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Planet Lazer
Category: Active Life Amusement Parks Amusement Parks [Edit]
7391 Elmbridge WayRichmond, BC V6X 1B8
(604) 448-9999
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 10:30 am - 10:30 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
2 reviews for Planet Lazer
2 reviews in English
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Review from Edward L.
Came here as a group for some laser tagging action.
Not sure what the regular rates are, but after 6pm, you can get 3 games for $14.25, or $4.75 a game. Sweet!
The place was run by 3-4 teenagers. They looked a bit young, but did a great job handling the groups. You pay, then get a disposable swipe card, which lets you start up an account and punch in your username.
In the lobby are also some video games from the late 90s.
The equipment was actually in quite good condition. The setup was quite nice. The vests light up in your respective team colour, eliminating most friendly fire. There is a scoreboard in the middle of the floor, which is also a nice touch.
We played 3 games. 3 teams, free for all, and 4 teams (randomized).
The arena itself is worth a mention. They put some serious work into this thing. 2 decks, with catwalks all over and plenty of sniping spots. There is this 1 catwalk in the corner that is actually a dead end, so if you are the cheap camper type, this is place to hang out. Just a tip. Oh, and don't wear any white/flourescent clothing, as the arena is bathed in black light.
It looks like they eliminated several other "cheats" I have seen at other places. For example, you cannot shoot the same person twice in a row.
Not sure if I'd go during regular pricing, but the evening rate is fantastic, and is totally worth the money. If you like shooting action but don't feel like getting a pile of welts from paintballs, this is the place to be. -
Review from Liz B.
Vancouver, BC
10/17/2010
Took the middle child here for his birthday party with a bunch of other over excited 7 year olds. They loved it! Lots of fun shooting each other, or missing, getting sweaty and eating pizza.
So why only 2 stars ? Well, from a parents point of view there are several things that would mean I wouldn't recommend it to any friends.
1) It was busy, not a problem, but there was only 1 person ( a young lad, possibly late teens) working there - he ran the cash desk, told everyone how to get their gear on, took the pizza and birthday cake up to the party room and deal with any other issues there might be. I am not normally a worrier, but it did get me thinking about how he would have dealt with a serious situation ( like a fire for example). This only came up as an issue because a situation arose whilst we were there that may have been handled a little differently had there been more staff around.
2) Party provisions - they literally provide 1 paper plate per child, so pizza and ice cream cake on the same plate..mmmm. Not a big deal I know and the kids didn't give a monkeys, but it is not a cheap place to go!
I have no experience of other venues, so maybe this is how they are all run. Anyway, we won't be going back any time soon, in spite of much, much pleading from the kids!
