Smoke fills the space ship, signaling the beginning of an epic battle. Suddenly, laser beams cut through the fog as teams of sharpshooters race down ramps, duck beneath colorful crossfire, and take aim at their own friends. This is the type of scene set by the multilevel arena at Gearworks Laser Tag & Fun Center, where up to 60 players at once can participate in thrilling laser-tag matches. Nexus Generation system vests send realtime stats to plasma screens scattered outside the arena, so spectators can keep track of top performers. Between laser tag bouts, visitors can keep the competition alive with air hockey or escape to the arcade to play racing games. The nearby inflatable room contains two bounce houses where little ones can get some hang time.