/r/lasertag

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A place for players, operators and manufacturers to discuss all aspects of laser tag.

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/r/lasertag

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Laser tag for children - Eu

What is the best and budget friendly (100-200€) option laser tag for home use? Squad hero is not available in EU area.

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2024/11/29
15:37 UTC

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Suche Lasertag Outdoor

Ich bin auf der Suche nach einer Outdoor Lasertag Anlage (vermutlich) im Bereich Niedersachsen. Die Anlage hatte einen Bus und mehrere Häuser… leider finde ich diese nicht mehr.

1 Comment
2024/11/28
16:36 UTC

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Laser Tag set that is compatible with other sets of the same make?

We have about 15+ kids from 7 households in our neighborhood. Want to know if there’s a brand of laser tag that will be compatible with other sets of the same make? That way each household could buy their own set and all of the kids can play against each other. Does that make sense? Can anyone point me in the right direction?

2 Comments
2024/11/27
15:40 UTC

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What are some problems with current "at-home" Laser Tag Systems? Your criticisms.

For example, Laser X, SwapTX, etc..

Cost? Durability? Repetitive or lacking experience?

3 Comments
2024/11/18
07:55 UTC

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Halloween game in our club

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2024/11/08
10:23 UTC

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Gun that is always firing (always on)

I work at a nonprofit that helps veterans with disabilities by training service dogs. We’re exploring the idea of creating a device that would help veterans who are blind know when their dog is looking at them, so they can reward the dog.

Our hope is to design a device that:

• Uses a modified laser tag gun that’s always firing (with the trigger “always on”).

• Unlike normal laser tag guns, where you have to pull the trigger each time to fire, this device would constantly emit a signal whenever the dog faces the person.

We’d attach a small version of this device to the dog’s head so that when the dog turns to look at the person, a receiver the person is wearing would alert them. That way, even if the person can’t see, they’d know when the dog is looking at them.

Question:

Is it technically possible to create a constantly firing laser tag device without burning out the equipment or using so much power that the power would run out quickly?

Image: https://imgur.com/a/tEjXvli

6 Comments
2024/11/08
01:30 UTC

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Best equipment?

What are the top brands for equipment and software out there?

13 Comments
2024/11/03
02:12 UTC

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Mobile Laser Tag Business

Very interested in creating a mobile laser tag business in my area. What kit provider can best support outdoor laser tag, in a mobile format? Much more interested in tactical gear, supporting an older user base. Less interested in younger users, and kids birthday parties.

6 Comments
2024/10/26
19:33 UTC

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Anyone have experience with LaserWar set?

hi! my husband is looking to splurge on a laser tag set. We are totally new to this.

He’s looking into laserwar- does anyone have experience with it either commercial or private? He’s looking at a tagger with their new parallax optical system if anyone has used that as well.

6 Comments
2024/10/17
16:04 UTC

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What did the two different gun types at my childhood bowling alley actually do?

At the bowling/arcade/laser skirmish place I used to have my birthdays at when I was young, the guns had two different settings you could swap between at the press of a button. Supposedly, one shot faster and worked better at long ranges while the other was more like a shotgun with more close-range damage and slower firing. That's what the attendants told us, at least. Apart from the different sound effects the two different modes made, we could never tell the difference.

Does anyone have any memory of an Australian laser skirmish establishment that had guns like this, and if there really was a difference?

2 Comments
2024/10/17
06:27 UTC

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Laser tag

I am looking to buy laser tag for my niblings for Christmas. I would need two sets (going to two different families) but would like them to be able to play together. What brand would be good (they are preteen age)? And are different sets of the same brand compatible with each other?

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2024/10/15
08:12 UTC

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laser tag uses

Hi everyone, thanks for the replies on my post from yesterday - its very useful.

to follow on from that, would it be possible to have say a sentry gun or sweeping laser that is constantly 'firing' that a player would have to dodge in order to get from one area to another? and if hit then would have to go back to retry the area for example?

