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Sure-Fire Ways to Beat Your Buddies At A Few Friendly Games of Laser Tag.
Laser Tag (also known as laser skirmish) is a fun game where players use "laser taggers" that emit infrared light to hit targets (aka opponents or game props) to win the scenario.
Whether you’re playing a friendly game of laser tag for a bit of harmless competition, or because you’re playing for sheep-stations, these strategies and tactics will improve your chances of glory!
Here are the basics on how to play laser tag. The tactics i.e. how to tag an opponent, how to aim, and an explanation of a "re-activation" (or a re-spawn).
Each player has a laser tagger. Most of our rental laser tag models have three sensors; two on the head & one on the barrel.
In the picture, see the black dome on the boy's headband. Also, note the black dome halfway up the laser tagger. These are the sensors.
Sensors are mounted on a headband using the clip on the back of the dome.
Aim for these sensors.
The headband goes over a coloured bandanna. The colours tell the teams (red vs blue). Aim with either the red-dot scope or the peep sight depending on your rented model.
Each time you tag an opponent your phaser says "Tagged!" The display shows the number of tags after the letter T.
The display shows your current health between 0 & 5 after HP.
D is for deactivated. This shows many players you have deactivated.
The red button is for reloading & the black button is for changing from rapid-fire to a single shot. The laser tagger automatically reloads.
Players should not need to use the buttons.
These laser tag phasers are sophisticated technology but are easy to use.
The laser tagger consists of:
There are two parts to playing and winning, at laser tag games.
First tagging or shooting the other player. Aim for these sensors and pull the trigger. If the laser tagger you've rented has an integrated red-dot scope, then you aim with this. Or if you taggers only as a peep sight, then look through the peep. Either way, the little red dot is an optical illusion. It is harmless. Point the dot towards your opponent's sensors and pull the trigger. Each unit has a computer system inside it. It will track how many times you tag the other guy.
One of the core skills to win at laser tag is to know who (and when) to re-activate.
When a player has been tagged with zero hit points, they are deactivated.
That "deactivated" player simply needs to go back to where they started and stand next to the game prop box that's been set to act as a medic.
The computer inside the medic box will automatically reactivate the player's laser tagger. And they can rejoin the game and have some more fun.
Depending on how the game is set up, you can have no reactivations, unlimited reactivations, or reactivations for a limited amount of time.
The display at the back of the phaser gives you your real-time statistics.
The first line of the display shows your hit point (or "lives") and ammo.
In this case, the player has 5 out of 5 hit points. And has 50 out of 50 ammo.
The second line shows the emulation. Currently, it is set as a Cobra Tagger.
The next line has a lot of info.
It also shows "Ts" and "Ds". This stands for the number of times a gamer has Tagged someone and the number of Deactivations. It also shows that this tagger is on "Battle 1" on the Red Team.
The third line shows the game state: "Game Over." It offers a medium range. And it shows the type of fire: FA = Full Auto.
Play to the game's objective.
In other words, if you are playing "Capture & Hold" and your mission is to control the central box for longer than your opposition. Then focus on that objective.
Don't get distracted tagging the opposition players.
Ok, ok, you're going to want to tag the opposition a bit too! But keep an eye on the Game Box just in case the other team tags it!!
Don't walk down the middle of the path. Move by stealth. Move from cover to cover.
One of the best tips on how to play laser tag is to avoid getting tagged yourself. After all, you're playing "high-tech hide & seek" so make sure you hide!!
That way your tagger's sensors will not be seen by your opponents.
With our laser tag system shoot from the hip & you're likely to miss.
The Laser Taggers either have a red-dot scope or peep sight. Use these to aim for your opposition's sensors. Aim slightly above your opponents' sensors.
To get the best results have a clear line of vision that allows you to monitor your opponent’s movements. This way you will stay one step ahead of your opposition.
And, if you are under fire, you can move to a safer spot, if you need to.
Keeping one finger on the trigger ensures that you will be ready to shoot at any moment, so if someone jumps into your line of sight, you can act!
If your first shot doesn't tag them, then adjust slightly to the left or right, up or down.
One of the easiest ways to get ahead of your opponents in laser tag is to wear the right outfit. The last thing you want is to rock up to the laser tag arena dressed in super-bright clothing.
The colours that are out are tangerine and white. Colours that are in are dark green or dark grey.
Or, better still, camo! Dark colours will help you blend into the background, and become almost ‘invisible’ to your opponent.
Think ninja stealth!!
If you wear bright colours then you are likely to give your position away, making it easier for the opposition to tag you!
Consider your footwear too. We recommend covered shoes. If you have hiking boots wear them. Or, if not, sneakers, runners, or other sports shoes. This will help keep you on your toes.
You may feel safer travelling in a pack but don't bunch up.
If your whole team clumps together then you are more likely to get picked off. Of course, it is important to have each other’s back. If you split your team up into duos or trios, then you can spread your firepower.
Coordination and communication will win the day. Laser tag is the perfect team-building sport, as it encourages team tactics and trust.
The better your teamwork, the higher the chances are that you’ll walk away winners.
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