Laser Tag in Illinois, US

WhirlyBall Chicago is located in the Bucktown neighborhood at 1825 W. Webster Ave.

This 50,000-square-foot venue is home to the signature sport of WhirlyBall — a hybrid of bumper cars, lacrosse, and basketball played in electric WhirlyBugs at 4 mph. Beyond the main attraction, guests can enjoy a multi-level laser tag arena, twelve bowling lanes, and pop-up games like ping pong, giant Jenga, and cornhole. The facility features three WhirlyBall courts, a modern industrial-chic design, and an outdoor terrace with Chicago skyline views and fire pits.

The on-site restaurant and bar serves elevated American fare with over 30 craft beer taps and signature cocktails. Private event spaces on both floors can accommodate groups from 10 to 500 guests, with full catering and audio-visual capabilities. The venue is a popular choice for corporate team-building, birthday parties, bachelor and bachelorette celebrations, bar and bat mitzvahs, wedding receptions, and holiday parties. Free parking is available on-site, and the venue is ADA compliant.

Lazer X is located in Addison, Illinois, just west of Chicago. It features one of the largest laser tag arenas in the Midwest — 6,500 square feet across two levels with ultraviolet lighting, fog effects, animatronic obstacles, and state-of-the-art equipment for up to 30 players per game. The venue offers 20-minute tactical game sessions, detailed score tracking, and a clean, well-maintained arcade area.

Beyond laser tag, Lazer X provides private party rooms for birthdays and corporate events, with dedicated hosts who handle setup, games, and food service so guests can relax and enjoy. The facility is family-owned and operated, with over 20 years of industry experience. It is an excellent choice for birthday parties, team-building events, Scout outings, and casual group celebrations.

Astro Fun World is located in Aurora, Illinois, at the corner of Route 59 and 75th Street, just southwest of Chicago.

The club is a 60,000-square-foot indoor glow-in-the-dark amusement center featuring a wide range of attractions including a laser tag arena, cosmic go-karts, a ropes course with a 50-foot zip line, five climbing walls, a laser maze, 9-hole mini golf, an interactive pixel floor, and an arcade with over 100 games. They offer individual attraction passes, bundled deals, and a seasonal “Unlimited Summer Pass” that includes arcade tokens and a hot dog.

For groups and celebrations, Astro Fun World provides four themed party packages (Earth, Mars, Galaxy, and Ultimate Universe) that include private party rooms, pizza, arcade credits, and dedicated party hosts. They also offer customizable group rates for parties of 30 or more, making the venue suitable for school events, corporate team-building, and birthday parties. An on-site café serves food and drinks, and the entire facility is designed with a space theme and glow-in-the-dark elements for a fully immersive experience.

ClimbZone Chicago is located in the Bradley Business Center on the north side of Chicago, IL.

The facility offers 65 hand-painted themed climbing walls with auto-belay systems, a multilevel Chicago-themed laser tag arena, a high ropes course, a zip line, bumper cars, a soft play area for younger children, and an arcade. Admission packages range from the Denali package (climbing and soft play) to the Everest package (all attractions plus an arcade card), with unlimited time on all packages. Memberships are available starting at $25.99 per month, and a summer membership is offered for $79.99 for 90 days.

For celebrations, ClimbZone Chicago has nine party rooms, each accommodating up to 30 guests, with party hosts included in all packages. The venue also hosts corporate team-building events, school fundraisers, and camps. An on-site café serves food and drinks, including adult beverages, and there is no spectator fee. Free parking and open seating with unobstructed views make it easy for parents to relax while kids play.

NextReality VRCade is located in Elkhart, Indiana, having moved from its original Goshen location to a larger facility on Cassopolis Street.

The core offering is immersive free-roam virtual reality in two dedicated arenas — one for story-driven team adventures (up to 4 players) and one for competitive fast-paced gameplay (up to 3 players). Over 80 room-scale VR games are also available on individual stations. Beyond VR, the venue features a GamePad area with 6,000+ console, arcade, and PC games, plus air hockey, foosball, board games, and karaoke.

The lounge area allows carry-in food and has concessions, making it suitable for birthday parties, corporate team building, bachelor/bachelorette parties, and date nights. The business is Black-owned, veteran-owned, and women-owned, with a strong focus on community outreach — partnering with senior care, dementia support, STEM education, and youth programs. The staff is known for being welcoming and helpful, especially with VR newcomers.

Combat Chicago is located in Oak Lawn, Illinois, just five minutes off the I-294 expressway.

The venue offers 10,000 square feet of Hollywood-caliber tactical laser tag with mission-based gameplay, realistic recoil-equipped weapons, and a detailed arena featuring urban and forest terrain. Three escape rooms — Toxic Rush, Crazy Carl’s Bunker, and Murder Noir — provide puzzle-driven alternatives at varying difficulty levels. Black Oak Axe Throwing is also housed inside the facility.

Private party rooms are available for celebrations, and the venue is well-suited for birthday parties, corporate team-building events, and group outings. The staff is consistently praised for their professionalism and energy, and the veteran-owned operation brings a genuine attention to detail to every aspect of the experience.

Chasers Laser Tag is located in Naperville, IL near the Fox Valley Mall area.

The club offers two styles of laser tag — Space Marines (ages 6+) and Combat Tactical (ages 11+) — played in a 5,000-square-foot, two-level arena with obstacles and elevated platforms. Walk-in play passes are available, and the facility also features a free-play arcade that pays out e-tickets for prizes, robot battle stations, an indoor sports turf for dodgeball and soccer, a climbing jungle gym, and a Battle Lab where guests can build 3D-printed robots.

