Laser Tag Has Changed over the Years (and how!)

For starters, laser tag has been there for quite some time now, since 1984, to be precise. Yes, it’s not new. Well, that said, chances are that even your parents may have had a tryst with this recreational activity. So, if you wish to know what has changed since then, they are the ones you should ask. Or wait. Let’s see what could be some of the possible changes. 

The activity for one is more popular now. In fact, it has often been shown on screen. Take for example, a promotional video that was on air recently. It was about Barney, a famous character from “How I Met Your Mother”, an American sitcom, wanting to play laser tag. Well, this leaves no room for doubt – Laser skirmish (as the activity is often called) is indeed popular. 

So, apart from popularity, what else has changed? Perhaps the fact that this activity is no longer restricted to weekend battles. These days, one can easily find kids having a blast on their birthdays and battling it out on the field, rather than being a part of those backyard parties that are long passé. And yes, the organisers don’t take chances anymore; not that the ones back in the day did, but just saying. Nowadays, the activity is often preceded by a pre-game demonstration that takes care of the safety part.

Using Laser Tag as an Opportunity for Team Building

For some strange reason, laser tag or skirmish has always been seen as an individual sport, but truth be told, it is also a team* activity. Even sports teams including Komets**, a minor league ice hockey team (ECHL), indulge in this activity so as to build chemistry between different team members. So, if you have a team that doesn’t gel well, at least not as of now, it is highly recommended that you make the team members participate in one such mission. Chances are that the challenges they face together would bring them closer. Not to mention the excitement is likely to work wonders for team building.

Here’s how to go about it:

·         Ensure players of all levels of fitness can participate

o   You don’t want anyone to feel left out

·         Keep safety at the forefront

o   Make sure there are no projectiles

o   Find out if the team members are likely to briefed

·         Choose between midweek and weekend missions

o   Find out the minimum number of players needed, if applicable

Points to consider:

·         Don’t act bossy even if the team reports to you

o   They are there to build chemistry

o   Let them have fun

o   Even if it means they need to shoot you (just in the game)

·         Take as many team members along as possible

o   The more the better

o   Ask the organisers to arrange for players so that your team can actively participate

If you have a diverse team in terms of age, you can take all of them together for laser skirmish so as to give the young ones a chance to break the ice with the experienced team members.

*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laser_tag

**http://www.news-sentinel.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20131010/SPORTS/131019944

Laser Skirmish in Perth – Fun That Involves No Bruising or Pain!

If you love fun outdoor sports, you may have tried your hand at paintball. Chances are that you’d have experienced pain and that’s because the activity involves projectiles. Just so you know there are recreational activities that you can enjoy sans these projectiles. Laser Skirmish or Tag is one of those activities. In fact, if you compare it to paintball, it’s rather painless*. But that’s just one reason. Here are more:

Suitability

You can be just about anyone, with any level of fitness and still participate in a Laser Skirmish mission in Perth or elsewhere. For that matter, you can be quite young and still enjoy the sport. Just make sure you are at least 5, since that’s the minimum age.

Growing Popularity

It wasn’t long back that the news of Beyonce’s dance crew** visiting an entertainment complex for Laser Tag made it to the headlines. No points for guessing that the activity’s popularity is rising by the day.

Group Activity

While you can go and participate in a Laser Skirmish mission all by yourself, it is highly recommended that you take some people along. If you participate in a group, you are likely to have more fun that you’d have otherwise. Imagine, you and others accompanying you find an army and need to battle it out to win. Sounds fun, right? So, if not for any other mission, do go in a group at least when you are participating in the Army Corps in Perth game.

*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laser_tag

**http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/beyonce-dancers-celebrate-in-style-20131023-2w1b4.html

Your Guide to Booking a Laser Skirmish Mission in Perth

Kids party ideas

If you are the adventurous type and the idea of a laser skirmish mission does entice you, book one now so that you can experience the fun in real. However, before you do that, here’s what you must consider:

Field

If there is more than one location, choose the one with greater hiding spots. Furthermore, keep your convenience in mind and ensure that you can commute to the chosen field with ease.

Battle size

The larger the group, the more fun you are likely to have. Having said that, you need to find out how many players are allowed in each group. When you have this information, make sure you give an exact number so that arrangements can be made for taggers and ration. More importantly, do count the kids, the ones under 9 years of age for small taggers.

Outdoor Lasertag

Best time

Any time is ideal for Fun outdoor sports, but while booking, do ensure that you have a word with the organisers to find out the best times and days available closest to the date you have selected. However, if it’s a large group that you are going with, you are advised to go on a Saturday or Sunday.

D-day information

Do find out what needs to be done once you are there for your laser skirmish mission in Perth. It is also highly recommended to enquire about alternate enrolments, i.e. if some of the group members do not turn up, you should be able to enrol others.