Best Laser Tag In Pittsburgh
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If you're looking for a fun-filled entertainment experience, head out to a laser tag facility for an exhilarating adventure. There are basic rules, but the main concern is to just not get zapped and have heaps of fun dodging, hiding and honing your laser point shooting skills. The aura of the colorful lights, music and enclosed spaces make for an episode that make you feel you're in an action movie and you are one of the characters.
Wildwood Highlands
2330 Wildwood Road
Wildwood, PA 15091
(412) 487-5517
www.wildwoodpa.com
Venture to Wildwood Highlands for a fantastic voyage and tackle all of the obstacles and laser shots in Laser Xtreme. Try out all of your strategic maneuvers threw the foggy atmosphere and listen to the mind-blowing musical background. Find your favorite hiding place and platform and navigate your way through a maze of targets and opponents. Just when you think the game has ended, there is a surprise waiting that may knock you out. Wildwood Highlands offers entertainment for the entire family and check out golf, go karts and an arcade to make a day of it, and then return throughout the year for more fun.
Fun Fest Entertainment Center
2525 Freeport Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 828-1100
www.funfestcenter.com
The FunFest Entertainment Center is just a laser shot away and the action is fast and furious in the laser tag arena. Check out the affordable prices, and that includes some extra amenities like bowling, arcade and laser tag in one great deal. Get your lasers prepared and hit the sensors for extra points. Don't let the music and different color changes distract you from your opponent. There are many places to run and hide and the targets, obstacles and a battle system equipped with a blaster pack are awaiting at every twist and turn.
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Xtreme Laser Storm Robinson
456 Home Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15275
(412) 745-4545
www.extremelaserstorm.com
If you want to score points, then direct your laser shots or take over a pod for a win against another team at Xtreme Laser. Proceed carefully through the swirling fog-like arena, blaring music and colorful background. Just like the Energizer bunny, you may recharge and energize even after sending your sensors ablaze with a hit, as the action continues for about 15 minutes. Schedule a time to gather some friends or family for an arena adventure, and when it's over, grab some food and drink to cool down from the heated battle.
Legacy Lanes
5024 Curry Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 653-2695
www.legacylanes.us
Don't drop the ball and expect to only bowl a few frames at Legacy Lanes as this spot also has laser tag. There are many twists and turns with mazes arranged perfectly to hide, shoot or energize. There is more to it than keeping score and maneuvering through the arena. Be on alert for the wonderful blend of music, color and flashing lights. The gear is top notch and Legacy Lanes promotes safety and camaraderie among all the players. Check out the time and schedule for an outing that is acceptable for all family members.
Laser Storm
7715 McKnight Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 364-3473
www.laserstorm.org
Come well prepared to do battle at Laser Storm and make yourself aware of all of the action in the arena. Make sure there are places to energize to continue the game. Players start the game in the Ready Room where all of the equipment is stored and then enter a room of psychedelic colors, bases and music geared to laser an opponent to score valuable points for your team. Players move freely around the arena and aim their phasers for a direct hit and score points or beat a personal score. After the laser storm attack, the combatants may find a variety of activities at the arcade game section or try a climbing wall.
Splash Lagoon
8091 Peach St.
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 217-1111
www.splashlagoon.com
Trek up I-79 for an excursion to Splash Lagoon for a unique entertainment adventure for the entire family. It is more than a frolic in all of the water activities, and there is a huge laser tag arena for more challenges. Players will experience backlight areas, a maze of different colors, music and obstacles to play a great game of hide and seek. There is an absolute plethora of fun-filled entertainment that last for hours whether you are dry or wet. Just the size of the laser tag area will make the ride well worth the time and effort, and the price may be just right on a family budget.
Gerry Cernicky is a retired health and physical education teacher with 36 years of experience. He is a former teacher of the year and a sports writer for the Vandergrift News. He delivers podcasts, and maintains a website and blog. He currently resides in Pittsburgh. His work can be found at Examiner.com.
