This is the best place to come for kids that love to shoot guns in a fun and safe way. It's run by Brandon who's a Marine (booyah!) and he knows what he's doing. He knows how to keep this really fun for kids and really safe and really upbeat. This is the second time that my grandson has elected to have his birthday party here and it was just as fun as ever the second time. I like this location better than the last one because it's much shadier and the terrain isn't as flat so it's actually more fun to play the game behind the barricades. It's near Flinn Springs on Olde Hwy 80. We always bring our own pizza and cake and they provide the same and tables and bleacher seating and portable potty as well as the guns with gel ball ammunition and the headgear and Brandon referees the entire game and helps the kids with strategy and he encourages everybody. The birthday boy gets a special birthday song and a certificate and his own T-shirt at the end of the day. I enjoy the simplicity of this because it's just pure fun and innocence. My granddaughters even enjoyed it this time and of course, Kamikaze grandma (me) always enjoys it more than anybody. So young and old anyone can play and anyone can have a blast. So if you're turning 80 this year, I would suggest that you have your birthday party at gel tag. Suitable for bridal and bachelor parties and family reunions. Try it if you want to have a blast ! read more

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We had Gel Tag San Diego out for my son's 10th birthday, and I can't recommend them enough! Brandon was incredible from start to finish. He kept 13 energetic boys engaged for hours in 90-degree weather, somehow managing the perfect balance of fun, organization, and safety. The games were well thought out, everyone stayed involved, and the kids were completely immersed from the first round to the last. If you've ever tried to keep a group of 10-year-old boys entertained, you know that's no small feat! Brandon was patient, encouraging, and had such a great way with the kids. He made sure everyone understood the rules, kept things moving, and made every child feel included. It was truly one of the easiest birthday parties we've ever hosted because he handled everything so seamlessly. If you're considering Gel Tag San Diego for a birthday party or event, book them. It was worth every penny! read more

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I was looking for a fun outdoor activity for my son's 14th birthday. I found Gel Tag San Diego. From the start, Brandon was very attentive and quick to respond to my questions. Our party was today and my son and his friends had an absolute blast! Brandon and his sons were great and so welcoming. We're already making plans to go back this summer! read more

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Highly recommend Brandon and his team! My kid and friends had an awesome bday (Mobile Gel Tag) party. It was totally worth it and looking forward to book him again!! Thank you! Ana read more

Definitely do gel tag for your next kids' party!!! My son attended a birthday party at Gel Tag San Diego's location in El Cajon and immediately wanted to do it for his birthday. We decided to go with a more expensive package because we wanted to do it at a park in a grassy area (Hillside Rec Center park in El Cajon was recommended by Brandon and is a great location with an adjacent playground). Brandon was so accommodating and communicative throughout the entire process - he was there before the start time to set everything up, and was super friendly with the kids. And not to mention our party guests loved it and even the adults joined in and had so much fun too. 5 STARS!!! read more

I can't recommend Brandon and the team at Gel Tag San Diego enough! We've used them twice for my son's birthday parties, and they are always a huge hit--not just with the kids, but the adults too. Brandon is enthusiastic, professional, and a breeze to work with. The games run smoothly, everyone has a blast, and we love that Gel Tag San Diego is veteran-owned and operated. Hooyah! read more

Brandon and his son setup an amazing event for my son's 10th Birthday Party. Everyone had an amazing time, even the Moms and Dads couldn't help themselves and joined in. Lots of laughs and high fives. My boys said it was their best birthday ever. Thanks Gel Tag San Diego!!! read more

Gel tag for my son's birthday was amazing. Brandon who is the business owner who also was the coach and guided the kids to play was awesome. We rented the 20 kids package and since we didn't have all 20 kids come out, Brandon made sure he included and asked the parents to join in. Which was so much fun for the kids and the parents as well. It was easy set up and no clean up at all. This is a better option than a need gun party. Would definitely recommend.!! read more

