Laser Tag is an interactive strategy game that places its players within a video game-like environment. It’s dark, there are black lights everywhere and you are fully-equipped with a battle pack and laser gun. The game can be high-intensity, unnerving, and is intended to pump up your adrenaline. You are given a name like “Ninja,” “Neo,” or “Shuttle” and sent out to shoot at opposing players. There are often two modes, where you can either play in teams or it’s “every man for himself.” Ultimately, laser tag draws you in by convincing you that you are actually playing within a different world, much like virtual reality. Laser Tag transports you to this space where everything looks different, and the sounds are different. It’s definitely an interesting mix between reality and video games. It exists in a space between the two areas. Strategy is also a very important part of laser tag. The more strategic and stealthy you are in your movements, the more likely you are to come in first or second place.
