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25th ANNIVERSARY OF LASERFORCE ARENA IN BRISBANE February, 2013: - 25th Anniversary of the World's Longest Running Laser Tag Site - Laserforce Brisbane - was celebrated in Australia. When Laserforce was first established by the Kelly brothers in 1988, many believed it was little more than a passing fad. Now 25 years on Laserforce has become a multinational success, with 120 sites world-wide using the Australian made technology. "It's amazing the technology we have now compared to what we had when we first started" - Founder, Len Kelly said. The original arena in Brisbane Australia has a database of over 320,000 registered players and it is still growing ever more popular with the young and the older for family fun, kids and teen birthday parties, corporate events and professional league. Please, Read more »
WILL LASER TAG GO A BOXING-LIKE SPORTIVE EVENT? October, 2012: - LSUFC - Lasersport Ultimate Fighter Championship - is seen as a "1 vs 1" laser tag duelling, a unique lasertag tournament that can parallel a boxing or MMA event. The produced during the tournament video may contain a polished event feel much like a modern televised MMA/Boxing match. Match ups can be edited as a lead in to the event, statistics may be displayed, a referee will announce the fighters, intro music will be played, winners will be announced, etc. What do you think of such type of event? The opinions of regular players, as well as operators, are badly required. Please, Read more »
LASERMAXX PRESENTS VIRTUAL LASER TAG SIMULATOR November, 2011: - Dutch laser tag manufacturer - LaserMaxx - presents an on-line laser tag game simulator. The game is done in a very realistic manner and virtually simulates their EVO-5 version of the equipment. The virtual player has an option to chose one of 5 different arenas (at present time; looks like more layouts will be added soon) and and may fight against his/her virtual opponents. Also, the players will be able to create their own arena layouts of different types. The game simulates laser tag game VERY precisely, with all the obstacles, traps, lights, fog you can find at a real arena. The official release is expected in the nearest time.
POLIGON 64 PRESENTS WIRELESS VERSION OF THE EQUIPMENT September, 2011: - Russian laser tag manufacturer - Poligon 64 - developed and starts marketing of the wireless version of their outdoor equipment. Among the other features of the new version are: realistic sounds, use of two phasers simultaneously (the primary and auxiliary weapons), wireless 'phaser-sensor' connection, etc.
EAAPA MAGAZINE & LASER TAG August, 2011: - The main topic of the latest issue of the published in Russia EAAPA magazine is the prepared by TRUTNEE.COM analytical survey devoted to laser tag industry. The survey provides the readers with the detailed and clear instructions on how to open their own laser tag facility. EAAPA magazine is published by "Smile-Expo" (the organizer of the industry's biggest exhibition in Russia - ЕААРА) in co-operation with Russian Union for Pleasure Industry Associations (SAPIR/APLIA) and is distributed for free throughout the territory of Russian Federation and nearby countries. Available in Russian only.
LASER TAG MUSEUM July, 2011: - The opened in 2005 to general public non-commercial Laser Tag Museum in Louisville (USA) has accumulated many materials of the history of the world laser tag industry – from the very dawn of laser tag era and till the present time. Yet, to make the full-scale presentation of the industry, even more materials are needed - especially the laser tag products that are predominantly in Europe and Asia: samples of the old laser tag equipment (such as Reflex, Pulsar, early Laser Quest, Q-Zar ver.1-4, etc.), cool laser tag t-shirts, membership cards, unique posters, old manuals, flyers, brochures, informational video tapes, pins, patches, bumper stickers and other related items.
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Let us present an exclusive on-line interview with one of the most well-known outdoor laser tag operators in Ukraine, Mr. Vasily Rudyuk. Right now Mr. Rudyuk is operating two sites in Kiev, - Fire Line (equipped with Australian Frag Tag system) and VDV (equipped with Ukrainian ACULA system). In the interview: How to run successful marketing and advertising campaigns in outdoor laser tag business? How does operator like Action Ukraine Lasertag (ACULA) and Frag Tag systems? Is operating these outdoor laser tag systems cause any technical problems? Why should a person open two outdoor laser tag sites in one and the same city? Can we say that outdoor laser tag is a seasonal business? What is an average player in Ukraine? What is outdoor laser tag - a kind of sport, or an attraction?.. 
At Amazon, they start marketing of 'Lasertag Gloves' - Spy Lazer Chase, a device that is worn on your wrist and fires an invisible beam at your opponent when you clench your fist. It can tag the opponent at up to 45 metres. Cool sounds for firing and getting hit by laser blasts. Each player has five lives measured on lifeforce meter. Batteries included. The average price is about 10 GBP (2 gloves' set - for 2 persons). The device is believed to be manufactured in China, yet may be distributed under Spy Gear trade mark either by Vivid Imaginations (UK) or by Wild Planet Toys (USA).
The terrible Winnenden school massacre, that occurred on 11 March 2009 when a 17-year-old drug addict killed 15 persons, caused a new wave of anti-lasertag hysteria in FRG. While there were renewed calls for a complete ban on violent games, it was, surprisingly, paintball and laser tag which, ultimately, will find themselves outlawed. The Local reports that violators of the upcoming bans could find themselves on the wrong end of a € 5,000 (about US$ 6,800) fine. Wolfgang Bosbach, deputy head of the conservative Christian Union parliamentary group, commented: 'We have agreed on reasonable changes that will mean more security without over-regulating hobby marksmen and hunters... [Paintball and laser tag] simulate killing'. At this, no evidence that the shooter ever played paintball or laser tag was released... 
