Q&A for How to Play Laser Tag

In most laser tag places, you will be "stunned" for a short period of time. While you're stunned, you can't shoot and in some cases, your suit will emit a sound. As soon as this time period is over, you can resume playing.

You'll hear a certain sound (this sound differs by venue) and they will not be able to fire for a few seconds. When you hear a certain second sound, it often means that you can fire again.

Memorize your group. If you can't, have a signal that everyone on the team knows, like a word or a hand gesture. Be creative.

At the person's vest on either shoulders, back or stomach. Basically, all glowing parts.

You can, but be careful that someone isn't just using you to get points for themselves.

Don't run. Don't climb on obstacles. Don't sit or lie down. Don't hurt anyone and have fun.

They will be deactivated for a short amount of time. Sometimes both the teammate and the shooter that shot his/her teammate will be penalized.

It doesn't! You only really need to be worried about hearing a sound usually meaning you've been shot.

A lot of things! Bases, walls, pillars, even behind your own teammates (or enemies if you're super sneaky)!

It can vary. The generally accepted minimum amount is four to six players, and the maximum is 30, although much bigger arenas can even hold 50 people per session. Always check with your venue beforehand.

No, although do be aware of any safety measures that the venue has in place; it's not unheard of having a head blow because you ran into a wall or someone else.

Depending on where you are, the laser guns will likely stop working. The vests will also probably stop glowing. In any case, there will probably be an announcement and the lights may turn on.

Try seeing if you can spot out a teammate and ask them if they need you to go anywhere and where that spot is. If they say no, stick with them and leave them when you think you know where to go.

About half and hour.

Yes you can, depending on what kind you are playing, free-for-all or team death match.

So that you can have a bit of time to escape from the person that shoots you.

Yes, provided your doctor has okayed it. Also, keep in mind that if you know that you can be competitive, that you might get stressed if you lose or hyper-excited while playing the game.

There are many variations of it, but it boils down to having a laser 'gun', and needing to shoot at certain parts of the body of the enemy to score points. More often than not, you'll lose them if you are shot by others and require a period of time to flee your danger, in which you'll not be able to shoot for a few seconds.

Yes, people can still shoot at you to earn more points. If you don't want to be shot at, hide somewhere. When your back in, start shooting.

Just take it easy, and try to have fun! It also doesn't hurt when you get shot. I know it might be a little scary the first time, but once you get used to it, it won't be as bad, and having a friend or a family member play with you is great if it's your first time.

You suit and gun will automatically recharge after a few seconds. While you are disabled, act smart. Either run away so they can't hit you again, or provide shelter for a teammate, as they can't shoot you for another several seconds.

No, that is generally against the rules.

The vests and guns are connected to the computer. After the match, the worker will be able to put the scores on the leader board.

Yes, they can. If shot at the same time, they will both be deactivated. This will happen very often during a laser tag match.

It varies on the size of the arena and the venue's rules. Always check what your arena allows and plan accordingly.

Not any more than there is from normal exposure to sunlight or artificial light. Laser tag doesn't generally involve actual lasers. That name is just used for marketing, to make it sound exciting. The lights used in laser tag are normally LED lights.

Sometimes equipment is faulty. Contact the person running the event, whoever explained the rules at the start of the game and let them know your gun isn't working.

Normally on the person's vest on either the shoulders, gun, back, or stomach. Basically, all glowing parts. There will be a few more parts you can shoot in the future.

In the most cases, the game is won when the time is up and your team has the most points. (You get points if you shoot an enemy, but you also can lose some points if you get hit.) In a few games there are special targets too. But the most important thing is to have fun!

They are usually tiny doors or hallways that only one person can go through at once. You can use these by standing at the end and when someone comes through, you shoot them before they can shoot you.