Laser tag was first made commercially available only in 1979, though laser tag guns were used by the US military to train soldiers since the 1950s. The game was released as a tie-in toy with the release of the movie Stars Wars. It was a spectacular hit upon its release, much the movie itself. Initially the prices of laser tag guns and systems were quite prohibitive, and most players could only play the game in laser tag arenas. But over the last three decades, with the bulk production of laser tag guns, and with the manufacturing being done in countries such as China, laser tag prices have seen a steady drop. Today you can buy a laser tag set of two laser tag guns for as low as $75; and if you look for a discount, you can perhaps get it for even lower. Here we look at the different systems that make for a game of laser tag, and note the prices for which they can be had.
This is the primary equipment of the game of laser tag, and is used to target or tag an opposing player. The gun emits an infrared beam that is detected by sensors worn by the players. A successful hit is detected by the sensor, which marks the player as having been shot. The objective of the game is to shoot as many opposing players as possible. Laser tag guns are available in packs of two, which are called laser tag sets. Each set has a 2 laser tag guns, with some sets also including batteries that are needed to use the guns. These guns have LCD screens installed on them, which allows for communication of scores and other information to the player. Laser tag prices of guns are quite remarkably low, with some laser tag sets available for as low as $75.
Arenas are indoor locations where you can play laser tag and pay by the hour. Laser tag arenas also rent out equipment, so when you get a few hours of play at a laser tag arena, laser tag prices are the least of your concern – you can get an hour of play at an arena for as low as $7 at off-hours. At rush hours, which include evenings, arena laser tag prices are higher, and may be as much as $20-$30 an hour. These prices depend on location to location, and we are only giving a average price for the nation.
Laser tag prices for mobile laser tag companies depend on company to company, and from service to service. As part of their services, mobile laser tag companies offer inflatable laser tag arenas, a well trained crew that will help you run the show, laser tag guns on rent. With so many factors, you will have to contact the mobile laser tag companies to know of their rates. Indeed, you can search for mobile laser tag companies on Google or in the Yellow Pages, and contact them over phone.