FAQ: When you say athletic ability doesn’t matter what do you mean?

Posted on February 25, 2013 by admin

We often see raised eyebrows when we say that laser tag is very accessible and that age, disabilities, and other infirmity have no impact on whether you can be a good player, so we’d like to explain ourselves just a bit more. In short, the guns shoot literally at the speed of light, 100% accurately, for hundreds of feet at a time. This makes an accurately-aimed shot impossible to dodge. Also, there’s no way you can simply outrun the range of the guns; if you’re in range now and someone sees you you’ll still be in range when they fire, all you can do is jump behind cover. With that said, you might almost ask if physical prowess gives you any advantages at all! Continue reading →

FAQ: Hold old (and how physically fit) do you have to be to play laser tag?

Posted on January 7, 2013 by admin

We’ve had folks as young as 3 and as ~~old~~ young as their 80s play laser tag with us. The primary requirement for someone to be able to play is that they can handle the weight of a laser tag gun weighing about five pounds and have the desire to shoot at or with their friends and family. (We’ll warn you now: little kids will KILL you. You can’t see them coming because they’re too small and all they care about is chasing and shooting Mom/Dad/Grandma/Grandpa/etc.) In general someone between the ages of 8-10 is absolutely old enough, but individual kids vary. Continue reading →

FAQ: Where do you play laser tag?

Posted on December 10, 2012 by admin

Note that the question isn’t where WE play laser tag but where YOU play laser tag! We are proud to have 100% mobile service. We can play anywhere you want, any time you want. Play indoors, outdoors, daytime, or night. It doesn’t matter to us. Continue reading →

FAQ: How much does it cost? How long do you play?

Posted on November 26, 2012 by admin

Our base cost to you is $30 per person for two hours of play. We also need to give a safety briefing at the start, but we don’t start the clock until the first game is being started. That’s all that you’ll pay. There are no hidden fees, no charges for safety gear, no ammo charges, no per-game costs, etc. You come out, pay a flat rate and we guarantee that when you leave you’re covered in sweat and smiles. Continue reading →

Game Summaries for Players: Zombie

Posted on January 18, 2009 by admin

Zombie games are in many ways the reverse of a Sniper game. One person starts out as a zombie with full auto and less life but unlimited respawns. Everyone else is a human with their gun set to bolt action mode. Whenever a human dies they are respawned as a zombie with unlimited respawns. Played on a short time span, (10 minutes or less) this game is very tough on the humans, who have fewer and fewer allies as time goes on and have to create and maintain a perimeter under increasing fire.

Strategies and Tactics:

For humans to survive they MUST work together it is very rare for any humans to survive the entire game if they split up and hide. Instead, humans would be well-advised to start the game by setting an ambush. Wait for the zombie to enter the ambush kill zone and then open fire from behind. Remember: for every hit the zombie makes on you it’s a hit you’ll never get back, but the zombies will respawn infinitely, so don’t get into a shooting match with the zombies! When the zombie dies move your whole ambush somewhere else as soon as possible. Rinse, wash, repeat.
If you’ve been turned into a zombie then congratulations! You’re now on the team that’s almost certain to win! Coordinate with your fellow zombies and let them know what you’ve heard the humans planning most recently, then go flank them wherever you think they might be.
Wide zombie lines (a la the British Redcoats) are nice because it’s hard to hit more than one zombie at the same time but most of the zombies should be able to return fire in an ambush. Make sure to keep your spacing, though: don’t stand too close to one another. Wide lines are also great for flushing out humans.

Game Summaries for Players: 2-Man Free For All

Posted on January 18, 2009 by admin

Players pair off into two-man teams. Teams are released into the battlefield one minute apart. Once everyone is in the field, the fight begins. Teams stalk and eliminate each other systematically, trying to be the last pair standing. This game is really challenging because you never know when or where the next attack will be and requires that you are very alert and aware of your surroundings. Moving silently helps, too.

Strategy and Tactics:

There are two ways to play this game: the fun way and the way that will help you survive longer.
- For more fun, go hunting for the other teams. Move slowly, stay close to (but probably not within 15′ of) your partner. Circle the battlefield on the outside to stay behind as many teams as possible. Your level of stealth will directly relate to your survival.
- For the longer play method find somewhere to bunker down, stay hidden, and don’t move or fire unless you’re sure you can eliminate your target.
You need to communicate with your teammate and make decisions together. That said, you need to communicate quietly.
With only two people on your team you’ll need to make direct attacks, ideally in a surprise situation. Two people is way too few to pull off a pin & flank.