The short answer.
All three are outdoor team battle games, played on permanent woodland zones with marshals. The big differences are what’s fired, how private your session is and how many people can play.
Choose paintball for the classic experience and big groups, airsoft for tactical missions, and laser tag if anyone would rather not be hit.
All three are for ages 12 and over. Younger players have junior versions.
Side by side.
| Paintball | Airsoft | Laser Tag | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | From £30 | £30 | £25 |
| Time | 2 or 4 hours | 90 minutes | 90 minutes |
| Age | Year 7+ | Age 12+ | Age 12+ |
| Group | 10 to about 100 | 10 to 30 | 10 or more |
| Private? | Saturdays may include other groups | Always | Always |
| What’s fired | Paintballs | BBs (1,000 each) | Nothing |
| Does it sting? | Yes, briefly | Yes, briefly | No |
Paintball.
The original, played here since 1988. Marshal-led games across permanent zones, including a 300 ft bridge, a 20-room bunker, a crashed aircraft and a 27-building village.
Best for stag and hen dos, big birthdays and large groups of up to about 100. Packages run 2 or 4 hours, with 300 to 1,000 paintballs each.
Airsoft.
A private 90-minute session of marshal-led missions on permanent tactical game zones. Equipment is supplied, with 1,000 BBs each.
Best for groups of 10 to 30 who want something more tactical and mission-based, without sharing with anyone else.
Laser tag.
Long-range laser tag across woodland, buildings, bridges and bunkers, not a dark indoor arena. Unlimited shots, and no paint or BBs.
Best for mixed groups, anyone who’d rather not be hit, and private sessions for 10 or more.
Choose by group.
- A big stag or hen doPaintball: up to about 100 players and the most famous zones.
- Mixed group, some nervousLaser Tag: nothing is fired, and it’s always private.
- Gamers who love tacticsAirsoft: private, mission-based play.
Under 12? See Junior Paintball from Year 5 or Junior Laser Tag from Year 1.
Your questions, answered.
Which is the most painful?
Paintball and airsoft can both sting briefly. Laser tag doesn’t hurt at all, because nothing is fired.
Which is cheapest?
Laser Tag is £25 per person for 90 minutes. Airsoft is £30 for 90 minutes, and paintball starts at £30 for 2 hours.
Which is best for a big group?
Paintball takes groups of up to about 100. Airsoft takes 10 to 30.
Which ones are private?
Airsoft and Laser Tag are always private to your group. Saturday paintball may include other bookings, but friends always stay together.
Can we try more than one?
Mixing activities is often possible, depending on group size, timings and availability. Call 01757 289322 to plan it.
In summary.
- PaintballThe classic, for big groups.
- AirsoftTactical and always private.
- Laser TagNo pain, always private.
- All threeAges 12+, permanent woodland zones.
