Action Games & Birthday Party Venues in New York, NY

Area 53 is located in East Williamsburg, in the northern part of Brooklyn, New York.

Indoor paintball runs here year-round across a two-level arena of roughly 20,000 square feet, built out with bunkers, barricades, containers and elevated platforms inside a raw industrial shell. Open sessions mix individual players into teams, while private bookings hand the whole field to one group. Referees rotate through capture the flag, king of the hill, team deathmatch and lights-out rounds, and low-impact markers with full protective gear keep the games accessible to first-timers as well as experienced players.

The same building holds a large adventure park, so a visit rarely ends at the arena door: a ropes course, zip lines, climbing walls, a roller skating rink, a ninja course, slides and a full arcade sit alongside lounge areas, party rooms and catering. That combination makes the venue a common choice for birthdays, school trips, bachelor parties, graduations and corporate team-building days, including full buyouts for larger companies. Staff fit gear, brief every group and stay on the field throughout play, and themed weeknights — adults-only skating with a DJ, or park-and-paintball combination evenings — give regulars a reason to return.

RPM Raceway | Race Play More sits in Farmingdale, New York, on Long Island, home to the Guinness World Record-holding longest indoor multi-level go-kart track in the world.

The venue centers on high-speed electric go-kart racing across a 3,500-foot multilevel LED track, plus Kart Klash, a real-life racing game with power-ups, missiles, and shields. Guests can also enjoy hundreds of arcade games, free-roam VR arenas like Hologate and Hyperdeck, Italian racing simulators, and a modern mini-bowling alley.

Beyond racing, RPM offers Gel Blaster Nexus, a 10v10 tactical arena blending paintball, laser tag, and video games. The on-site RPM Bar + Grill serves burgers, wood-fired pizzas, tacos, and more with a full bar. Dedicated party rooms and event spaces host birthday parties, corporate team-building, bar and bat mitzvahs, and large gatherings, with experienced staff and private racing lessons available.

Monster Mini Golf sits along Commack Road in Deer Park, New York, in the heart of Long Island, offering indoor, blacklight-lit entertainment that works in any weather.

The centerpiece is an 18-hole glow-in-the-dark mini golf course, joined by a monstrous gaming arcade with prize tickets, an intricate laser maze, virtual reality experiences and bowling. It’s a family-friendly space where playful monsters keep things lighthearted, and the challenging, neon-decorated course appeals to both kids and adults.

The venue shines for celebrations, with birthday packages featuring private themed rooms for 90 minutes to two hours, staff handling setup and cleanup, and add-ons like goodie bags and food trays. Guests also enjoy arcade prize zones, massage chairs overlooking the course, and dedicated party areas for food and cake — making it a dependable choice for birthdays, field trips, fundraisers and corporate outings.

5th Dimension VR is located in the heart of downtown White Plains, in Westchester County, New York, just a short stroll from the city’s main transit station.

The arcade is built around 18 VR stations and a library of more than 55 games, most of them multiplayer, so entire groups play together at once. Guests can battle zombies in cooperative shooters, face off in virtual paintball with up to 18 players, or tackle escape rooms and puzzle adventures. Sessions come with a training tutorial, and the open layout with spectator seating makes it easy for everyone to join in the fun.

Beyond open play, the venue specializes in all-inclusive birthday parties for kids and teens, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, and corporate team-building events, with private party rooms, food, drinks, decorations, and cleanup all handled by the staff. There are also themed social nights, friendly competitions, STEAM workshops, summer programs, and holiday camps, plus a municipal parking garage right across the street.

Q-ZAR & Q-AXE sits on Voice Road in Carle Place, Long Island, just minutes from the Roosevelt Field Mall, in one of the largest family-friendly entertainment hubs in the region.

The venue centers on a 4,000-square-foot black-lit laser tag arena where up to 48 players compete in team battles and battle royale modes with power-ups, alongside a four-lane Q-AXE axe throwing range with professional coaches and one of the biggest arcade facilities in New York, featuring racing games, shooters, air hockey, and a 4D King Kong VR ride. It offers laser tag parties, deluxe and kosher parties, teen parties, axe throwing parties, corporate events, and team-building packages, each with private party rooms, personal hosts, pizza, and unlimited soft drinks.

Beyond the games, guests can unwind at the on-site restaurant with pub grub, beer, and wine, while parents can join laser tag free during kids’ parties. With a capacity of up to 250 guests and catering options, the venue suits birthdays, corporate outings, youth groups, fundraisers, and full venue rent-outs, making it a versatile destination for all ages.

Outdoor Laser Tag, USA is based in Mount Kisco, New York, in Westchester County, and operates as a fully mobile service that brings the entire laser tag experience directly to the client’s chosen location across the tri-state area.

Since 2001, the family-run company has delivered supervised outdoor laser tag events using Battlefield Sports infrared equipment, with a rotating library of missions such as Conquest, Base Assault, Escort, and Capture the Flag. Two main packages — Boot Camp (1.5 hours) and Special Ops (2 hours) — are priced for the first 8 players with per-player add-ons, and the crew handles field setup, mission direction, and DJing so hosts can relax.

Clients can customize the battlefield with camo pop-up tents or inflatable obstacle packages, and the service suits birthday parties, bar and bat mitzvahs, summer camps, schools, town fairs, and fundraisers. Two MBA-holding Mission Directors can design corporate team-building programs, while one of the largest equipment inventories in the area — over 125 lasers — accommodates very large groups, with per-player costs dropping to as low as $9 for events over 400 players.

Active Kidz is located in Jericho, on Long Island, roughly 40 minutes east of Manhattan — part of the greater New York City metro area.

