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Birthday Party Halls in Brooklyn
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Max Adventures LLC
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
2014
Descriptiontext

Max Adventures LLC is a privately held, founder-owned indoor children's entertainment and birthday party venue founded in 2014 and operating from a single 7,000 square foot, climate-controlled facility at 2378 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. The company runs a 100% private event model, meaning no walk-ins or shared parties are accepted; every booking is an exclusive reservation of the entire venue, with sales conducted by phone and consultations in English, Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian, and Creole.

The core offering is a set of three tiered birthday party packages (Adventure, Adventure Deluxe, and Grand Luxury) ranging up to 50 children and 50 adults, plus school and camp field trips and other private events such as bat/bar mitzvahs, graduation parties, gender reveals, and team building. Packages include exclusive access to all 14 attractions, food, decorations, personalized laser show, and digital/printed invitations, with add-ons such as Virtual Reality, Glow Party upgrades, axe throwing, character appearances, and themed photo booths. Underlying technology is primarily experiential hardware (LED floor game, laser maze, VR stations, axe throwing, GaGa Ball pit, soft play gym, arcade, gaming consoles, photo booth) with no proprietary software or AI components disclosed.

Revenue is generated from one-time private event bookings on a quote-based pricing model, with specific package prices not publicly disclosed; educator and first-responder discounts and a returning-customer loyalty program are in place. The business serves all five NYC boroughs through direct-to-consumer phone-based bookings and a marketing footprint spanning social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Pinterest), family directories (Mommy Poppins, New York Family), review platforms (TripAdvisor, Yelp, Google), and earned media (PIX11, Z100, Time Out NY, Brooklyn Paper), with the company claiming 10,000+ customers served since founding and 8 consecutive Best of Brooklyn awards from 2019 to 2026.

Short descriptiontext

Max Adventures operates a 7,000 sq ft, 100% private indoor children's entertainment and birthday party venue in Brooklyn, NY, offering all-inclusive party packages across 14 attractions for parents, schools, and families across the NYC metro area.

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Operating
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Headcount rangeband
11–50
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersBrooklyn, United States
HQ citystring
Brooklyn
HQ countrystring
United States
HQ regionstring
North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

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City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
indoor party venue, children's birthday parties, private event hosting, kids amusement center, group entertainment events
Industry2 codes
1Family Entertainment Centers & Indoor Amusement (Arcades, Trampoline Parks, Indoor Play)
CodeTHAAAAADPrimaryYes
2Party Games, Activities & Interactive Entertainment
CodeHSACACAJPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Amusement Parks and Arcades7131
  • Amusement Arcades71312
SIC code1 code
  • Services-Amusement & Recreation Services7900
Product category
Children's Entertainment and Private Indoor Party Venue
GTM motion1 record

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Type, Description, Source

Revenue model4 records
1Private Birthday Party Packages
TypeOne Time License
Description

All-inclusive private birthday party celebrations for children ages 1-12. Packages include exclusive access to all 14 attractions, dedicated party room, personalized laser show with child's name and birthday message, music, games, bubble machine, balloon tree, 3D coloring pages, pizza, beverages, snacks, and both digital and printed birthday invitations. Three tier levels: Adventure Party, Adventure Deluxe, and Grand Luxury packages.

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2School, Camp & Group Events
TypeOne Time License
Description

Private field trips and group visits for schools, daycares, and summer camps. Fully private setting with safe accommodations for children with special needs.

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3Other Private Events
TypeOne Time License
Description

Tween, teen, and pre-teen birthday parties, bat/bar mitzvahs, graduation parties, holiday parties, gender reveal parties, team building events, and family gatherings.

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4Additional Attractions & Upgrades
TypeOne Time License
Description

Optional add-ons including Virtual Reality experiences, Glow in the Dark Party upgrades, and themed experiences. Coffee/tea package and massage chair access in Parent Lounge available as upgrades.

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Marketing channels6 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels2 records

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Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components5 values
Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain
Pricing details4 tiers
1NYC Educators Discount - $50-$100 off select packages
ModelOtherBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

Active NYC educators, police officers, firefighters, EMT, and military personnel receive discounts upon providing valid identification. $50 off Adventure Deluxe Package or $100 off Grand Luxury Package.

