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Goodbye Jumping Castle Hire

Hello Laser Tag: The Ultimate Party Upgrade For Kids (And Grown-Ups)

There comes a time in every kid's life when jumping castles just don't cut it anymore, and more families comparing jumping castle hire options are landing on the same answer: laser tag.

It keeps a bigger group moving at once, works across a wider age range, and turns "who's next?" into "which team are you on?" 

More than 100,000 Aussie kids visit laser tag centres every year. Now, you can deliver a fun laser tag experience to your place.

 

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Jumping Castle Hire vs Laser Tag Hire: What's the Difference?

Jumping castle hire is still a party classic, and it's a fine choice for younger kids who just want to bounce.

 But side by side, laser tag hire wins for groups looking for something more active and memorable, especially when ages or interests are mixed.


 


Key Takeaways

1️⃣ Laser Tag is the New Go-To for Parties: Laser tag hire replaces simple bouncing with team missions and tactics, so the fun lasts longer.

2️⃣ Everything You Need Delivered to Your Door: Laser Tag in a Box provides hassle-free Laser Tag Hire across Australia. Each pack includes: taggers, bandanas, a game guide, and optional gaming obstacles.

3️⃣ Customisable Fun for just about any Event or Theme: It works from age 6 right through to teens, staff parties, and hens or bucks celebrations, not just kids' birthdays.


 

Why Laser Tag Is the New Go-To for Kids' Parties

As children outgrow jumping castles, laser tag offers an exciting, high-energy alternative that keeps them engaged with action-packed gameplay, tactical challenges, and endless fun.

Unlike the repetitive bouncing of castles, laser tag introduces dynamic missions that promote strategic thinking and teamwork.

 

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Everything You Need Delivered to Your Door

Laser Tag in a Box is one of Australia's most trusted laser tag companies, and we deliver to your door.  


Choose from a range of pack sizes and tagger styles to suit your event, whether that's a small backyard party or a big school holiday program.

Every pack includes safe infrared taggers, team bandanas and a simple game guide.

The taggers use infrared tech, the same kind found in a TV remote, so there are no projectiles and nothing to clean up afterward.

They work just as well indoors as out, and just as well after dark as in daylight.

Our inflatable obstacles work differently from a standard jumping castle, too. Inflate them, seal them, and they hold their shape for hours without a blower running the whole time.


 

Fantastic Fun in the backyard

I thought what a fantastic idea for the kids to do over a weekend with their family and friends. I had never heard of Laser Tag-in-a-box until now and only thought laser tag could be played in family fun centres etc. I have 5 children ranging from the ages 14 through to 3 years of age and every one of them was able to use the guns and play the game. my whole family and their family and friends rate it a 5 out of 5. It was so much FUN, with the convenience of doing it all in our own backyard.
Khristie

 

 

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Not Just for Kids: An Adult Jumping Castle Hire Alternative

Adult jumping castle hire has become a genuine trend for hens parties, bucks parties, 18ths, 21sts and corporate fun days.

It's easy to see why: people want to feel like a kid again at their own event. Laser tag taps into that same instinct, minus the need for a specially rated inflatable built to take adult weight. Because laser tag is already built around teams, tactics, and a bit of friendly rivalry,

it tends to suit mixed-age adult groups just as well, sometimes better. It's a genuine option for:

  • Hens & bucks parties looking for something more active than the usual games
  • 18th, 21st and other milestone birthdays
  • Corporate fun days and team-building events
  • Uni O-Week and end-of-year celebrations.

For bigger adult groups or workplace events, our Staffed Events team can run the whole thing for you, so nobody has to referee their own boss.

 

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Everything You Need, Delivered to Your Door

One of the best parts of laser tag is the teamwork involved.

Popular game modes include Team Elimination, Capture the Flag, and Capture and Hold, available with our Game Box upgrade. 

Whether your group wants fast-paced action or a slower tactical build, there's a mission to suit.

Visit our Games Page to find the right one for your event, whatever the theme, from superheroes to a full alien invasion.

 

Educational and Developmental Benefits

Laser tag isn't just fun — it's beneficial for children's development. It promotes physical activity, enhances hand-eye coordination, and fosters teamwork and communication skills. According to experts, laser tag encourages children to play actively, improving their overall fitness and social interaction skills.

