A new venue, which originated in North America and has just had its European launch at The O2, looks set to be the perfect place for couples who like to play games to spend Valentine's Day 2025.

Activate is inviting loved-up couples to experience a Valentine's Day with a difference and unleash their competitive side and jump, climb, crawl, run and problem-solve their way through this tech-led active, group gaming attraction.

Activate will really put couples’ relationships to the test with 12 real-time interactive game rooms that promise to deliver a high-energy, adrenaline-fuelled adventure with nine games to complete including Strike, Portals, Control, Press, Hide, Laser, Grid, Mega Grid and Hoops.

Each competitive activity takes around 1-3 minutes to complete, and each member of a couple is given an electronic wristband that tracks their progress so they can rack up points, advance through the levels and win a range of Activate-branded gear, as they become more skilful and build up their points, and gain the reputation as the best.

Couples will have to be agile to take on the Laser experience at Activate at The O2

placeholder image — Couples will have to be agile to take on the Laser experience at Activate at The O2

For couples feeling extra competitive, they can challenge other couples in their friendship groups to "Activate" the Valentine's Day challenge! What's not to love about this unique Valentine's experience?

The whole Activate experience lasts an hour and once couples have completed the challenge, they can check out some of the bars and restaurants in The O2 to find out if they truly are a gaming match made in heaven.

Prices are £22.50 per person off peak and £27.50 per person peak for 60-minute sessions with groups between two and five people.

Visit the website for more details.