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FAQ: How Much Does it Cost? What's the ROI?

You might ask yourself: "How Much Does it Cost to Start a Laser Tag Business?"

Are you considering starting or expanding your laser tag business this year?

How much does professional laser tag equipment cost?

See below for your questions about costs and return on investment.

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⭐ How Much Does It Cost To Start A Laser Tag Business?

The cost of setting up a laser tag business depends on which business model you choose.

[MOBILE] The initial investment in a small, part-time mobile laser tag business could be as little as $15,000.
[OUTDOOR] For a bigger arsenal for an outdoor fixed venue, say, an add-on to a summer camp or an adventure park, you will need around $30,000.
[INDOOR] If you are planning a major indoor laser tag arena installation, factor in at least $60,000 plus some working capital.

⭐ How long will it take to see my initial cash investment in starting a laser tag business come back to me and move into profit?

How long it takes to recoup your initial investment in starting a laser tag business depends on a number of factors. Factors such as your drawing population, your current facilities, and the size of your set-up. As a rule of thumb, think in terms of 12 months to 36 months. This is an industry benchmark. A lot depends on your business model and how you organize your marketing. A high traffic venue can have amazing ROI.

⭐ How do the start up costs of an independent laser tag business compare to a laser tag franchise operation?

Starting a laser tag business is very competitive compared to most business opportunities in the market. This is a lifestyle business and arguably, one of the most exciting and motivational business ideas in the world. You have a lot of choices but what would you rather do, be a hero to your customers, running a healthy business that enjoys steady and continuous growth year after year. Or you could buy a Dunkin Donuts franchise, a Tax franchise, a Burger place...etc. And then you will have to pay an override to your franchisor on every dollar you make.

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⭐ How Many Laser Tag Guns Do I Need To Run My Business?

The number of laser tag guns used in a live gaming business varies. Here's a good rule of thumb for the minimum number of laser tag guns to start.

For a mobile laser tag outfit the minimum recommended number of gaming guns is 12.
For an indoor laser tag arena or zombie haunted house the minimum recommended number of gaming guns is 24.
And for an outdoor battlefield the minimum recommended number of gaming guns is 48.

This number varies with busier battlefields. In fact we limit the number of gamers per session on our local battlefields to 100 at a time. Not because the system cannot handle more gamers at once (the biggest game we've run to date was 436 gamers playing at once!) rather our car-parking only can handle that number of vehicles. Of course the amount of space you have in which to play also impacts on how many gamers you can have playing at once.

Q. How does the cost of Laser Tag compare to other commercial entertainment equipment?

A. Laser tag equipment offers a great return on investment compared to other commercial entertainment equipment. I have seen a VR experience (where 2 people can play at once) for around $70,000. Wow!

A commercial swing set (obviously pretty low-tech) can be purchased for around $2,000 for a 2-seat set, excluding installation.

Commercial entertainment makes money when you can maximize the number of people compared to the ticket price. People might spend a lot of money on the VR experience, but when you can only have 2 people at once, it's going to take a lot of time to get a return on your investment. A swing set has a lot less initial cost, it lacks the WOW factor to draw in the crowds and command a high ticket price. Despite the low investment, getting a good return may still take time.

Laser Tag is amazing because you can pack many people into one activity.

If you want 24 people to play at once, the laser tag equipment will cost around $24k.

Battlefield Sports' SATR system has the WOW factor and the capacity to make money.

Unlike other laser tag manufacturers, Battlefield Sports does not charge an ongoing license fee.

Q. Does Battlefield Sports sell laser tag equipment for personal or home use?

A: Yes. Battlefield Sports makes commercial-grade laser tag equipment, which we have occasionally sold to individuals.

Keep in mind that our equipment is designed for business use. It is built to be robust and withstand plenty of wear and tear, and the price reflects this.

We recommend that you check your local laws before ordering to ensure that the model you select can be legally imported and possessed in your state or country.


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Q. What's Included with the Gaming Guns?

Every gaming gun has a computer inside, so you can turn it on with a key and start playing.

The key is also included.

You also get integrated sensors.

On the Cobra Lite & Cobra Striker, there are two on the body of the tagger.

On the Cobra Awesome, one is on the barrel of the tagger, and three are attached using a twirly cable.

We recommend wearing the sensors on the front and back of the head. Most players will meet head-to-head, and this allows for 360-degree tagging.

The head sensors attach to a headband to be worn over a hat or bandanna.

An integrated red dot or peep sight scope (depending on the tagger's model) is also included.

Also included is a 7.2volt rechargeable NiMh battery (one per gaming gun).

Please note you may need to pay any local customs clearance fees and entry duties, taxes, and sales taxes in your country, if any.

Where can you buy Laser Tag equipment?

There are serveral quality laser tag manufactures from which you can buy professional laser tag equipment. Some laser tag suppliers specialize in indoor laser tag, some specialize in outdoor equipment, and some, like Battlefield Sports, offer both.

According to IBISWorld, there are no giants in the industry, no laser tag manufacturer dominates. This is a good thing because it means there are plenty of providers from which to select your commercial laser tag equipment.

Q. How do I go about getting a software upgrade?

If a customer has purchased SATR3 and wants to get the latest SATR3 software within the last 90 days, the fee is $25 per unit. All other customers pay $50 per unit. In all cases, the customer is responsible for the shipping costs to/from the factory or authorized agent.

Q: How do the start-up costs compare to Franchise operations?

We are very competitive compared to most business opportunities in the market. With Battlefield Sports, you don't have the extra overheads with a laser tag franchise. You get fabulous equipment and business support without the royalty fees.

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Q: How do the start-up costs compare to Laser Tag Franchise operations?

Battlefield Sports is competitive compared to most business opportunities in the market, particularly franchise opportunities. With Battlefield Sports, you don't have the extra overheads with a laser tag franchise.

You get fabulous equipment and business support without the royalty fees.

This makes our brand of laser tag equipment very competitive when considering the overall cost of ownership. In other words, you don't have to pay an annual license fee to your laser tag manufacturer. Better still you don't have to pay 8% or 10% of your turnover to your laser tag equipment supplier!

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