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Laser tag is a sport loosely related to the original game of tag. While seen by some as having more relation to the sport of paintball, laser tag differs mainly in the technology used, rather than just the environment it is played in. Indoor, or Arena style laser tag usually features less realistic environments such as mazes, different modes of gameplay, and is often accompanied by music and theatrical fog. Outdoor laser tag is also a popular way to play, with players using parks or wooded areas, or even going to commercially run outdoor laser tag fields. Similar to paintball, there are styles of play that lean heavily toward full military simulations, and other types that are quick firefights to determine the best player on a small field. This variation means that there's a style of laser tag that can appeal to almost anyone, from MILSIM enthusiasts, to sci-fi LARP players, to kids just having fun.
Laser tag History
In 1977, George Carter III conceived the idea for laser tag while watching Star Wars. After spending years working on the technology, the first The Ultimate Game on Planet Earth center opened in Dallas, Texas in 1984. Players could come to the center and compete against each other, but the equipment was not sold in stores. In 1986, the first Photon toys hit the market, soon followed by Lazer Tag toys from Worlds of Wonder. The Christmas season of 1986 was the real beginning of home laser tag, and soon millions of kids would be playing laser tag with each other anyplace they could. Worlds of Wonder went out of business around 1988, and Photon soon followed in 1989, as the fad of the games wore off. Today almost all laser tag play takes place in facilities specifically designed for the game.
In 1980, the United States Army developed and deployed a system using infrared beams for combat training. The MILES system functions like laser tag in that beams are "fired" into receivers that score hits. Similar systems are now manufactured by several companies and used by various armed forces around the world.
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1 Source Laser Tag - Trade, buy, sell, or learn about all aspects, ideas, and devices of the sport, hobby, and game known as Laser Tag.
Meta Description: [ Provides a central place find out about all things related to Home and Outdoor laser tag (lazer tag), in the US and around the world. We also provide Lazer Tag Rentals for the US. We sell outdoor Laser Tag, Sports, and Action Pursuit Gear to people around the world. ]
Creative Works - Specialize in designing and building themed laser tag attractions around the world, and supplying lighting, sound, foggers and black light effects.
Meta Description: [ Designer and Builder of Themed Environments and Supplier of Special Effects Equipment to the Entertainment Industry. ]
International Laser Tag Association, Inc - The non-profit trade group for the laser tag and laser game industry. Information on starting a facility, resources, special reports, site operator information, where to play, players, membership, overview, and lasertag history.
Meta Description: [ Lasertag, laser tag and lasergame non-profit trade group. We assist others in researching, starting, and playing in our industry. ]
Laser Arena - A database for laser tag games in the United Kingdom.
Laser Mania - The official site with news, laser tag product reviews, and sales.
Meta Description: [ Laser Mania Game Systems : Fun at the speed of light! ]
LaserMaxx Lasergames - Durable, inexpensive, and the inventor of Pay-Per-Play. Over 25 European sites.
Meta Description: [ LaserMaxx is the leading European brand of lasergame (lasertag) systems. Professional laser-game (tag) equipment that is durable, fun and affordable. ]
LaserSkirmish.com - Links to laser skirmish battlefields across the USA, Canada, Europe and Australia.
Meta Description: [ The Best Birthday party ever, great for boys & girls, as well as Mums and Dads, cool weapons from LMGs to Sniper Rifles to Machine Pistols. Lazertag equipment for the outdoors great for woodlands and snow fields. ]
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LazerRage - Located in Spring, and Stafford, Texas. Features 3-D laser tag, and video arcades.
The Edge - Offers laser tag, and video games. Located in Belleville, Illinois, United States.
The Strategy Zone - Outdoor laser tag with live combat simulations. Located in the Sunapee Region of New Hampshire, United States.
Meta Description: [ Located in NH, outdoor laser tag is an organized, tactical game of team based combat, where teams compete in live action combat simulations.
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Trutnee Cybersport Portal - Information about laser tags of different types. Also includes articles.
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UK Lasertag Hobby - A collection of information pages and links to other sources of information about the non-commercial UK hobby of laser tag and connected subjects.
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