Laser tag fills the void left by Laser Quest in Northeast Ohio

Laser Quest’s last Northeast Ohio arena closed in 2020, leaving families between Cleveland and Akron with few nearby options. Fun 'n' Stuff in Macedonia has become the region’s go-to laser tag destination, with a long-running arena and more than 20 attractions on site.

Why it matters: - Laser Quest’s exit left Northeast Ohio without a dedicated arena from the chain that many local families associated with laser tag. - Fun 'n' Stuff has become the closest practical substitute for families across the Cleveland-Akron corridor. - The shift matters because the Macedonia park sits near the midpoint between Cleveland and Akron and draws visitors from both cities.

What happened: - Laser Quest’s Akron-area location in Montrose closed in 2020 after Versent Corp. ULC shut nearly all of its remaining North American arenas during the pandemic. - The chain’s Cleveland-area arena on Lorain Road had already closed years earlier. - A small number of Laser Quest locations outside Northeast Ohio later reopened under new ownership. - None reopened in Northeast Ohio. - Families looking for laser tag have increasingly gone to Fun 'n' Stuff in Macedonia.

The details: - Fun 'n' Stuff operates a 6,000-square-foot laser tag arena themed Aliens vs. Zombies. - The Macedonia entertainment center has more than 20 attractions. - Attractions include go-karts, mini golf, roller skating, bumper boats, bumper cars, an arcade, and a Superhero Kid's World area for younger guests. - Fun 'n' Stuff opened in winter 1988. - The park’s quarter-mile go-kart track opened the following spring. - Fun 'n' Stuff is now in its 38th year. - The family-owned park draws an estimated quarter-million visitors a year. - The park has expanded beyond its original footprint with updated attractions and broader event offerings. - Fun 'n' Stuff hosts birthday parties, corporate outings, day camps, fundraisers, and team-building events. - The park is on Highland Road, just off Interstate 271 in Summit County. - The location is within a short drive of both Cleveland and Akron. - Fun 'n' Stuff is open year-round, with extended hours in summer. - More information on attractions, pricing, and party packages is available at fun-n-stuff.com.

Between the lines: - The closure of the Laser Quest chain’s regional arenas appears to have pushed demand toward local multi-attraction venues instead of dedicated laser tag sites. - Fun 'n' Stuff’s central location gives the park an advantage as a regional draw, not just a neighborhood entertainment spot. - The park’s mix of attractions and event packages helps make laser tag part of a broader family outing.

What's next: - Fun 'n' Stuff is likely to remain the main nearby laser tag option for Northeast Ohio families unless a new dedicated arena opens in the region. - The park will continue leaning on year-round operations and summer hours to serve both casual visitors and group bookings.

The bottom line: - Laser Quest left a gap in Northeast Ohio, and Fun 'n' Stuff is now the most visible place filling it.