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3.7 (85 reviews)
Closed • 2:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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Leah A.

This place was great at first BUT the interactions with the employees made me change my opinion, they all had nasty attitudes and looked like they hated their jobs. before i interacted with the employees, i actually stated to my friend that i wanted to work here, but none of the workers even smiled once except for a birthday announcements for one of the staff. Needs way better employment because I treated them all with respect saying thank you and please and they didn't even respond to me or if they did, they had an attitude. This place needs welcoming smiles and friendly interactions with customers. Hire people that enjoy working with children not these random college students.

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Michelle T.

Found a good deal on Pulsd and glad to be able to experience laser tag at this arena. Parking is not bad nearby on a Friday night . Kids definitely out ran me in the laser tag. Cool spot to hang on top with air hockey, games, fooseball, etc. beer and wine for purchase. Definitely worth the money and will be back

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Tracie M.

Had the best time with my 14 year old godson. The food prices are outrageous $4.50 for a bottled coke!! Stairs are a bit much after running around use of the elevator would be nice. We are trying the paintball at the other location next Sunday

Anya T.

This wasn't my favorite way to do Lazer tag but maybe I'm tied to my childhood memories of flashing lights, foggy areas, plush wall pillars and a worn out vest. You will get a work out here because you're running on a concrete area that's large enough to host a wedding. There's no fog, and it's not even covered in artificial darkness. It's dimly lit with red lights, a huge scoreboard and you can pretty much see....well...everyone. The guns aren't those plastic scanning looking machines but refurbished paintball guns so they're much heavier and it takes way more precision to hit a target. You have to aim for this black box on the top of your opponents gun and vice versus. You also have to bring your own food and drinks which is nice if you're planning a large gathering or party. I was winded and had to take a break at times.Sometimes the guns didn't work and you have to constantly run back to a safe area/zone to re-up on 'ammunition.' I think I prefer the traditional Lazer tag of the past. The guns are so realistic here. It was kinda odd seeing little children with, what looked pretty much like a machine gun/rifle, considering the times were in with gun violence. But I'm not a Debby downer. I get it! It's all in fun but I probably wouldn't go back. The experience was meh. The parking was hellish in that area.

Alex T.

pretty solid laser tag experience. the 8-12pm deal for $30 is amazing. laser tag every half hour and unlimited mini bowling. food is pretty decent and the prices are also acceptable. the arcade area looks great and overall this is definitely a place to have a birthday party like event. bathrooms are pretty clean as well! only complaint is that there is no wifi anywhere in the building and the service downstairs kinda sucks. the service is great though! friendly staff members and service employees run this great establishment!

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One of the employees, Flex, was a huge help and is definitely a 10/10 worker! Made my experience so much better.

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We came for a birthday party. Zip line and skating and more. Great fun for kids age 8+

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Was very fun, even for adults. The only thing is the space could be bigger to include more things like Thrillz in Connecticut.

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so much fun its cunty we had fun skating and the sky rail throwing ass and good music and food

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2 years ago

RUDE STAFF! Unprofessional. Bathroom needs attending. I do not feel like this is a children friendly place because of the staff's attitudes.

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We came to celebrate my son's 11 th birthday. he had an awesome time. Great birthday idea!

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great for kids 5+. lots to do and a big open space for the entire family. Less toddler friendly, recommend the lite pass for under 5s

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It's small and there's not much to do. I spent most of my time on line. However, I did enjoy the variety of rock climbing activities.

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Everything went well. Had mah fun. Halloween night was fun here. Adult night was nice

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Do they have paint ball matches too?

Yes, but at their other location.

This is a BYOB establishment?

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“There's so much you can do like roller skating, laser tag, rock climbing, and fencing on an air cushion.”

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