Looking for laser tag? Step into a VR team battle.
NextGen VR in Kitchener offers free-roam virtual reality, rather than laser tag.
Team up in a virtual bunker or desert city. The physical blaster in your hands is tracked in the game, your whole body moves with you, and you walk, duck and take cover for real in a 2,300 sq ft arena.
From $39.99 a player weekdays, $49 weekends · Up to 10 at once
4341 King St E, Kitchener · Free parking
What a free-roam VR battle feels like
A physical space to move in. A virtual world to compete in. Your team makes the difference.
You duck and cover for real
Full-body tracking carries your movement into the game. Crouch behind virtual cover, watch your flanks and keep talking to your squad.
Your aim is your own
Aim a physical, tracked blaster with your arms and move with your team. Your movements carry into the virtual battle.
Wind, heat and scent
Effects add another layer to the virtual world, with your whole body in the experience.
A score to settle. A video to keep.
Compare scores after the battle. Your personalized highlight video is included automatically with every session.
- Up to 10 in one match
- Team battles start at 4 players
- Tracked physical blasters
Laser tag vs NextGen VR
Two ways to get a group moving and competing. Laser-tag equipment, formats and extras vary by venue; check the operator for details.
Scroll across to see both experiences.
| Feature | Conventional laser tag | NextGen VR mission |
|---|---|---|
| Arena | A physical play space, often with themed obstacles or a maze | 2,300 sq ft of physical arena with virtual environments and cover |
| Players | Capacity varies by venue and game format | Up to 10 at once; groups up to 20 book online and rotate |
| Session | Game lengths and packages vary by venue | 40-minute single or 70-minute double session, including gear up |
| What you hold | A tagger, with sensors or other equipment depending on the system | A tracked physical blaster, plus a VR headset and body trackers |
| Where you are | You see the physical arena | You see a virtual bunker or desert city while moving through the physical arena |
| Price | Check the venue’s current pricing | Single: $39.99 weekdays, $49 weekends. Double: $59.99 weekdays, $69 weekends. Per player, before tax. |
| After | Scores, photos and other extras vary by venue | Highlight video included automatically, lounge and Sugar & Ice Café on site |
Rivals or allies? Pick your mission.
Choose a competitive team battle, or work together against a zombie outbreak. Patient Zero is co-op, rather than player versus player.
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Showdown
Team shootout in an abandoned bunker
Player vs Player / Team Battle · 4–10 players
An abandoned military bunker becomes your combat arena. Assemble your squad, use teleporters and elevated platforms to outmaneuver opponents, and seize control of key zones. Reflexes, teamwork and tactical instincts decide the battle.
See available missions
Desert Storm
Two squads fight for a desert city
Player vs Player / Tactical Battle · 4–10 players
Two rival factions clash for control of a desert city: the marketplace, industrial stronghold and oil fields. Coordinate with your squad, secure each sector and outsmart the opposition through strategy, precision and teamwork.
See available missions
Patient Zero
Co-op: survive the outbreak together
Co-op / Zombie Survival · 2–10 players
An experiment in a secret research bunker has unleashed a zombie virus. Infiltrate the compound together, battle through the undead and recover the lost research tied to Patient Zero. Your team is humanity’s last line of defense.
See available missions
See Showdown in motion
Watch Showdown: a free-roam VR team shootout set in an abandoned bunker, with tracked blasters and room to move.
Watch the full portrait showcase with original audio. The on-screen text stays in view.
Your own highlight video is included automatically with every session.
Bring your team
For birthdays, work groups and friends with a score to settle.
What players say after the battle
“Had an amazing time here with my friends. We played Showdown, the PvP game, and it was so fun and competitive. The whole free-roam arena is massive, and we also tried out the zombie game which was an absolute blast. The staff was super friendly and did an awesome job explaining how all the games worked. Highly recommend checking this place out”
“Fantastic experience! VR is much more immersive than other places with PvP and full range of movement in a large area. Staff were very friendly and explained the system and games very well. All the equipment was clean and well maintained. 10/10 would recommend for birthday parties, work events or just a fun time out with friends.”
Jesse F. · 2025 · Google review “I had an amazing VR gaming experience that completely exceeded my expectations. From the moment I put on the headset, I felt fully immersed in the virtual world. We played the Desert Storm virtual Shootout game and it felt like stepping into another reality. Top player in our team got a free Bobba tea as well and I would recommend this to all who like to enter into the virtual world”
Sam E. · January 2026 · Google review
Questions before the battle
Is this laser tag?
No. NextGen VR offers free-roam virtual reality team battles: you wear a VR headset and trackers, hold a tracked blaster and move through a virtual world inside our physical arena.
Does it hurt?
There are no projectiles hitting you. You hold a tracked physical prop; tell your host if you are uncomfortable or need help with the equipment.
What’s the minimum age?
Ages 8+ with a parent on site; 12+ can be dropped off. Your host recommends experiences for the group.
How many can play at once?
Up to 10 people play in the arena at once. Showdown and Desert Storm require at least 4 players; Patient Zero starts at 2. Groups of up to 20 book online and rotate through missions. For more than 20, send an inquiry.
How long is a match?
Book a 40-minute single session or a 70-minute double session, including gear up. A session is not the same as an individual round; your host explains the game format before you play.
Where can I play actual laser tag?
Kingpin Cambridge offers actual laser tag at Cambridge Centre Mall, 355 Hespeler Road, Cambridge. Check its official page for current game formats and availability.
Can we mix a battle with a puzzle mission?
Yes. Book the 70-minute double session to pair a puzzle mission with Showdown or Desert Storm. Your host can help your group choose.
How much does it cost?
A 40-minute single session starts at $39.99 per player weekdays or $49 weekends. A 70-minute double is $59.99 weekdays or $69 weekends. Prices are before tax; gear, a guide and your highlight video are included.
Where are you?
4341 King St E, Kitchener, Ontario, with free parking and Sugar & Ice Café on site.
Team up. Move together. Settle the score.
From $39.99 a player weekdays, $49 weekends. 40-minute single or 70-minute double sessions, including gear up. Prices before tax.