Everything you should know before you go to Activate Games in east Charlotte

A new indoor gaming venue in east Charlotte puts you in a virtual reality.

Catch up quick: Activate , which features interactive technology for an immersive gaming experience, recently opened at 1848 Galleria Blvd, Suite 9B .

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• The company has 20 locations nationwide in cities like Houston, Chicago and Atlanta.

Here are five things to know before you go:

Plan to come with friends.

You can play in groups of two or up to five players as a team or compete against each other. When you arrive you'll get an electronic wristband that'll let you rack up points and enter new levels.

Most game rooms will make you feel like you're apart of a video game. In this game we had to throw balls at the titles to destroy asteroids.

Be prepared to break a sweat.

Wear activewear and flat, closed-toe shoes so you're comfortable as you play. You can store additional items in a personal locker that you can access with your wristband.

Bring your A-game.

There are at least 11 game rooms. Some rooms challenge your ability to problem-solve while others push you to get active. Activate is known for its mega grid game room, which has 500+ multi-activated rainbow-colored tiles.

Details about other games:

• "Strike" has a beaming bullseye you'll want to avoid so you'll want to be skilled in multitasking.
• The "Portals" game is designed to challenge your attention to detail.
• "Hoops" is a basketball option that can be combined with trivia.
• The laser room will make you feel like a modern-day spy.

If you've ever wanted to know what it feels like to dodge lasers this would be your game. It's your job to get from one end of the room to the other before the time runs out.

Pace yourself.

It's easy to get carried away in every game when you're having fun — but remember you get 75 minutes to play. Each game has 10 levels which last 1-3 minutes.

This one is the portal room. Each slot will look similar so it's your job to identify the odd ball before the clock runs out.

Book in advance if you decide to go.

You must complete a waiver before you play. It costs $24.99 per player Monday through Thursday and $29.99 Friday through Sunday. Reserve a spot here .

• It's open Sunday through Thursday 9:30am-10:00pm, Friday and Saturday 9:30am-11:00pm.

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