Why Is Laser Tag A Great Summer Holiday Activity?

If your extended family or friends are looking for a fun summer activity in Bury St Edmunds, laser tag might be the answer. 

Compete against your cousins, your dad or your best mates in a high-energy battle in different game scenarios. The good news is that laser tag is suitable for ages six and upwards, so all the family can join in. 

Laser tag has come a long way since its invention in the late 1970s; it is not just a retro phenomenon that your parents enjoyed. High-tech equipment that detects every on-target shot and reliable laser guns mean you won’t lose vital points that count toward winning.

How does laser tag work?

Laser tag involves two main pieces of equipment: a laser tag gun and a sensor. Contrary to the name, they don’t actually use lasers to work, as that could seriously damage eyesight. 

What they do use is an infrared beam of light that is emitted in a straight line, similar to a torch beam but invisible to the human eye. 

The sensors mounted on a band on your head, or in some cases on your chest, can absorb this infrared light. They interpret and identify the specific signal from a particular gun. 

That means that every shot an individual makes or misses can be recorded and tallied to see who won. 

What makes laser tag a good family activity?

Our outdoor arena lets you get the family outside to enjoy the warm weather while running and ducking for cover. It is far from the dark and dingy mazes of 90s laser tag venues, and it certainly beats sitting on the sofa during the holidays.

Depending on the group size, different game scenarios can be used and strategically placed inflatables provide cover that you can use for tactical advantage. 

Popular games are elimination games, capture the flag, and holding a particular position, also called domination. 

Each game involves working as a team and communicating to achieve the mission objectives. That means teenagers and grown-ups have to put their phones down to take part.

A game of laser tag can bring the whole family together in a fun activity, although there might be some competitive rivalry!