My Story: Why This Matters to Me, My Family, & Our Community
My name is Glenn:
My name is Glenn, and I grew up right here in the Buckeye Lake - Newark area. When I was a kid, me and my friends had an old pool hall we could go to. It wasn't fancy. It wasn't modern. But it was affordable and safe. It was ours. It kept us out of trouble, gave us a place to belong, and became the backdrop of some of the best memories of my childhood.
Places like this don't really exist anymore.
Not the safe ones.
Not the affordable ones.
Not the ones that feel like home.
Now that I'm a father, and I look at my kids and think about what they will have as they grow up. I want them to have a place where they can laugh, play, and be around other good kids. A place where families can spend time together without worrying about the cost. A place that feels safe, warm, and full of joy.
Laser tag became part of my life years ago while I was living in Charlotte NC. I fell in love with the game, the energy, the teamwork, the excitement. So much so I started working at a local facility. But while managing it I saw something that didn't sit right with me, most laser tag facilities were built around squeezing every dollar out of families instead of serving the community around them.
I believe there's a better way.
I believe fun and community can coexist.
I believe every neighborhood deserves a place where kids and families can connect.
I'm not a corporation. I'm not backed by investors. I'm just a regular guy with a retail job, a family I love, and a dream that's bigger than my bank account. So I'm starting where I can, with mobile laser tag. It's the first step towards something much bigger.
This is my dream.
This is my heart.
This is for my kids and for every kid who needs a place like I once had.
And because this dream is personal, I want you to see who you're supporting. This is my family. This is who I'm building this for.
This is us!
Why Your Support Matters
Tag Nation starts with a simple dream: a safe, affordable, family-centered place where kids can play, teens can belong, and parents can relax knowing their children are in a positive environment.
Your support helps us build this one milestone at a time.
Phase 1 - Mobile Laser Tag Launch Goal: $20,000
This is where Tag Nation begins. Phase 1 gets us fully equipped so we can start hosting events, serving families and generating revenue.
What This Phase Funds
- Laser Tag Equipment
- Safety Gear
- Mobile Setup & Transport
- Branding & Community Outreach
Suggested Donation Levels
- $10 - Help Us Get Closer
- $25 - Support Equipment Costs
- $50 - Fund Safety Gear
- $100 - Boost Our Launch Goal
- $250 - Sponsor a Major Equipment Piece
- Custom Amount - Give what you can
- Mega Donation - Send us an email if you would like to have Tag Nation help support your business as well. Tag Nation will add your company's logo to one of our obstacles.
Phase 2 - Community Events & Growth Goal: $5,000 - $10,000
Once we're operational, this phase helps us give back and build trust through free and low-cost community events.
What This Phase Funds
- Free Community events
- School Partnerships
- Low-income Family Play Grants
This Phase helps us to build Visibility, reputation, and community support - the foundation for our first facility.
Phase 3 - First Facility Fund Goal: $115,000
This phase represents the long-term dream: a permanent home where families can gather, kids can play safely, and the community can grow together. This phase is broken into different tiers.
Tier 1 - Secure the Space Goal: $25,000
This tier covers the essentials that let us claim a physical home for Tag Nation.
- Deposit
- Initial Rent
- Insurance
- Utilities setup
This is the moment the dream becomes real.
Tier 2 - Build-Out and Safety Infrastructure Goal: $40,000
This tier transforms an empty space into a safe, exciting environment.
- Walls & Layout
- Flooring
- Electrical Work
- Lighting
- Safety Padding
This is where the facility starts to look like Tag Nation
Tier 3 - Arena & Gameplay Systems Goal: $35,000
This tier brings the heart of the experience to life.
- Arena Walls
- Fog Machine
- Lighting Effects
- Scoring Systems
- Immersive gameplay tech
This is the "wow" factor families will remember.
Tier 4 - Family Areas & Comfort Spaces Goal: $10,000
This tier creates the welcoming environment that sets Tag Nation apart.
- Seating
- Tables
- Birthday Rooms
- Parent Lounge
This is where families relax, celebrate, and connect.
Tier 5 - Opening Week Community Launch Goal: $5,000
This tier funds the celebration that introduces Tag Nation to the community.
- Free play days
- Giveaways
- Community events
- School partnerships
This is how we open our doors with impact.
Donations
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