Laser Tag is a fun and low stress way for parents to throw a birthday party for their kids. It’s key to make this an easy and low stress experience for everyone involved. Hosting excellent and memorable laser tag parties should be a major source of income for your business. In this article, we will walk you through the steps to a successful laser tag birthday party plan. First, however we will explain some advantages hosting laser tag parties will give your business.
Benefits of Hosting Laser Tag Birthday Parties
Increased Revenue
Birthday Parties are a great way to increase revenue for your family entertainment center while filling your arena during slower weekday traffic.
Fun Center Awareness
Laser tag birthday parties bring in children and families that may have not visited your center yet. With your birthday party package be sure to include coupons for the party goers next visit. We will delve deeper into coupons later.
Social Media Outreach
Create a hashtag for your parties at your center and encourage parents to use it when visiting! Some centers have props specially made for their events. A large wooden sign, or the fun centers mascot. Be sure to make the partiers feel special by posting them on your social media.
Creating Unforgettable Memories
When your guests leave they will be talking about their party for years to come! Make sure you study the experience your guest has throughout their party and don't be afraid to send out surveys once they leave asking how they enjoyed it and if you could improve on anything. Perfect parties at your FEC and referrals will follow.
Online Booking Service & Party Packages
It all starts with an easy-to-use Party Booking Software. Every one of your customers will be dealing with the booking process first, so you want to make sure it’s a very approachable system. They will also want to know your party packages and pricing. If you show that you’re extremely organized, helpful and easy to deal with right away, customers will be willing to pay more for your services.
- Most Laser Tag Birthday Packages include anywhere from 8-10 kids for $180-$280 depending on package options. Examples of tiered packages have been listed below:
- Party Times can range from 45 minutes to 2 hours.
- Party Supplies and Party Coach
- Pizza & Softdrinks
- Pre-Loaded Arcade Cards
- 3 Laser Tag Games per child at the birthday party.
- Birthday Child receives special Vestless Phaser during Laser Tag Games.
- Take home souvenir for Birthday Child (Tote, T-shirt, ect.)
- Additional Laser Tag Games available for discounted purchase.
Vestless Phasers
Stickers and Party Swag
Laser Tag Phaser Selfies
The Birthday Child is the VIP
The Birthday child, or VIP, should feel like this entire day is for them. It’s their special day and their parents and/or friends went out of their way to make this happen. A positive experience means potential rebookings for more Laser Tag events. Things that can aid in this are:
- Training your staff to pay extra special attention to the VIP.
- Give the VIP a brightly colored phaser and/or a unique birthday t-shirt or some sort of birthday swag
- By making the guest of honor easy to spot and recognize, your staff will be able to wish them a “Happy birthday!” every time they see them.
- Give the birthday star a Vestless Phaser
- Disable to heat sensor to give them an advantage.
- Allow the VIP to pick what type of Game Modes they want to play.
- Make a team called something like “Birthday Team” or even let the VIP name it themselves.
- Download Free Laser Tag Photos & Laser Tag Player Photography
- Laser tag graphics for download, images of laser tag players
- Give out special stickers for the winners
Minimize the Stress on the Parents with Well Trained Party Staff
The parents are ultimately the ones you want to please. They are, after all, paying for the party. Have your staff trained to take care of large parties and be sure to immediately off your groups drinks to both adults and kids. Happy parents increase the likelihood that they will rebook and recommend your services to other people.
Some “must haves” are:
- Have spaces or rooms set aside for these events.
- Have a hostess assigned to the party room.
- Immediately offer food and drinks on guest arrivals.
- Provide cake cutting service.
- Be sure the party hostess is checking up on the guests often.
- Tidy up the room when needed so that the adults know they don’t have to clean anything.
- Help guests adhere to the party schedule.
Image credit to our mobile Cyberblast operator Techno-Tag, Laser Tag Rentals.
Stick to the Party Schedule
Keeping a schedule for the party will reduce the chaos and stress on everyone involved and also allows time between scheduled parties. It will also maximize your revenue and set expectations for your guests.
- Here’s a sample party schedule:
- Guests check-in (about 15 minutes)
- Run first game
- Take a 20 minute break for credit redemption or food
- Run the second game
- Party room for 30 minutes for pizza and other party festivities
- Run the last game
- Give out the Laser Tag Player Photos
- Give the guests coupons before they leave
- Allow your staff 15-20 minutes to clean the party room before the next scheduled party arrives
Give Coupons to Every Guest
If each of the guests (including the kids) receive a coupon with a discount for their next visit or party on top of a positive and memorable experience at your arena, they are much more likely to return or suggest your arena to their friends and family.
Are you ready?
Throwing great laser tag parties is about ensuring that everyone has an extra special and fun time. These two elements are cornerstones to any good birthday. It’s also good to keep in mind that laser tag parties these days are not exclusive to children, many adults enjoy laser tag as a pastime or party as well so it’s important to make sure you’re prepared to cater to all ages. Focus on training your staff and creating the ultimate laser tag experience.
Image credit to our mobile Cyberblast operator Techno-Tag, Laser Tag Rentals.
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