutes early which we did and were told to sit down and wait. No one came up and asked us if we've been here before if we knew what to do nothing so we just sat there for 15-20 minutes until a young lady with the red braids finally helped us out and told us how to sign in and create a player profile. Afte
This is so much fun!!!!! We had a blast, my husband and I. Make sure u prepared to sweat and wear some comfy shoes. Go with some friends and family that are competitive cause I promise, ITS ABOUT TO GO DOWNNNNNN ?????? Highly recommend!
Shiiiiit best experience I've had, Aliza was great! We loved her explanation of everything and she was super friendly. Our favorite game was the lasers... 10/10 man. I recommend coming for date night.
It was fun, we went 2x in one week. Good for 2 -4ppl. No stairs, not a long walk from entrance and plenty of benches to take a break on. Only waited like 2min for a cpl of games one of the days. We will go again.
We went a couple of times to activate and had a good experience. This time we hosted a birthday party since our kids enjoyed it. The first thing is that when you want to book a party it's all through the email, there no person to talk to, I asked them if I can book it through the phone they said that they do all of it through email, even in person they tell you go to a link to request a party and someone will contact you. This should?ve been the first sign for me to not book it at activate. Miscommunication
The worker was very nice and helpful, from the start till we finish. They very organizes, My kids had a blast. It's good activity. We will absolutely come back to Activate. Thank you all.
Amazing place! All the employees are so nice, Yayas and Hunter were awesome and interactive they explained thoroughly! Definitely a workout, but a perfect date night and end to your night! Cannot recommend this place enough, GO!
This place is legit. Come for a good time get a great workout also. Staff was friendly and informative. Will be back.
Such a fun place to go to with friends!!! There are many different game rooms each with different games modes, so there's something for everyone to enjoy. Your game progress is saved to your user account so you can pick up on how level the next time you go instead of starting over. It's like a video game but in real life. Our group's personal favorite game modes were the mega grid, mega zone, zones, and the laser maze. The 75 minutes go by so fast because everyone has a blast. It's worth every penny! I'll
Brought my kids with some friends this afternoon! Activate was fantastic! Kids had a great time ages 8-11! I loved it too and can't wait to go back on a date night or for a girls night. They space the reservations well so although there was other groups there it was easy to get into the game rooms and play the whole time without waiting.
I had so much fun! Love the different games! Will definitely be coming back!
Had a great time, thought the experience was amazing but had a few things I thought could be better. I think it would be a 5 star experience if the time only went down while you were playing the games, I thought it was unfair for the time to go down while you are waiting for a game. I also think it would be better if you could play a minimum of two games while in the room if someone got in line while you were in the room. Other than that it was an amazing experience and I hope to come again!!
Omgggggg. Not even exaggerating this place was so awesome!!! The front was so friendly and helpful i loved them all. The games are never ending literally there is so many levels to each game. And if I could I would live in the laser game. They fulfilled my 007 mission impossible dream. The best part is it's not just come enjoy once and done there are so many levels to each game. I will absolutely be back.
This is a new high intensity interactive arcade for young kids and adults. You can form groups up to 5 and compete in multiple games with different levels. Each player will get a wrist that keeps track of your points. There are water fountains and restrooms nearby. You will definitely sweat so dress appropriately. Lockers are provided to store any valuable belongings. It does get really packed so be aware of the time you pick.
We had such a great time at Activate Katy for my daughter?s birthday. We were a group of 5 and that was perfect. The whole thing was easy and so smooth? book online, pay, arrive and the staff tells you exactly how it will all work. The arm bands make it easy to play all the games, then you get a keychain to take home that saves your progress/points so you can keep coming back and moving up the leaderboard! The games are all so fun and there is a great variety. West athletic clothing because you will get a w
Had such a blast and made it to the leaderboard and got a keychain and waterbottle ?? Defs recommend to go with friends or even just with 2 people still amazing!
Twas a first time coming to this spot and it was a great fun place to be with friends and great work out/physical work is guaranteed!!! It's a bit pricy but definitely worth for the experience!! :) Weekends nights are busier but fun time for sure! :) Recommended!
Anastasia, Arlo, Brycen & Kenny made our experience absolutely one of the most memorable family traditions So much fun. Make sure you wear comfortable loose clothing because you will get your workout in while having the time of your life.
Super fun experience! Multiple games to play with family and friends. The staff was helpful and friendly. I just wish they sold drinks in the lobby area.
Had a great experience! Usman made sure we got to take advantage of our rewards that we didn't even know we had! Definitely a highlight of our day visiting Houston.
Collin gave us excellent customer service. He is the best employee here, I love him.
Wonderful service, thank you for being so patient with our group of 6. Asteroid game and lasers were definitely my top 2 games, you should definitely go for any kind of celebration or if you're wanting to try something different. Only thing is I hope in the near future they make it to where 6-8 players can join at least certain games. All in all great place to go for some fun especially if you're looking for something new.
