Paintball & Laser Tag in Belconnen

The Belconnen district's team combat game is played with lasers, not paint. Zone 3 Canberra on Weedon Close runs an indoor arena where players wear computerised vests and carry phasers fitted with low-power lasers.

There are no paint pellets or bruises, which widens the age range considerably, from primary-school parties to work teams.

How a Zone 3 session plays out:

• Games run in 20-minute rotations through a dark maze lit by blacklights, coloured spotlights and glowing paint.
• Three teams, red, blue and yellow, battle at once with up to 10 players each.
• First-timers sit a 10 to 15 minute briefing on the gear and safety rules before playing.
• Scores download from the vests after each round and print on individual scorecards.
• Bookings are from $18 per person and held with a deposit.