<?xml version="1.0"?>
<rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Advice for Beginners Latest Topics</title><link>https://lasertagforum.com/forum/23-advice-for-beginners/</link><description>Advice for Beginners Latest Topics</description><language>en</language><item><title>Starting a laser tag club under $30,000 &#x2014; what would you buy first?</title><link>https://lasertagforum.com/topic/20733-starting-a-laser-tag-club-under-30000-%E2%80%94-what-would-you-buy-first/</link><description><![CDATA[<p>Many first-time operators ask us the same question: <em>“What is the minimum sensible kit to open doors?”</em></p>
<p>Assume a small start — birthday parties, walk-ins, maybe corporate events. Budget cap <strong>$30k</strong> including basic arena dressing (not full cinematic build-out).</p>
<p>How would you split the budget between:</p>
<ul>
<li>taggers / vests / headbands</li>
<li>software &amp; scoring</li>
<li>arena props &amp; lighting</li>
<li>marketing launch</li>
</ul>
<p>If you already made this journey — what would you <strong>not</strong> cheap out on? And what turned out to be a waste in year one?</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">20733</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:46:26 +0000</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
