If you haven’t played Domination with us then you haven’t played with us in far too long. Basically, two teams compete to gain ownership of control points scattered around the field. These control points are represented by laser tag props that are brightly colored arms that flip back and forth, making this great “thwok!” sound. It looks something like this: Continue reading
We recently completed work on a updated version of one of our favorite laser tag props and wanted to share the new, improved, in-game laptop. We always use the laptop in games of Intel, although it makes occasional appearances in other games, too. Continue reading
If you’re regularly missing folks that you’re aiming at on the field then there’s one easy answer to your problems: you need to use the scope. All of the laser tag guns on our field have a real red-dot scope. All you need to do to hit someone is look through the scope, put the dot on your opponent, and press the trigger. Now, that said, there are a few small tricks you can use to really drive your accuracy up. Continue reading
While this is coming a bit late, we do want to take a moment to respond to concerns that might arise in the wake of recent shootings, primarily those at schools.
It is not uncommon for us to receive questions about violence and school shootings in connection with our sport. Could a school shooter learn how to do what he wants from playing with us? Do we encourage a violent perspective? These questions are valid and welcome; we love to have the chance to discuss this topic! Continue reading
I’d like to get this out of the way right off the bat: nothing you can buy will improve your tactical laser tag game. There’s a few things you can buy that will help make playing your best at laser tag easier, but nothing will, by itself, make you a better player.
…but again, there are a few things that will help you show off your best laser tag game with less effort and in more circumstances. In roughly the order that I would prioritize them, the items below can be really helpful. Continue reading
A bad plan executed perfectly will usually beat a perfect plan executed badly.
Lone wolves running across the field are easier to pick off and generally can’t eliminate (or even engage without dying) a larger group from the opposing team, so don’t be one.
The longer guns shoot farther, so take advantage of their range if you can. This means that you probably want to be firing from 300’+ away from your target. Remember that even the machine pistols will shoot 150′ on a pinpoint and they have a wider spread, so if you engage closer they’ll have an advantage.
Suppressive fire can be handy, but in laser tag you don’t need to pour on constant fire to make it work. Instead, work with a few teammates and each of you can be firing only every second or two while another group of teammates can move up.
Lots of folks ask about using team radios. There’s no way we can provide enough radios, but most folks have a bluetooth headset for their phone. Some quick internet searching will find a few free conference call services. Set up a conference call number for your team before you come out to the field and your team will be ready to go. Don’t forget the headset! Another option is to use team communication software. Gamers playing MMOs on the internet often use free software that allows them to communicate and coordinate while playing and several of those now offer iPhone and Android apps. While it’s slightly easier to handle administratively, using team communication software does require that everyone has a smart phone.
Be the first to hit your opponent. This will probably require that you shoot first, but you can never miss fast enough. When you are hit there is a one second delay before you can either shoot or be shot again, so when you hit your opponent they’re going to be behind the curve. If YOU are hit first then seek cover. Get down and then move! Popping your head back up in the same area will be an easy shot for your opponent to make again and you’ll be hit before you can line up your own shot. If you don’t have anywhere to move then call for a teammate to help you. Get them to either pin or flank the opponent who has you targeted.
Do you have a medic, leader, or other VIP who needs to be protected? “Protection” means “don’t stand next to them!” If you and the VIP are within about 20 feet of each other then any attacker will shoot the VIP if they’re visible rather than shooting you. You need to create a protection perimeter with at least a 50′ radius (and probably much larger) if you want to keep opponents away from your VIP. (Protection is hard!)
