Have all the possible fun you may have in a paintball fight, but never feel hurt when you get hit. Due to the electronics and the laser technology, spend hours of fun in one of the Laser Tag fields listed here. Most are located in amusement parks or indoor family fun centers, so you can usually extend your birthday party themes with Arcade Video Games and other attractions.

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Laser Tag (or Lazer Tag) is a simulation-shooting sport similar to Paintball. Unlike paintball, it can be played in teams but also individually. You’ll find indoor and outdoor interactive laser tag arenas, mostly in amusement parks or family fun centers.

Indoor laser tag is typically played in a darkened arena and the packs are tightly integrated with electronic devices. The arena devices, and the packs themselves may be linked into a control computer for scoring and control over game parameters. Use of the equipment outside of the arena may be impossible or impractical.

Outdoor equipment is generally expected to function well at longer ranges, even in daylight, so higher output power and specially designed optics are often a requirement. The scenarios for outdoor laser tag often approximate real-world combat.

Laser Tag Game Rules

Players attempt to score points by engaging targets with a hand-held infrared-emitting tagger. Infrared-sensitive targets are worn by opposing players or targets integrated within the specialized laser tag arena.

The computerized targeting device wielded by a player commonly emits a brief infrared beam, which normally carries an identifying signal, and the sensors worn by other players or mounted in fixtures record the signal when they are “tagged”.

In many cases the targeting device also contains a low-power visible laser, to assist the player and create ambiance. In indoor play, a visible laser combined with theatrical fog typically provide the visual effect of firing, while having no actual role in transmitting the fire signal.

In all but the most basic of systems, the infrared signal sent by the laser when it fires is encoded with information such as the identity of the pack from which it originated. This coding allows for scoring and may also act to discourage interference from unauthorized devices in the playing area.

Rate of fire, objectives, effects of being “tagged”, and other parameters can often be altered on the fly to provide for varied game play. Most laser tag equipment may be used for one style of play, rules, timing and goals, known as a game format, then switched rapidly to another game format. Differences can include switching from solo to team play, or from direct player interaction to siege-style rules, with the software altering both general game play and equipment behavior. Many modern laser tag systems allow for different characteristics to be applied on a per-individual basis, based on game progress or personal in-game adjustment, allowing for even greater customization.

Game variations include simulations of combat, role play-style games, and competitive sporting events with tactical configurations and precise goals. The resulting game play mechanics can result in anything from the highly realistic combat simulation used by the military to far fetched scenarios inspired by science fiction and video games.

Safety

Laser tag is popular with a wide range of ages, and is considered to be less physically demanding than other simulation-shooting sports, because there is no physical projectile impacting the target, and many indoor venues prohibit running or roughhousing.

Amazingly enough, laser tag is one of the safest combat sports and guaranties exciting birthday parties. It’s like playing an arcade video game, but you move and interact with an actual arena and eventual opponents.

Cost

Group birthday packages can include a fixed price per kid, for up to a certain number of people. It may give you a fixed number of games (such as three games of laser tag) or unlimited use for one hour or more for the whole group.

Prices vary, but expect something at $15 per kid and more, so parties at $200 and more for up to 10 kids, including pizza and soft drinks, are customary.

The rental equipment (tagger and sensors worn or mounted in fixtures) is provided and included in the admission price.

In most Laser Tag arenas you’ll also find Arcade Videos and other attractions, good for those who do not want to play the game.

Checklist

It’s good to have at least one person in the group already familiar with laser tag, to help and assist the others in the game. However, the game rules are usually so simple and flexible, and the attendee will explain them to you before you start playing.

Get a glimpse about how scary and freightening your arena setting is, it might surprise and have some effect on younger kids. If possible, ask for mild scenario settings.

Make sure there is a party room or at least a party table where kids can get together after the game and serve the cake.

Do not buy any Laser tag equipment. Each Laser tag arena is particular and only their own taggers will work inside. Anyway, they give you all you need, it’s included in the price.

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