Ever wondered where laser tag came from? Let’s take a trip down memory lane…
In 1986, Worlds of Wonder launched the original Lazer Tag brand. Founded by Don Kingsborough, WoW’s version of the game used infrared technology — players used handheld taggers to shoot sensors worn by other players. Get tagged too many times, and you're out!
Fun fact: the system used a 57.6 kHz carrier frequency with a 1.8 kHz modulated signal. (Techy, we know!)
Sadly, Worlds of Wonder shut down in 1988, but the term "laser tag" lived on — and the game kept evolving.
About a decade later, Tiger Electronics revived the Lazer Tag brand, producing a new generation of taggers (though not compatible with the originals).
Other toy companies joined in with their own versions:
ToyMax – Laser Challenge
Playmates/Sega – Lock-On
Tomy – Electronic Survivor Shot
These were great fun as toys but weren’t built for commercial use.
Laser Tag in a Box got its start in sunny North Queensland, bringing the thrill of laser tag to backyards, schools, and events all across Australia.
One of their earliest taggers was the Berserker:
~ Made from marine plywood
~ Featured analog systems and an LED display
~ Built tough for real-world action!
This tech made laser tag more exciting, more reliable, and way more fun for everyone.
Whether you're nostalgic for the OG Lazer Tag gear or loving the high-tech taggers we use now from Battlefield Sports, one thing’s for sure:
Laser tag is still as thrilling as ever!
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