The City Forum sits in the Madison Street area of Clarksville, Tennessee, as the anchor of the Project 2231 entertainment complex. It’s a massive indoor family entertainment center — one of the largest of its kind in the country — designed to keep families, friends, and groups busy under a single roof.
A Two-Story Battleground Built for 24
The heart of the action is the laser tag arena, a sprawling two-level battleground covering more than 4,500 square feet. Themed as an “urban jungle” caught between utopia and industrial decay, it’s a far cry from the plywood-and-fog-machine setups you often find elsewhere. With two full stories of play space, players can take the high ground, hold choke points, and move through a genuinely immersive environment. The arena is built to host up to 24 players at once, and it runs on the Gen 8 Battlesuit system. These vests feature full 360-degree independent hit zones, a customizable chest screen, three-channel shoulder speaker audio, and a breathable mesh design that stays comfortable even during long sessions. It’s equipment that supports real competition rather than just casual shooting.
Tactical Play, Bonus Objectives, and Family Rivalries
Games here reward more than just trigger speed. The core objective is to tag the most players for the highest score, but bonus objectives scattered through the arena let sharp-eyed teams stack extra points. Whether you enter as a family squad or as a lone wolf, the layout encourages both coordinated team tactics and free-for-all chaos. Because the venue is a family entertainment center, laser tag sessions run on a schedule, so it’s worth planning around the session times. It’s equally at home for a friendly family grudge match, a group of coworkers blowing off steam, or a birthday crew looking for a high-energy centerpiece to their day.
One Roof, Endless Gameplans
Laser tag is just one piece of a much bigger picture. The same building holds an indoor go-kart track with electric karts, ten lanes of traditional bowling plus a separate duckpin bowling setup, an 18-hole mini golf course with a grand waterfall feature, and an arcade stocked with more than 85 of the latest games alongside classics like skee-ball and air hockey. For those who want even more, there’s the City Spinner indoor roller coaster, a drop tower, a 4D dark ride theater for up to eight players, a classic carousel, and a multi-story playscape for kids twelve and under. It’s the kind of place where a group can split up, each person chase their own favorite attraction, and still come back together for a shared meal.
Parties, Teams, and Big Celebrations
The City Forum is built for celebrations of every size. Birthday parties come with dedicated party hosts, private party rooms, and packages that bundle attractions like laser tag, go-karts, bowling, and mini golf with food and a T-shirt for the birthday kid. The party coordinators handle the planning so parents can focus on the fun. Beyond birthdays, the venue hosts corporate team-building events, company outings, church groups, class reunions, youth groups, and field trips. There are group package options designed to create bonding experiences, and for the biggest occasions, the entire facility can be bought out. It’s a natural fit for corporate events, graduations, and large family gatherings where you want everyone engaged at once.
The Crew and the Comfort Zone
The staff is a big part of what keeps the place running smoothly. Dedicated party hosts interact with guests, serve food, and escort groups through their scheduled attractions, while party coordinators work with you ahead of time to line up the details. Reviews consistently mention friendly, attentive staff who are especially good with kids. When the games wind down, there’s room to relax. The Streatery serves hot pizzas, burgers, fries, and snacks, and there’s an all-you-can-eat pizza buffet on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Private party rooms and an events lounge give groups a place to gather after play, and the modern, industrial look of the space — a deliberate departure from the corny carpets of older family centers — makes it feel more like a stylish hangout than a typical arcade.
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