Laser tag finds a home at Fun 'n' Stuff after Laser Quest exit

Laser Quest’s last Northeast Ohio arena closed in 2020, leaving families in the Cleveland-Akron corridor with fewer nearby places to play. Fun 'n' Stuff in Macedonia has become the region’s go-to laser tag spot, helped by its central location and long-running 6,000-square-foot arena.

Why it matters: - Northeast Ohio lost its last Laser Quest arena in 2020, ending a familiar option for families who wanted a dedicated laser tag venue. - Fun 'n' Stuff in Macedonia has become the most accessible nearby alternative for people across the Cleveland-Akron corridor. - The park’s central location makes laser tag easier to reach for families, birthday groups, and other outings from both metro areas.

What happened: - Laser Quest’s Akron-area arena in Montrose closed in 2020 after parent company Versent Corp. ULC shut nearly all of its remaining North American arenas because of the pandemic. - The chain’s Cleveland-area arena on Lorain Road had closed years earlier. - A small number of Laser Quest locations in other U.S. markets later reopened under new ownership, but none reopened in Northeast Ohio. - Fun 'n' Stuff in Macedonia has continued offering laser tag through its own 6,000-square-foot arena themed Aliens vs. Zombies.

The details: - Fun 'n' Stuff operates more than 20 attractions on its property, including go-karts, mini golf, roller skating, bumper boats, bumper cars, an arcade, and a Superhero Kid's World area for younger guests. - The entertainment center opened in winter 1988, and its quarter-mile go-kart track opened the following spring. - The park is now in its 38th year and draws an estimated quarter-million visitors annually. - Fun 'n' Stuff has expanded beyond its original footprint and has added attractions, updated its laser tag arena, and built party and event packages. - The park offers packages for birthday parties, corporate outings, day camps, fundraisers, and team-building events. - Fun 'n' Stuff sits on Highland Road just off Interstate 271 in Summit County, placing it within a short drive of both Cleveland and Akron. - The park is open year-round and offers extended hours during the summer season. - More information on attractions, pricing, and party packages is available at fun-n-stuff.com.

Between the lines: - Laser Quest’s exit created a gap in the regional entertainment market, and Fun 'n' Stuff appears to have absorbed some of the demand by default. - The park’s mix of laser tag and other attractions gives families more reasons to visit than a stand-alone arena would. - Its location between two major cities helps explain why the Macedonia venue fits the needs of customers who still want laser tag without a long drive.

What’s next: - Fun 'n' Stuff is positioned to keep serving laser tag customers as long as demand for family entertainment remains steady in Northeast Ohio. - The park’s year-round schedule and summer expansion in hours suggest it will continue leaning on seasonal traffic and group events.

The bottom line: - Laser Quest may be gone from Northeast Ohio, but laser tag is still easy to find in Macedonia.