What is laser tag

Laser tag is an exciting, interactive game where players compete against each other or work in teams to shoot infrared laser guns at sensors on opponents’ protective vests. The goal is to score points and take out opposing players using the game’s various objectives. Laser tag venues often contain obstacles and environmental elements to create a more exciting atmosphere.

The technology behind laser tag is actually quite simple. On a basic level, players are equipped with a laser gun and a vest that contains sensors. When a sensor on the vest is struck by a laser beam, the corresponding player is taken out and must wait for a set amount of time before re-entering the game. The more advanced sets of laser tag equipment contain sound effects, fog machines, colored lights, black lights, scoreboards, and other features.

Laser tag has been a popular game since its invention in the early 1980s. Since then, venues have been popping up all over the world, providing millions of people with hours of exciting entertainment. Some places have laser tag as a one-time activity, while others – like arcade-style laser tag centers – offer multiple rounds of the game, as well as video games, arcade games, and snacks.

There are tons of different ways to play laser tag. Some of the most popular variations include capture the flag, team deathmatch, and last man standing. Other versions can be just as creative, such as zombie tag – where one team acts as zombies and the other as survivors; and alien tag, where one team acts as aliens and the other must capture them. Laser tag is a great way to build teamwork, develop problem-solving skills, and, of course, to have a ton of fun!

Where to play laser tag

You can find places near you where you can play paintball indoors and outdoors in our list of laser tag arenas.