Buffalo Battleground
Overview
Expert Summary
Detailed Insights
Buffalo Battleground is a surprisingly high-quality family entertainment venue that excels in laser tag, described as '10 times better than Lasertron'. It distinguishes itself with exceptional accommodation and staff support for neurodivergent children, and offers engaging activities like axe throwing with expert instructors. Beyond the main attractions, the venue provides good quality food, a bar with reasonably priced drinks, and convenient online booking options, making it versatile for diverse age groups and events despite an unassuming exterior.
Key Highlights
- ✓Exceptional accommodation and staff support provided for neurodivergent children (specifically autistic children).
- ✓High-quality laser tag experience rated significantly superior to competitors (e.g., '10 times better than Lasertron').
- ✓Staff goes above and beyond, offering personalized service like setting up custom games for late-night sessions.
- ✓Axe throwing is described as 'super fun' with incredibly helpful, involved, and expert 'axe masters' providing detailed instruction.
- ✓Good quality food is available and well-regarded by customers.
- ✓The interior of the facility is noted as 'really nice' and clean, despite an unassuming exterior.
- ✓Memorable experiences reported, particularly for families and groups.
Standout Features
- ⭐Online ticketing and waiver signing system to bypass physical queues and waiting times.
- ⭐Laser tag sessions are a full 1-hour duration, including 5-10 minutes of instruction time.
- ⭐Availability of unlimited play options, such as the 'Friday night 9 to 12 unlimited' pass.
- ⭐On-site bar serving drinks that are 'cheaper than other places'.
- ⭐Highly skilled and involved instructors ('axe masters') for activities like axe throwing.
- ⭐Ability to engage in arcade games before or between main activity sessions.
Perfect For
Ideal For
💡Pro Tips from Reviews
- →Utilize the online ticketing and waiver signing to avoid potential waits upon arrival.
- →Wear appropriate clothing for laser tag or similar activities to minimize any discomfort from hits (described as a 'little sting').
- →Be prepared to pay an additional $1 for each drink refill, as they are not free.
- →Consider the Friday night 9 PM to 12 AM unlimited session for extended play and potentially more personalized staff interaction.
- →Don't be deterred by the exterior; the interior facility is noted to be much nicer.
Things to Consider
- ⚠The arcade area is present but could benefit from having more games.
- ⚠Drinks do not include free refills; an additional $1 charge applies for each refill.
- ⚠The venue's exterior appearance is modest ('doesn't look like much from the outside').
Price & Value
The venue offers good value, especially with unlimited play options like the 'Friday night 9 to 12 unlimited' session. Drinks at the bar are 'cheaper than other places'. However, there is an additional $1 charge for drink refills, indicating no free refills.
♿Accessibility & Special Needs
- •Exemplary accommodation and support for autistic children and their friends; staff 'did everything to help accommodate' and were 'great with them'.
- •No specific details regarding physical accessibility (e.g., wheelchair access) were mentioned in the reviews.
🍎Food & Drink Policy
- •On-site food is available and described as 'really good'.
- •Drinks are available, including from a bar, but refills cost an additional $1.
- •No mention of whether outside food or drinks are allowed.
🚗Parking Info
- •No specific details about parking availability or cost were mentioned in the reviews.
👥Crowd Levels
- •Late-night sessions (e.g., 'Friday night 9 to 12') might allow for more personalized staff interaction, suggesting potentially lower crowd levels during those times.
- •No other specific crowd level indicators (e.g., peak times, quiet times) were mentioned.
🛡️Safety Features
- •For activities with 'hits' (like laser tag), parents are advised to wear 'the right clothes' to mitigate a 'little sting', implying managed physical contact.
- •Laser tag sessions include 5-10 minutes of dedicated instruction time.
- •Axe throwing is supervised by an 'axe master' who provides hands-on guidance on 'stance, grip, release' for safety and technique.
⏰When to Avoid
- • If you prioritize a vast, state-of-the-art arcade with a huge selection of games.
- • If you expect free drink refills as a standard amenity.
- • If an uninspiring building exterior is a significant deterrent to entry (the interior is much better).
Pricing/Package/Events
Pricing & Packages
Airsoft Rental Package
$15Rental equipment for Airsoft play.
Includes:
- •M4 airsoft rifle
- •unlimited BBs
- •facemask
- •gloves
- •chest protector
- •barrel sock
Nerf Party Package
$25/personBirthday party package for kids.
Includes:
- •Safety Gear
- •Guns
- •Ammo
- •Referee
Events & Schedule
🍎Food Policy
- • Full kitchen available for food and drinks.
- • No outside food or drinks allowed.
🛡️Safety Policy
- • Airsoft: Max FPS is 350. All guns are checked before arena entry.
- • Airsoft: Players recommended to wear protective clothing (hoodies, jeans, jackets, loose sweatpants).
- • Airsoft: No alcohol allowed in system before playing.
- • Axe Throwing: Extremely safe; strict on ensuring safe throwing manner.
- • Axe Throwing: All participants must wear closed-toe shoes. No hats or hooded sweatshirts.
- • Axe Throwing: Wear clothing that allows best range of motion in arms and legs, without loose fabric.
- • Axe Throwing: Adult axe master provides orientation and teaches safe throwing.
- • Laser Tag: Equipment is durable and light enough for players of almost all ages.
📅Booking Policy
- • Axe Throwing: Recommended to book 1-2 weeks in advance for groups, but more notice is better.
- • Axe Throwing: Walk-on throwing is available, but online booking is recommended as lanes are first come, first serve.
- • Axe Throwing: Each lane accommodates 6 players. For groups larger than 6, book multiple lanes.
- • Airsoft: Open play nights, parties, and private events are provided.
- • Nerf Parties: Minimum of 10 kids required.
What People Say
What's Great
- Fun and entertaining activities (mentioned in 2 reviews)
Recent Reviews
Christina Reynolds
a month agoI went there for the first time today. My son is autistic and so is his friends. It was his friends birthday. I am super pleased they did everything to help accommodate. These kids. Well done management. Staff was great with them as well. I am willing to come back
CJM Majewski
a month agoMy son, his four friends, my daughter, and wife all went for the Friday night 9 to 12 unlimited and we all had a blast. Even after the adults were done the kids kept playing laser tag. Ethan was excellent set them up with some custom games since they were the last ones there. Great time.
Angelita G
2 years agoWhen I say don't judge a book by its cover...this place doesn't look like much from the outside, but when you walk in its a really nice place. They have an arcade, which can use a little more games. We ordered some food and played some arcade games before laser tag session. All the food we ordered was really good. Only thing is there is no free refills for drinks you have to pay an additional dollar. We ordered our tickets online and signed the waivers ahead of time to avoid the wait. The laser tag here is 10 times better than Lasertron. We all had a blast. It was also a good workout the sessions are 1 hour long with about 5 to 10 minutes of instruction time. Lastly the drinks at the bar are not that bad. Cheaper than other places. Will definitely return soon.
M P
2 months agoExcellent! I was looking for something to do as a boy mom. It was such a fun experience. I was unsure about the pain factor - but If you wear the right clothes it wasn’t painful, just some of the hits feel like a little sting- worth it 100% to try something new and have fun with my older boys and husband. Clean, wonderful service and so memorable! Loved it.
Rudro Bokkho
a month agoAxe throwing was super fun, the axe master was incredibly helpful. I started out not being able to stick to the board once in a round to getting upto 25 points. He was very involved, and showed me the right stance, right way to grip, release etc. It was a great experience!