Hired Gel Tag SD for my son's 4th birthday. Got the idea from a friend. My son loves playing with nerf guns but he is barely turning 4. So I thought this was a great idea using the gel ball. As stated, no stains, very minimal sting, biodegradable. Chula Vista park approved vendor. I paid $50 vendor permit to chula vista. Although I believe the website says 5yo and up but with parent approval - they allow 4 year olds to play, thankfully! And you have to sign a waiver. They are very good in making sure everyone's waivers are signed before starting the games I chose the mobile 2 1/2 hr choice. I honestly wasn't sure what to expect- if the kids were going to be too tired or if the girls (especially younger ones) would lose interest fast. For starters, Brandon and his son DJ arrived early to set up, wore their masks. I was late in reminding the kids to eat lunch before the game started, so they were eating like 10 mins into our start time- I told Brandon I understand that this is paid time and he assured me that it was ok because they give breaks in between games anyway. The orientation was longer than I expected but DJ is very thorough and asks if anyone has any questions before starting the games. The kids played multiple and different games , honestly I lost track. They're very organized and give the kids water breaks. I had coed kids from 4-17yo play and everyone had a blast. I recall my friend was surprised to see his 6yo daughter was having fun playing. The adults were even able to play a game at the end. I wish I had got the 3 1/2 hr time slot, so that the kids and adults could've played longer. I got so much praise from friends that their kids had a great time and want to use them for their parties. Yes, my 4yo boy was able to work the gun. Not quite sure that he entirely grasp the concept of being out but eventually I just ask the guys to let him keep playing since he was the celebrant lol Also, Brandon and DJ were very accommodating to my requests. Thank you guys. Brandon is also a Veteran. Thank you again for your service. I definitely recommend them and will use them again in the future. read more

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We just had my son's 13th birthday party with Gel Tag. I would HIGHLY recommend! we had a bunch of kids and some adults who all had a blast! Brandon and his son were fantastic to work with and Brandon got involved in the games and was so attentive! We will definitely be back! All the kids had a blast and were exhausted when they got home. Thank you so much again for making this party easy and fun! read more

Brandon who is the owner of Gel Tag was awesome. I would recommend this business to anyone who have kids and is wanting to throw a birthday party, Not only is he very efficient but he is also a great organizer who had different themes for the games. Paint ball hurts and you could end up with bruises but this is safe for any kids who enjoy fort night games. I must say even the dads loved joining in. Again, thank you so much Brandon for creating such a lovely event for my son. read more

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My son and his friends had a blast. Brandon was amazing to work with and an all around great guy. Do not hesitate to book your party with this company. read more

We loved having Gel Tag San Diego for my son's 10th birthday party! Brandon was very professional, was amazing with the kids, and arrived on time to set up before the party started. At one point, since all kids hadn't arrived yet, he invited the parents to play along with the kids. Adults and kids had a super fun time! I do recommend kiddos wear long sleeves for the gel tag games. Although safety masks are worn and games are safe, the gel pellets, if shot too close to the body, will leave a temporary welt and it could hurt on little bodies. Brandon does do a safety briefing with the kids and long as kids are playing by the rules, you will have a fun and safe time! read more

We just had an amazing 9-year-old birthday party with Gel Tag San Diego -- the host Brandon arrived early to set everything up for us (including pop up inflatable bunkers) at a park. He was organized and really entertaining. The kids had an absolute blast, and everyone was still pumped up and energized after 2.5 hours of play (with some breaks in between to eat snacks and rehydrate). Other parents commented that they were really impressed. We are very thankful for the wonderful experience. read more

Awesome! Brandon and team were amazing, professional and easy to work with. Definitely recommend!

My son celebrated his 7th birthday with gel tag and loved it. My friends and family enjoyed themselves as well. Lots of laughing and yelling. Everyone was exhausted by the end which was a good thing. read more

My son wanted a Nerf gun war party for his 9th birthday, but we couldn't find a good solution where we weren't borrowing a ton of Nerf guns or trying to come up with games and setting up obstacles. My husband ran across Gel Tag San Diego and Brandon has been such a pleasure to work with. Not only was he very responsive prior to the party, but showed up on time and set everything up at a location of our choice. Absolutely would recommend this for parties for kids. Adults had a blast too - I actually think it would be a really fun team-building activity or for youth groups and such. Gel tag was so much better than anything we could have planned ourselves -- friends are already trying to come up with another reason to go. Brandon and DJ were so organized - I didn't even think of music, but they brought it and it really added to the ambiance. Cannot wait to do this again! read more

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Everything went well. From initial contact to event completion the owner, Brandon, was engaged and professional. He ran everything and had a variety of different games that the kids played. Booked a party event for my son and his friends and they had a blast. Would absolutely recommend to anyone and everyone. Side note: Get tag is like paint ball but with smaller rounds and less impact force. Which makes it a great bridge between laser/nerf and paint ball. read more

