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Have you actually gone in person and had the staff walk you through what a party for that age group would entail. I think it would give you a better idea and then you can make an informed choice.
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Have you actually gone in person and had the staff walk you through what a party for that age group would entail. I think it would give you a better idea and then you can make an informed choice.
I've been to the complex many times and have seen the birthday set up (food/cake, etc) for after laser tag in general area. But haven't actually gone into the laser arena yet, so that is a very good idea. Think i'll do that!
I've been to the complex many times and have seen the birthday set up (food/cake, etc) for after laser tag in general area. But haven't actually gone into the laser arena yet, so that is a very good idea. Think i'll do that!
I think it would be a great way for you and your child to decide if this is what he wants. Have fun! Report back....
The younger sibling stays with the parents while older brother and his friends play laser tag or one of the parents takes him to the arcade to play. Let your older child enjoy his birthday party without having his kid brother tag along in an activity that he's not old enough to play.
I agree.
The bigger problem would be the two classmates that would not be able to participate in the laser tag. Sometimes, birthday cut-offs are VERY strict due to insurance and state licensing rules and if a company is caught breaking the rules they could face huge fines and serious consequences, including not being covered by insurance if a child is injured. In other situations ages are more "suggested guidelines".
The bigger problem would be the two classmates that would not be able to participate in the laser tag. Sometimes, birthday cut-offs are VERY strict due to insurance and state licensing rules and if a company is caught breaking the rules they could face huge fines and serious consequences, including not being covered by insurance if a child is injured. In other situations ages are more "suggested guidelines".
I've never seen a kid get injured playing laser tag. It's not a real physical game. Also companies make you sign waivers just in case to CTA. If anything it can be a little intimidating because it's dark in the room and music is going. There is sometimes fog as well.
My daughter has been an avid laser-tag player since she was 5. She got her first taste at 4. My recommendation is go check out a couple of the laser tag arenas in your area to see what fits your tastes/price range. Arenas can vary based on the company and some can definitely be more kid friendly than others. Usually birthday parties consist of a designated party room and a couple of games for all the kids attending with food at the end. Best thing about laser-tag parties at laser tag arenas is if all the kids don't show up, the adults can join in the fun in the kids place. You paid for 15 players, so get 15 players to play.
Thanks for the feedback. This place is a complex; can do a sport theme party, playmaze or laser tag theme party. My son had the opportunity to play laser tag one evening during parents night out with a friend, and had a ball! Hence the idea of wanting to do it for his birthday. I'll talk with one of event manager, but their website says minimum age is 6 and will tear it towards specific birthday age group; whether be it 6, 7, 9 or teen ages. So that is a positive.
Only couple of things that give me pause and will ask is 2 of his classmates have later summer birthdays, so they won't be 6 for my sons party. Will have to check whether that is a hard and fast rule, and the other is I have a younger son who will be 3.5 years old at time of party. Obviously he can't join and would hate for him to feel left out...any ideas? Surely I can't be the only parent with younger siblings who doesn't make the cutoff age. Will ask and find out, there is the playmaze but that's probably closed during birthday groups, and an arcade ;94 hi, to hang out though.
My son is 6 also, we considered it for his birthday, but because his younger brother and cousin couldn't do it we passed. I don't think there is anything wrong with a laser tag party per se, but I do think it is probably more geared to a bit older group.
If the place has other things to do in addition to laser tag, that could work- the younger children would have other activities to keep them occupied while the older children play laser tag. Personally though I would wait, or maybe just take your son and a couple of his buddies separately, it doesn't have to be a birthday party.
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