At its heart is the 4,500-square-foot Battle Quest laser tag arena set in a post-apocalyptic Terminator-and-Transformers world, where kids five and up play 20–30 minute matches. Beyond the arena, the 20,000-square-foot center holds a four-level Adventure Maze, giant inflatables, a 20-foot rock wall, a Ninja Warrior course, Lazer Frenzy, Cannon Blast, mini bowling, and a 19-game arcade.

The venue specializes in birthday parties with private rooms, food, and a party coach, and also hosts Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, school trips, corporate events, laser tag leagues, and full-facility rent-outs. Open play packages run in scheduled blocks and range from simple bounce sessions to a full Blast Pass, with add-ons like rock climbing, bowling, and extra laser tag games. Friendly, trained staff supervise every attraction, and party rooms give families a place to relax between activities.

RPM Raceway in Jersey City sits at 99 Caven Point Road, near Liberty State Park, and is the closest indoor go-karting venue to Manhattan, about seven minutes away by PATH train, NY Ferry, or rideshare.

After a multi-million-dollar renovation, the venue features a colossal, LED-lit, three-story multi-level track with hairpin turns, underpasses, and spiraling ramps, plus a combined MegaTrack stretching roughly 2,200 feet. Guests race Italian electric karts reaching 45 mph, try the video-game-style Kart Klash format with power-ups, and enjoy Hologate VR, motion racing simulators, a Gel Blaster Nexus arena, a bowling alley, and a large arcade with a prize-redemption center.

A trackside sports bar serves hand-crafted burgers, wood-fired pizzas, custom cocktails, and local draft beers. The venue hosts kids’ birthday parties, bar mitzvahs, adult parties, charity events, and corporate outings, and offers private lessons, summer camps, leagues, and weekly promotions. It has hosted celebrities like Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, and F1 drivers, and has been recognized by Fast Company and USA Today.

Liberty Paintball is located in Patterson, in Putnam County, New York, in the hills of the Hudson Valley near the Connecticut line.

The property runs paintball, airsoft and magazine-fed play year-round across roughly fifteen to seventeen separate fields built on wooded hillside terrain. Instead of generic bunkers, the layouts are furnished with full-size props — tanks, planes, helicopters, buses, fire trucks, train cars, a pirate ship, covered wagons, two- and three-story towers, trenches and an urban block. Games run through capture the flag, elimination, attack and defend and objective missions, with scenario event days, magfed meetups and night games on the calendar, plus walk-on play for individuals and small groups.

Rentals cover markers, airsoft guns, goggles, camouflage jumpsuits, chest protectors and thermal goggles, with biodegradable BBs for airsoft and low-impact markers provided at no extra cost for children twelve and under. Private group events run as three-hour blocks with up to six games, ammunition and gear included, on fields kept separate from other groups and run by a dedicated referee — the format used for birthdays from about age eight, school trips, youth groups, bachelor parties and corporate team-building days. Heated indoor space, indoor bathrooms, dressing areas and on-site parking make the property workable in any season.

Laser Bounce Family Fun Center sits in Glendale, Queens, New York City, inside Atlas Park Mall on Cooper Avenue, just minutes from Brooklyn. It is a climate-controlled indoor entertainment hub where laser tag battles in a state-of-the-art LED arena share the floor with an inflatable trampoline park, the foam-ball Ballocity arena, mini bowling, a Mission Impossible laser maze, and a virtual reality ride. The arcade holds more than 150 games, and open-play sessions, all-day passes, and walk-in packages let visitors mix and match attractions to fill an entire day.
Beyond open play, the center is built around birthday parties and group events, with private party rooms, dedicated party hosts, and packages that bundle laser tag, bounce time, arcade credits, pizza, and drinks. It also hosts school field trips, youth groups, fundraisers, bar and bat mitzvahs, sweet sixteens, and corporate outings, with group discounts and team-building options. Lounge seating, free WiFi, lockers, and catering for adults round out the experience, making it a practical choice for families and large gatherings alike.

Ricochet Tactical sits in the heart of Levittown on Long Island, inside the newly renovated Tri County Mall, combining an airsoft pro shop, an indoor combat arena, and a dedicated NERF and dodgeball space under one roof.

The BrickHouse arena hosts appointment-only airsoft military simulation with chrono’d guns, a 350 FPS cap, safety marshals, and gear rentals, while The ClubHouse offers NERF, Rival, tactical dodgeball, Bazooka Ball, and Gel Blaster play for ages eight and up. Party packages include three hours of play, a private room, a host and referee, pizza and drinks, and custom invitations, with mini golf parties also available. The venue also runs a tactical gear store, The Perfect Hide, making it a fitting spot for birthdays, group outings, and team events.

High Velocity Paintball is located in Coram, in the Town of Brookhaven, in the middle of Suffolk County on Long Island, New York.

This outdoor park runs year-round, rain or shine, across seven separately built fields, each with its own character: a compact attack-and-defend map around a central tower hill, a heavily covered mid-sized field, a large castle layout with multiple flanking routes, a trench field of dug-out positions, a fast western town, a wooded field with a hilltop and an old fire truck as landmarks, and a sprawling WWII-style field with long paths and garrison positions. Games rotate through team deathmatch, elimination, capture the flag, respawn formats and objective scenarios, with entry covering a full day and rentals including a marker, mask and all-day air.

Groups of about twenty or more can book private field time and take the whole property for the day, which makes the park a regular choice for birthdays, bachelor parties, youth and church groups, teams and corporate outings, and tournaments run through the season. Jumpsuits are available, field paint is used exclusively, unused paint can be saved for a return visit, and the shop handles marker repairs. There is no kitchen on site, so groups bring their own food or order in, and the staging area has restrooms, changing space and ample parking. The same operator also runs an indoor arena in Bay Shore for days when the weather rules the woods out.