Starting Your Laser Tag Business

There are a lot of questions when starting up a laser tag business. What's the market size? Has it been growing? How much capital is involved? What equipment best fits my needs? Where and what do I offer? Some of this information is hard to find, but luckily there is an online resource providing that information and so much more. Even if you're a seasoned laser tag operator, there is plenty of helpful data.

Head over to www.lasertagstartup.com and sign up for membership. There are hundreds of successful users on the site and help is always just a few clicks away. You can even take a free tour before signing up and see what's offered. Some of the topics and information you can find include:

- Business Plans
- Site Selection
- Financing
- Course Design
- Operations
- Staffing
- Equipment

Lasertagstartup.com is perhaps the single biggest resource for the industry. They also host a large discussion forum, so the amount of information you can receive is endless.

When it comes to best outdoor laser tag equipment, Predator Games holds the lead. The services are stellar, the gear is affordable, and a very quick return on investment through several business options is offered.

Predator Games: On The News Again!

Lasertag DFW in The Colony, TX, have once again been featured in a news segment showcasing their offered activities. The news clip features a few activities including Zorbing and paintball laser tag. The audience was introduced to these safe and fun activities and were encouraged to come check it out.



To learn more about Lasertag DFW, visit their site.

To learn more about Predator Games, go to www.predatorgames.com.

Going Mobile

There IS a way your field or laser tag business can make more money this summer. It's possible with the addition of going mobile. Chances are, your customers have to come to you. This limits the amount of reach you have, which leads to plateaued revenue.

Going Mobile means bringing your laser tag services to your customers. You can bring your services to those birthday parties, corporate events, festivals, etc etc. Those customers will have more time and money to spend as they are not driving out to your place of business. You also expand your covered area or service. Your in-place laser tag business might only attract customers within a 45 mile radius. By driving outside of that area, you reach new markets and provide something to them they might not have otherwise purchased. Plus, now they are aware of your services and might make the trip to you some day. A mobile laser tag business is a great marketing tool in itself.


Running remote, mobile games is slightly different than running them at your normal field or store. Games have to be easier but still fun. Setting up the CCM is an option, but most mobile fields run Gun2Gun mode. This allows the participants to easily run and manage their own games. A birthday party of 10 year olds might be impatient, so letting them run games at their own pace will ensure a fun time. Choosing between a CCM and Gun2Gun mode really depends on your audience. If you're running mobile games at a festival or fundraiser, you can charge per game. Set up a 3 minute game, charge $5, and let them play. Do unlimited health and ammo and determine the winner with the highest amount of hits. Again, it depends on your audience.

Expanding your laser tag business should be a desire of yours. Going Mobile allows you to do just that. You might even find your mobile services generate more demand than your original location!

The American Rental Association Show - Success!

Predator Games and Tippmann Sports recently attended that American Rental Association (ARA) Show at the beginning of March. This massively popular private show draws an attendance of thousands of rental business associates every year, and this event was better than ever. Las Vegas was the chosen destination, and the convention was held in the Mandalay Bay Center. All guests and attendees could easily walk down the Vegas strip for good food, shopping, and fun. The major area airport is also just a few minutes away.


The Predator/Tippmann booth was very attractively set up and drew a large crowd throughout the entire week. Foot traffic was higher at this show than any other in the past. Sales were strong as plenty of people have heard how successful renting laser tag is. Current customers stopped by to share their stories while new customers satisfied their curiosity. The big ticket item was the rental box, a rolling case containing six Barracuda's and Quick Start Instructions perfect for party planners and others.

No other laser tag company was in attendance, adding to the success of Predator Games. The Predator system is perfect for rental markets due to its extreme durability and simplicity. Viewers saw the durability of the units first hand, with dozens of 'drop-tests' conducted on the spot. They also learned how to run games and received advice on how to be successful and manage a quick ROI.

To learn more about the ARA Show, please visit www.therentalshow.com. Next year's show is in New Orleans, LA.