Activate, a unique gaming concept that combines physical activity with immersive experiences, is expanding its presence in the Chicago area. The company's second location is set to open this spring at Fox River Commons in Naperville, Illinois, offering a diverse range of interactive games in a state-of-the-art facility. This expansion marks a significant step for Activate, which debuted its first Chicagoland location in Oak Brook in 2023.
Activate , an interactive gaming facility that blends physical activity with immersive gaming experiences, is set to open its second location in the Chicago area this spring. The new site will be located at Fox River Commons in Naperville , expanding the brand’s presence in partnership with Sounds Fun Entertainment . Activate signed a lease with Continental Realty Corporation (CRC) for nearly 12,000 square feet of space at Fox River Commons , located at 704 Illinois Route 59.
The facility is expected to open this spring, bringing 12-20 jobs to the area. This will be Activate’s second Chicagoland location following its debut in Oak Brook in 2023. The gaming center features 14 distinct game rooms designed to challenge participants both mentally and physically. Games include 'Strike,' a digital dodgeball experience, and 'Control,' where players must press or step on buttons to complete challenges. Other rooms include 'Lasers,' an obstacle course of laser beams, and 'Hide,' a futuristic take on hide and seek. Each experience lasts about 75 minutes, combining physical activity with cutting-edge technology. 'Equal parts fitness center and interactive video game, Activate provides a one-of-a-kind immersive customer experience,' said Kristina O’Keefe, Vice President of CRC’s Commercial Division. An exact opening date for the Naperville location has not been announced. After the Naperville launch, the company plans to open a third Illinois facility in Chicago’s River North neighborhood next year.
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