Beyond open play, Chasers specializes in birthday parties with private rooms, dedicated hosts, and structured activity rotations. The venue also accommodates school field trips, scout outings, fundraisers, corporate team-building events, and private buyouts for up to 150 guests. Additional offerings include bubble soccer, nerf battles, a WC Gamer Lounge with Xbox and PlayStation, and mobile party services through their sister company Windy City Mobile Fun. Guests may bring their own food or order pizza delivery.

Scene75 Entertainment Center Chicagoland is located in Romeoville, Illinois, roughly 30 miles southwest of downtown Chicago.

Spanning 135,000 square feet, this two-time IAAPA #1 Family Entertainment Center in the World features 14 indoor attractions including all-electric go-karts, a multi-level laser tag arena for up to 25 players, the Tsunami indoor spinning roller coaster, a 35-foot drop tower, bumper cars, two mini-golf courses (blacklight and sunset), batting cages, a 4D theater, laser mazes, mini-bowling, inflatables, and over 130 arcade games. The venue operates on a pay-as-you-go reloadable card system, with individual attraction prices ranging from $3.50 to $12, and offers an All Day Unlimited Attractions Pass for $39.99.

The facility also includes a full-service restaurant and bar, multiple food stations, and private party rooms available for birthdays, corporate events, field trips, and group outings. Additional amenities include a Slide Zone with mega slides and a zip rail, a soft play area for younger children, and a prize redemption center with quality merchandise. Military discounts and seasonal specials are available.

Play and Spin is located in Niles, Illinois, just north of Chicago’s Edgebrook neighborhood.

The center offers a wide range of attractions including a high-tech laser tag arena, a 6,000-square-foot electric go-kart track, rock climbing wall, bumper cars, virtual reality games, an inflatable park, and a full arcade with redemption prizes. Birthday party packages range from Bronze to Platinum and include private party space, a dedicated host, food, drinks, game credits, and attraction passes. The venue accommodates groups from 5 to 195 guests and is a popular choice for children’s birthdays, school events, and private celebrations.

Additional amenities include an on-site nail salon with 12 stations, a sports bar with pool tables and TVs, and a concession stand. The facility also hosts private events for corporate groups and team-building activities. Weekly specials offer discounted access to specific attractions on different days. The entire 51,000-square-foot space is indoor and climate-controlled, making it a reliable year-round destination for families in the Chicago area.

Blastcamp Paintball & Airsoft is located in Hobart, Indiana, just south of the Chicago metro area, on the grounds of a historic Cold War-era Nike Missile Base (C-47).

Blastcamp offers paintball every Saturday and Sunday and airsoft on Sundays, with walk-on play, private group sessions, and themed full-day events. The facility spans over 20 acres with 10 unique fields, including two world-class turf fields, original military buildings, radar towers, bunkers, and wooded terrain. Low-impact paintball is available for younger players ages 8 and up. Private groups receive a dedicated referee who customizes the games to the group’s preferences. The facility also hosts competitive tournament play through the Mid-American Xball League and monthly airsoft ops produced by Cobra Airsoft Legion.

Beyond the games, Blastcamp is a full-service destination for birthday parties, bachelor/bachelorette parties, corporate outings, family reunions, and team-building events. The on-site pro shop carries gear and rentals, and a concession stand offers hot food and drinks. A recreation area with lockers and space to relax is available between matches. The staff has been running games since 1988 and prioritizes safety with dedicated kids rules, trained referees, and a welcoming atmosphere for players of all skill levels.

Battle House Laser Tag is located in Lake Barrington, Illinois, just off West Northpointe Parkway in the northwest suburbs of the Chicago area.

The facility features a 15,000-square-foot indoor arena with eight two-story buildings, catwalks, a crashed helicopter prop, and a variety of mission-based game modes including bomb defusal, domination, money heists, and rescue scenarios. Players choose from a wide selection of realistic laser tag weapons — from MP5s and sniper rifles to shotguns and SMGs — each with unique stats. Sessions run 1 to 2 hours and can accommodate up to 80 players.

Beyond the arena, there is a second-floor observation deck and lounge for spectators, plus private event rooms for post-game gatherings. The venue is veteran-owned and well-suited for birthday parties, corporate team building, youth groups, fundraisers, and field trips. The staff is known for being friendly, professional, and skilled at managing groups of all sizes and ages.

Tilted 10 Rockford is located inside CherryVale Mall at 7200 Harrison Avenue in Rockford, Illinois.

This two-level, 120,000-square-foot entertainment destination combines a full-service restaurant and bar with 12 HyperBowling lanes, a multi-level black light laser tag arena, two 18-hole glow-in-the-dark mini golf courses, bumper cars, over 150 arcade and video games, 30+ pinball machines, and Hologate virtual reality. The venue offers tailored birthday party packages with private rooms and party hosts, group packages with all-you-can-play attractions, and corporate event spaces for team building and celebrations.

Beyond the main attractions, Tilted 10 Rockford features a dedicated Crane Room with claw machines, a pinball alley with Stern tables, and a full-service dining menu with craft cocktails. The venue handles all setup and cleanup for booked events, allows outside desserts, and provides customizable packages for birthdays, corporate events, family reunions, and other group gatherings. Play Cards are used across all games and attractions for convenient spending management.