The game of Laser tag began in the early 1980’s and has become increasingly popular throughout the years. By the end of the millennium over 25 million North Americans had experienced the thrill and adventure of playing the game. Today it continues to grow and become more popular as technology advances and new equipment is introduced into the game
Laser tag is a combination of tag, hide and seek, and cops and robbers, enhanced with modern technology. In order to play, players suit up in electronic vests with flashing targets, and a gun that shoots a harmless, visible beam of red light. Players, whether individually or on teams, use their lasers to score as many points as possible by zapping the targets on their opponent’s equipment. Targets are usually found on the shoulders, chest, back, and gun.
Most Laser Tag arenas are specially designed multi-level mazes with some facilities featuring things such as ramps, catwalks, swirling fog, mirrors, and heart pounding music and sound effects. The arena is commonly painted black, with florescent guides, which glow under the black light. After a completed round, players receive a printout of how many points they earned during the game, who they shot, who shot them, where the hits were located, and many more detailed statistics.
Laser tag is a fun way to spend an afternoon with friends. Best of all, since it is a completely non contact sport, children as young as 5 years of age can play!