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2Adventure Party Package - Up to 40 children + 40 adults
ModelOtherBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

Entry-level birthday party package with basic inclusions. Capacity: up to 40 children and 40 adults.

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3Adventure Deluxe Package - Up to 40 children + 40 adults
ModelOtherBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

Mid-tier package with enhanced features. Capacity: up to 40 children and 40 adults.

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4Grand Luxury Package - Up to 50 children + 50 adults
ModelOtherBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

Premium package accommodating larger groups. Capacity: up to 50 children and 50 adults.

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GTM typeB2C
B2C
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

Max Adventures is a 7,000 square foot indoor amusement center in Brooklyn that hosts 100% private children's birthday parties and group events. Each booking provides exclusive access to all 14 attractions (including glow-in-the-dark party, laser maze, VR stations, soft play gym, axe throwing, arcade games, laser tag, gaming room, ball pit, photo booth, and toddler play) bundled with dedicated party rooms, food, decorations, personalized laser shows, and staff-led entertainment. Packages come in three tier levels (Adventure Party, Adventure Deluxe, Grand Luxury) and are sales-assisted via phone consultations with no walk-ins or shared parties accepted.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 4 values shown
  • 4.8 out of 5 customer satisfaction rating
+3 more records
Product overview1 text field

Max Adventures is a private indoor children's entertainment and birthday party venue offering all-inclusive party packages across 14 attractions within a 7,000 square foot facility. The core offerings consist of Birthday Party Packages, School/Camp Group Events, and Other Private Events (tween parties, bat/bar mitzvahs, graduation parties, team building). Each booking includes exclusive access to all attractions including Glow Kids Party, Laser Maze, Super Block, Soft Play Gym, Virtual Reality, Axe Throwing, Toddler Play, Arcade Games, Laser Tag, Gaming Room, Ball Pit/GaGa Ball, Photo Booth, Pie In The Face, and Parent Lounge. Additional services include Photo Booth Themes with character options and Character Appearances. The venue operates on a 100% private booking model with no walk-ins or shared parties.

Product and service5 records
1Private Birthday Parties
CategoryCore package / venue hire
Description

Fully private birthday celebrations for children ages 1 and up, including exclusive access to all 14 attractions, a dedicated party room, personalized laser show with child's name and birthday message, music, games, bubble machine, balloon tree, 3D coloring pages, pizza, beverages, snacks, and digital/printed birthday invitations. Three package tiers available: Adventure Party, Adventure Deluxe, and Grand Luxury.

2School, Camp & Group Events
CategoryCore package / group venue hire
Description

Private field trips and group visits for schools, daycares, and summer camps. Each booking provides a fully private setting for the group with accommodations for children with special needs.

3Other Private Events
CategoryCore package / private venue hire
Description

Private events for adults and older youth, including tween and teen birthday parties, bat/bar mitzvahs, graduation parties, holiday parties, gender reveal parties, team building events, and family gatherings.

4Super Block
CategoryAttraction
Description

State-of-the-art interactive LED floor game combining the floor is lava and escape room concepts into one immersive experience for kids and adults.

5Axe Throwing
CategoryAttraction
Description

Friendly competition attraction where guests challenge friends and family to a casual axe throwing game, suitable for both kids and adults at private parties.

Scale indicator7 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Recent move4 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight5 records

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Type, Description

Peers10 records
TypeDirect peer
Description

Franchised private indoor inflatable party venue specializing in hosted children's birthday parties — same 100% private event model and target customer (parents of kids ages 2-12) as Max Adventures.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Inflatable party center franchise focused exclusively on private kids' birthday parties with all-inclusive packages — comparable use case, customer, and private-event GTM.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Multi-attraction indoor adventure park chain with trampolines, climbing, VR, and party packages — directly comparable attraction mix (VR, climbing, party events) to Max Adventures.

TypeDirect peer
Description

National family entertainment center chain offering private birthday party packages, arcade games, rides, and food under one roof — directly comparable to Max Adventures' all-inclusive private-party model at a much larger scale.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Trampoline park franchise offering private birthday party packages and a multi-attraction indoor experience — comparable venue type, age range, and party monetization.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Large-format branded indoor attraction with party/event packages — overlapping kids' entertainment and private-event use cases at much higher scale and capital intensity.

