Gel Blasters in New York, US: 3 venues from $12 – Battleonix
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Gel Blasters in New York, US

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RPM Raceway | Race Play More Stamford, CT

Indoor venue
Party RoomLounge AreaFood & DrinksArcadePrivate EventsBirthday PackagesOn-Site RefereesGear Rental
600 West Ave, Stamford, CT 06902, United States RPM Raceway | Race Play More Stamford, CT

RPM Raceway sits in the Waterside neighborhood of Stamford, Connecticut, just off West Avenue and within easy reach of Fairfield and Westchester counties and New York City.

The venue is centered on high-speed all-electric go-kart racing on multilevel, LED-lit tracks with spiraling ramps, dips, drops, and underpasses, plus timed results and private lessons. Alongside the karts, guests can dive into Gel Blaster and Laser-Tag battles, bowl, play in the arcade, try VR and racing simulators, and grab food and drinks at the on-site bar and grill.

RPM Raceway also hosts kids’ birthday parties, adult parties, corporate events, fundraisers, and bar and bat mitzvahs, with private track rentals and full facility buyouts available. The event spaces are equipped with modern audio-visual tech, and the staff handles catering, arcade play, and trophies. With lounge areas, a bar and grill, summer camps, and a heroes discount program, it’s a well-rounded destination for families, friends, and coworkers alike.

from $13

Ricochet Tactical

Indoor venue
Party RoomLounge AreaFood & DrinksBirthday PackagesOn-Site RefereesGear RentalPro Shop
3041 Hempstead Tpke, Levittown, NY 11756, United States Ricochet Tactical

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.

from $12

MSG Paintball Field

Outdoor venue
Changing RoomsLounge AreaFood & DrinksBirthday PackagesOn-Site RefereesGear RentalPro Shop
162 Ohaire Rd, Middletown, NY 10941, United States MSG Paintball Field

MSG Paintball Field is located in Middletown, in Orange County, New York, in the Hudson Valley.

This outdoor park covers more than sixty acres with roughly eleven separate themed fields — woodland courses where terrain and brush shape the game, open layouts with constructed cover for faster rounds, and built-up areas with structures that force close-quarters fighting. Alongside standard paintball, the property runs airsoft from about age twelve and low-impact gel ball for children roughly six to eleven, so mixed-age families can play the same day. Rentals cover markers, masks and air with upgrades to higher-end guns, plus camouflage coveralls, thermal masks and protective gear, and field paint is used exclusively.

The season runs from early spring through December, with weekends open for walk-ons and weekdays available to booked groups. Birthday packages come in several formats for paintball, airsoft and gel ball, running about three to four hours with a private referee, and private groups start at around a dozen players; summer camps, school and youth groups and corporate team-building days book here as well. The business is family-owned and has been running for over twenty-five years, with a full pro shop nearby handling gear, repairs and air fills, and the field itself offering dressing areas, restrooms, staging and lounge space and ample parking.

from $20

Common questions

Gel blasters fire water-filled gel beads that burst on impact and leave nothing behind — no paint, no stains, no cleanup. Lighter than paintball in every sense: less impact, less gear, lower prices, and an age minimum that most families can work with. More about gel blasters.

How do I pick a gel blasters venue?

With 3 venues on the list, filters beat scrolling. Check what matters — indoor, reviews, a venue that comes to you — and the list drops to a handful. After that it comes down to the starting price and the icons: changing rooms, a party room, somewhere to sit afterwards. Hit More on anything that looks close.

What should we expect to pay?

The lowest entry price here is $12 per person, at Ricochet Tactical. Every card shows a starting price the same way, and starting is the operative word: it covers the simplest package, usually one game and basic rental. The final number depends on group size, how many rounds you play, and the day of the week — weekdays are cheaper almost everywhere, and groups of ten or more usually get a better rate per head.

What happens if it rains?

You have 2 indoor venues and 1 outdoor to choose between. It is less about comfort than about the game: indoors means close quarters, predictable light and no weather; outdoors means cover, distance and a different kind of play. Groups with small children usually end up indoors; groups who want a long session usually end up outside.

What is there for a childrens party?

Birthdays are a large part of what these venues do: 3 of them have something for it — Birthday Packages — 3 venues, Party Room — 2, Arcade — 1. Booking one is usually a package rather than tickets, so the per-head price looks different from the walk-in rate on the card. Confirm the age minimum for the game itself, which varies more than people expect.

Can we get food and drinks there?

Usually yes: 3 venues have something on site — Lounge Area — 3 venues. Worth knowing before you plan the day, because a group that can eat where it played stays an hour longer and spends that hour celebrating rather than driving. If you want to bring your own cake or catering, check that specifically — policies differ and some venues do not allow it at all.

What else is on site?

Other attractions are at 1 of them: Bowling — 1 venue, Go-Karts — 1, Arcade — 1. Worth filtering for if the plan is an afternoon rather than an hour.

What should we expect when we get there?

3 venues here have the basics covered: On-Site Referees — 3 venues, Gear Rental — 3, Changing Rooms — 1. These are the details nobody thinks about until they are missing — a place to change out of the gear, somewhere to keep bags, a room that is a reasonable temperature in August. The icons on each card show what that venue has, and More opens the full list.

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