Shout out to yayas !! He was a great manager! Great customer service !! Showed us a great time !! Love this location !! The kids love activate!
First time here and it was a blast! We made a reservation online which was an easy process. When we arrived, the staff were friendly and helpful to check us in and patiently explained the process. We were a group of 5 which is the max number of people allowed to play in the same game and everyone had so much fun. Definitely coming back!!
If you are looking for a fun place to spend with a group or family this is the place. From the moment we walked in the friendly staff transmits fun! They have lockers to store your things, the temperature is perfect because you will be moving around . Restrooms are clean and overall the facility looks clean to play in
Took my husband here for a date day. We had a blast and got quite the unintended workout. Definitely wear clothes you can move easy in. My favorite game room is "Hide"!
A must go! I went for my birthday and had a blast with my family and friends. This activity is great for kids and adults! The customer service was amazing! We will definitely be back!
Went with a bunch of my friends and had a great time! It was busy but with how everything is set up there wasn't a ton of downtime between games. I only rated it 4 instead of 5 because the game "Control" is designed poorly and is slightly unsafe. There is a Simon says type game you can play in the control room that has a prompt that has you do a rapid paced hopscotch. I misstepped due to it being slightly raised and completely rolled my ankle. I would recommend they either take out the hopscotch prompt or f
It was my first visit and I had such a great time! Bri was so helpful and was great to chat with!! Whole staff was extremely friendly and gave great suggestions. All the games were super interactive and challenging. Wish there was one near me!
Fun for the whole family while adding some cardio and excerise. Would definitely recommend especially with some pretty good pricing as well.
When I first arrived at Activate I was nervous, I'll admit! However being greeted with such positive energy and enthusiasm from the lovely ladies in the front called my nervous. Elisa to be exact! She was attentive and kind throughout whole Activate experience. I am for certain I will return!
We recently visited the Woodlands location and this time was for my son's birthday at the Katy location. It seemed like this one was overbooked as we played much less compared to the previous experience. There was a one group line ahead of us regardless of game instead of just waiting at the door for the group ahead.
This was so much fun!! Running around and sweating is inevitable lol. Get ready to laugh hard and sweat harder. Make sure u bring some friends who dont mind getting they tails whipped cause sore loses wont make it here ??????. You WILL have fun, hands down. 10/10 highly recommend
This place was amazing and I definitely recommend this place for the whole family! Eliza was very friendly and had AMAZING customer service! We definitely will make this place a routine family night out! 10/10 for sure!
Do yourself a favor?. Stop reading, stop second guessing? go book your reservation NOW. we had an amazing time running around competing in the various tasks and challenges presented. Even though there are 11 rooms, each has multiple games and levels to those games, that you'll never have a boring moment. Great price for the amount of activities you have. My gf had to go get her inhaler from all the excitement mid way through lol. Great for the youth and for a date night. There are free lockers to place yo
Go! Just go! This is my new favorite place.
Super unique and fun for all ages because of the difficulty levels. Would recommend going during a less busy time to minimize wait between games. Our group agreed lasers and mega grid were the best games. Overall, super fun and will definitely be coming again soon!
So much fun! They need to make one closer to downtown. If you ever see these names on the leaderboard, watch out.
A great experience!!! We have an amazing time and the best staff ever!! Usman was an amazing staff! Thank you for your attention! I came here to Mexico and I will never forget this experience! ????????
5 Stars ?????????? Activate is such a fun and active experience! Each room has unique challenges for you and your group to tackle, and you can customize them to fit what you like. Come ready to move?it's a workout, but in the best way! The staff is super friendly, which makes it even more enjoyable. Can't wait to go back!
One of the most fun things I have done in Houston!! We did it with just two people and it was perfect but I am sure it would be good for larger groups too. I reccommend athletic wear if you are competitive. Staff were so nice and it was clean which I can't say for all things like this.
I had the time of my life!! I wasn't fully aware of what to expect when I arrived but the staff explained everything thoroughly. BEWARE LADIES... You WILL sweat so if you're going here on a date, wear leggings and cute tshirt because you will sweat along with some sneakers you can move comfortably in. I will most definitely be back there sooner than later. I also love that they offer multiple games in each room which means more visits for meeeee!! It did get crowded with a lot of younger kids but they wer
I went today for the first time, I didn't play but the kids I took today did but me not knowing and wasn't informed on the blue bracelet and what to do with it during and after, as I was leaving one of the lady?s asked me what I did with the bracelet and I said I threw it in the trash and she had a whole attitude and rolled her eyes even before about the whole locker thing instead of raising her voice at me she could have guided me what I was supposed to do. I am very unhappy with this place.
Activate is definitely a go to place if you visit Houston and want to have some fun!!! Make sure to request Jacey. She was so helpful and uplifting. Great service will be back for sure!! Thank you guys.
