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Start a laser tag
business

Commercial equipment and practical guidance for your first game and the ones that follow.

Get a launch plan
Explore the formats
Illustrated outdoor field: an instructor briefs players beside RANGER taggers and sensor headbands.
Outdoor: a field to explore, a place to brief your group.

Starting a business?

Find your format and plan the first games.

Expanding your fleet?

Explore sets, equipment and ways to expand.

Reasons to choose
laser tag.

Birthdays. Friends. A team away from the office. Build a group experience around the people in your market.

Cover of the original LASERWAR film How to start a laser tag business.
How to start a laser tag businessWatch on YouTube

Bring people together

Offer a shared activity for birthday groups, friends and organised events. Shape the session around their occasion.

Choose how you operate

Take games to customers, run an outdoor field or build an indoor venue. Your site and audience guide the choice.

Give them another game

Change objectives, team setups and game devices. Build a programme that gives returning groups something new to try.

Find your
format.

Start with the place, the audience and the experience you want to run. Then choose the equipment.

Illustrated mobile laser tag setup with a van, equipment cases, RANGER taggers and an event crew.

Outdoor & mobile

A permanent field or a game at your customer's location. Plan the play area, briefing, transport, storage and weather.

Explore outdoor solutions

Indoor / CYBERTAG

A dedicated entertainment venue. Plan reception, the briefing area, maze, lighting and equipment as one project.

Plan an indoor arena

Sports laser tag

A setup for training and competitive play. Discuss team rules, player capacity, sensors and scoring tools.

Explore sports laser tag

The game starts
with the equipment

Build your setup around AR-15 RANGER. Pair the tagger with a sensor headband and choose game controls for your format and group size.

Official LASERWAR AR-15 RANGER laser tag device with adjustable stock and vertical foregrip.
AR-15 RANGERExplore the tagger
LASERWAR storage rack holding laser tag taggers and sensor headbands.For your club

Complete your setup

Choose a set for your game format. Match it to your player capacity.

Explore equipment sets
LASERWAR sensor headband with an OLED display and hit sensors.
For the player

Sensor headband

Registers hits and keeps the player informed throughout the game.

Explore hit sensors
LASERWAR Smart PRO remote with an OLED display and six control buttons.
For the instructor

Smart PRO remote

Start and pause games, change team colours and adjust player settings.

Explore PRO remote

Equipment shown as an example. Your selected set defines the exact models and quantities.

Commercial
bundles.

Compare three approaches to your equipment fleet. Open a configuration for its full contents, electronics and current price.

AR-15 RANGER laser tag device on a white and red studio background, illustrated from official product photographs.

StartUp RANGER

Build an outdoor or mobile fleet around RANGER taggers and Alphatag headbands.

Base player equipment
10 RANGER + 10 headbands
Current catalog gifts
2 RANGER + 2 headbands
Control & game devices
Nano remote, First Aid kits, Spider and Firefly
Electronics
Alphatag
View current priceExact catalog configuration
Explore StartUp RANGER
AR-15 RANGER from the More Drive configuration in a warm studio product visual based on official photographs.

More Drive

Mix different taggers and game devices to shape a wider range of scenarios.

Base player equipment
3 RANGER, 3 WARRIOR, 2 BERSERK, 2 GHOST
Hit sensors
10 Alphatag headbands
Current catalog gifts
2 WARRIOR + 2 headbands
Electronics
Alphatag
View current priceExact catalog configuration
Explore More Drive
PULSAR blaster and DEFENDER vest in a blue studio product visual based on official photographs.

Alphatag Arena Start

Start an indoor equipment discussion with PULSAR blasters and DEFENDER vests.

Player equipment
10 PULSAR + 2 gift PULSAR
Hit sensors
12 DEFENDER vests
Control & charging
PRO remote v2, USB-C charging and PRO router
Electronics
Alphatag Arena
View current priceExact catalog configuration
Explore Arena Start

See each configuration for the full equipment list, gifts and current price.

Watch the film.
Run the numbers.

Watch the LASERWAR film about profitability. Then use your own prices, player numbers and operating costs in the calculator below.

Your location, demand and way of operating determine the economics. Start with a scenario you can explain.

Try the calculator
Illustrated LASERWAR business film cover: RANGER equipment prepared for a day at an outdoor laser tag field.
Laser tag business. ProfitabilityWatch on YouTube

Run your
numbers.

A working model of your monthly operation. Adjust the example, test a quieter month and see which costs matter.

Your assumptions

Editable example, not a quote or earnings forecast. Currency changes the label; values are not converted.

Your monthly scenario

$1,780Operating surplus, before tax
Players per month
240
Revenue
$6,000
Variable costs
$720
Fixed costs
$3,500
Simple payback
11.2 months

Positive monthly surplus under these assumptions.

See the calculation

Players per month = operating days × players per day.

Revenue = monthly players × average price per player.

Variable costs = monthly players × variable cost per player.

Fixed costs = rent + staff payroll + other fixed costs.

Operating surplus = revenue − variable costs − fixed costs.

Simple payback = initial investment ÷ positive monthly surplus.

Before tax, finance costs and depreciation. This simple model does not account for seasonality, working capital or changes in demand. A positive scenario does not establish profitability.

Discuss your project

Budget beyond the equipment

  • Venue and fit-out
  • Transport and storage
  • Staff and training
  • Insurance and local requirements
  • Launch marketing
  • Working capital

Your launch,
with LASERWAR.

