If you’ve read the last few posts, you know what an adventure my weekend tag trip had already been, so what better way to finish than with a little Kaos…meaning an impromptu stop to play some laser tag at Kaos Fun Zone in Williamsport, PA.
This is a really cool and
unique sports and entertainment facility. I learned that it had previously been
a YMCA that had been converted into the Liberty Arena back in 2012 when some
changes had been made. For example, where the indoor turf is now there had
previously been a swimming pool! Then a few years later (around 2019) Kaos Fun Zone
attractions were added to the complex including bowling, arcade, trampoline
park and of course…laser tag! When I arrived, I inquired about getting into a
game and they coordinated a chance for me to play some laser tag with some of
the local athletes who were there practicing on the field. That’s how it happened
that I got to play some Zone Helios with the Toast’d Bagels wiffle ball team.
This was a one and a half
level Creative Works arena with a raised “island” platform in the center. There
were some familiar aesthetics, but also some unique elements as I explored the
space.
I love an arena that has a
lot of targets and this one had them scattered all throughout. That was one of
the things I noticed right away. The other thing that really caught my attention
was located under this base housing.
They have the new video
bases!
Maybe it’s been too long now
for me to keep calling them “new”, but when I first saw them at IAAPA in November
of 2019 the first ones were just being installed. With the pandemic hitting so
soon thereafter, I just haven’t been to all that many arenas since then that
have them, so it is exciting and “new” to me when I do come across them.
I also took note of the
active lighting effects.
However, something I didn’t
pick up on as quickly was hidden in clear sight. Look behind me in the midst of
this laser light show.
See the giant head on the
wall? The eyes are flashing red beams. The game master pointed out to me that
those change color to indicate which team is in the lead throughout the game. It’s
a subtle hint that you might not be looking for, but once you are aware of it
this is a nice added touch.
The beams stayed red for the
remainder of the game, so my team took the win before the Toast’d Bagels team
went back to their wiffle ball practice. Good luck to them in their upcoming
game!
While they returned to the
field for practice, I was ready for some food. I headed over to the Scorz Bar
and Grill and enjoyed a DELICIOUS order of quesadillas before I left. Then I also
took a giant pretzel with me for the road!
When I started planning this
trip, I didn’t anticipate my return trip taking me through Pennsylvania, but it
turned out to be a wonderful adventure and I’m glad that a visit to Kaos Fun
Zone was a part of it!
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