Fans of sci-fi movies like “Star Wars” and “Star Trek” may enjoy laser tag because it simulates laser shots on screen. Laser tag traces its roots to “Star Trek.” South Bend Electronics, a division of Milton Bradley, produced and introduced the Star Trek Electronic Phasers toy in 1979. It is the first toy to use an infrared light and an associated sensor. So, this was the first laser tag game.
But you don’t have to join Star Fleet to play laser tag. There are many venues in Cincinnati that offer this recreational shooting sport. All prices listed are per person, per game, unless otherwise noted.
Main event
9477 Oxford Way, West Chester Township; mainevent.com.
The main event is an entertainment complex offering laser tag, billiards, bowling, games, gravity ropes, a restaurant and bar, and virtual reality. Laser tag is $8 for a 15-minute session.
Hours vary. Their current hours are Monday 10 am to 1 am, Tuesday and Wednesday 10 am to midnight, Thursday 11 am to midnight, Friday 11 am to 2 am, Saturday 9 am to 2 am, and Sunday 10 am to 10 midnight.
Scallywag tag
5055 Glencrossing Way, Greene Township; scallywagtag.com.
Scallywag Tag is an entertainment complex that offers laser tag, arcades and mini golf. The laser tag arena resembles 18th century pirate ships and a quaint Caribbean village. These include black lights, laser tag vests and phasers. Each mission includes a briefing session, lasting 20 minutes.
Laser tag costs $8 for one game, $13 for two games, and $18 for three games. A three-hour pass costs $25 and an additional game costs $5. There are specials on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Hours of Operation Wednesday and Thursday 4pm to 9pm, Friday 4pm to midnight, Saturday noon to midnight, Sunday noon to 7pm
Scene75 entertainment center
876 Ohio 28, Milford; scene75.com/cincinnati.
Scene75 is an entertainment center that offers laser tag, arcade, bumper cars, indoor go-karts, mini bowling, mini golf and more. They feature a multi-level laser tag arena themed around the abandoned District 75 – a deserted city in the zombie apocalypse. The city has three sectors: residential, industrial and commercial. Each area has a base that players tag for bonus points. The first base is inside a house in a residential area of the city. The second base is under the water tower in the industrial area. The third base is in a commercial skyscraper. District 75 consists of up to 40 players. Laser tag costs $8.50 per game.
Hours vary. Their current hours are Monday and Tuesday from 11 am to 9 pm, Wednesday and Thursday from 3 pm to 9 pm, Friday and Saturday from 11 am to 11 pm, and Sunday from 11 am to 9 pm.
Speed of light laser tag
5879 US-62, Hillsboro; speedoflightlt.com.
Speed of Light Laser Tag is an entertainment venue offering laser tag, redemption arcades, bounce houses, inflatables rentals and private parties. Laser tag is $5 per game on Friday and $8 per game on Saturday and Sunday. Hours are Wednesday and Thursday by appointment only, Friday 4 to 9 p.m., Saturday 1 to 9 p.m., Sunday 1 to 6 p.m.
Strike & Spare
510 Commonwealth Ave., Erlanger; strikedspare.com/erlanger.
Strike & Spare is a bowling alley with laser tag, arcade, bumper cars, Relix VR coaster, roller skating, Time Freak, and bar and grill. Laser tag costs $6.95 for an eight-minute session. Sunday noon to 10 p.m., Monday to Thursday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Tactical power laser tag
mobile experience; tacticalforcelasertag.com.
Tactical Force Mobile Laser Tag is a mobile laser tag company that delivers equipment to customers’ locations. They bring laser tag to homes, churches, schools, festivals and other venues. The company uses inflatable bunkers as military-style bunkers, including army tanks, oil drums, tire stacks and ACME boxes. They can accommodate up to 15 players in a game. Their taggers are self-contained, realistic guns. Private events start at $400 for two hours of playtime.
place
3211 Lina Place, Colerain Township; theplacecincy.com.
The Place is an arena offering laser tag, arcade, bumper cars, climbing walls, roller skating and ropes courses. They have an almost 5,000 square foot, state-of-the-art laser tag arena, spanning two levels, with interactive elements on all levels to help enhance the gameplay experience. Laser tag is $8 for one game or $14 for two games.
Their hours are Tuesday and Wednesday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 1 to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 1 to 7 p.m.
Web Extreme Entertainment
7172 Cincinnati Dayton Road, West Chester Township; funattheweb.com.
Web Extreme Entertainment is an entertainment venue offering laser tag, climbing wall, go-kart racing, interactive trampoline, mini bowling, mini golf and virtual reality. Their laser tag arena includes eight raised platforms to promote three-dimensional play. Laser tag costs $9 per game.
Their hours are Monday through Thursday from 1 to 9 pm, Friday from 1 to 11 pm, Saturday from 11 am to 11 pm, and Sunday from 11 am to 9 pm.
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
3321 Alamo Ave., Oakley; urbanair.com/ohio-cincinnati.
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park is an entertainment complex that offers laser tag, climbing walls, dodgeball, drop zone, ropes courses, sky rider, slam dunk zone, trampoline, tumble track and more. Laser tag costs $7.99 per game. The Ultimate Pass includes laser tag and other attractions.
Hours vary. Their regular hours are Monday to Wednesday 10am to 8pm, Thursday 3pm to 8pm, Friday noon to 8pm, Saturday 10am to 8pm and Sunday 10am to 7pm.
