Planning an event can be stressful and finding activities that everyone will like can be particularly challenging. If you are dealing with a group of individuals who like to be active, you may want to consider one of the many laser tag games that are available. There are several different options that you can pick from. Here are tips and tricks that you can use to find the right version for you.
Tag is great for people because it is an active game that can wear people out and provide them with fantastic exercise. If you know that you are dealing with players who have mobility issues or younger players who may not be able to handle long periods of activity, you may want to keep matches short and switch out players at regular intervals. Instead of physically contacting other players, in a laser tag bout one player will use a laser gun to trigger a sensor.
Older players may want to try a version that has tactical elements in it as well as the athletic aspects of running. Some versions played in San Diego Ca include hiding in and around various structures and attempting to take out other players by zapping them. Winning can be accomplished either by not being zapped or, in some versions, having your gun register the highest number of points from zapping other players.
There are facilities that are set up to play this game permanently. They usually have equipment that you can rent there rather than expecting players to bring their own. Some can be quite complex and have obstacles, different levels and even smoke machines and dim lighting. All of these things can combine to challenge older players but younger players may become lost, frustrated or frightened.
While you do not need a lot of equipment, there are some specialized items you will need to have on hand. One is a set of sensors for each player. The other is a gun that is used to zap the sensors. Young players may do better with durable sets that can handle being bumped or banged. Just remember to have enough batteries on hand so that you can recharge or refresh the equipment.
If you have younger children who will be playing, you may want to simply allow them to run around and play much like a standard game of tag. Adults, older children, or a mixture of the two may have more fun if there are obstacles and some strategy involved. This is especially true if they have an interest in paintball or other similar activities. You may want to set up a capture-the-flag type of scenario.
Keep in mind also whether you want to have all of the players on the field at once or if you want to break your guests into several groups. If you are going to have some players sitting out it can be helpful to have another activity for them to take part in while they are not playing tag. Also consider whether or not you want to have the winners of smaller matches play against one another.
You may be surprised at how fun this game can be. Whether you rent equipment or buy it, host a game at your home or travel to a facility to play, you may find that you end up spending hours playing match after match.
Tag is great for people because it is an active game that can wear people out and provide them with fantastic exercise. If you know that you are dealing with players who have mobility issues or younger players who may not be able to handle long periods of activity, you may want to keep matches short and switch out players at regular intervals. Instead of physically contacting other players, in a laser tag bout one player will use a laser gun to trigger a sensor.
Older players may want to try a version that has tactical elements in it as well as the athletic aspects of running. Some versions played in San Diego Ca include hiding in and around various structures and attempting to take out other players by zapping them. Winning can be accomplished either by not being zapped or, in some versions, having your gun register the highest number of points from zapping other players.
There are facilities that are set up to play this game permanently. They usually have equipment that you can rent there rather than expecting players to bring their own. Some can be quite complex and have obstacles, different levels and even smoke machines and dim lighting. All of these things can combine to challenge older players but younger players may become lost, frustrated or frightened.
While you do not need a lot of equipment, there are some specialized items you will need to have on hand. One is a set of sensors for each player. The other is a gun that is used to zap the sensors. Young players may do better with durable sets that can handle being bumped or banged. Just remember to have enough batteries on hand so that you can recharge or refresh the equipment.
If you have younger children who will be playing, you may want to simply allow them to run around and play much like a standard game of tag. Adults, older children, or a mixture of the two may have more fun if there are obstacles and some strategy involved. This is especially true if they have an interest in paintball or other similar activities. You may want to set up a capture-the-flag type of scenario.
Keep in mind also whether you want to have all of the players on the field at once or if you want to break your guests into several groups. If you are going to have some players sitting out it can be helpful to have another activity for them to take part in while they are not playing tag. Also consider whether or not you want to have the winners of smaller matches play against one another.
You may be surprised at how fun this game can be. Whether you rent equipment or buy it, host a game at your home or travel to a facility to play, you may find that you end up spending hours playing match after match.