How to Locate a Local Laser Tag Arena

The laser tag bug is in the air, and you've been bitten hard. Play the game that involves stealth, accuracy and aggression in a great "real time," role-playing atmosphere. The bigger the teams, the more complex and exciting the game can be. If you've tried home laser tag sets that don't quite make the grade, locate a local laser tag arena with an unlimited and changing crowd of fellow enthusiasts.

Instructions

Scope Out a Laser Tag Arena Near You

1. Keep your eyes peeled while on the road. Franchise owners often locate laser tag arenas in small commercial or industrial complexes. Look for a warehouse-shaped building with an eye-catching "Laser Tag" sign.

2. Ask the kids you know. The sport is so popular that many young people already know where the nearest arena is, or they know a player who does.

3. Locate a local video game arcade and see if they offer laser tag or know of a facility.

4. Check out sports complexes. Laser tag is sometimes associated with racquetball or squash centers. Membership gymnasiums sometimes offer laser tag packages at the facility of their choice.

5. Try your luck at entertainment centers. Laser tag is often paired with amusement parks that offer go-carts, bumper cars, batting cages or other attractions.

6. Redefine local. Sometimes the nearest amusement center or laser tag arena is right over the border, in the next state. Don't forget to check those listings.

7. Consult Map Muse online to find a laser tag center in your area (see Resources below).

Tips & Warnings

• Any professional facility should suit your needs. Laser tag arenas are generally open to the public, in a family atmosphere that encourages players of all skill levels.

• If you have to make a choice between several arenas, bigger may be better, and multiple levels is always a big draw. A group with varied interests may prefer a laser tag attraction that offers other games of skill under the same roof.

• You may encounter a members-only laser tag center, though this practice is no longer common. Just ask them where the nearest public facility is.

• Arena laser tag has safety and game-play rules you may not have encountered at home. Be prepared to follow the rules or get penalized or ejected.

• Laser tag arenas have dress codes for safety and to maintain a family atmosphere. Prevent having to turn around and drive home because you've worn sandals or another prohibited item. Find out about the dress code when you call or access the arena facility online.

Resources

• Map Muse for laser tag centers