Combat Ops Entertainment-Fort Wayne

Combat Ops Entertainment-Fort Wayne

Reviews Summary

Combat Ops receives mostly positive feedback, with many praising its diverse activities (laser tag, axe throwing, mini golf, arcade) and excellent staff. Customers highlight great experiences for birthdays, corporate events, and family outings. Some note minor issues like malfunctioning equipment, sweaty headbands, or high ticket prices. A few complaints mention unhelpful staff or technical problems, but most reviewers highly recommend it for fun group outings, citing cleanliness, accommodating service, and engaging games. The venue is particularly praised for handling special needs and large events well.

About This Listing

Has Arcade Cabinets
Has Food
Good for kids
Has Virtual Reality
Has Prizes
Wheelchair Accessible

Who Can Play?

Most arcades welcome all ages (some may have age restrictions for certain games)
Minors may need parent/guardian supervision (policies vary by location)
No gaming experience required - games range from beginner to expert level
Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes recommended for safety
Valid ID may be required for certain attractions or age verification
Groups and parties welcome (advance booking may be required)

*Note: Age restrictions and policies may vary by arcade. Check with your local facility for specifics.*

First-Time Visitors

First-time visitors may need to sign a waiver or register for a game card. Staff are typically available to help explain games and provide tutorials. Some arcades offer newcomer specials or free play sessions to help you get started.

Common Restrictions:

Age-Based Some games may have height or age requirements for safety reasons
Capacity Popular games may have wait times during peak hours

*Note: Policies vary by arcade. Confirm with your local facility.*

What to Bring

Cash or card for tokens/credits (some arcades are cashless)
Valid ID for age verification or membership signup
Phone to capture high scores and memories (check photo policies)

*Note: Payment methods and requirements may differ by arcade.*

Preparing for Your Visit

Check arcade hours and peak times online before visiting
Eat beforehand or check if the arcade has food options
Bring friends for multiplayer games and competitions
Wear comfortable clothes you can move freely in
Avoid bringing valuable items that could be lost or damaged
Check for special events, tournaments, or discount days
Set a budget for games and stick to it
Stay hydrated, especially during long gaming sessions

*Note: Tips may vary by arcade type and location.*

How to Get Started

Most arcades accept walk-ins, but call ahead during busy periods or for large groups. Check for membership deals!

Other Helpful Info

Most visits last 1-3 hours depending on games and group size
Popular games may have longer wait times during weekends and evenings
Many arcades offer unlimited play packages or time-based pricing
Some locations host tournaments and special events regularly
Prize redemption available at many arcades - save your tickets!

*Note: Policies, pricing, and features differ by arcade. Contact your local facility for details.*

What to Expect from Virtual Reality in Arcades

Step into virtual reality for a breathtaking adventure! Arcade VR stations boast advanced headsets (like Oculus or HTC Vive), motion controllers, and sometimes full-body tracking or treadmills. You’ll dive into games like Beat Saber or VR shooters, swinging, dodging, or aiming in 360-degree worlds with vivid visuals and immersive sound. Gameplay spans solo quests to multiplayer battles, with intuitive controls for all levels. Arcades offer vibrant, social VR zones, delivering a thrilling, cutting-edge experience in 2025.

How Arcade Prize Games Work

Dive into the excitement of arcade prize games! Expect claw machines, skee-ball, whack-a-mole, or basketball challenges where you test your skills or luck to win tickets or prizes directly. Claw games require precise joystick control to grab toys, while redemption games reward accuracy with tickets to trade for plushies, gadgets, or trinkets at prize counters. Modern setups boast colorful displays and smooth mechanics, blending nostalgia with fresh fun. The thrill of winning and the vibrant arcade vibe make prize games a captivating draw in 2025.

