What is traditional laser tag?
It is a fairly new term that is being used in the industry to separate Tactical, Outdoor, and Mobile from the OG of laser tag! Traditional started nearly 30 years ago and still occupies the majority of the market. It is almost always played with a phaser that is tethered to a vest (pack). These phasers look very spacey with many companies using large and blocky equipment with transparent or colored casings. The games are non-mission dependent or with very simple missions and in some instances provide players with a score. These games are played in blacklight friendly mazed environments with smoke or haze to amplify the “laser effect”
What are the newest trends for traditional laser tag?
We are hoping to trend with the option to be tethered or untethered to a vest or a simple sensor sling, which aids in the speed of equipping clients in the airlock. We also are adding the ability to use flashlights in low-level environments, shields for short periods of invincibility, the choice of character classes selectable by the player during the match, and of course the addition of mission objects and the reporting of stats and scores either online or to the player on the field printed and non printed.
What are the things people like most about traditional laser tag?
Very kid-friendly! Great for large groups of children 12 and under. Less aggressive than tactical laser tag, which an older crowd plays very competitively.
Do you think tactical laser tag has had an influence on traditional laser tag? If so how?
Tactical is definitely a conditioner if not a driver as it has re-enthused the older kids, who in most instances had played traditional in their youth. They are complementary as they can be played oftentimes on the same fields and it serves to entertain the youngest crowd, whilst bringing in a more mature audience during hours when you may have not been occupying the space increasing revenue.