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    4.8 (13 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    It was great! The games were so creative, and the workers were super helpful and looked they actually cared about their job. One Con though was that the lines are insanely long, but they really couldn't do anything much about it though so it's definitely a solid 4 stars. Also got myself a new ball.

    Julia K.

    Activate Highland Park just opened this weekend. Everything is new and looks pretty cool! There are some rooms here that aren't at the Plano location that are pretty good. I really like the room where you collect items from the "grocery store". If you've never been here, each room has a different game and you play whatever games you want until your time is over. You collect points for winning levels and as you collect points, you can earn prizes like a water bottle or a basketball. The gamification has me hooked! Overall, a super fun activity for the entire family! It's also super good exercise with all the running around you must do. Staff here are super friendly as well.

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    Great atmosphere and very helpful staff! They are always happy to help and constantly check on their guests.

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    This place is so cool! We had a great time! Its perfect for family time, a night out with the girls, or a date night.

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    went here on valentine's day and it was a much better experience than the plano location maybe because they just opened.

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