7NYC Kids Club
TypeRegional player
Description

NYC-based children's activity and party venue — same geographic market (NYC families), overlapping birthday party offerings and parent demographic.

TypeEmerging player
Description

Children's enrichment and party venue franchise with private birthday party offerings — partial overlap in target customer (parents of young children) but more curriculum-led vs. Max Adventures' amusement-led positioning.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

National entertainment venue combining arcade, attractions, food, and group/private events — broader dining-led model but same family/group-event monetization thesis.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Indoor playground and party venue chain targeting the same family/kids birthday use case with multi-attraction facilities — comparable business model and customer segment.

Market position
Strengths5 records

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Weaknesses5 records

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Competitive moat5 records

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Key risks6 records

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Key highlights7 records

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Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Named customers2 records

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Segment5 records

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Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile3 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

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No
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Feature5 records

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Profiles1 record

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

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Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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Birthday Party Halls in Brooklyn

Children's Entertainment and Private Indoor Party Venuemaxadventuresny.com

Max Adventures operates a 7,000 sq ft, 100% private indoor children's entertainment and birthday party venue in Brooklyn, NY, offering all-inclusive party packages across 14 attractions for parents, schools, and families across the NYC metro area.

What Birthday Party Halls in Brooklyn does

Max Adventures LLC is a privately held, founder-owned indoor children's entertainment and birthday party venue founded in 2014 and operating from a single 7,000 square foot, climate-controlled facility at 2378 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. The company runs a 100% private event model, meaning no walk-ins or shared parties are accepted; every booking is an exclusive reservation of the entire venue, with sales conducted by phone and consultations in English, Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian, and Creole.

The core offering is a set of three tiered birthday party packages (Adventure, Adventure Deluxe, and Grand Luxury) ranging up to 50 children and 50 adults, plus school and camp field trips and other private events such as bat/bar mitzvahs, graduation parties, gender reveals, and team building. Packages include exclusive access to all 14 attractions, food, decorations, personalized laser show, and digital/printed invitations, with add-ons such as Virtual Reality, Glow Party upgrades, axe throwing, character appearances, and themed photo booths. Underlying technology is primarily experiential hardware (LED floor game, laser maze, VR stations, axe throwing, GaGa Ball pit, soft play gym, arcade, gaming consoles, photo booth) with no proprietary software or AI components disclosed.

Revenue is generated from one-time private event bookings on a quote-based pricing model, with specific package prices not publicly disclosed; educator and first-responder discounts and a returning-customer loyalty program are in place. The business serves all five NYC boroughs through direct-to-consumer phone-based bookings and a marketing footprint spanning social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Pinterest), family directories (Mommy Poppins, New York Family), review platforms (TripAdvisor, Yelp, Google), and earned media (PIX11, Z100, Time Out NY, Brooklyn Paper), with the company claiming 10,000+ customers served since founding and 8 consecutive Best of Brooklyn awards from 2019 to 2026.

Birthday Party Halls in Brooklyn firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Birthday Party Halls in Brooklyn
Legal name
Max Adventures LLC
Website
https://maxadventuresny.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
2014
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
11–50 employees
Short description
Max Adventures operates a 7,000 sq ft, 100% private indoor children's entertainment and birthday party venue in Brooklyn, NY, offering all-inclusive party packages across 14 attractions for parents, schools, and families across the NYC metro area.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Birthday Party Halls in Brooklyn industry classification

Industry
Product category
Children's Entertainment and Private Indoor Party Venue
NAICS
Amusement Parks and Arcades (7131), Amusement Arcades (71312)
SIC
Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)
akta.pro primary industry
Family Entertainment Centers & Indoor Amusement (Arcades, Trampoline Parks, Indoor Play) (THAAAAAD)
akta.pro secondary industry
Party Games, Activities & Interactive Entertainment (HSACACAJ)

Keywords

  • Indoor party venue
  • Children's birthday parties
  • Private event hosting
  • Kids amusement center
  • Group entertainment events