Features

Has Arcade Cabinets
Has Food
Good for kids
Has Virtual Reality
Has Prizes
Wheelchair Accessible

Contact Information

Address

702 Ley Rd

Fort Wayne, Indiana 46825

Hours

Monday 12-10PM
Tuesday 12-6PM
Wednesday 12-10PM
Thursday 12-10PM
Friday 12-11:30PM
Saturday 11AM-11:30PM
Sunday 12-8PM

Customer Reviews

Awesome!!!! The laser tag isnt just laser tag. We played 3 different rounds and different combat styles. Price was great. Arcade was super cool too. We got an hr of unlimited and Def worth it

I was honestly surprised they were so dead when we came in. This place is a blast!! Amanda at the front desk was super helpful. We bought their summer pass for 60 bucks and played so many games!! It was so much fun. Their bathrooms are super clean! And you HAVE to try the red wine slushie!! We will most definitely be back!!

The food is amazing and so was the arcade and mini golf! Get the cheese curds 10/10!

Great place to go for a warm summer afternoon! Paid to play one round, but since nobody was around we played 4! Super fun, even the employees came out to play a round. Also, a very cool nice nine holes of mini golf. Highly recommend!

Went here yesterday. I like the games especially the duck claw machine. The reason it's getting 4 instead of 5 stars is i found the ticket prices to be a little ridiculous. For example, one little rubber toy soldiers costs 50 tickets. The staff are indeed helpful in getting my credits on my card after the machine doesn't put them on there. Overall this is good place for a good time.

First timers to Combat Ops and had my son?s 12th birthday party here! Communication was excellent leading up to and during the party. Checked in multiple times to be sure we were satisfied. Staff were attentive and helpful throughout the entire time we were present. Highly recommend and we will be back!

The Staff was very friendly and helpful. The party planner did a great job . We were there for my son's 13th birthday party. Their Lazer tag is the best. The kids had a blast. Thank you for making the event fun and less stressful.

I go here with my family every couple of months and every time it is very fun. The arcade is good and new arcade games are added pretty frequently. I have not played the nerf or VR stuff, so I can't speak on those, however, the laser tag is incredibly fun. The fact that the arena is good and that there are plenty of weapons and game modes makes it incredibly fun every time. I've been going here for about 3 or so years, and have enjoyed it ever since. It's always a blast to go to, whether I'm playing the arc

This place sucks. Paid for an hour of play and I went through 4 different guns because none of them worked and wasted half the playable time doing that. Nothing was offered to compensate their mistake. Would not recommend this place to anyone who wants a fun night out with friends or family. Go to lazer x instead since they know what they are doing.

Hosted my son?s birthday party here and had a great time. They make it very easy before and during the event. You get 3 emails and a call to ask any questions etc. At the event, you get a party captain that makes sure no one gets lost and everyone has fun. Very pleased and would do it again.

We enjoyed our first time here! Prices were great, prizes are reasonably priced for tickets and the games were fun! Kids enjoyed the 30 mins of Lazer tag and the staff were so nice and accommodating! Will definitely return and recommend!

It was a really great time celebrating my son's 9th birthday at Combat Ops. The staff was very helpful and the boys were excited to participate. The pre-party communication was helpful and made for a smooth experience. I would definitely recommend this as a birthday opportunity.

Had my sons 9th bday here staff was great and very punctual. They made his day one to remember. Definitely recommend for birthdays and family night out!!

Amazing experience. Kind and chill people, yummy food, overall fun and unique. They have a variety of games to play with nice prizes, and the casual atmosphere really tops it all off.

This was such a fun place to visit! We went with a group and they customized a package for us that was perfect for us, we had special needs and they were right there to make sure everyone had a good time. I will definitely be going back and taking friends. We didn't have young children with us but we did take 2 adults on the autism spectrum and another with mobility disabilities and they made accommodations as needed to make sure they were comfortable and could enjoy the activities. The food was good, the

Great place to hang with friends, corporate event, private event, or team building. Interactive video games, putt putt, and laser tag. The wine slushes were the best!!!! The place was clean and inviting. The food they prepared for our team building event was good.

Top notch Lazer tag arena. The games are fun, axe throwing now that is wild and much harder than I thought. They have a nice cafe. A cute putt putt course 9 holes outside and they got nerf wars. Pretty cool. It isn't cheap but nothing really is anymore. All I can say it's a fun place

I wish the laser tag was better. The guy at the counter said that it was the best in fort wayne. It was small, i didnt like that you had to walk all the way back to base to respawn. The amount of camping that everyone did was crazy. The pizza was not that great...At all.

