Open Mode

Open Mode

What is open mode?

The game mode for everyone

Open Mode is the classic game mode of Activate. Pay for a session and mix-and-match as you go. You can team up with other players or throw down with your rivals. In Open Mode, every game earns you points. The more you play, the more you win.

How Open Mode Works

Gameplay without limits

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Sign up

Open Mode is the simplest way to play. Sign up for a session and start playing right away.

Players push glowing balls along a lit rail as their score climbs.

Play and win

Pick a game room and start playing. In Open Mode you can play cooperatively or competitively.

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Mix and repeat

Open Mode is like a sandbox where you can move from one game room to the next. Play your favorites or try them all.

How to play

What are the games like?

Gaming at Activate is all about playing your way. Whether you signed up for Open Mode, Team Mode, or Activate Global League, the gameplay loop is the same. Find a game room. Pick a game. Choose your level. Enter the game. Rinse and repeat. Conquer a single game room or spread your victories across them all.

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Ready to Play?

The Games Await.

Explore Game Rooms

Games at Activate live in our custom-built game rooms. Every room is different. Every game unique.

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Laser
Laser room iconLaser

Since most museums prohibit guests from playing with their laser security system, this room is your best option.

Trench
Trench

It’s shoot and go in Trench. Aim true and move fast.

Control
Control

The clock is ticking down. Your heart rate’s going up. Who needs a controller when you have your body?

Hide
Hide

Nothing like a game of hide-and-seek between you, your friends, and the all-seeing eye you can’t escape.

Pipes
Pipes

In, out, over, and back. This room is designed to tie your brain in knots. That’s what makes it fun.

Hoops
Hoops

Step onto the court and get ready to sink your shots. This technicolor court will take everything you’ve got.

Climb
Climb

Rock climbing with landmines. Getting from point A to point B has never been more challenging.

Arena
Arena

So many targets. So little time. In this room, your job is to throw with the speed and accuracy of a pro.

Grid
Grid

The floor is lava and it’s hotter than ever. With a rainbow of tiles at your feet, every step matters.

Mega Grid
Mega Grid

Where hopscotch meets disco. Your footwork, speed, and rhythm are everything in this game room.

Mega Laser
Mega Laser

Imagine a room filled with lasers. Now, add a few more. And a couple more. Keep going.

Portals
Portals

In one portal and out the other. It would be a lot simpler if they weren’t so far apart, but where’s the fun in that?

Scan
Scan

Touch and go. Screen time is a lot more interesting with games that challenge your memory, strategy, and teamwork.

Strike
Strike

It’s dodgeball meets darts. Hit a bullseye, or it’s lights out for you and your team.

Press
Press

Press the big glowing button. Just make sure it’s the right one, in the right order, at the right moment.

Grip
Grip

You’ll need strong arms and deft hands. One move out of place and it could be game over.

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