Where Birthday Party Halls in Brooklyn is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Brooklyn
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

Birthday Party Halls in Brooklyn business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

  1. Private Birthday Party Packages: All-inclusive private birthday party celebrations for children ages 1-12. Packages include exclusive access to all 14 attractions, dedicated party room, personalized laser show with child's name and birthday message, music, games, bubble machine, balloon tree, 3D coloring pages, pizza, beverages, snacks, and both digital and printed birthday invitations. Three tier levels: Adventure Party, Adventure Deluxe, and Grand Luxury packages.
  2. School, Camp & Group Events: Private field trips and group visits for schools, daycares, and summer camps. Fully private setting with safe accommodations for children with special needs.
  3. Other Private Events: Tween, teen, and pre-teen birthday parties, bat/bar mitzvahs, graduation parties, holiday parties, gender reveal parties, team building events, and family gatherings.
  4. Additional Attractions & Upgrades: Optional add-ons including Virtual Reality experiences, Glow in the Dark Party upgrades, and themed experiences. Coffee/tea package and massage chair access in Parent Lounge available as upgrades.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
OtherPay-as-you-goNYC Educators Discount - $50-$100 off select packages
OtherPay-as-you-goAdventure Party Package - Up to 40 children + 40 adults
OtherPay-as-you-goAdventure Deluxe Package - Up to 40 children + 40 adults
OtherPay-as-you-goGrand Luxury Package - Up to 50 children + 50 adults

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Birthday Party Halls in Brooklyn product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Max Adventures is a 7,000 square foot indoor amusement center in Brooklyn that hosts 100% private children's birthday parties and group events. Each booking provides exclusive access to all 14 attractions (including glow-in-the-dark party, laser maze, VR stations, soft play gym, axe throwing, arcade games, laser tag, gaming room, ball pit, photo booth, and toddler play) bundled with dedicated party rooms, food, decorations, personalized laser shows, and staff-led entertainment. Packages come in three tier levels (Adventure Party, Adventure Deluxe, Grand Luxury) and are sales-assisted via phone consultations with no walk-ins or shared parties accepted.

Product overview

Max Adventures is a private indoor children's entertainment and birthday party venue offering all-inclusive party packages across 14 attractions within a 7,000 square foot facility. The core offerings consist of Birthday Party Packages, School/Camp Group Events, and Other Private Events (tween parties, bat/bar mitzvahs, graduation parties, team building). Each booking includes exclusive access to all attractions including Glow Kids Party, Laser Maze, Super Block, Soft Play Gym, Virtual Reality, Axe Throwing, Toddler Play, Arcade Games, Laser Tag, Gaming Room, Ball Pit/GaGa Ball, Photo Booth, Pie In The Face, and Parent Lounge. Additional services include Photo Booth Themes with character options and Character Appearances. The venue operates on a 100% private booking model with no walk-ins or shared parties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Private Birthday Parties Fully private birthday celebrations for children ages 1 and up, including exclusive access to all 14 attractions, a dedicated party room, personalized laser show with child's name and birthday message, music, games, bubble machine, balloon tree, 3D coloring pages, pizza, beverages, snacks, and digital/printed birthday invitations. Three package tiers available: Adventure Party, Adventure Deluxe, and Grand Luxury.
  • School, Camp & Group Events Private field trips and group visits for schools, daycares, and summer camps. Each booking provides a fully private setting for the group with accommodations for children with special needs.
  • Other Private Events Private events for adults and older youth, including tween and teen birthday parties, bat/bar mitzvahs, graduation parties, holiday parties, gender reveal parties, team building events, and family gatherings.
  • Super Block State-of-the-art interactive LED floor game combining the floor is lava and escape room concepts into one immersive experience for kids and adults.
  • Axe Throwing Friendly competition attraction where guests challenge friends and family to a casual axe throwing game, suitable for both kids and adults at private parties.

