Thursday, June 18, 2015

How To Choose The Right Laser Tag Games For Your Next Event

By Elaine Guthrie


There are many traditional games which have been updated with technology and given a fun and exciting twist. Laser tag games are a fantastic example of this. They are popular with many different age groups because the game itself is easy to learn and can be quite fast-paced at times. If you are planning to add this game to your next event, here are tips that you can use to make it fun for any age group or experience level.

In traditional tag, one individual is "it". They then chase the other players and attempt to tag them. The first player who is tagged then becomes "it". There are many different variations of this basic game. In the laser version, players wear sensors on their bodies and attempt to tag each other using a hand-held device that emits a laser beam. Like standard tag, this version also has several different variations.

Older players may want to try a version that has tactical elements in it as well as the athletic aspects of running. Some versions played in San Diego Ca include hiding in and around various structures and attempting to take out other players by zapping them. Winning can be accomplished either by not being zapped or, in some versions, having your gun register the highest number of points from zapping other players.

There are facilities that are set up to play this game permanently. They usually have equipment that you can rent there rather than expecting players to bring their own. Some can be quite complex and have obstacles, different levels and even smoke machines and dim lighting. All of these things can combine to challenge older players but younger players may become lost, frustrated or frightened.

When preparing to play this game, each player will put on sensors. These are usually located on the front and back of the torso. Each player will also be given a laser gun that emits a beam. This beam strikes a sensor and a hit is recorded. Some games simply record a hit, others will cause the sensor to vibrate or register a different number of points depending on which sensor is triggered.

The age of your players should affect the number of rules that you have in any game. Very young players may do best with less structured matches as it can reduce the level of player frustration. If players have tried this game before you may want to add in a few more rules as their age level increases. Just remember to keep an eye on the players to make sure they are not getting tired.

Regardless of how experienced your players are, if there is a large number of them you may want to try dividing them up into smaller groups. If you are doing so, you may want to make sure that there is a good mix of experience levels and ages. If you are working with younger players, keeping all of the same players at similar ages can help ensure that the games are fun and that the players enjoy themselves.

As you can see, its not hard to find a version of this game that will work for your next party. All you need to keep in mind is the number of players, their age or experience level, and the amount of space you have to work with and you, too can have a fun and exciting event that your guests will remember.




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