Explore the franchise offer
Concept illustration of a LASERWAR club launch: RANGER and a sensor headband prepared beside an equipment case and a field plan, overlooking a woodland playing field at sunset.

The LASERWAR franchise offer brings equipment and business materials into one launch discussion.

  • Equipment for your formatA configuration to discuss around your venue and player capacity.
  • A business guide and launch materialsPractical information to work through before the first booking.
  • Product and promotional resourcesAvailable materials to help you present the experience.
  • Guidance for the next decisionDiscuss setup, training and support arrangements for your project.

The published programme describes no franchise fee or royalty. Equipment, premises and running costs remain part of your own budget.

Request project guidance

Your launch,
in order

Turn an idea into a game you are ready to run.

Illustrated instructor showing a sensor headband to a group beside RANGER equipment before a game.
  1. Choose your audience and format

    Look at local group activities, booking occasions and suitable sites before choosing a package.

  2. Prepare the place

    Confirm permission, access, player boundaries, a briefing area and the practical requirements of your format.

  3. Specify the equipment

    Start with simultaneous player capacity. Include control, sensors, charging, transport and the scenarios you want to offer.

  4. Prepare the people

    Teach equipment setup, briefings, game supervision, cleaning and the checks between sessions.

  5. Run a trial game

    Rehearse arrival, briefing, the game and the changeover. Use feedback to adjust the experience before paid launch.

  6. Open for bookings

    Publish clear packages, availability and contact details. Track enquiries, completed games, costs and repeat bookings.

Built by
LASERWAR.

Equipment, electronics, firmware and software. Get to know the people and processes behind the system you choose.

Concept illustration of a warehouse filled with LASERWAR shipping cartons carrying the modern black wordmark and red triangular emblem.
From equipment to dispatch. Explore the company and manufacturing process.

Developed together

Hardware and software belong to one equipment ecosystem. Compare generations and tools before specifying a fleet.

Explore the technology

Help after the purchase

Keep software, setup resources and service channels close at hand as your team learns to run the equipment.

Open the Support Center

Real clubs.
Real experience.

Explore LASERWAR clubs in Germany and the Netherlands, and hear from the people behind them.

Partner visit at Battlefield for Friends in Germany, from the original LASERWAR report.Rodenberg, Germany

Battlefield for Friends

A German club’s account of choosing LASERWAR equipment and working with the technical support team. Customer story, 2019.

Read the club story
Aerial view of Area077 in Venlo, the Netherlands: the club building and outdoor playing field surrounded by woodland.Venlo, Netherlands

Area077

Peter and Esther turned a former farm into a venue for active games. Discover why they added LASERWAR laser tag to reach a wider audience.

Read the club story
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Guides for
your next move.

Practical reading for the format you are considering, the equipment you need and the team that will run it.

Questions before
you start

Concept illustration of preparing a recreational venue: a miniature outdoor playing field, a tablet with a site plan and a blank preparation checklist.
How do I start a laser tag business?

Choose a format and audience, confirm a suitable site, specify equipment for your player capacity, prepare staff, run a trial game and open for bookings. Use the project form to discuss the equipment and practical next steps.

How much does it cost to start?

Include equipment, the venue or transport, setup, staff, launch marketing and working capital. Check the current equipment configurations for product prices, then add the costs for your own location. The calculator is an editable scenario, not a quote.

Which business format should I choose?

Outdoor and mobile operations use suitable fields or customer sites. An indoor venue needs premises and a planned arena. Sports laser tag focuses on training and competitive play. Start with your audience, available space and operating model.

How many player sets do I need?

Plan for the number of people playing at once, then discuss spare equipment, sensors, control and charging. Check the exact configuration for included products and gifts. A set description does not replace a capacity plan.

What is the difference between equipment generations?

Electronics, connectivity and software differ between systems. Compare the equipment generations and confirm compatibility before combining new equipment with an existing fleet.

Compare generations

How profitable is a laser tag business?

Results depend on local demand, price, player volume and costs. Use the calculator to separate revenue from operating surplus and test a quieter month. It is not a forecast and does not calculate after-tax profit.

Is the LASERWAR franchise free?

The published programme describes no one-time franchise fee or royalty. Equipment, premises, staff and other operating costs remain part of your project budget. Read the current franchise offer for its scope.

Read the franchise offer

How do delivery and warranty work?

Delivery arrangements and warranty terms depend on the products and destination. Use the published shipping and warranty policies, then confirm the arrangements for your order with LASERWAR.

Shipping policy · Warranty policy

Can I add more equipment later?

Discuss the generation and models you already use before ordering more equipment. Player capacity, sensors, controls, software and chargers all need to be considered together.

Where can I find software, manuals and support?

Use the software section for available applications and resources. Open the Service and Support page for setup help, troubleshooting and service channels.

Plan your
launch.

Tell us about your venue, player capacity, budget and timing. Get an equipment discussion shaped around your project.

  1. Share your projectTell us what you know. “Not decided” is a useful answer too.
  2. Discuss the requirementsWork through the format, equipment and setup.
  3. Compare a configurationReview a suitable equipment proposal and your next steps.

A specialist enquiry. The calculator above is a separate, editable scenario.

info@laserwar.com

Prefer a call?

Concept image of three business partners in professional clothing discussing a recreational venue plan at an office meeting.

Your next move

Ready to turn your idea into a business?

Let’s take the first step together. Tell us where you want to launch and how many players you have in mind. We’ll help you work through the equipment and the next steps.

Sergey Mihaylov, LASERWAR sales manager

Sergey Mihaylov

Sales manager

+371 268 344 89 manager@laserwar.com