Quantifiable outcome

  • 4.8 out of 5 customer satisfaction rating
  • +3 more outcomes

Companies that use Birthday Party Halls in Brooklyn

Customer profile

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Birthday Party Halls in Brooklyn technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Birthday Party Halls in Brooklyn partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Birthday Party Halls in Brooklyn competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • BounceU: Franchised private indoor inflatable party venue specializing in hosted children's birthday parties — same 100% private event model and target customer (parents of kids ages 2-12) as Max Adventures.
  • Pump It Up: Inflatable party center franchise focused exclusively on private kids' birthday parties with all-inclusive packages — comparable use case, customer, and private-event GTM.
  • Urban Air Adventure Park: Multi-attraction indoor adventure park chain with trampolines, climbing, VR, and party packages — directly comparable attraction mix (VR, climbing, party events) to Max Adventures.
  • Chuck E. Cheese: National family entertainment center chain offering private birthday party packages, arcade games, rides, and food under one roof — directly comparable to Max Adventures' all-inclusive private-party model at a much larger scale.
  • Sky Zone: Trampoline park franchise offering private birthday party packages and a multi-attraction indoor experience — comparable venue type, age range, and party monetization.
  • BillyBeez: Indoor playground and party venue chain targeting the same family/kids birthday use case with multi-attraction facilities — comparable business model and customer segment.

Broad incumbents

  • LEGOLAND Discovery Center: Large-format branded indoor attraction with party/event packages — overlapping kids' entertainment and private-event use cases at much higher scale and capital intensity.
  • Dave & Buster's: National entertainment venue combining arcade, attractions, food, and group/private events — broader dining-led model but same family/group-event monetization thesis.

Regional players

  • NYC Kids Club: NYC-based children's activity and party venue — same geographic market (NYC families), overlapping birthday party offerings and parent demographic.

Emerging players

  • The Little Gym: Children's enrichment and party venue franchise with private birthday party offerings — partial overlap in target customer (parents of young children) but more curriculum-led vs. Max Adventures' amusement-led positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Birthday Party Halls in Brooklyn social profiles

Digital presence

Birthday Party Halls in Brooklyn financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Birthday Party Halls in Brooklyn leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Birthday Party Halls in Brooklyn funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Birthday Party Halls in Brooklyn M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Birthday Party Halls in Brooklyn

What does Birthday Party Halls in Brooklyn do?

Max Adventures is a 7,000 square foot indoor amusement center in Brooklyn that hosts 100% private children's birthday parties and group events. Each booking provides exclusive access to all 14 attractions (including glow-in-the-dark party, laser maze, VR stations, soft play gym, axe throwing, arcade games, laser tag, gaming room, ball pit, photo booth, and toddler play) bundled with dedicated party rooms, food, decorations, personalized laser shows, and staff-led entertainment. Packages come in three tier levels (Adventure Party, Adventure Deluxe, Grand Luxury) and are sales-assisted via phone consultations with no walk-ins or shared parties accepted.

Is Birthday Party Halls in Brooklyn a public or private company?

Birthday Party Halls in Brooklyn is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.

When was Birthday Party Halls in Brooklyn founded?

Birthday Party Halls in Brooklyn was founded in 2014. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is Birthday Party Halls in Brooklyn based?

Birthday Party Halls in Brooklyn is headquartered in Brooklyn, United States, in the North America region.

How does Birthday Party Halls in Brooklyn make money?

Four revenue lines are on record. Private Birthday Party Packages are the primary driver. The others are school, Camp & Group Events, other Private Events and additional Attractions & Upgrades.

Who are Birthday Party Halls in Brooklyn's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are BounceU, Pump It Up, Urban Air Adventure Park, Chuck E. Cheese, Sky Zone and BillyBeez. Broad incumbents are LEGOLAND Discovery Center and Dave & Buster's. NYC Kids Club is listed as a regional player. The Little Gym is listed as an emerging player.

Does Birthday Party Halls in Brooklyn have an API?

No public API is recorded for Birthday Party Halls in Brooklyn.

What industry is Birthday Party Halls in Brooklyn in?

Birthday Party Halls in Brooklyn's product category is Children's Entertainment and Private Indoor Party Venue. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THAAAAAD, Family Entertainment Centers & Indoor Amusement (Arcades, Trampoline Parks, Indoor Play), with a secondary code of HSACACAJ, Party Games, Activities & Interactive Entertainment. Its NAICS code is 7131 and its SIC code is 7900.

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