Be Good at Laser Tag

If you want to be good at laser tag, and you think it's hard or need help, then read this article.

Steps

  1. Be the dark coloured team. Bright fluoro green/blue will totally give your position away.
  2. Be sure to split your team up for different missions; like, one on the top and one at the bottom.
  3. The bottom team will be the ambush/attack team. Make sure when the enemy comes in and they don't go to that area, you are very still and do not make a move.
    • Lying on the floor, with your gun under you, will not give you away.
    • After that, follow the enemy until you are in a preferred position, with enough distance to make a good shot, along with good places to retreat or advance!
    • The team at the top, the defence team, will split the group into half again, preferably groups of 2-3 people, if it's possible, to scout or hold off the enemy.
  4. If the enemy manages to escape, have a fast back up group, so they can back track to where the enemy is heading and finish them off.
  5. Have military tactics on the top floor. You don't want to stay in one spot and the enemy knows where you are, you want to surprise them in different areas.
  6. Stay down when the enemy is near.
  7. If this is acceptable, there is usually one part where you can easily climb over and get on the other side.
  8. If the enemy is just starting to come in the war zone, then remember to tread quietly, and if there are dividers, make use of them.
    • Dividers can be very useful for the attacking team- you can peek over the top, and if you see the enemy coming, you can quickly duck down, or shoot at them over the top of the divider.
  9. Make sure your team knows the rules of the game. Also, devise a team strategy.
  10. Make up a team name, this part is just for fun, you could even make a battle cry FOR THE REPUBLIC ARMY, or something like that.
  11. If some one is spawn killing (shooting you when you come back to life, tell the referee).
  12. Be safe.
    • If there are any injuries, or you have injured yourself, call out for help. It doesn't matter if the enemy finds you; health and safety are top priorities.
    • Never shoot in the face.
  13. When you first go into the arena, it's best to hide until the game starts. After that, move, don't stay there.
  14. Keep moving.
    • Moving around may confuse the enemy. If you stay in one spot, it will be likely that your teammates will move away without you noticing, or the enemy will find you and shoot you- you'll be a sitting duck.
    • The enemy may also call out 'PLAYER ___ IS HIDING HERE', and everybody will come and surround you. Unless you want to set a trap (which you MUST discuss with your team beforehand), move around.
  15. If you get shot/tired, hide somewhere for a short period of time, until your lights come back on or you are re-energised.
  16. Bob/duck if you are being shot, quickly!
    • Just before your lights come on, shoot back at the enemy, before they can shoot you in your new position. However, some arenas have banned this kind of movement - for a good reason. Be sure to check out the rules before you do this.
  17. If you can, cover your light/sensors, as long as the rules let you. Again, some arena have forbidden this, so always check the rules first.
  18. Check your back and check your corners in case there's any ambush.
  19. If you're alone, try to ambush people without noticing and do it quietly.
  20. Have a great experience, enjoy your time, and become a better player!

Tips

  • Try to backfire another team's plan.
  • Try to know where they're hiding and where the enemy's sniper is.
  • Toe-covered shoes (like trainers) will probably be best. Choose shoes with a good grip, and shoes that you can run in. Sandals, heels or flip flops are not a good idea, as you can injure your foot/ankle. Ask your laser tag centre if you are unsure about what to wear.
  • Most of the time, the guns will have names, so get your favourite gun to play with, it will probably help. You can familiarise yourself with the gun, and you will get used to it, and feel very comfortable.
  • Try to get hand signals and everyone know them instead of shouting because that gives position away (by shouting, use hand signals)
  • If you can, wear dark clothes to hide more easily.
  • If you are on the lower lever (unless there is only a single level in the arena), use walls or pillars to hide from other attackers on the lower level so you can focus on attackers on the upper level. If you can't get them, proceed to the lower level players.

Warnings

  • Never ignore the referee, you could get kicked or banned from laser tag or the entire place!)
  • Always check your back and your corners
  • Never shoot in the face, especially the eyes. It will hurt.
  • Never run too fast. It's better to run at slower speeds.
  • Be careful. You might get shot.
  • Remember, eat a healthy, whole-grain breakfast (no Pop-tarts).

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