Laser Quest
BEST FOR
Ages 6+
ENTRY
from £7.50
WHERE
Wokingham
What it’s like
A darkened multi-level arena where you and your kid can shoot it out with laser packs, games running every 20 minutes.
You get kitted out with a laser gun and pack, then sent into a dark, multi-level arena to battle it out with up to 38 other players. There's no gentle warm-up here, just a 5-minute safety briefing followed by 15 minutes of proper game time, and the whole thing is over in 20 minutes flat. That's short for the price, but games run on the hour, 20 past and 20 to, all day, so if your kid wants another go you can just queue up for the next slot.
You need to be 6 or over and 1.1 metres tall to play, which rules out a lot of the under-fives, and there's no crouching, crawling or physical contact allowed once you're in there. It's £7.50 for one game or £12 for two, which stacks up if you've got a group wanting a rematch. Booking ahead is the sensible move, especially at weekends, since spaces aren't held for you otherwise.
One thing worth knowing before you go: there's no viewing area, so if you're not playing you'll be waiting outside rather than watching through glass. Parking is in a multi-storey nearby at around £1.50 an hour, and it's a short walk from the train and bus stations if you'd rather skip the narrow car park altogether. Birthday parties are a regular thing here, with a dedicated host laid on for the day.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- 6 and up, once they clear the 1.1 metre height rule
- Booking
- Games run every 20 minutes. Advance booking recommended especially at weekends
- Parking
- Multi-storey car park nearby, approximately £1.50 per hour
- Getting there by bus or train
- Short walk from both train and bus stations
- Parties
- Laser Quest birthday parties available with dedicated host
- No viewing area, so non-players wait outside rather than watch the game
- On-site parking is narrow, the nearby multi-storey might be easier
- School holidays it opens from 10am
- Membership is available if your kid gets hooked, with discounts and league play
Plan your visit
How much does it cost?
£7.50 for one game or £12 for two games.
How long does a game last?
20 minutes in total, with a 5-minute safety briefing and 15 minutes of actual game time.
What age can play?
Minimum age is 6, and everyone needs to be at least 1.1 metres tall to take part.
Do we need to book?
Games run every 20 minutes and you can turn up, but booking ahead is recommended, especially at weekends, since extra spaces on the day aren't guaranteed.
Can I watch from the side while my child plays?
There's no viewing area. Only marshals are allowed in the arena while a game is on.
Is there parking?
There's a multi-storey car park nearby at around £1.50 an hour, though the on-site parking itself is quite narrow. It's also a short walk from the train and bus stations.
Do you do birthday parties?
Yes, with a dedicated host for the group.
Are there any safety rules to know about?
Running, climbing on the scenery, physical contact, or crouching and crawling on the floor. It's also not recommended for anyone with heart problems, epilepsy or conditions affected by flashing lights.
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