Laser tag is the painless alternative to paintball and is therefore suitable for all ages and abilities. Using infrared-emitting devices and infrared-sensitive targets, the name of the game in laser tag is to tag the sensors on the opposing players to score points.

This laser tag experience in London takes place at the ultimate venue - a decommissioned Cold War nuclear bunker just a stone’s throw from the O2. Located below the Raceway in Docklands, Bunker 51 gives way to several hundred feet of themed playing fields where you’ll be transported into the future for a special-forces mission to save the world from imminent nuclear disaster.

Each team will be kitted out with a body vest and laser gun for laser tag. The body vest covers the shoulders and upper body and vibrates with an explosion effect when the sensor is hit and the guns fire harmless beams of infrared light. Both pieces of equipment will be colour-coded to the team you are in to avoid confusion during combat. Other equipment given to you for laser tag include tactical helmets, special ops uniforms and armoured gloves.

The game sessions for this laser tag package are really structured so that each group spends an hour in each game zone (depending on the type of package booked). There will be 5-minute breaks between games, so the sessions pack in a lot of action.

Laser tag in London operates both 1 hour and 2 hour sessions that run every hour between 9am and 10pm daily, with a ½ safety briefing beforehand. A minimum of 6 and a maximum of 26 players can play laser tag. Bespoke packages are available for larger groups (Round Robin tournament style games). For a private laser tag session, you must have a minimum of 20 people.

Facilities at Bunker 51 London for laser tag customers include free parking, changing rooms and showers, Officer’s Mess room (available for corporate events and private parties) and food and drink. Food and drink packages must be arranged in advance of your laser tag experience.