Paintball Explosion, Illinois, United States

5Ruth 5:00 PM Feb 14, 2019

Laser Tag was SO much fun!
We went here for laser tag twice with my family and friends and it was so much fun! The adults had as much fun as the kids. The youngest in our group was 8 years old. The missions and objectives are fun and the place is HUGE. It was cold, but felt good when we were running around. I am looking forward to going again.

4Ashley S 5:00 PM Jul 13, 2019

Tactical Fun for Large Groups
Such a unique laser tag experience! My family (group of 16—youngest 9 and oldest in his 40s), along with a group of strangers, played laser tag here. We had a Groupon deal and played for one hour. The laser tag place is next to Santa’s Village and inside Paintball Explosion. The actual laser tag site is pretty spacious—there are 3 levels with various hallways, windows, and realistic decor (police car, Hummer, barrels, etc.) to camp/hide behind. The lights are dim and at times they turn on a fog machine. They also have air conditioning; however, it still gets pretty hot when you’re playing. Super cool atmosphere! My favorite thing about this place is their headshot rule. Unlike usual laser tag places, you can only get people out with a headshot. The equipment you wear is a Velcro headband, sensors that stick to the headband, a strap that goes around your torso, and the laser tag gun. The laser tag gun is metal and as heavy as an airsoft gun, so take note if you plan to bring younger children. Another thing I really enjoyed was that you play different games/challenges. We played final death-match, capture the flag, and slap stick. The competition gets really intense—you will be drenched with sweat by the end! We all enjoyed it! However, there were some downsides, especially regarding the staff. The staff members (two girls) that were monitoring us and explaining the rules were not that friendly. They vaguely explained the rules to the games and, when asked questions, they would respond in a condescending way. Also, they would yell or clearly act annoyed when they were trying to get the players’ attention. One instance, a couple of teenagers from the group of strangers were talking while a staff member was talking and she “shot” our whole team—instead of just the two kids—to disable our sensors, so we all had to recharge our sensors before playing the game, which wasted time. That was immature! Another downside is their no-running rule. Staff members walk around the site while you play and make sure you’re not running or else you have to sit in the penalty box. Overall, it was a fun group activity! It would be perfect for birthday parties or large-group events. I would come back here again, but hopefully there is different staff working next time.