What is laser tag
Adrenaline, tactics and zero bruises
Laser tag is an action-packed, tactical and physically active game in a blacked-out arena with obstacles, fog, UV lights and music. Instead of balls or pellets you shoot a harmless infrared beam. Tag your opponents, complete missions and score points - speed, tactics and teamwork decide it, not physical strength.
How it plays
Kitting up, no lengthy briefing
A formal briefing is mostly a tournament thing. Normally the staff simply ask which mode you want to play, you put on a vest in the kit room, tap your card or chip and walk straight into the arena.
No countdown to the start
There is usually no long countdown. The staff check that you are ready (“Ready? Set…”) and the game starts almost immediately.
A hit means a short pause
A hit vest goes dark for a few seconds, the phaser stops firing and plays the hit sound. For that time you are invulnerable - the ideal moment to fall back or change position.
Laserforce vs. ordinary laser tag
What makes Laserforce different
Laserforce is the official sports system. Three differences show up in your very first game: hit accuracy, the feedback the gear gives you, and long-term progress on your account.
Ordinary laser tag
- A wider IR beam spread and the occasional false bounce
- Feedback limited to a beep or the vest going dark
- No lasting progress - every game starts from zero
Laserforce (what we run)
- Reverse IR technology - precise, instant hits with no lag
- The vest calls out what is happening in real time and smart targets award bonus points
- Persistent levelling on your account - from Recruit all the way to Laser Master, with unlockable abilities (rapid fire, invisibility, temporary invulnerability)
Tips for beginners
How to improve fast
A few pointers that make even your first game a smarter one.
Stand side on, protect your shoulders
Facing an opponent head on turns your chest sensor into the biggest target - turn sideways and shrink your silhouette. When peeking round a corner lead with the barrel of the phaser, not your whole body and shoulders.
Hold the phaser with both hands
There is a second safety sensor under the barrel. Let go of it and the phaser will not fire - it is a safeguard against shoving and injuries.
Use the pause after a hit
After a hit you are invulnerable for a few seconds. Do not wait around - use it to fall back quickly or slip in behind an opponent.
Watch your back
Turn around regularly and check the space behind you - that is where most of the unexpected hits come from.
Your gear
The vest and phaser you will play with
You can turn the 3D model any way you like - grab and drag with the mouse or your finger.
Vest
The sensor vest
Sensors on the chest, the back, both shoulders and the phaser pick up a hit from any direction. The LED colour shows your team and your state - lit while you are active, dark when you are hit. The built-in speaker calls out what is happening in real time, such as “I'm with you!” when a team-mate is hit, or a promotion to the next level.
Phaser
The laser phaser
Hits are registered by a harmless 905 nm infrared beam carrying your coded player ID - nothing hurts, it just counts. The visible red laser is only a sight. The phaser will not fire unless you hold it firmly with both hands - the front sensor checks for that. The display shows your score, the time remaining and the name of the opponent you tagged.
The models are an approximate 3D scan - they look almost exactly like the real gear, but the actual vest and phaser in the arena look even better.
Safety
Nothing hurts
Unlike paintball or airsoft, nothing is fired at you. Just light and sensors - no bruises, no pain. Suitable for children too.
Gear
We provide everything
The phaser, the vest and a short briefing are all included. Wear comfortable clothes and trainers - the arena is lit with UV, so light clothing glows nicely.
Who it is for
Kids and adults
Anyone from about nine years old can play. Great for parties, meet-ups with friends, corporate events and training alike. Up to 26 players in one battle.