Welcome to Laser Game Evolution at the Odysseum leisure hub — the activity everyone's talking about, and a great one for all ages. Whether you're with friends or family, you simply pick a nickname, choose your game mode, build your teams, strap on your vest, and dive into the action.
It's a serious setup: the centre spans 1,000 m² across three immersive, multi-level labyrinths, welcomes anywhere from 2 to 40 players at once, and is open 365 days a year, with the reception area and mazes all air-conditioned for comfort whatever the season. It's open to children and adults alike, from around age 7 (and/or a minimum height of 1.20m). The principle is simple — it's a team or solo shooting game where players face off to rack up as many points as possible over a 20-minute round, with a short break between games.
What keeps it fresh is the variety of game modes, so you can find your specialty and throw yourself into intense, fast-paced matches. The latest addition is Revolution, where glowing portals scattered through the maze trigger random bonus or malus effects each time a player passes through — turning every session into something unpredictable. Beyond that, there's a whole roster to explore: Honor & Banner, a strategic capture-the-flag battle; Lycans, where players transform and go on a point-scoring frenzy; La Horde, a tense game of intrigue where hidden "werewolves" must be unmasked; the team-based Shogun and its Shogun 2 expansion, full of shifting allegiances; and Laser Master, a battle-royale where the last player standing is crowned champion.
There's a formula for every occasion. Individuals can book one, two, or three rounds (with web-only deals and even unlimited-play offers on quieter weekdays), and there's a VIP card that throws in a free welcome game plus a little discount on every round. Birthdays are a speciality, with two-hour packages for ages 7 to 15 that include a reserved table, privatised mazes, a basket of Haribo sweets, and a soft-drink fountain — you just bring the cake, candles, and table settings. Groups such as clubs, associations, and town halls can request a tailored quote, and the centre is well set up for companies too, with preferential rates, team-building extras like a projector and paperboard, evening cocktail or buffet options, and large-scale events for up to several hundred people.
Reservations can be made by phone or online, and reassuringly, groups are never mixed, so you'll always play among your own party. Energetic, immersive, and endlessly replayable, Laser Game Evolution at Odysseum is a guaranteed good time right in Montpellier's leisure quarter.