Again thanks to everyone for the replies, i'm a complete noob and don't know anything about the tech but want to implement in a new project i'm working on.

6 Comments
2024/10/10
09:43 UTC

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laser tag uses without it being a gun

Hi, i'm doing some research for a project i am working on, and was wondering if it would be possible to use the IR technologies in laser tag but without it being from a gun. For example we would have players run around and have a health buffer or something, and then have to return to a home base to refill, or maybe using the IR technology to 'capture' something and then have to go back to a base to 'drop it off'

Would The technology used in laser tag be my best bet or is there something else that would be better suited?

Sorry if this is not the right sub for this, Cheers

5 Comments
2024/10/09
10:12 UTC

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StrikeBall - FPS blended with Sports.

🔥 Level Up Your Laser Tag Experience with Strikeball! 🔥

Be apart of our development!

Tired of the same old laser tag arena? Get ready for Strikeball, the revolutionary new sport that combines the intensity of FPS with the strategic teamwork of your favorite sports!

Imagine this:

  • Cyberpunk Arena: A neon-drenched battleground with dynamic obstacles and strategic zones.
  • Futuristic Weapons: Gear up with advanced blasters that "freeze" opponents instead of eliminating them.
  • The Strike Ball: A glowing orb that's key to scoring – shoot it through targets or carry it to the enemy's Control Zone.
  • Teamwork Triumphs: Coordinate with your squad, protect your ball carrier, and outsmart your opponents to claim victory.

Strikeball vs. Laser Tag:

  • More Than Just Tagging: Strikeball adds a whole new layer of strategy and objective-based gameplay to the mix.
  • Constant Action: No more waiting to respawn! The "freeze" mechanic keeps everyone engaged throughout the match.
  • Skill-Based Shooting: Master your aim to freeze opponents and launch the Strike Ball with precision.
  • Thriving Community: Join a growing community of Strikeball enthusiasts, compete in leagues, and shape the future of the sport.

Ready for the Next Level?

Visit our website to learn more and join the Neon Strike League: https://www.neonstrikeleague.com

Join the Discord community: https://discord.gg/vNMbYvAhcA

#Strikeball #NeonStrikeLeague #FutureOfSport #FPS #Esports #LaserTag

1 Comment
2024/10/07
22:16 UTC

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Any good laser tag places in the SF Bay Area with good laser tag for non-small children?

I'm looking for a place to play laser tag because nostalgia, but all I can find are locations made for single-digit children, or have closed (what is up with that by the way?). Are there any locations for older people (more obstacles, maybe multiple levels or at least some verticality, and not filled with small children so you feel both guilty and unchallenged)?

5 Comments
2024/10/04
23:28 UTC

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Quality and Expectations of Professional/Prosumer gear

I am looking at doing a large scale event, the choices are obviously paintball, airsoft and Laser Tag. I grew up playing all 3 and as a kid, paintball was the clear winner.

However at the professional level or high end personal has technology finally caught up. I love the idea of using laser tag for our event but my questions are in

  • how do the really react in bright sunlight?

  • what is a REALISTIC range for say a sniper rifle, is it really 200 meters/yards?

  • how are the wifi capabilities tracking these things in real time.

  • I can read all the information I want for different companies but I want real opinions from players.

Please give me honest opinions of capabilities. I would love to be talked out of paintball. Ive loved laser tag since being a kid.

7 Comments
2024/09/29
17:38 UTC

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Lazer Tag Team Ops - Outdoor Quality?

I'm looking to buy a laser tag set to play with my friends, and considering picking some old Tiger Lazer Tag Team Ops guns from ebay. Can anyone comment on how well they function outdoors? Are they fun to play with (not too hard, not too easy)?

3 Comments
2024/09/19
06:14 UTC

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Home Setup, $1500ish budget

I have searched, and some of this info is hard to find. Laserwar looks good, but outside my budget, BRX is just within, I like the idea of SwapTX, but like many here, the cardboard is a turn off, and I want more game options.