Extremely helpful from the OM, to the district manager, to the party planner. They were all thorough and helpful wherever needed. Great place for kids to have a good time and lots activities to choose from.

Took my family there today, and we had a blast! The play pass is a really good deal. The Godzilla VR experience was really cool, the wind from the ride effects made it immersive. Great for me and my 5 year old.

My son had his 10th birthday party here and had an absolute blast! The birthday packages are definitely worth the money spent and the staff are very helpful and friendly. We live a little over an hour away but we'll definitely be coming back soon!

We drove down from Northern Michigan to visit family and decided to stop here with the RV. They have parking on the side for a 32 foot class c. The staff are helpful and this is a great place to bring the family if you want a different style of lazer tag. We will definitely try and stop on our way through on our up coming cruise. If only They would open up a Combat ops in Gaylord Michigan.

Where can I start with this place. From the constant fun in the laser tag arena to virtual reality games there always so much fun to be had. I go to school here in Fort Wayne and I went with some buddies here and we had so much fun. Will 100% be coming back!

Every time I take my family we have a blast and they are amazing for birthdays, best Lazer tag we have ever played and always making sure they have new and fun arcade

We took our grandson here tonight to celebrate his birthday. We all had a great time playing putt putt golf and arcade games. Will definitely go back! Need to try axe throwing and the kitchen/bar.

Today was our first time at Combat Ops. Between my husband and out kids our ages range from 3-45 and we all had a blast! We loved the lazer tag and can't wait to get back down. Worth the drive from Michigan. Very clean facility and friendly, helpful staff.

If you're looking for something fun to do in Fort Wayne, you have to check out Combat Ops. Their laser tag arena is on the next level. They include multiple weapon classes including AR, SMG, LMG, Sniper, Pistols and Rockets. They have different game modes including Team Deathmatch, Free For All, Domination, Sticks&Stones , and Gun Game. Weapons have a mandatory reload which makes for a unique gaming experience. During each match your unique Gun ID tracks Kill/Death ratio, Kill Streaks, Gun Classes, and Am

Everything was a 10/10 except the headbands for lazer tag smelled absolutely terrible and I did not want to even put it on my head. One headband I picked up was soaked in sweat from the previous player, they should definitely invest in the vests. I was already there and paid so I wasn't going to complain. I came home and immediately showered and feel like I can't get the musty smell off of me.

GREAT PLACE KIDS LOVE IT. ONE ROUND OF LASER AND ONE ROUND OF NERF TIMES 5 KIDS = 200$. Just to give u a price idea.They have video games also. You load a card. PLUS food (pizza, hot dogs, Pretzels) drinks and Alcohol for adults.

This was my first time being here. Never knew it existed. And I'm not upset one bit that I came. The staff was super friendly and helpful. Extremely fun environment. The nerf tag was great! Ax throwing had so many different games to play. And the arcade part was amazing. I only wish they had skeeball. Perhaps one day. But I highly recommend giving this location a try

The kids had a blast. The host was awesome and very attentive to us. My son enjoyed every min of his party.

Took a group of young teenagers and they all loved it. The laser tag course is almost Fortnite in person. Staff is excellent, very well organized, knowledgeable, and friendly. Definitely recommend Combat Ops to any family or group. Great place for a team building exercise or birthday party.

Lucy and Charlie provided an amazing night for my birthday and helped so much! I am very thankful for them! I would recommend being helped by them!

FINALLY! What a Awesome place!! Ft Wayne need a place like this!! The kids had such a GREAT time!! (Not only for younger kids but for all ages!!!) seriously!! They have intense laser tag for adults, outside ax throwing with a large covered patio also!! VERY CLEAN!! & Large selection of video games to keep everyone happy! You DEFINITELY need to check it out if you haven't already! I personally give it a 5 Star Rating??

I spent Saturday night playing Shadow Ops. $25 for 3 hours of continuous play. Good fun and exercise. I'm proud to say I was the only one to survive the first zombie outbreak! Definitely worth checking out if you're into shooting strangers in the dark.

We had our office holiday party here with food and drinks. Food wasn't bad, but needed more toppings and a bigger drink selection. Other than that, had an absolute blast!! The staff was kind, courteous, and very helpful. Will definitely go back!

