Activate Launches Its First Gaming Venue in Finland with Realinvest Partnership

Activate's Exciting Expansion into Finland

On February 9, 2026, Activate, the world's premier active gaming experience, announced the grand opening of its first location in Helsinki, Finland. This significant milestone marks Activate's ongoing global expansion, made possible through a strategic multi-market collaboration with Realinvest, a leading Scandinavian real estate and investment firm operating across the Nordic region.

Located in the bustling Itis Shopping Centre, the new Activate venue spans an impressive 929 square meters. It features 10 immersive gaming rooms with over 700 levels, including fan favorites such as Mega Grid, Mega Laser, Strike, and Hide. Tailored for teams of 2 to 5 players, each 60-minute session fuses physical activity, strategy, and teamwork, providing an unparalleled interactive entertainment experience unique to Finland.

"Our vision has always been to build a truly global gaming network that connects people through play," shared Adam Schmidt, co-founder and CEO of Activate. "Opening our first location in Finland is a crucial step in that journey. Through our partnership with Realinvest, we are bringing Activate's social and immersive entertainment to a market that deeply values innovation. We are excited to welcome Finland to the Activate global community."

Susanna Kolu, the General Manager of Helsinki, added, "It's thrilling to introduce a dynamic gaming experience in Helsinki, where players literally step out from behind the screen and into the game. Activate's international success, paired with Finland's robust gaming culture, forms the perfect combination."

Founded in Canada in 2019, Activate experienced rapid growth and recognition on social media due to its innovative approach to physical gaming. By leveraging RFID technology and immersive environments, Activate tracks each player's performance over time, allowing visitors to level up, unlock achievements, earn rewards, and enjoy limitless replayability.

The company currently operates more than 65 locations worldwide, with plans to open an additional 30 by 2026. This includes seven new sites in collaboration with Realinvest across the Nordic region, with expansions slated for major cities like Stockholm (Sweden), Copenhagen (Denmark), Oslo (Norway), Gothenburg (Sweden), and Burgas (Norway).

For those eager to reserve a visit or learn more about Activate, they can explore playactivate.fi or follow @activategames on Instagram and TikTok.

About Activate

Activate is the world’s first active gaming experience where players #EnterTheGame. This unique blend of physical activity and gaming promotes a healthy lifestyle. Each Activate location boasts fun and interactive rooms where players can work collaboratively or compete while tracking their achievements. With its global headquarters in Winnipeg, Canada, Activate has grown to over 65 venues across Canada, the U.S., France, Finland, Mexico, the U.K., and the UAE.

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