I've got a 5000 sqft house, 1/4 acre yard, and forest of 160 acres behind my house. Primarily will be in the house and yard though. Looking for 4 units to play with 9-12 year olds, and a 42 year old who acts like he's 12 (that's me).

We currently use nerf laser ops pro, but the problem is the guns have massive hitboxs/blast radius, and kids just run towards each other blasting away, it's not that fun. I'd like to have a system that uses proper health (one or two hits, and you're dead) and something that you have to run back to a certain area to spawn, so there's some strategy in the game. Also the ability to have ammo cache's, medical kits, and flag captures.

Is BRX good for this? I've seen videos on their battle royale game/app, but they're not that detailed. Everything is also 3-7 years old, so I don't know how up to date it is.

5 Comments
2024/09/10
18:32 UTC

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How many of you guys are in the UK?

I'm a bit surprised this sub has so few members, but what can you do?

Anyway, I'm in the UK and wondered how many of you lot also lived on our little island?

For the UK guys, which site is your home arena and what equipment do they use?

Have you ever played other systems, to what you regularly play?

Just curious really.

My home system is Laserforce and I play at either LaserZone Huddersfield or Laserforce Leeds.

As for other systems, if it goes PEW, I've probably played it and at locations all over the world.

8 Comments
2024/09/10
08:29 UTC

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Need a cool holder for your Team Ops guns?

I designed this with some help from my coworkers and it works really well! try it out!

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6755141

2 Comments
2024/09/06
22:06 UTC

3

Evolver (Swaptx) range (outdoors in sunlight)

anyone owns an Evolver by Swaptx and can quote its range when playing outdoors in full sunlight? thx

1 Comment
2024/09/04
21:38 UTC

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Looking for Kit for 4 Players, budget $150

Hey! I'm looking for a kit for four mid-20s adults. There's a lot of Laser Tag kits I see online well within my price range, but most of them either appear catered towards children or I can't verify their quality.

I know that my budget is fairly low, but I'd rather not sink too much into a hobby before I can gauge just how much this sticks with our group. I've seen the BMX, and I've seen some of the higher-end kits, but really can't justify the pricing ATM. Can you all help me find a good kit for my group? Thank you!

1 Comment
2024/09/03
22:49 UTC

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how to get my vest out of self test mode?

its a laserforce gen 7 and nowhere in the manual we have does it say how to “reset” the vest to get it out of self test, it just tells you to “reset the vest.” how do i do this?

10 Comments
2024/09/01
20:10 UTC

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Just interviewed to be hired as Game Master and I’m new to this business

Won’t know I’m hired until a call back in a few days. I believe I nailed it as I have history with working at large campgrounds with hundreds of families and working with lots of people. But I’m still new to the laser tag business.

Can anyone else provide some beginner tips on what you think helps makes you better at what you do? Thanks to everyone in advance!

2 Comments
2024/08/27
03:57 UTC

3

Laser x

Do the old laser x guns work with the new ones?

0 Comments
2024/08/16
08:10 UTC

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Where can I safely get a MLF G17 Laser Tag from? I live in eastern Europe, Romania to be exact. I know there are many online shops where I can get them from, but they're either gonna ship it from the other side of the world or they're scammers. My little brother's birthday is in 1 month.

0 Comments
2024/08/05
13:21 UTC

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Novacore Tag | LSD electronics Laser tag do you ever heard of them?

Hi,

Someone here know something about this company? Scam or legit?

https://novacoretag.com/

I can't find a lot of information through the net!

Thanks everyone!

2 Comments
2024/08/05
04:14 UTC

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Battle Company Guns Freezing

Hey everyone, I was looking for any other battle company operators or equipment owners experiencing similar issues. I currently run with brps and I have a considerable amount of freezing in the middle of gameplay on all of them. It doesn't matter if they have new boards or old boards, The only issues that I think could cause this are either the head bands disconnecting mid game and causing a freeze while reconnecting or a memory issue with the guns.

If anyone has any experience with this or how they've fixed it I'd greatly appreciate it

0 Comments
2024/07/27
07:47 UTC

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