Jeb was fantastic! He checked on us regularly and took care of everything. He was attentive, polite, and ensured every kid had fun. Laser tag was a hit, the room was clean.

Fun place for an afternoon of laser tag, arcade games, mini bowling, axe throwing and many other activities for all age ranges. The staff were helpful, especially the man at the front desk who was infinitely patient with our young ladies who couldn't decide what prizes they wanted.

We held our (11 year old) sons birthday party here. They offer several ?party options? with a variety of activities. The pricing is a bit higher than the other local laser tag locations. The facility is clean and the staff is helpful and polite. We chose the duel combat party option ($265) which included per guest (up to 7): -(1) 30-minute session of Combat Ops Mission-Based Laser Tag (we can customize play for your group) -(1) 30-minute session of NERF-style Tag -(7) reloadable arcade cards that give ea

Always a fun time and staff is very nice. Shout out to Matt for explaining how the laser tag works! Will definitely be back

The kids had a great time. We did the laser tag, nerf tag and VR stuff. Clean place, great atmosphere. Everyone here was having a good time. Never experienced a place like this before for the family. Well done.

Super fun, but your paying for it by the second. We spent $200 (myself and three kids 9, 7 & 5) and barely cracked an hour and that's including a round of mini golf, which took longer than everything else combined. They have a cool laser room, some good arcade and ticket games, Axe throwing for 12 & up, mini bowling, mini golf and more. Like I said though it goes way too fast. They use the model where you add points to a card and then use those points to play. It feels like every game costs you $3 or more b

WHAT A GREAT EXPERIENCE! I went with a group of friends in January 2025 and it was so much fun. No matter if it is lazer tag, beer, games, or virtual reality, there is something fun for everyone!

Did Axe throwing but our digital board did not work properly. We weren't offered a change of lane or anything. We had 6 people and 2 lanes. The other lane worked but not ours. Just frustrating.

Our group had a great time playing laser tag and archery nerf tag. I would highly recommend this place for a date night, or going out with friends, or even a family fun night.

We spent almost $300 to have unlimited fun for 2hrs. The play cards wouldn't work. We had to keep asking the staff. Then 15mins before our time was up they completely stopped working. We will not be returning. The laser tag was okay but there's a group of guys that showed up that know the layout. Unfortunately my kids could hardly walk out of the loading zone before having to return. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Still almost $300 for what we experienced was not worth it at all!

Had amazing time! Jordan was great and super helpful! It was our first time Axe throwing and he explained everything and answered all our questions! 10/10 recommend!

This kid's love this place.. a 2 hour battle pass is 39$ it includes almost everything in the building... The staff is awesome, the owner is a awesome guy, all in all a great place to spend your money. Family friendly fun with an edge!

Went on a company outing. Great family atmosphere. Plenty of things to do for young kids, teens, and adults.

Place is alot of fun, Lazer tag, games. Employees are great. Would not recommend the axe throwing. The boards are bouncy, very hard to get the axe to stick the boards.. not very fun. We have been ax throwing at other places, much better.. still would recommend everything else..

I booked Combat Ops for a corporate team building event and it turned out fantastic. Our staff had so much fun! After laser tag we all stayed to play arcade games, axe throwing and bowling. I can't say enough good things about all the employees at Combat Ops. They were all very friendly, extremely helpful and truly made this a great event! We will definitely go back!

While super fun, also expensive for just a 2 hour trip. Be prepared to spend a lot and wait for your turn at the games. It is similar to a Dave & Busters in the sense that the games can be played by either child or adult and both can have fun, however some of these games are not for children at all. Certain ones like the axe throwing have age restrictions, and there is a halo game that is very gory. Smaller kids won't want to play those. It has fun games similar to a Chuck E Cheese in the sense that they ca

This was an adventure and definitely got me out of my comfort zone so much fun. It's a must so many options too. Bowling, putt putt, virtual arcade, Lazer tag and nerf (which I'm pretty good at it seems) are jus some of what they have to offer. Even fresh pizza ??

It has everything under one roof.... bowling, golf, arcade, laser tag, and much more. It was crowded when we were there but it's spring break. My boys had lots of fun!

