The cost for playing laser tag is usually between $10-50 per person. You can certainly purchase your own laser tag equipment, but people usually play at areas since they’re designed with unique layouts that make playing fun. You also usually play laser tag in the dark, and an arena allows you to play under dim lighting which makes the game more fun.
Wear comfortable tennis or gym shoes so that you can comfortably run.
Discuss strategy ahead of time! Meet with your team and figure out how you’re going to advance on the map and who will take the lead. Unless you’re playing competitively in a tournament, laser tag is all about having fun. Split the teams up so that they’re evenly-matched and everyone can have a good time.
There are usually sensors in the middle of the chest, tops of the shoulders, and back. There may be a sensor in your gun as well.
Some laser guns have nicknames printed on them. This is how you’ll figure out what your score is at the end of the game.
Depending on where you’re playing and how old you are, you may not actually be allowed to run during the game. If you aren’t, move by staying low and shuffling quickly to stay out of firing range. Other common game modes include battle royale, where every player is on their own and the last player standing wins, and capture the flag, where a team wins by capturing a position or item.
If you’re allowed to pick where to start, it helps to begin in an area far away from your opponents so that you can track their movements from a safe distance. If you’re starting from a predetermined area, identify a safe set of cover nearby where your team can set up. When the buzzer goes off, sprint or move quickly to that location.
Players that are stunned will be knocked out of play for 5-30 seconds depending on the arena’s rules. In some arenas, you can still hit your opponent when they’re stunned but they can’t shoot back. Rack up as many points as you can while their gun isn’t working by firing repeatedly.
Zig-zag while you run to make it harder to aim at you. This is only a good strategy in open areas though.
There are usually multiple rounds played in a single session. A session can last anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours.
You can split up into teams of 3-4 if you prefer. It will be harder to move around without making a lot of noise or getting noticed at that point though.
Ask your teammates to lay down covering fire for you when you’re moving!
Be careful when using this strategy. If it goes poorly, you’ll end up giving up a lot of points.
In general, positions with multiple exits are better spots to hold down anyway, since your team will be able to cover multiple paths and take down the individual players that walk by.
In general, unless you absolutely know there’s no one around, you shouldn’t lower your gun.
The one instance where this may not be true could be the beginning of the game. If there’s a second level, a bunch of players are likely going to be rushing upstairs as soon as the buzzer goes off. Expect a massive shootout in the first minute or two.
