Castle Laser Tag in Gaithersburg

[Anonymous]

Any reviews / experience with Castle Laser Tag? My son wants a laser tag birthday party, but for a number of reasons I really don't want to do Shadowlands. I think this Castle place is new (?) -- would appreciate any feedback.

[Anonymous]

Bump

[Anonymous]

It's great! Especially if you can avoid a Saturday (we did a Friday night) as it gets crowded. So much nicer than shadowlands.

[Anonymous]

My son had his party there last year when it was brand new. The kids had a lot of fun, and I like that it's well lit and clean -- unlike Shadowlands. The only complaint that the kids had was that at Shadowlands they can pick their own code name and get a personal score. The system at the Castle doesn't allow you to choose your own name (think you are auto-assigned) and the scoring isn't accurate. It also took multiple phone calls and emails for them to get back to me to book the party, so hopefully that's improved now. I think its a far better choice than Shadowlands.

[Anonymous]

PP. Thank you for the helpful feedback! Will a 9 year old think it’s babyish compared to Shadowland because the theme is knights/castles?

[Anonymous]

The 9 year olds are totally focused on the video games and laser guns -- they don't care about the theme.

We went by on a weeknight and asked to do a tour before we booked our party there and they were very nice. You could take your son over there and see if he thinks his friends would like it.

[Anonymous]

Do but thank you! Also considering this for my 10 year old boy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:PP. Thank you for the helpful feedback! Will a 9 year old think it’s babyish compared to Shadowland because the theme is knights/castles?

No. Its perfect for a nine year old.

[Anonymous]

Good place. My 8yr old and his friends had a blast there.

[Anonymous]

kids prefer Shadowland much more

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:kids prefer Shadowland much more

Not my kids! Castle for the win all the way!

[Anonymous]

My kid (almost 7) just went and loved it

[Anonymous]

I can't imagine anyone who would prefer shadowlands. Castle is so much newer and nicer, there is no comparison.

[Anonymous]

My daughter had her 10th birthday there. Big hit. They were also able to do the ropes course before doing laser tag.

[Anonymous]

DS's friend had his 8th birthday party there and it was a big hit. In between the laser tag sessions, the kids had a blast at the arcade games, which by themselves would be an enjoyable rainy day activity.