Walked into Activate and stood in line. The two employees at the check in desk were already helping people. A couple walks in and stands by the door and the employee Mark takes them before me. I speak up and mention I am in line and he states there are supposedly two lines, which wasn't the case when I arrived to the line. In addition, my family has been to that location prior and stated there is only one line that they pull from. Mark continued to help the couple and more ppl started to get in line. Still
Love it! So much fun and exciting, if you want to have fun and work out at the same time, this is THE place. Eliza was the person who helped us and she was amazing!!
BEST FRIENDS AND FAMILY ACTIVITY EVER ??? The entire staff was so welcoming and friendly throughout the whole experience! we had Eliza as our hostess, she very sweet and had an amazing sense of humor. I would most definitely recommend Activate to all of my friends and will be coming back!
We absolutely loved it. People were great and informative we got a great workout and will definitely be coming back it was so much fun
So I hosted my son?s 12th birthday party here recently, mainly because we had been a couple of times before and it was a lot of fun for the kids. I have to say I was quite disappointed with the level of service received during the day of the party. I requested to add more playing time to my party a couple of days ahead of time but was told I would have to wait for the day of the party and see if that would be possible. Naturally, with the birthday being held on a Saturday, the place was quite busy and my re
Very good experience. Good use of technology for 'real-life video games.' My kids loved it, but I enjoyed it a lot too, and so did my wife. The place looked a little bland at the entrance but inside it's quite well done. The staff was friendly and explained the process to us well. I thought it was a little expensive while buying the tickets but it's good fun and worth it.
Ivan is the best!! Me & the kids had a great time
Great experience! First time playing and i couldn't get enough! Usman was a great host and explained the games very well and was very inviting!
This place was actually super cool and our group really enjoyed it. Perfect for all age groups. Definitely gets your heart pumping!
I went with a couple friends and we all really enjoyed it! The employee, Dee, was absolutely amazing! She really helped a lot and did a great job informing us about how everything works. Such a kind and energetic person!
The kids and I have been back 2 times, and it's very entertaining, for both them and myself!
Amazing amazing way to get your cardio in, had a great time with friends!! Can play cooperatively or competitively, either way it is really fun! Highly recommend going with a group of 4-6 friends as that is the amount of people they can max fit in each room. You also get a complementary locker! Staff is super friendly too :)
Usman was very helpful! We had a great time celebrating my daughter?s birthday. We will definitely come back here
Suuuuper fun, Hoops trivia is goated. Thanks to the staff and particularly Elisa (sorry if I spelled your name wrong) for being so kind and helpful to us. #ViktorNation
This was the most fun I have had in a long time!! Such a range of activities :) I loved that it exercised your mind and your body. It was also super funny and a great bonding experience. Staff and atmosphere were 10/10.
Had an amazing with my wife it was a day date! It was my first time coming and Jeffery was so patient and kind showing me how to play! I won! Thanks Jeff!!
Truly the future of gaming. My family and I had such a great time here, my Fitbit watch congratulated my ?great workout? at the end of our session. You check in to the front desk, they have lockers available for your belongings, and they enforce sneakers or covered toe shoes because you will be active. You sign a waiver then you're off to go! The girl educated us on how the rooms work and there were 11 rooms, each with a variety of the game per room along with levels of difficulty, which harder difficultie
Brought my 16 year old son and 11 year old daughter. They had a blast. The place was well run. The staff was fun, charming, and extremely willing to help. The staff took this experience to a higher level. Need fun for the family come here.
Our Groups had a blast playing & interacting all together feeling like kids and having a team work of a blast and sweating to max brain & body ????
Sooo much fun!! Great set up, brilliant choice of games and such a great activity for a group of friends
First time visiting for my boyfriend's birthday and we had a blast. Definitely dress comfortable and have your water bottle. Water fountains are available near restrooms though. As for the games, it was so much fun. Majority of thr games are more of mental, memory, and speed. You will surely get a workout. Will be back with more people.
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Both can be great! Solo visits let you focus on your favorite games, while going with friends adds competition, teamwork, and laughs. Many people plan arcade meetups as a casual hangout or even date spot.
Usually just yourself and a way to pay (some arcades still use coins, others use cards or apps). If you're competitive, bring your A-game. If you're social, bring friends or meet new ones over multiplayer games.
Weekdays or early afternoons are usually less crowded — perfect for focused play. Evenings and weekends bring the buzz, especially at barcades or venues with DJs, tournaments, or themed nights.
Absolutely! Arcades attract a mix of casual players and serious gamers. Whether you're jumping into a four-player co-op or chatting between rounds, it's a fun, low-pressure way to connect over shared interests.
Not at all. While many arcades are family-friendly, there are also adult-oriented ones with full bars, 18+ nights, or vintage nostalgia themes. Arcades today cater to everyone — from first-timers to lifelong gamers.
Yes! Many arcades host regular competitions, retro nights, cosplay parties, and more. Whether you're into high scores or just want to watch and vibe, events add an extra layer to the experience.
No worries — arcades are about having fun, not being perfect. Try a variety of games, ask others for tips, and remember: the vibe is more “let’s play” than “let’s win.”
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