Spare Time Portland is located in the Riverside Street area of Portland, Maine, easily accessible for both locals and visitors exploring the greater Portland region.
Where Action Meets Imagination — The Laser Tag Arena
The centerpiece of high-energy fun at Spare Time Portland is its laser tag arena, a sprawling, high-tech battleground themed as “Fallen City.” This is not a simple room with a few barriers — it is a fully immersive environment designed to get hearts racing. The arena is equipped with music, fog machines, LED lighting, and special effects that transform each session into an atmospheric adventure. Players strap on laser phasers and navigate through the themed landscape, making it an exhilarating experience for kids, teens, and adults alike. Each laser tag session costs $9.00 per person per game, making it an accessible thrill for walk-in visitors. The arena is designed to accommodate both small groups and larger parties, and the facility regularly runs specials — including a popular Wednesday promotion where laser tag, bowling, and arcade games are all offered at 50% off.
More Than a Game Zone — A Full Arcade Experience
Beyond laser tag, Spare Time Portland boasts a massive Game Zone arcade featuring over 80 state-of-the-art arcade games. From classic favorites to the latest interactive titles, the arcade offers something for every kind of player. The games use a points system, and players can redeem their accumulated points for prizes at the Win Zone, ensuring that everyone walks away with something memorable. The arcade is seamlessly integrated into the overall experience, allowing guests to move between bowling, laser tag, and gaming throughout their visit. The Game Zone is a popular stop for birthday parties and group events, with party packages often including Game Zone play credits for each guest.
Celebrations Crafted With Care — Birthday and Group Events
Spare Time Portland is a go-to destination for celebrations of all kinds. The venue offers four distinct birthday party packages — Bowling, BASH (a combo of bowling and laser tag), Laser Tag, and Gamer — each running for two hours and including hand-tossed pizza, soft drinks, party place settings, and a dedicated party host who handles setup and cleanup. Every package also includes prize points for the birthday child. A minimum of eight children is required, and a $100 deposit secures the reservation. For larger groups, the venue truly shines. Private event spaces are available, including a restaurant area that can host up to 75 guests for catered meetings, banquets, or rehearsal dinners. The bowling lanes themselves can accommodate groups of 13 to over 300, with plush seating, HD video walls, and laneside service creating an atmosphere that ranges from casual to sophisticated. For the ultimate experience, the entire facility can be rented exclusively for groups of up to 325 guests.
Corporate Events and Team Building — Beyond the Ordinary
Spare Time Portland has established itself as an extraordinary team-building venue for corporate groups. The professional event coordinators work with businesses to tailor packages that fit specific needs, combining bowling, laser tag, arcade games, and custom dining options. The facility offers over 30,000 square feet of function space, with the largest room spanning 4,000 square feet and a banquet capacity of 300 guests. The venue is particularly well-suited for corporate parties, holiday celebrations, team-building outings, client appreciation events, and company milestones. With an extensive catering menu that ranges from casual appetizers to chef-manned carving stations and plated dinners, the culinary experience matches the energy of the activities. The staff is described as accomplished and attentive, ensuring that every event runs smoothly from start to finish.
A Place to Unwind — Dining and Lounge Atmosphere
The on-site restaurant and bar, City Sports Grille, serves a full menu that includes hand-tossed pizzas, juicy burgers, hand-breaded chicken tenders, and a variety of appetizers and entrees. Guests can enjoy their meals on the bowling lanes or in the dedicated restaurant space, which features a relaxed atmosphere perfect for unwinding after a game of laser tag or a few rounds of bowling. The facility also features a comfortable lounge area where guests can gather before or after their activities. With weekly specials, a full bar, and a menu designed to please both kids and adults, the dining experience at Spare Time Portland is an integral part of what makes the venue a complete entertainment destination rather than just a place to play games.
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