Attended a 8th birthday party today with Gel tag...let's just say all the 1st grade boys walked away saying "best party ever!" He was great with the kids, learned all their names, gave them tips on how to win, was able to keep them in line & had great energy! Clean and great equipment. Kids said it didn't hurt to get hit and overall enjoyed themselves! The adults got to play in the last 15 minutes and had as much fun as the kids! Looks like we'll be hiring them for my son's birthday next... read more

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AMAZING. We booked Gel Tag for my son's 8th birthday and EVERYONE had a great time. The adults joined in on the fun, too. The Gel Tag team was so professional and awesome. They organize the games so well and keep everyone engaged so the flow keeps going. We will be booking them again in the future. I highly recommend them!! read more

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Gel Tag was amazing! We were looking for a nerf party and found this instead and it was way better! From the start, Brandon was super helpful. He showed up with his son Leon and they both were great. The kids absolutely loved it and even some of the parents joined in. I would highly recommend them for a birthday party! read more

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My kid had a blast at his birthday party thanks to Gel Tag. The guys are prepared, they bring EVERYTHING you need and even organize the games with the kiddos. A parents dream! The gel pellets don't hurt and they dissolve in the ground within a day or two. No issues with the HOA or anything. They played for about two hours and the price was very reasonable. Would definitely use them again!. read more

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We recently hired Gel Tag for our son's birthday party. It was a seamless experience, right from booking to payment and coordinating. There was literally nothing needed from us once we booked the event well ahead of time! I highly recommend to plan and book in advance. The guests will need to sign the waivers which is pretty easy to do through the link in invites or online on the spot. The 10 year olds had so much fun! Brandon came an hour before and set everything thing up with no help! He also ran the games and made sure the kids are playing fair and safe. We purchased the 2.5hr package and it was awesome! The kids need a little time to familiarize with the game rules and loosen up to actually play! Hence, the 2.5hr duration was great! They did not even want to stop for cake or pizza! What a fun party! Many parents took his details and not just the attendees but the random parents present in the park. Park is the best place for this party but if one has a big backyard and are upto it, they can also host it. It was memorable in all! read more

If I could give more stars, I would! My 5 and 7 year had a joint birthday party over the weekend and Gel Tag San Diego was phenomenal! Everyone, including the adults, had a blast! Between the adrenaline charged music, overall ambiance, and Brandon's creative games and directing, the experience will be absolutely unforgettable. A lot of our guests are already planning to book Gel Tag San Diego for their next events. Brandon engaged the kids and adults throughout his entire stay and presented the boys with certificates. He was also just incredibly pleasant, friendly, polite and flexible to work with throughout the booking and day of the event. My kids, my husband and I will be attending his fall event in El Cajon and we want him back for our next birthday bash! read more

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Went to an event that was going on around my kids birthday. They had an absolute blast! The people running it were super friendly. I would 100% recommend this crew to anyone. We all enjoyed ourselves and I can't wait to take them out to do it again! read more

Gel tag was amazing! My son wanted to have a paintball party for his 8th birthday and in researching I discovered gel tag. Brandon was so helpful and responsive with coordinating the party. We had the party at his location since it would be dark and it was great!! We also ordered a pizza through him that was a huge hit!! All the kiddos had a blast and we are already planing a couples night gel tag outing. I highly recommend Brandon for birthday parties!! 10/10 recommend. Thank you Brandon! read more

Brandon and his team did a great job with my son's birthday party. They came and set up a cool course in my front yard with inflatable barriers and a speaker for music. They had different fun games for the kids to play and kept them engaged and having fun the whole time. The kids loved it and were happy playing for a full 90 minutes! Brandon was easy to deal with and communicated well throughout the whole process. I'd recommend them for a fun, unique, experience for all types of events or parties. read more

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I did a drive by before our event and got a little worried as the place didn't look like much. However, Brandon was a great host and the kids had a blast. We went for my son's 8th birthday and he said it was the best one yet. Highly recommend. Brandon is very response, professional, kept the kids entertained, and was flexible without my last minute planning. Nothing negative to say about our experience. Super fun! read more

