Boston Area's Best Laser Tag

Science fiction fans and adventurers of all ages are sure to enjoy an adrenaline-pumping round of laser tag. There are laser tag arenas all over New England with a variety of offerings, from target practice, to obstacle courses, to team missions. Whether visitors are looking for a fun kid's birthday party venue or an untraditional bachelor party activity, everyone will love the game, which unlike many fall activities, is not weather-dependent. So, get out there and protect humankind from the laser-wielding aliens!

Laser Quest
1580 VFW Parkway
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 325-1005
www.laserquest.com

Laser Quest is the by far the most popular laser tag venue in the northeast. With locations nationwide, Laser Quest is also the biggest laser tag business in the country, making it a highly trusted and well-organized laser tag option. For more than a decade, Laser Quest has provided a fun sci-fi-inspired experience for Bostonians at both its Roxbury and Danvers locations. Laser Quest is the ultimate activity for birthday parties, team building events or even just a rainy weekend. The facilities are clean and well maintained, making it a good choice for adults and children alike.

LaserCraze
15 Presidential Way
Woburn, MA 01801
(781) 729-9300
www.lasercraze.us

Like Laser Quest, LaserCraze is another Boston-area favorite. LaserCraze boasts two locations, one in Woburn and another up north in Andover. LaserCraze is perfect for kids' birthday parties and offers a variety of games for different age ranges including deflector mode games and super rapid fire mode games. There is also an arcade and several inflatables for kids to play on and in. LaserCraze is also a fun hangout for teens since it is open until midnight on weekends. The late hours also offer the most flexibility for hosting laser tag in the area.

Lazer Gate
288 Plymouth Ave.
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 730-1230
www.lazergate.com

Lazer Gate in Fall River is another fun place to play laser tag with the whole family. Siblings and parents that aren't so enthused about laser tag can play black light mini golf or try their hand at laser target practice. Good at obstacle courses? Try out Lazer Gate's laser trap game where participants race through a course while dodging lasers. All in all, there are countless way to have a blast at Lazer Gate.

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Ultimate Party Town
1222 Warwick Ave.
Warwick, RI 02888
(401) 463-9300
www.ultimatepartytown.com

Ultimate Party Town is a highly rated laser tag venue, just a short drive away in Rhode Island. Though the facility is relatively small, the laser tag games are very well organized and feature high-quality effects. Plus, the laser equipment is top of the line, which really enhances the overall experience. Ultimate Party Town also invites guests for unlimited laser tag games for just $15 every Thursday. Other activities at Ultimate Party Zone include the jump arena, dancing and arcade games.

Battlegroundz
466 Washington St.
Attleboro, MA 02703
(508) 399-7700
www.battlegroundz.net

Battlegroundz in Attleboro, south of Boston, is great for big groups because it offers super affordable rates and is known for its courteous staff. On Fridays, Battlegroundz often offers a multi-game special which is six games for $13. This is great because it is a fun, budget-friendly activity for teens that won't blow all of their babysitting cash. Battlegroundz also hosts fun theme games such as "humans vs. zombies," making this a great Halloween activity.

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