Frequently Asked Questions

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Looking to plan your next birthday party, event, or even your next weekend trip at GreatPLAY, yet are still unsure of how it all works? Scroll through our frequently asked questions and let your worries fade away!

GreatPLAY has 4 party rooms. Each room has a maximum capacity.

  • Gray Room – 32 persons
  • Green Room – 24 persons
  • Blue Room – 19 persons
  • Red Room – (will accommodate 2 parties, 20 persons each party)

No; however, if the guest of honor is a member, we will discount the entire bill by 10%.

We strongly recommend a minimum age of 7 years old due to visibility and multi-levels. However, parents can accompany younger children if both are wearing vests.

No, all party rooms are the same amount (the number of activities, extra participants, or add-ons will determine the price). The Gray, Blue, and Green rooms are private rooms. The Red room is NOT private and can accommodate up to two parties at one time. The room is divided between North and South. If party requires both sides of the red room, there is an additional cost of $100.

We have food available for purchase when booking a party. If a room is rented, food and drinks (non-alcoholic only) can be brought into the facility but must remain in the party room.

We do NOT allow food and drinks in the indoor playground, laser tag, swimming pool or arcade area.

GreatPLAY offers an indoor swimming pool, laser tag, and mini golf to choose from. Gel Blaster Nexus and arcade games are available at an EXTRA cost. The indoor playground is included at NO extra cost.

Extra participants (over 10) are charged $10/per participant.

GreatPLAY highly recommends table decorations. We do not allow wall or ceiling decorations.

For a TWO and THREE activity parties, we allow 2.5 hours. We allow the party host at least 15 minutes to set up for their party. This is not included in the party time. If guests want to stay after the party is over, they will need to scan their key fob or pay for a day pass.

All party participants need to stay with the party group. It is unsafe to allow any minor child to roam the facility unattended. If an adult is available, the child can stay in the party room with the adult.

To reserve the party, you will need to pay in advance through our reservation system. When booking your party, you will be prompted to pay the base rate of the party (you will pay additional expenses such as towels after the party) to secure the reservation.

We recommend arriving 15 minutes prior to your scheduled time so we can make sure your guests are prepared to start activities as soon as the party begins. This include waiver completion, rules overview, etc.

Email GreatPLAY at greatkids@greatlifegolf.com. We will be happy to reschedule your event for a different day and apply your payment to the new date. Cancellations or reschedules cannot be accepted over the phone. Full amount paid will be refunded if cancellation is received 10 or more days prior to the party date. Cancellation received less than 10 days’ notice, party will have 30 days to reschedule. Refunds cannot be issued.

On most days, GreatPLAY has multiple parties that overlap times. Prior to the party, the front desk attendant will make a schedule for your party. This way, participants can enjoy all activities without waiting. For example, laser tag accommodates 20 players at one time.

We take party reservations through our online party reservation platform. This can be found at https://www.greatplaytopeka.com/events.

No problem! We will be happy to direct your child to the correct party room and help them find their party.

You will not get the time back that has already been missed. You will be able to purchase extra time at the end of the party. When you arrive, you would start at the activity that is currently scheduled for that time slot (if time slots are available and if it does not interfere with other parties).

Parties at GreatPLAY can be reserved anytime the facility is available for laser tag/Gel Blaster Nexus. This can be found at https://www.greatplaytopeka.com/events.

We have freezer space and refrigerator space at GreatPLAY and would be happy to store food and drinks.

A participant is a person (member or non-member) who participates in one or more activities during the party i.e. playing a game of laser tag, swimming, etc.

Yes, but they must be outside or held and cannot be hung inside the facility.

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history of greatplay​

GreatLIFE was approached to acquire the North YMCA in 2018 and agreed to do so with the goal of expanding amenities for families and youth to GreatLIFE members. That vision became a reality following a nearly $1 million renovation of the facility and equipment. Since then, GreatPLAY has become one of Topeka’s premier destinations for family entertainment, earning recognition as a Best of Topeka finalist in 2022 and becoming one of the city’s most sought-after birthday party venues.

Other special events hosted include Halloween celebrations, corporate gatherings, and more. Featuring a Gel Blaster Nexus and laser tag arena, indoor swimming pool, arcade, and more, GreatPLAY is your one-stop shop for family fun and entertainment in Topeka, Kansas.

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