Planning a visit to Activate Games at Oak Brook Promenade? Here is the complete breakdown of 2026 session pricing, peak rates, and what is included with your ticket.
Activate Games in Oak Brook, Illinois, has quickly become one of the most popular experiential entertainment destinations in the western Chicago suburbs. Unlike traditional arcades or static escape rooms, Activate drops players into a series of live-action gaming rooms with illuminated sensor floors, laser matrices, and responsive targets.
However, because admission is structured around timed RFID wristband sessions rather than per-game tokens, first-time visitors frequently have questions regarding total costs, weekend surcharges, and group rates.
Standard Session Pricing: 75-Minute General Admission
Activate operates on standard 75-minute gameplay blocks. When you book a reservation, every player in your group receives a synchronized RFID tracking wristband that tracks individual scores, team rankings, and game completions across all available rooms.
| Session Type | Time Window | Price Per Player | Session Duration | Advance Booking Recommended? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday General Admission | Monday – Thursday (All Day) | $29.99 + tax | 75 Minutes | Recommended (1–3 days ahead) |
| Weekend General Admission | Friday (after 5 PM), Saturday – Sunday | $34.99 + tax | 75 Minutes | Essential (5–10 days ahead) |
| Holiday / School Break Admission | Federal Holidays, Spring/Winter Break | $34.99 + tax | 75 Minutes | Essential (1–2 weeks ahead) |
| Spectator / Non-Player Pass | Anytime | Free (Lobby Area Only) | Duration of session | No booking needed |
What Is Included in Your 75-Minute Ticket?
Every standard admission ticket grants unrestricted access to all active rooms during your reserved time slot:
- Unlimited Room Rotations: You can enter any open micro-arena (Mega Grid, Push, Hoops, Strike, Control, etc.) as many times as you like during your 75 minutes.
- Custom RFID Wristband: Tracks your cumulative individual points and unlocks level progressions from Level 1 up to Level 10.
- Complimentary Digital Lockers: Secure storage for cell phones, jackets, purses, and valuables while you play.
- Live Leaderboard Tracking: Instant stats displayed on overhead screens in the main concourse comparing your score with daily and all-time facility records.
Can You Extend Your Time or Buy Back-to-Back Sessions?
Many visitors ask whether 75 minutes is long enough. Because Activate games are intensely physical—requiring continuous sprinting, jumping, ducking under lasers, and quick reflexes—a single 75-minute block provides an intensive cardio workout.
While back-to-back bookings are permitted if consecutive slots are open, most adult groups and families find 75 minutes to be the ideal stamina sweet spot. If you wish to extend on-site, check with the front desk before your timer expires to see if adjacent slots have availability.
Hidden Fees to Watch Out For
Unlike trampoline parks or bowling alleys that charge extra for mandatory specialized socks or equipment rentals, Activate has transparent pricing:
- No Mandatory Sock Fee: You bring your own clean, flat-soled athletic sneakers.
- No Locker Charges: Digital lockers are completely free to use during your session.
- Online Booking Fee: A nominal convenience processing fee (approximately $1.50 to $2.00 per ticket) is applied at digital checkout.
- Illinois State & Local Sales Tax: DuPage County local sales tax applies at final checkout.
