Nerf is a division of the Hasbro toy manufacturing company. The company specializes in making products from a foam-like material also known as Non-Expanding Recreational Foam, hence the name NERF. But apart from making football, basketball and other such products from the Nerf foam, the company also makes laser tag guns called the Nerf laser tag guns or Nerf laser tag battle stations. Made for both adults and children, these are guns that are used to play the game of laser tag. In this article we talk about the laser tag products made by Hasbro under the Nerf brand. First we see what kind of game laser tag is.
Laser tag was first introduced commercially in 1979 with the release of Star Trek Electronic Phasers toy by South Bend Electronics. The game consists of two opposing teams or individuals who aim to tag or target the opponent using a laser gun. The laser gun is shaped like a normal handgun or rifle, but rather than emitting any kind of bullets, it emits infrared rays. The opponents wear clothing or accessories that is sensitive to infrared rays, which is how it can detect automatically whenever a player has been tagged.
The game can be played outdoors or indoors. There are public indoor arenas all over the nation, and internationally, where laser tag can be played after renting the laser tag equipment. These arenas are designed specifically for laser tag, containing different types of mazes, obstructions and other features that improve the fun of playing laser tag.
As one of the largest toy and boardgame company in the world, Hasbro also has a number of brands under which it makes laser guns. In the US, one of the most popular is the Nerf laser tag gun and other accessories released by its NERF division. Nerf laser tag guns are designed like for kids and children alike, and are available not only at Hasbro stores, but also online.
The Nerf laser tag guns have a range of 350-450 feet, which makes them an ideal choice for outdoors play. They can be used for indoor play too, because they come with various pre-programmed games that have been made keeping indoor as well as outdoors n mind.
Perhaps the feature that distinguishes Nerf laser tag systems from other laser tag systems is the fact that its guns have sensors built into them. This means that the players themselves do not need to wear any special clothing or chest plates. What's more, the accuracy of the Nerf laser tag guns is still very high, which makes picking out your opponent from a distance easier.
Most local toy stores will keep Nerf Laser tag systems. You will certainly get the system at Hasbro or Nerf stores. If you want to purchase the Nerf laser tag guns online, Amazon.com is one of the better options. E-bay is also a possibility for getting it online. Lastly, there are laser tag arenas where you can rent out the Nerf systems – you can follow this option if you do not want to buy them yourself.