 

Jumping Castle Hire Laser Tag Hire
Activity Free bouncing Team games with objectives
Age Best suited to younger kids Great from 6 years through to adults
Adult-friendly Needs a specific adult-rated unit Experience works for teens and grown-ups
Noise Blower runs the whole time Obstacles inflate once & seal, no blower running
Weather Needs dry, flat ground, low wind & a power point          Plays in rain, shine, day or night
Group play Kids often wait their turn Split into teams, play round-robin
Space Large flat, open area Backyard, park, hall, school or forest

 

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Safety First

Your safety is the top priority. Our laser tag equipment uses infrared technology, similar to TV remotes, ensuring no harmful lasers are involved.

This makes it a safe option for kids of all ages.

There's no harmful laser involved and nothing that can hurt. That makes it a safe choice across the full age range, from a six-year-old's birthday to a full office team-building day.

Is Laser Tag Hire the Safer Bet on a Windy Day?

Wind is one thing a bouncy castle can't shrug off, and it keeps making headlines in Australia: jumping castles becoming airborne in strong gusts is a recurring, well-documented safety issue, not a one-off. 

Laser tag doesn't have this problem. If we do use inflatables, they are small, individual shapes. They are not large, continuous-blow bouncy houses.

There's no canopy to catch a gust, nothing that needs anchoring, and no wind-speed limit to watch on the forecast.

If your venue is exposed (an open oval, a park, a backyard with nothing to break the wind), that's a genuine factor to weigh up before you book any inflatable, whatever you choose.


 

3 Easy Steps

 

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Step 1: Book Your Box

Pick your date and the tagger style & size that fit your group, whether it's a small backyard party or a massive school event. We'll deliver everything fully charged and ready to play, anywhere in Australia.

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Step 2: Unbox the Fun

Unpack your gear in a backyard, local park, hall, or forest. Set up inflatable obstacles for extra cover if you want to build a bigger arena.

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Step 3: Make Their Day!

Use the included game guide to split into teams and run classic games like Team Elimination, Capture the Flag, or Capture and Hold. Reset with the push of a button and go again.

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The Family Behind Laser Tag Hire

Nicole and Peter Lander, parents of Ben and Zaz, started LaserTag in a Box to bring the excitement of laser tag to families across Australia.


The biz has earned a Telstra Business (Innovation) Award and the State Exporter of the Year (Arts/Entertainment) award at the Premier of Queensland's Export Awards.

Beyond equipment hire, Nicole and Peter also design taggers, run live Laser Skirmish sites, and export their technology and games worldwide with Battlefield Sports.


 

Ready to Upgrade Your Party?


Forget jumping castles! Here's the high-energy party experience that will have kids begging for more! Rent our inflatable battlefield obstacles not for bouncing, but for running, hiding, and tactical gameplay. Pair them with our Laser Tag Hire and throw a party they'll remember for years.

Our inflatables come in various shapes and sizes, perfect for setting up a pop-up "maze" in your backyard or park. And the best part? No constant noisy blower is required. Just inflate, seal, and they'll stay up for hours of action-packed fun.

Tossing up whether to hire a jumping castle? Wondering what will make your party stand out?

Call us to book: PH: 1800266587


 FAQs - Your Questions Answered


  

Yes. Where a jumping castle hire keeps kids bouncing, a laser tag rental gets the whole group moving through team missions and tactical challenges. So it suits a wider age range, from six-year-olds through to teens and adults.
Every hire box includes safe infrared taggers with no projectiles, team bandanas, and an easy game guide. You can also rent inflatable obstacles, available as an optional upgrade. Hire packs suit anything from a small backyard party to a full school holiday program.
Almost anywhere. Laser tag works in a backyard, a local park, a school hall or even an office, indoors or out, day or night.

Yes. Laser tag is a popular alternative to adult jumping castle hire for hens and bucks parties, milestone birthdays, and corporate fun days, since it's built around teams and tactics rather than needing a specially rated inflatable for adult weight.

Pricing depends on your pack size, tagger style, and player count, much like jumping castle hire. Browse Laser Tag Rentals to find a pack that fits your group and budget. Got a question? Give us a call so we can run through some options. 




Planning a party? Take our Fun Quiz to find the perfect pack for your event. It only takes a minute and is your first step towards planning your big day!

 

 

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