Got there and the other group of 10 that was signed up onlinedidn't show up. Wasn't there fault though. they offered to refund my ticket or play a 1v1 laser tag with one of their employees. I'm around 20 and the employee was as well. I am sort of an aggressive player and we had a great competitive game.

I went to combat ops with my great friend from USF, Donny. I will be going back. 10/10. Very clean and very fun. 100% recommend.

We've gone several times and my family has always really enjoyed it. I have two little kids and one older teen and they all have a lot of fun. We usually do a couple rounds of laser tag then buy a 1 hour game card. The game card is good for some of their larger video games and the augmented reality game. We save many Putt-Putt for the last couple minutes so we can end with that.

There are so many entertaining options from axe throwing to laser tag to mini golf to arcade and more! Our family always has a great time here, and there are usually some really good deals on multiple activities as well!

Gotta say I was a big fan of the place, but now I don't know if I can say that anymore. My buddy and I wanted to sign up for an axe throwing session, so we came to Combat Ops to do so. We were greeted by a nice staff member, who helped us fill out our waiver, and pay for our 30 minute session. We had the 8:30 to 9:00 session which is important to remember. We got to the indoor range which allows you to play axe throwing games all controlled by a computer system they have, and our 30 minute session started.

Had a 10 year olds birthday party here and the service was amazing. Can't recommend enough, they also serve beer so, that very much improves the entire children?s party experience. Your kid and their friends will love you, do it.

Great bang for your buck birthday party! Had a group of 6 and 7 year olds and they LOVED it! We did the NERF war and it was fun! Cool perks for the birthday guest of honor too. They have a nice schedule and you'll have a person assigned to help throughout the event. We will definitely come back!

Took my kids today and my daughter got really scared of the Lazer tag because she's never done it before and it was loud, she is autistic. We left the arena and the game hosts were so nice to us!! They gave her a sucker and game card to spend while her brothers stayed in the game! We then went into the nerf tag and they kept the lights up and the music down for her!! Loved how accommodating this place was for my kids! The pizza was kinda expensive but pretty good! We will definitely be back!!

We had a couple of arcade places to choose from but we chose this one because of the axe throwing. We had a lot of fun and it was our first time axe throwing. We were able to have 2 people play for the price of one (15 dollars for 30 minutes). There was a projector that played games on it as well which was a cool aspect. Then we played at the arcade for a little bit. One thing I liked is that you can play mini golf and mini bowling with your points, so its not just games. There were a couple of games that

Great lazer tagging experience, I would highly recommend for anyone who wants a great time... The games are also very immersive and overall I had a amazing time

Went here for a party with my boys, 12, 7 and 6. They loved it. The nerf area was clean and the guns seemed to work. We were allowed to bring our own guns as long as they weren't on a list of specific forbidden guns. The two guys running the nerf area were super helpful and switched out guns when my 6yo was getting frustrated. The laser tag was the best and the equipment seemed well maintained and the area was clean. Everyone had fun and the staff was friendly. Games, mini bowling and laser maze was also av

Went today and played putt putt, nice new 9 hole course, nice new turf, very large arcade.

Alright first time I have visited and was impressed. I have been in or near FW for my entire life and whether it matters or not I have never stopped in because it just didn't catch my eye as to what was inside. I know the theme being drab but something could attract or inform people like myself. The staff was awesome and helpful and cool. Like they are doing this daily but genuinely made us feel important. Pricey but worth it. I will back.

I had my son?s 8th birthday party at Combat Ops. We did the Epic Nerf package, and it was a BLAST! Both kids and adults had so much fun playing! The staff was very nice and accommodating. I would definitely recommend Combat Ops!

We decided to have a Combat Ops birthday party for my son and we are so glad we did. Super easy to coordinate! In the package we chose, we had our own private room, we had an awesome host named Jordan that was super accommodating and fun. The kids and adults loved him. We had a full hour of Laser Tag for all the kids, pizza and drinks and then $15 cards for everyone to use in the arcade. My son received a personalized dog tag, little backpack, water bottle and a poster that all of his friends signed.

I used Combat Ops for a business event for my vendors and business owner partners. It went really well. Everyone loved it!

