Gel Warriors take games to the next level at Nambour’s Challenge Accepted

From left, Owner Peter Grieger, Dominic Schaumann, Amanda Masterson, Malexie Masterson, Xanda Masterson, Jax Masterson, Seth Moyle and Millzy Makenzie.

by Janine Hill

Childhood games such as cowboys and Indians and cops and robbers have always been an integral part of growing up.

Although kids haven’t changed much, the toys and equipment they use for these battles have evolved beyond bows and arrows, caps, and corks.

Challenge Accepted, on Price Street, Nambour, offers a simulated environment where NERF, Laser Tag, Gelball, and Gelsoft battles take place.

With the help of smoke, effect lighting and sounds, participants can immerse themselves in thrilling combat scenarios.

Owner Peter Grieger established the venue to provide a space for ages from six years old through to adults to have fun and engage in something different, away from screens.

“It’s essentially an indoor battleground that we’ve created,” Peter said.

Challenge Accepted organises public sessions on a weekly basis, as well as corporate or team building events, birthday parties, after school programs, and a monthly league competition.

An after-school Gelsoft class for children aged eight to 14 takes place every Tuesday from 4.30-6pm.

During this class, participants receive

instruction from Peter, who has a background in law enforcement, and his experienced team of instructors.

They teach room entry techniques, blaster safety, and stealth, as well as speed and accuracy on the tactical target range.

Peter emphasised that the program not only provided entertainment but also taught valuable lessons in teamwork.

To participate, players can bring their own blasters or rent them from the Challenge Accepted arsenal. However, all blasters are subject to power restrictions.

Additionally, children can join their parents and friends in the monthly Gel Warriors Cup league competition.

Players aged 10 and above form teams of three who play three games every Friday from 4.30-6.30pm.

Peter emphasised the friendly and family-oriented nature of the league.

“We promote fair and sportsmanlike conduct. It’s an opportunity for people to come together and enjoy themselves,” he said.

This unique experience caters to those who seek a different type of recreational activity beyond traditional sports.