Oct 23, 2015

How Laser Tag Games Work

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By Della Monroe


Many people enjoy playing sports or doing recreational activities in their free time. There are many different individual and team sports and activities to participate in, including laser tag. This is an activity in which players try to score points through tagging different targets, usually with hand-held devices that emit infrared. Numerous laser tag games can be played at various facilities around the globe. There are even places in San Diego, CA.

This is a popular activity for people of many different age groups. It may be preferred to paintball because it as not as painful. There are no projectiles that can hurt a person. When it comes to indoor versions, the game is also less physically demanding because there is not running or roughhousing permitted as these venues. The game can involve different set ups and styles. It might be played inside or outside. Sometimes combat simulations are used. Others might enjoy role play when participating in this activity. There are even people who do this as a competitive sport that involves various configurations and goals.

Players must wear targets. These are generally sensitive to the infrared. Some have been designed to integrate with the game. Team and solo matches can be done. The general goal is to tag members on the opposite team. However, many places also offer speciality matches. This might involve certain missions or objectives, for instance: protect the VIP, borg, invisibility or stealth, role-playing, domination, elimination, base-centric, capture the flag or juggernaut.

The systems that are used for this process generally utilize infrared signaling that tracks the firing of lasers. With indoor playing, the visible laser as well as theatrical fog can provide an effect of firing, although it has no role in transmitting a signal.

Most systems will incorporate infrared signal in order to transmit through lasers. The signals that are fired are coded with special info. This is important to ensuring that the game is proper scored and there is no interference with any other unauthorized devices operating in the area.

Indoor sessions are usually done in large arena-like venues. These may be dark or light. Packs used are tightly integrated with devices within this space. Both devices and packs are linked to computers that help control and score the game using infrared links and radio devices.

Outdoor laser tag might be different. The equipment may differ from that used indoor and is often able to function at longer distances, in daylight to better accommodate the setting. Players usually wear lightweight head sensors while playing. These may be run by operators in the same way the indoor games would be or paintball. In fact, many different paintball facilities and theme parks offer laser tag to appeal to more customers. Sometimes tournaments and competitions are played for this game.

This can be played in a number of ways. People are encouraged to do research to see what is available locally. Remember that details of games, prices and other specifics will vary. This can be a fun game for individuals and groups. It is something that people of varying ages and physical abilities can enjoy.




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