During the International Exhibition "Amusement rides and Entertainment Equipment - RAAPA 2009" in Moscow (Russia) several new laser tag systems were introduced to Russian market: for the first time in Russia they showed Ikon-X outdoor laser tag system and LiteBlast variant of Laser Blast system (both manufactured in the USA). Besides, samples of Laser Club, Nexus and even the new RAIDZ outdoor laser tag system's pack could be investigated by the visitors during the special events organized within the frame of the exhibition... 
What is the importance of laser tag maze? Which maze is better - single level or multi level? What are the key points for laser tag site to become success? What is Successful Arena Equation? Once laser tag maze is built, should it ever be rebuilt? How popular are Sportive arenas? What trends will become popular in laser tag maze theming in the coming years? - See these and other questions answered by Jeff Schilling, founder of Creative Works - the leading laser tag maze designer and builder, in our exclusive on-line interview. 
Let us present you a new illustrated article written by Doug Willems (Delta Strike International Ltd.), researching the difference between infrared and laser technologies used in laser tag industry. The article covers the nuances of use of fiberoptics, laser sensors, laser and infrared beams and the principles of the two tagging technologies. You can download the file [
IPPON laser tag arena in Kryvyy Rih (Ukraine) reports that laser tag activity was approved by the local public education authorities as facultative physical training lessons for schoolchildren. "Kids just admire laser tag; and this activity really resembles a sport of some kind. Besides, laser tag is excellent for team building", - says arena's representative Mr. S.Ponomarchuk, - "We provided the schools with a big price discount and they really got interested. From our side, I can tell that effectiveness of such marketing approach is more than 400%; at this the usual marketing efforts were less than 20% effective here". IPPON arena was opened in June, 2008 and is equipped with 10-pack Q-Zar system and has a 200 sq.m maze. Please, 
Laser Light Entertainment informed that they had completed acquisition of the Q-Zar name and trade marks. Founded in 2002 in Concord (California, USA), Laser Light Entertainment Inc. (LLE) is specialized in servicing and selling Q-Zar equipment (including its rare modification, Q-Kidz). As a representative of LLE informs, right now they are not just selling the stocked supplies of Q-Zar equipment, but also looking into several specialised companies to help them improve the current equipment and produce an updated Q-Zar system. Please, 
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Despite the global financial worries, Russian market shows the increasingly strong demand for laser tag sites ('These days we're busier than ever, selling our equipment', - says the representative of Laser Club, a Russian laser tag manufacturing company. - 'People here are loving laser tag!'). Thus, this year at Eurasian Amusement Parks and Attractions Expo (EAAPA-2009) in Moscow they tried their best providing the visitors with the possibility to see (and even try) laser tag equipment of different brands, both indoor and outdoor. And for some of them it was the very first introduction to Russian market... Please, 
The British Royal Marine Commandos stationed on board the carrier HMS Bulwark will begin training this month with Battlefield Sports gaming guns. "These guns will be used onboard for CQB training, boarding operations and agent infiltration exercises," said Captain Hingston, Support Troop, 4 Assault Squadron of the Royal Marine Commandos, who took delivery of the supply of Battlefield Sports equipment for the crew of the carrier HMS Bulwark this week... Please, 
Official results of 2008 TRUTNEE Laser Tag Rating, the oldest Eastern European laser tag award, were just announced. The major award - Laser Tag Site of the Year - goes to 
This year’s IAAPA Tradeshow in Orlando, Florida offered a great mix of consistent products as well as new innovations in the laser tag industry. With the economic worries across the globe, exhibitors were ready to bring their best presentations to their clients. While no one would argue attendance was down from previous years, the buyers that did attend were serious about finding the best products for their laser tag facilities... The experts at International Laser Tag Association kindly presented their special run-down of attending manufacturers and what they had to offer potential clients during IAAPA-2008. Please, 
What is the history of Meno Electronics, the manufacturer of the famous Q-2000 indoor laser tag system? What version of Q-2000 is currently being marketed? Have you ever heard about Chromaburst? How many parts in Q-2000 and 'standard' Q-zar systems are interchangeable? What features of Q-2000 are unique? What is the maximum fire rate in Q-2000 system? What is the average life time of the system? - we asked these and other questions during our exclusive on-line interview with Steven Jennings, the founder of legendary Meno Electronics Ltd. (Q2000 Laser Tag Games): 
Delta Strike, an indoor and mobile laser tag manufacturer located in New Zealand, is rather a new company. Yet, their systems are bright. Their equipment is reliable. They use some new unique features nobody in laser tag industry has ever used before. We bet, they have a bright future. Today, we present you an exclusive interview with the Company's founder, Mr. Doug Willems. In the interview Doug kindly answers our questions about the line-of-sight aiming, Light Columns, back-up controlling system, rear and forward facing phasor speakers, membership features of Delta Strike system, "System - Free!' program, wireless programming, gold and silver team colors, and others... 