We hired Brandon late last year for my son birthday party but due to the weather, we had to reschedule several times per my request. Brandon was absolutely amazing and so professional with accommodating our needs. He even referred us to a really yummy pizza place that had one of the largest pizzas I have ever seen. Once we were able to sync schedules we decided to just make it a fun event for my sons NFL Flag football team. When we arrived, everything was set up and ready to go. Brandon explained the rules verified all waivers were signed and the boys were off to having fun for 3 hours playing multiple games! We even got the chance to play parents versus kids! Now that was a blast...literally a gel blast! :) I would highly recommend hiring Brandon for any celebration or just to have fun! The gel pellets are biodegradable , don't stain, or hurt! Oh and Brandon is a veteran and we are so appreciative of his service! Hooyah! We are looking forward to scheduling our next event! read more

What an amazing job these guys do! We went to a birthday party for an 11 year old and were not sure what to expect. The Gel Tag San Diego team did amazing job communicating and coordinating and keeping everyone safe. They kept things moving quickly and we all (adults and kids) literally played until were were all exhausted. The gel projectiles do not hurt at all so the game is super full people of all ages. I got shot in the face several times with just sunglasses on and it didnt hurt or leave a mark. Its an easy 20 minutes east of San Diego and the staff was amazing. Super friendly and helpful and fun. It was clear their number one goal was making sure we had a good time and not saving a few bucks on limited rounds or time. The free for all at the end was the highlight for us. I wish I could give them more than 5 stars. Highly recommend. read more

Brandon and his son were amazing!! So kind, punctual, and fun!!! Everything went super smooth, they were flexible with last minute location change too. I would highly recommend Gel Tag San Diego without hesitation. As an elementary teacher efficient and clear directions are important to me and Brandon explained safety rules and the games very well. My 10 year old son and his buddies, including his dad and stepdad had a wonderful time! Thanks Brandon! read more

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We had gel tag at our home for my son's birthday party. Brandon was incredible!!! I have yet to have a birthday party where I could sit down and visit with friends until this party because Brandon entertained all the kids. He came up with fun games, encouraged the kids, was positive, and totally managed all kids the entire time. The kids had so much fun! Would definitely recommend having Gel Tag and Brandon at your next event! read more

Gel Tag SD do not just meet customer's satisfaction but always exceed expectations! I am truly grateful that they went out of their way just to accommodate our short notice party & even completed the requirements to be an approved vendor so they can come to our party. The game is so much fun that everyone in the party regardless of age enjoyed it! If I can give more than 5 stars I would because of their exceptional service, professionalism, & fun! Highly recommended & I promise you that you will love them! read more

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The best outdoor activity to do with kids and adults.very friendly and all my guest had a blast 5 star plus for sure

We worked with Gel Tag San Diego for my son's birthday. Brandon was professional and easy to communicate with leading up to the event. On the day of the party, he was incredible. The gel tag set-up was a huge hit! He had music and was coaching the kids how to play various games. Brandon is a pro and we would work with him again in a heart beat! read more

Great time for my 9 yr old and friends! The staff is super friendly great with kids! The kids never stopped playing! Will definitely try again! read more

A group of us brought Gel Tag San Diego for a Halloween party. They were so wonderful! We had a large group of kids ages 5-14 and everyone had a blast. After the kids were finished playing the owner let us play an adult game - we played moms vs dads and we probably had more fun than the kids. The owner of the company is a veteran and his two sons joined him for setup and execution of the games. They were so fun and mature and did a wonderful job overall. I would love to play again! read more

Amazing experience from start to finish! Brandon and family are the nicest people and are great when entertaining the kids during gel tag. Totally would recommend 100%. Thank you Gel Tag San Diego for an awesome experience! read more

Gel Tag San Diego, Brando I appreciate your professionalism and loved your two assistants. They are friendly, energetic and have great customer service like yourself. Thank you so much for being so flexible and approachable with any request we had. The pizza company you picked to deliver the food was on time pizza was delicious. This experience was like no other birthday party I have booked, I look forward to booking another event with your super Fun company. Diana Jansen read more

Our Gel Tag party was so much fun! Brandon and DJ were fantastic. They were prompt, did a complete set up and take down of their equipment (the inflatable bunkers were awesome!), and they took the time to help the kids who were playing and make sure everyone was having fun. Us parents were able to stand back and enjoy the show! We also appreciated how conscientious they were about sanitation due to COVID. We would (and already have) recommended Gel Tag San Diego to friends, they were professional, friendly, reliable, and the kids had a blast! read more

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