Stars and Strikes Family Entertainment Center Myrtle Beach

Where the Fun Lives in Myrtle Beach

Stars and Strikes Family Entertainment Center sits right at the Coastal Grand Mall in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, a spot that’s easy to reach from U.S. 17, U.S. 501, and the Myrtle Beach airport. As the company’s first venue in a tourist city, it was built to welcome both year-round locals and the millions of visitors who pass through the Grand Strand each year. The center opened in late February 2023 as the 16th location in the Stars and Strikes family, and it made history as the chain’s first completely cashless venue. Everything inside runs on cards and digital payments, which keeps lines moving and makes the whole experience feel modern and streamlined.

Laser Tag That Packs a Punch

The heart of the tactical action here is a multi-level laser tag arena equipped with state-of-the-art gear. Players strap on modern vests and phasers after a quick safety briefing in the vesting room, then step into a world of ramps, obstacles, and glowing hideouts. Music, black lights, smoke machines, and lasers turn every match into a full-on adventure. The arena supports multiple game modes, so groups can mix up the rules and keep things fresh. It’s a safe, clean, and genuinely thrilling experience that works just as well for kids’ birthday parties as it does for adults looking for a friendly after-work showdown.

Inside the Multi-Level Arena

The laser tag arena is designed to feel like stepping into an action movie rather than a classic bowling-center side room. Multi-level platforms, ramps, and obstacles give players plenty of places to duck, hide, and strategize, while glowing hideouts and atmospheric effects keep the energy high from the first buzzer to the last. Because the arena is multi-level, it rewards both quick reflexes and smart positioning. Whether you’re stalking friends through the upper levels or holding a corner on the ground floor, every game offers a different tactical challenge. The equipment is accurate and responsive, so scores feel earned and every hit counts.

Party Packages and Group Programs

Stars and Strikes is known for its bragworthy birthday packages, and the Laser Tag Blast party is a standout. It bundles four action-packed laser tag games with two VR experiences, arcade game cards, a Ticket Tornado with up to 1,000 tickets for the birthday kid, and an arcade tournament with a prize for the champ — all topped off with a choice of food and soft drinks. Beyond birthdays, the venue handles corporate events, team building, fundraisers, sports team parties, church and school groups, and holiday parties. The event team can tailor packages that combine bowling, arcade play, laser tag, and food, so groups of nearly any size can find a program that fits their occasion.

More Than a Game: Food, Arcade & Extras

Laser tag is just one piece of a much bigger picture. The venue also offers 24 lanes of traditional bowling, SPARK augmented reality bowling, virtual reality gaming, axe throwing at Lumberjack Alley, bumper cars, an escape room, and karaoke. A 10,000-square-foot arcade is packed with classic and modern games where players earn tickets for prizes. When it’s time to refuel, the on-site kitchen serves up pizzas, burgers, and other crowd-pleasing bites, and a full bar and restaurant round out the experience for adults. The whole venue is designed so guests can bounce between activities, grab a bite, and keep the fun going without ever leaving the building.

Built for Every Occasion

From kids’ birthday parties to corporate team-building days, this is a venue that adapts to the crowd. The dedicated party areas come with their own hosts who keep the energy up, and the event spaces can be configured for everything from intimate gatherings to large group celebrations. It’s a great fit for birthdays, graduations, corporate outings, and team-building events. The staff are a big part of what makes it work. Trained coaches guide axe-throwing newcomers, laser tag guides run safety briefings and game sessions, and dedicated party hosts look after every detail of a celebration. Between the games, guests can relax in the restaurant and bar areas, making it easy to turn a quick visit into a full afternoon or evening out.