Frequently Asked Questions

TRUTNEE is an independent laser tag portal (infrared / laser combat sport) online since the 2000s. trutnee.com covers encyclopedia articles, manufacturer catalogs, arena listings, events, news, media reports and player tips. Russian version: trutnee.ru.

Laser tag is a team game where players tag opponents with infrared or laser beams — no paintballs and no physical hits. Players wear sensors (vest, headband, helmet) and use electronic taggers. Read more in History of Laser Tag and encyclopedia sections.

Indoor games run in a maze arena: short rounds, effects, lobby stats. Outdoor games use fields or forests: tactical scenarios, radios, large teams — e.g. the May Maneuvers festival. See Player Tips for guides.

Open Where to play, pick a country and city — each listing shows address, gear type, contacts and website. European and African listings are available on TRUTNEE COM.

The manufacturer encyclopedia includes LaserWar, Cybertag, Alphatag, Battle Company, iCOMBAT, NETRONIC and many more brands with history and contacts.

General rules live under the encyclopedia. For LASERWAR outdoor gear see adapted rules in the blog and manufacturer docs. Historical Q-Zar tournament rules are archived on TRUTNEE RU.

See Championships (where available) and championship history articles on TRUTNEE RU. The Events calendar lists major industry dates.

May Maneuvers is the largest outdoor laser tag festival in the CIS (LASERWAR), with teams from many regions. TRUTNEE publishes reports — see the May Maneuvers page on TRUTNEE RU.

Player Tips includes classic articles and 2024–2026 guides such as 10 outdoor field rules and arena laser tag for beginners.

Industry news: News. Press coverage: Laser Tag in Mass Media — trade shows, school programs, regional clubs and international stories.

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Under Encyclopedia: terminology, facts & records, Laser Tag and Q-Zar brand histories, MILES system and more (full set on TRUTNEE RU).

Yes — under Business: pre-owned equipment, downloads and equipment reviews where published.

There is no single best brand: family FEC, sport indoor, outdoor tactical and resort formats need different gear (LaserWar, Cybertag, Q-Zar, etc.). Define your audience and venue, then compare manufacturers and used kits.

For most indoor arenas a 20-vest kit is the usual sweet spot between capex and throughput. Smaller kits reduce revenue per session; larger kits need bigger mazes and higher upfront cost.

A full indoor venue with maze often starts around USD 75k–200k (new or refurbished gear, build-out, IT). Final numbers depend on city rent, brand and effects. Import duties and VAT apply when shipping internationally.

Highly location-dependent. Industry estimates often cite roughly USD 1,500–6,000/month net for a typical site, with payback around 1–1.5 years. Large outdoor venues with add-on services can exceed that.

Yes with strong marketing and fewer entertainment options: lower rent and ads, less competition. The downside is a smaller core of regular players. Western benchmarks mention 200–400k population, but successful CIS clubs exist in smaller towns too.

Year one: minor fixes (straps, wires, emitter lenses). Year two+: battery replacement; later, board repairs. Reliability varies by platform (LaserWar gen 8, Cybertag, etc.) — check manufacturer warranty.

For a 20-gun kit, plan about 300–400 m² of play area. A 10-gun setup can work from ~140–185 m². Outdoor sites prioritize safe terrain and cover over square meters.