A new way to play

Laser tag newcomer Father.io hopes to meld the video game standard of MMOs with real life laser tag. Just hook up this nifty attachment to your phone and you’re off to blast other real players through augmented reality. Father.io got their start last year on Indiegogo after funding their project with a whopping $435k. The… Continue reading A new way to play

Ubisoft Battle Tag: An expensive way to have a ton of fun

A few years ago I was introduced to Ubisoft Battle Tag, a vest and gun combination laser tag game for home use. Unlike alternatives, it did not require a smartphone and the sensors were on your body, not unrealistically on the gun. Each pack comes with a wireless receiver that works for hundreds of feet and supports… Continue reading Ubisoft Battle Tag: An expensive way to have a ton of fun

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Happy Laser Tag Day!

Over thirty years ago today, laser tag was born in Dallas, Texas. The game has changed a lot over the years since the original patent was filed. They first used parts from garage door openers and hobby equipment to keep score and shoot each other. Nowadays people can use their smartphones to start ad hoc games… Continue reading Happy Laser Tag Day!

Father.io Indiegogo Campaign Looks Promising

Popular Science recently published an article, You Can Now Play Laser Tag With Your Smartphone, talking about father.io, a “real life multiplayer first person shooter”. It looks like they’ve already surpassed their goal on Indiegogo and for only $40 you can get 2 attachments. Definitely worth checking out.

Welcome to Laser Tagers

First of all, “tagers” is a play on “taggers” and it sorta rhymes. Welcome to my blog where I’ll be talking about the latest and greatest in the world of laser tag. I’ve been playing recreational and competitive laser tag for the past 5 years and I’m eager to share my passion with readers out… Continue reading Welcome to Laser Tagers