Combat Ops has something for everyone. Friendly staff and the facility was up kept and clean. All arcade machines were functioning and we had no issues. This is a nice place for a family outing and seems like a great place for birthday parties. Even though it was the weekend and they were busy, we had no wait time.

Very clean facility. The games were in good working conditions. The Lazer tag and nerd wars were well explained. I would definitely bring a bunch of preteen boys here again!

Brought the kids here for some fun before school started. We went on a Monday and purchased the $25 pass to play for 2 hours, well worth the money. It included laser tag, Nerf tag, and the arcade..all unlimited for the 2 hours. The kids chose to play 2 sessions of laser tag, but the one time they chose did not have any other players, so the staff allowed them to join the next time slot to play with others. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. Bonus...wine slushies while the kids played laser

It was amazing. We came to celebrate our sons 15th birthday and they went above and beyond to make it a special day

We had my daughter's 13th birthday party there yesterday. It was AWESOME!!!! The staff manager and Adi (I think that was her name) was great! They were so helpful and kind. It was worth the money! The pizza was delicious and my daughter and her friends had a blast! Great place for a party for all ages!!! Thank you!

We love the nerf and laser tag. Great place to take the kids when they get cooped up in the house. We went on a Friday night and it was basically empty. The staff was so nice and even gave my kids special nerf guns they had from someone that made them. I will definitely keep going!

This place is so much fun !!! Lazer Tag was so cool , the kids and the adults loved it !!! Their specials are amazing !!! The staff are friendly , helpful and very sweet !!! The games were fun and the prizes were decent too !!! We will definitely be back !!! The grandkids 5 and 10 both gave 2 thumbs up !!! We were there 2 hours and spent about $130 with 4 for laser tag and 5 for ticket games and arcade games . Well worth it !!!

Combat Ops is a great venue to make good and long lasting memories. Our family enjoys the clean and friendly environment. We have been there a few times and the games are always new and exciting.

Half of our teams guns laser sights didn't work and calibrated badly, the other half were being killed in base randomly with no enemies nearby. Reload, turn to leave, boom, dead. Spent 85$ for 20 minutes of VR. VR was fun, but not worth the price. There's no point in signing waiver because no one asked or checked. All the "hiding" spots in laser tag are made for children. My fault for not knowing this is a place for children that happens to sell alcohol, but if we knew it's 99% children, and visibly miserab

There is a lot of entertainment for children. I'm an older adult, and we tried the VR gaming. I found it to be fun, but my wife's equipment wouldn't work correctly. They did, however, compensate us fairly. Good fun entertainment.

We drove about an hour to play their Mini golf course which was pretty fun. A couple of things could be fixed such as the rubber on the putters were coming off and the the handles on the putters were sticky. And the golf ball selection wasn't very exciting.

A fun entertainment center with lots of different games to play, would definitely go back.

We had an amazing time at Combat Ops celebrating my daughters 16th birthday while ax throwing. The staff and facility couldn't have been any better. I want to extend my special thanks to the young man helping us during our session, Isiah. He did a great job explaining the rules, helping us throw, and running the equipment. We will be back because of his excellent customer service.

I love their laser tag and arcade, even though their laser tag arena is set up for a blue team advantage. I hate the staff that run it, they are lazy and do not help customers, it's not a high effort job, and I don't expect them to be perfect but, every time I've gone, they have been super rude, and don't want to really do anything, although there's not any better laser tag places in Fort Wayne. And why can't we run, it makes laser tag boring.

I had a good time. I do wish it didn't cost as much. the price is well worth the experience though. I didn't get to try the food so idk how that is.

If you're going to come here for a birthday or just a fun time, I 1000% recommend!!!! Conner and puck were AMAZING and so incredible helpful, my girls loved the dang duck game. Will be coming back on every rainy day we can get away :)

Nice space to hang out. Mini golf is well laid out, challenging and value priced. Duck pin bowling & VR games are a good time. Air hockey game was not up to par. Seems like a good place to bring a group for an event like a birthday party. Very cool facade. Check it out!

Me and two of my other friends came in and played laser tag on Sunday night it was just us three so we asked the employees Isaiah and Blaine to play laser tag with us it was super fun and they were both great. Definitely coming back.

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