Laser Tag and Karaoke Parties
If you've got a kids' celebration looming, bowling parties are a great way to get all your little partygoers involved in the fun.
But why restrict yourselves to bowling?
At many of our centres, we have other exciting activities to help you party the day or evening away.
Let's take a look at our laser tag and karaoke party offerings.
Laser tag - what is it?
It's an activity with its roots in the 1980s - but laser tag at Tenpin is very definitely a pastime for the 2020s!
In the late 1970s and early 1980s, the US Army deployed a system for combat training using infrared beams.
Before too long, the leisure industry devised 'shooting' games using similar infrared beams and receptive sensors - and the phenomenon hasn't looked back.
It's exciting, it's tense and, above all, it's great fun.
And at 19 of our centres, you can play our brilliant version of it! And the good news we have fun- filled laser tag action coming to our new centre in Milton Keynes which will be up and running at the end of July! Or if you’re up in lovely Scotland, by the end of August, our new Dundee centre will be up and running with laser tag in full swing.
Tenpin's laser tag offering is called Sector 7 - but it gets a 10 out of 10 for thrills.
Here's how it works.
Firstly get your team together to talk tactics - are you going in there all guns blazing, or will you be a bit more strategic, with plenty of ducking and diving going on?
Tactics decided, it's time to pull your vest on, grab your laser gun and stride confidently into a room immersed in fog and strobe lighting.
And once the mayhem begins, it's an adrenaline rush like no other!
You need a cool nerve and red-hot accuracy to get the best rewards.
And at the end of it all, one team's going to have the Sector 7 bragging rights - so make sure it's you!
And what are our party deals?
Our Sector 7 laser tag parties are for children up to 16 years and cost £13.50 per person.
Firstly, download our party invitations and get them sent off to your guests.
Then on the big day, after a 10-minute safety briefing, the teams get a pulsating 40 minutes of gameplay - and, with all that energy and adrenaline, a much-needed 10-minute break.
The birthday boy or girl is made captain - of course! And what better birthday memory than to lead their team to a Sector 7 triumph?
But as with all our party packages, it's not just about the game itself - there are lots of other 'extras' too.
The birthday child receives a meal, 200g chocolate bar and a drawstring bag containing a party pin, T-shirt and birthday sticker.
And when it comes to the party food that's included, think 'kids' favourites' - like tasty pepperoni or margherita pizzas, accompanied with fries and washed down with unlimited squash.
Sounds like a great party option, doesn't it?
Anyone for karaoke?
Most good parties have some music involved - and at Tenpin, you can provide your own, courtesy of your own glorious (or inglorious) singing voice!
Karaoke's a huge favourite at many of our centres - and when you consider what's available, it's not a surprise.
Firstly, don't worry if you're not a budding Beyonce - you can still give it you’re best shot and have a tonne of fun in the process!
Our karaoke rooms are soundproofed to protect your modesty so you can sing like no ones listening and just enjoy yourselves with friends and family. It doesn’t matter whether you're a pro, a shouter, a whisperer, a belter or just plain terrible, you can sing away to your heart's content!
But what to sing? According to Lucky Voice, who power our karaoke rooms, the most popular karaoke songs of all genres, of all time, are:
- Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen
- Can't Get You Out Of My Head - Kylie
- I Wanna Dance With Somebody - Whitney Houston
- Wannabe - Spice Girls
- Wonderwall - Oasis
- Angels - Robbie Williams
- Don't Stop Believin' - Journey
- Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
- Africa - Toto
- Dancing Queen - Abba.
And if you're looking for some children's favourites, the likes of Let It Go from Frozen, Shake It Off by Taylor Swift, Baby Shark by Pinkfong and Under The Sea from The Little Mermaid all make the kids' top 10.
But if none of those strike a chord with you, perhaps, bearing in mind you're at a Tenpin centre, you could sing some bowling-related numbers? How about Bigmouth Strikes Again by The Smiths? Roll With It by Oasis - and anything by The Bowling Stones, of course?
You'll find something you love because we have THOUSANDS of tracks to choose from.
Party like a pop or rock star
Our Popstar party packages are ideal for young 'uns who want to belt out some of their favourite songs with their pals.
For just £12 per person, up to 10 guests get exclusive use of one of our private karaoke rooms
Powered by Lucky Voice, Popstar parties give you 90 minutes of karaoke, four 12" pizzas, party gifts for the birthday child and unlimited squash.
And to add to the fun, you get a party prop pack, which could include the likes of blow-up guitars, hats, wigs and other bits and pieces!
But singing's not just for the little 'uns. Grown-ups, too, like to channel their inner rock star and belt out some classics!
Our Rockstar karaoke party packages for ages 18 also cost just £12 per person, based on a party of 10. You’ll also get a cheeky couple of bottles of prosecco, pizza and ultimate sharing nachos with mozzarella! What’s not to love?
Available all day, every day, Popstar and Rockstar party packages are bookable at 17 of our centres: Birmingham Star City, Bristol, Cambridge, Castleford, Cheshire Oaks, Colchester, Coventry, Croydon, Doncaster, Dudley, Gloucester, Harlow, Northampton, Nottingham, Plymouth, Telford and Walsall. You’ll be pleased to know that soon enough you’ll be able to enjoy a karaoke party at our new centres in Milton Keynes and Dundee, opening this summer. Happy Days!
How to book
For more details about any of our party packages, or to book, call 0871 244 7810. Calls cost 13p per minute, plus your phone company's access charge.