Selecting Location for Laser Tag Business
One of the most difficult questions when launching a laser tag club is selecting the right venue. Beginner entrepreneurs often feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of rental offers on the market. But if you dig deeper, you’ll find that truly suitable options are few – and usually too expensive. In this article, in this article we will talk about how to choose a venue for a laser tag club in 2025.
General Principles
If someone tells you that a laser tag club can be set up in any abandoned building, know that this hasn’t been true for a long time. In 2025, laser tag is no longer a novelty, meaning players expect not just good games but proper service as well. This includes:
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Easy access and parking
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Changing rooms, showers, and toilets
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Outdoor seating areas
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Barbecue grills and music
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Extra activities like a trolley ride or shooting range
All of this requires additional space.
If you want to grow and compete, this level of service should be a given. Abandoned buildings, remote fields with just a shed, former poultry farms, and locations without electricity, plumbing, or water won’t cut it. Sure, you could use such places – for example, if you rent them for 3-4 months to save up for a proper venue. But we don’t recommend this approach. Short-term leases rarely interest landlords, and relocating later will hit your budget hard.
So, it’s better to assess potential and make the right choice from the start.
Location
What should you prioritize? The best options for opening a laser tag club are:
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Former summer camps
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Tourist bases
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Operational boarding houses
In other words, look for properties with existing infrastructure but poor management.
Ideally, choose buildings with adjacent forested areas or former sports grounds. Pine forests provide excellent natural drainage (keeping the ground dry), and old sports fields make it easier to prepare a safe playing area – fewer holes, barbed wires, and hazardous objects.
Your laser tag club should be easily accessible but away from residential zones. Balance is key: players should be able to get there without hassle, but intense laser tag battles shouldn’t disturb anyone.
An outdoor laser tag club is a business where foot traffic doesn’t matter. People come to play intentionally, already prepared. So don’t worry if you can’t find a venue in the city center, it won’t hurt your revenue, and rent outside the city will be much cheaper.
Space
Here’s the golden rule: a good laser tag club requires at least 1,000 square meters. Why? Because you’ll need:
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A playing area
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A reception zone
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An armory room
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A lounge
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A maintenance room
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Toilets, showers, and changing rooms
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Parking
This is the bare minimum. If you can get more space, take it without hesitation – there are plenty of ways to expand your club’s offerings. We won’t go into detail here, as we have a dedicated article on additional services.
Infrastructure
Your club should be within the delivery range of pizzerias, kebab shops, and fast-food joints. Customers should be able to order food – preferably with a discount from your club. Getting a discount is easy: delivery businesses often agree to provide food at a lower price in exchange for a steady stream of customers. More clients mean more profit for them and fewer food-related headaches for you.
Remember: Well-fed guests are happy guests, and happy guests leave good reviews and bring in new customers. Word of mouth still works.
Final Thoughts
Perfect venues that meet all these criteria are almost nonexistent. You’ll have to decide which points you can compromise on – but plan ahead on how to compensate for what’s missing.
Choose your venue wisely, balance your service offerings, and turn your passion into profit.
