Area 53 - Indoor Paintball
What to Expect
Area 53 - Indoor Paintball
Area 53 offers an exhilarating multi-location entertainment experience in NYC, featuring paintball, laser tag, mini bowling, and a massive adventure park with ropes courses and rock climbing. It's a fantastic spot for friends, families, and corporate groups to enjoy active fun, celebrate special occasions, or simply blow off some steam. With diverse activities and flexible booking options, you're set for an unforgettable adventure.
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What People Are Saying
Avoid their pizza at all costs. I can best describe it as a piece of cardboard with dry cheese on top. It’s awful. I wish we had read the reviews prior to ordering.
The act of playing paintball with your friends makes the experience enjoyable. However, I don’t think the rules were explained properly during our session. One team thought we were playing grab the flag and the order side was told team death match.
We were supposed to play another round after “pizza lunch” but wasn’t given any heads up or warning and they asked us to leave afterwards when we were supposed to get two more games, we had only played one. After much back and forth, they agreed to give us one additional game.
Things to keep in mind:
-the mask doesn’t protect your full head, getting pinged in the back or side of your head will hurt.
-the package doesn’t include the thin overalls, be prepared to pay an additional $17 for them. And more for gloves. So bring your own gear if you can.
-several folks’ guns jammed often
-floors are slippery
-pizza is not good. Like barely edible, like eating dry crackers with dry cheese. It should not be called pizza.
-bathrooms were decent, no paper towels, just a dryer
-there are lockers
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I spent over $250 for nothing. I only did 2 sessions (10 mins each) and was sitting around for hours while the workers was making money on the side letting people in. DON’T GO!! Thank God I stayed cool because I was with my son. For the money you’re going to spend PLEASE just go to Walmart and buy everything and just find some woods in your area.
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Quick Facts
When & Where
New York, United States
616 Scholes St, Brooklyn, NY 11237, USA
Booking & Cancellation
Area 53's general policy states that all sales are final. However, if you need to reschedule your booking, you are encouraged to contact them as soon as possible. While they will do their best to accommodate your request, availability is not guaranteed, and late rescheduling may result in additional charges. It's important to reach out promptly to discuss any changes to your reservation.
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Ratings & Reviews
Avoid their pizza at all costs. I can best describe it as a piece of cardboard with dry cheese on top. It’s awful. I wish we had read the reviews prior to ordering. The act of playing paintball with your friends makes the experience enjoyable. However, I don’t think the rules were explained properly during our session. One team thought we were playing grab the flag and the order side was told team death match. We were supposed to play another round after “pizza lunch” but wasn’t given any heads up or warning and they asked us to leave afterwards when we were supposed to get two more games, we had only played one. After much back and forth, they agreed to give us one additional game. Things to keep in mind: -the mask doesn’t protect your full head, getting pinged in the back or side of your head will hurt. -the package doesn’t include the thin overalls, be prepared to pay an additional $17 for them. And more for gloves. So bring your own gear if you can. -several folks’ guns jammed often -floors are slippery -pizza is not good. Like barely edible, like eating dry crackers with dry cheese. It should not be called pizza. -bathrooms were decent, no paper towels, just a dryer -there are lockers
I spent over $250 for nothing. I only did 2 sessions (10 mins each) and was sitting around for hours while the workers was making money on the side letting people in. DON’T GO!! Thank God I stayed cool because I was with my son. For the money you’re going to spend PLEASE just go to Walmart and buy everything and just find some woods in your area.
I would give this place ZERO stars if I could, but unfortunately google cannot fathom that 1 star isn't enough to show how crappy the service is. First and Foremost, I booked a premium party package, which required for us to spend over 975$ (65 per person) because all OTHER packages required you to spend 30$+ more for extra equipment. THIS IS PAINTBALL, AND Y'ALL DONT GIVE ANYTHING BUT THE MASKS AND GUNS? Really? So BOOM, I'm still continue on. I call in about about food, the food in this place is HORRIBLE and SUPER EXPENSIVE for the crappy and cheap materials used. DOLLAR PIZZA taste better. Mind you, we were supposed to bring in food, and cake etc because the BIRTHDAY BOY is UNABLE to eat greasy foods and meat. But this place is SO MONEY HUNGRY, THAT IT'S A 15% UPCHARGE for bringing in your own food. So ON TOP of the 975, we'd be paying another 147$ TO BRING IN OUR OWN FOOD. Honestly TERRIBLE, and they didn't care that there were food allergies and things involved. 0/5 STARS NEVER COMING HERE AGAIN.
Just wrapped up an unreal day at Area 53 Indoor Paintball and had to drop a shoutout to the legends running the show — Josh, Ish, Robbie, and Mikey. These guys were absolute pros from the moment we walked in. Super chill, helpful, and kept the energy high the entire time. The indoor arena was next-level — tight corners, great cover spots, and perfect for fast-paced action. Whether you're a first-timer or a regular, the setup hits just right. Clean gear, clear instructions, and a smooth flow between games made the whole experience top-tier. Big thanks to the crew for keeping it fun, safe, and exciting. Can’t wait to come back for round two — Area 53 is where it’s at!
Super fun, great place to be in the game! Shout out to the guys helping everyone out there! Brandon Isaiah Eric
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