how do you get through a laser maze | JAMMA Guide
How Do You Get Through a Laser Maze? Expert Tips for Amusement Professionals
Understanding how to get through a laser maze is essential for amusement industry professionals to optimize attraction design, increase guest satisfaction, and ensure safety. This article explains laser maze navigation using concise tips, ensuring your staff and clients enjoy a seamless experience.
The Basics of Laser Maze Navigation
- Define a Laser Maze:
An interactive attraction featuring light beams as obstacles, requiring guests to navigate without breaking the beams.
- Operational Purpose:
Adds excitement, promotes physical activity, and allows for skill-based competition in amusement venues (IAAPA, 2023).
- Audience Appeal:
Popular across age groups due to its blend of challenge and fun.
Techniques for Moving Through a Laser Maze
- Pre-Entry Briefing:
Always instruct players to observe the maze layout before entering; understanding the pattern is key.
- Body Positioning:
- Crouch, duck, or stretch to avoid beams at various heights.
- Move slowly for better control and increased accuracy.
- Plan hand and foot movement to avoid accidental triggers.
- Using Peripheral Vision:
Train participants to spot beams outside their main focus, especially in dynamic lighting.
- Strategic Route Planning:
- Identify “safe zones” or low-density areas for repositioning.
- Look for wide gaps before making bigger moves.
Safety and Best Practices
- Regular Equipment Checks:
Ensure all beams are safe and non-harmful (refer to ASTM F2291 standards for laser attractions).
- Clear Signage and Instructions:
Display rules and emergency exit information prominently.
- Encourage Teamwork:
For group modes, communication is essential—teams can verbally guide each other.
Enhancing Attraction Performance
- Difficulty Adjustments:
Incorporate adjustable challenge levels to appeal to novices and repeat guests.
- Leaderboards and Rewards:
Use time-based scoring and recognition to boost engagement.
- Routine Maintenance:
Keep all sensors, mirrors, and beams aligned and clean for consistent performance.
Data-Driven Design Insights
- Dwell Time:
Laser mazes can boost average guest stay by up to 15% (IAAPA 2022 Study).
- Revenue Impact:
Offering this interactive experience increases ticket and repeat visit potential (White Hutchinson Leisure & Learning Group, 2023).
Sourcing and Upgrades
- Select Trusted Providers:
Choose laser maze systems recognized by industry bodies such as IAAPA and JAMMA.
- Future-Proofing:
Incorporate modular designs for easy upgrades and expansions.
For more resources and support on laser maze attraction management, consult JAMMA’s amusement industry knowledge hub.

What Is the Best Bowling Arena Design Plan with Required Building Materials?

Why Choosing the Right Bowling Equipment Manufacturers Matters for Your Business

What Is the Best Solution for Creating an Interactive Photo Wall Projection Game Screen?

How to Make a New Indoor Playground Game Project? A Guide to Activated Game Design Plans

How to Install LED Interactive Floor Screen in Team Game Rooms: Best Design & Game Solutions
Standard and other
How will it be transported?
For large items, we usually use sea freight, while for small items, we use air freight or services like DHL, FedEx, or UPS. We can also accommodate specific shipping methods based on your requirements.
Do you offer installation services?
Our professional implementation team can provide equipment installation and debugging services to ensure smooth operation. Our installation services is chargeable and you can contact us in to inquire about the service fees.
Are you an amusement park equipment manufacturer?
Yes. We have our own production factory, which is located in Guangzhou, China, covering an area of over 2,000 square meters. With our professional production team, we are able to ensure high quality and on-time delivery of our products. All products have undergone rigorous testing and quality inspection. You are welcome to visit our factory.
Product details
Are glasses required to see a 5D film?
Audience needs to wear 3D glasses while watching movie, but not VR glasses.
How many players can play soccer at the same time?
Up to 4 players can play at the same time, you need to add more soccer balls.

Immersive 5D/7D/9D cinema dynamic visual experience room
Compared with other types of theaters, 5D/7D/9D cinema have high technical content, prominent themes, and have a strong impact on the characteristics of the picture. With the increasing demand in the entertainment market and the continuous development of video entertainment technology, in the past, audiences would experience vibration, drop, rain, scratches and other effects in some 4D theaters, but now with 5D theaters, audiences can experience new Unique features, touch and feel effects such asreal smoke, water, snow, bubbles, smell, lightning, leg touch,camera system and more. When the audience is watching amovie, the seats and environmental effects will change into corresponding actions according to the development of the movie,allowing the audience to experience an immersive viewing experience.

test
Simulating helicopter shape, combining 3d of movement, brings you the experience of real flight.
Two pieces of 32-inch big screen, one for the player, one for showing the game and controlling the machine.
Abundant flying game, the player just can't stop to play.

VR Fantasy Ride 2-Players
New immersive entertainment projects with innovative ridingexperience,eye-catching appearance with science fiction theme.
Exclusive patented riding dynamic mechanical structure supports largedrop and pitching movements,supersensory stimulation.
Ultra-high-definition high frame rate immersive video, six specialeffects (heat, blowing,waterspray,jet, fragrance, motion).
Innovatively adding video +interactive new riding experience, making itmore interactive.

VR Fantacy Starship-2players
Exclusive eye-catching appearance designV 360 degree rotation in horizontal direction
The ultimate experience of special edition games
Get in Touch With JAMMA
Would you like to learn more about indoor & outdoor playground equipment?
We would be happy to help you and find the best solution for your needs.