Laser tag keeps drawing Northeast Ohio families to Fun 'n' Stuff

Laser Quest has been gone from Northeast Ohio since 2020, but families still looking for laser tag are landing at Fun 'n' Stuff in Macedonia. The year-round amusement park has become the region’s closest dedicated option, with a 6,000-square-foot arena and more than 20 attractions between Cleveland and Akron.

Why it matters: - Northeast Ohio lost its last Laser Quest arena in 2020, leaving a gap for families who still want a nearby dedicated laser tag venue. - Fun 'n' Stuff in Macedonia has filled that gap for much of the Cleveland-Akron corridor because of its central location and long-running laser tag offering.

What happened: - Laser Quest’s Akron-area arena in Montrose closed in 2020 when parent company Versent Corp. ULC shut nearly all remaining North American arenas during the pandemic. - The chain’s Cleveland-area arena on Lorain Road had closed years earlier. - A small number of Laser Quest locations elsewhere later reopened under new ownership, but none reopened in Northeast Ohio. - Families searching for laser tag in the region have increasingly turned to Fun 'n' Stuff, a family entertainment center in Macedonia.

The details: - Fun 'n' Stuff operates a 6,000-square-foot laser tag arena themed Aliens vs. Zombies. - The arena is one of more than 20 attractions on the property. - Other attractions include go-karts, mini golf, roller skating, bumper boats, bumper cars, an arcade, and a dedicated Superhero Kid's World area for younger guests. - Fun 'n' Stuff opened in the winter of 1988, and its quarter-mile go-kart track followed the next spring. - The park is now in its 38th year and draws an estimated quarter-million visitors annually. - The business has expanded beyond its original footprint with new attractions, updated laser tag, and packages for birthday parties, corporate outings, day camps, fundraisers, and team-building events. - The park sits on Highland Road, just off Interstate 271 in Summit County, about midway between Cleveland and Akron. - Fun 'n' Stuff is open year-round and extends its hours during the summer. - More information on attractions, pricing, and party packages is available at the park's website.

Between the lines: - The closure of Laser Quest left a regional void, but the demand did not disappear. - Fun 'n' Stuff’s mix of indoor and outdoor attractions gives families an alternative that goes beyond laser tag, which helps the park capture birthday parties, group events, and repeat visits. - The Macedonia location’s geography gives it an advantage for customers coming from either Cleveland or Akron.

What's next: - Fun 'n' Stuff is likely to remain a go-to option for Northeast Ohio laser tag fans as long as no new dedicated arena opens in the region. - The park will continue using its year-round schedule and summer hours to serve families, parties, and group events.