Recoil Laser Tag is an exhilarating laser tag set that uses GPS technology and augmented reality (AR) to deliver an immersive laser tag experience unlike any other.
This product is manufactured by Skyrocket Toys, a leader in the market for electronic toys such as drones, helicopters, and interactive dolls. Skyrocket Toys has a history of providing great products that have a cutting-edge design, are made up of durable materials, and employ the latest technology to spice up your play time!
Phones are a big part of the Recoil Laser Tag experience, and the game cannot be played unless you have one. Read on to find out what phones do in Recoil Laser Tag and how you can play it.
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Why Does Recoil Laser Tag Require a Phone?
When playing Recoil Laser Tag, having a smartphone is a must. Smartphones attach to players’ guns and are used for a variety of things, including:
Connecting Players to the Recoil Wi-Fi Hub
Recoil Laser Tag uses a router-like device to connect to players’ phones. Each player’s gun is connected to his or her phone, and this links all the players’ guns and phones to the Recoil Wi-Fi Hub so they can all play a game together.
This system doesn’t need an internet connection and has a range of around 250 feet, meaning you’ll be able to play in a circular area up to 500 feet wide.
Holding and Joining Battles
Laser tag battles are started using the Recoil app that pairs with your set. Players closeby can enter the battles on their own smartphones, and this will create a link between the guns of everyone joining that game.
You’ll also be able to start your own Recoil battles, which will allow you to specify the gamemode, time limit, kill limit, and customize your game in a variety of other ways.
Checking Your In-game Stats
In a battle, your phone’s display will show you many different metrics that are essential to winning. These include your in-game health, how much ammo your gun has, whether you are being shot, how many kills you have, what your in-game rank is, what items you have in your inventory, and how much time is remaining in the current round.
Using this information and applying different strategies based on it will certainly help you secure the victory.
Checking Your In-game Map
While you are in a battle, your phone will display a map of your game that shows the boundaries of your play area, shows you where your opponents are, and also has a compass so you can receive directions from your teammates.
This will help you locate your respawn point, track down enemies, and regroup with your teammates if you get split up.
Requesting and Collecting Supply Drops
While playing, you might get a prompt that will allow you to request a supply drop. If you decide to use your supply drop, then it will drop at a random point on the map. Supply drops contain temporary power ups that are rewarded to the player that gets to the supply drop first.
Supply drops can be seen by all players in the game, so getting the supply drop will be a competition. However, the power ups they supply are worth it.
Supply drops can include extra health, extra ammo, damage upgrades, airstrike attacks, radiation attacks, and other useful items. These power ups can give you an advantage over other players and will help you outgun, outlive, and overpower your opponents!
Hearing In-game Sounds and Communicating With Teammates
To be fully immersed in the Recoil Laser Tag experience, we recommend you put on some headphones so you’ll be able to hear in-game sounds.
Recoil Laser Tag uses an advanced in-game sound system that allows you to hear other players’ guns realistically. If you turn away from your opponent’s shooting, then you will hear the gunfire behind you, and running away from the virtual gunfire will make it sound quieter.
Using the Recoil Laser Tag app, you’ll also be able to talk to your teammates through a voice chat. This is a useful feature that will help you stay in contact with your team, organize ambushes, and call for help if you are being attacked.
How Is Recoil Laser Tag Set Up?
Recoil Laser Tag starter sets come with a Wi-Fi hub, guns, and gun docks. Setting up a Recoil Laser Tag game is easy, and you’ll be able to jump into battle in no time with these simple steps:
Insert Batteries in Your Gear
Recoil Laser Tag gear is all battery powered, so be sure to stock up on batteries before you start playing since batteries aren’t included. Both the Wi-Fi hub and Spitfire Pistols require 4 AA batteries, while the larger SR-12 Rogue Rifle requires 6 AA batteries. Each Frag Grenade only needs one AAA battery.
Set Up the Wi-Fi Hub
After you’ve put batteries in the Wi-Fi hub, place it in the center of your play area in a place where it won’t get in the way of players. We recommend placing your Wi-Fi hub 3–5 feet above the ground so you’ll have the best connection possible.
Place Your Phone in the Phone Mount
The Recoil Laser Tag phone mount is able to hold phones of any size due to its adjustable dock. You’ll just need to unscrew the dock so it is loose, place your phone on it, then screw the dock back into place once your phone is tightly cradled inside it.
Download the Recoil Mobile App
The final step before you can start playing is downloading the Recoil mobile app, which is available on both the App Store and the Google Play Store. Just search for “Recoil Game”, and download the app published by “Skyrocket, LLC”. After that, you’ll be asked to fill in your in-game details, such as the username you want to use while battling.
Connect Your Equipment
After downloading the Recoil Game app, you’ll have to pair all your equipment with the Wi-Fi hub so you’ll be able to play games.
After filling in your details in the Recoil Game app, you’ll be asked to pair the Wi-Fi hub with the app. This is done by turning on the Wi-Fi hub when you are prompted and waiting until the power button shines green.
Next, you’ll be shown how to connect your phone to the Wi-Fi hub to your phone via Bluetooth. You’ll have to turn on Bluetooth on your phone and connect to the Wi-Fi hub’s connection, which will have “Recoil Game Hub” in its name.
After connecting, you’ll be able to choose which blaster you want to use. Pairing a blaster is done in the same way as pairing the Wi-Fi hub—you’ll just have to turn the blaster on when prompted and wait until the power button on the blaster shines green.
Now that your account is set up and all your equipment is connected, you’ll be able to join others’ battles or start your own. Get ready to start blasting!
How is Recoil Laser Tag Played?
Using the Recoil Laser Tag set is easy, and you’ll be able to start playing in no time. After setting up your details on the mobile app, you’ll see the option to “Battle”.
There you can either join other players’ lobbies, to play in their battles, or create your own lobby to start your own battle. You’ll have the option of choosing a time limit, kill limit, and game mode, and the battle will start once all players are ready or the warm-up time runs out.
Once the game begins, you’ll be told what gamemode you are playing and what the objective of the gamemode is. In Capture the Flag, you might be trying to steal the other team’s flag without being tagged out, while in Team Deathmatch you’ll be trying to tag out as many of your opponents as possible.
If you are tagged by another player, you’ll need to go to the respawn point marked on your map, where you’ll wait a few seconds to respawn. When the kill limit is reached or the timer runs out, then the game will be over and a winner will be declared.
What Are Some Good Recoil Laser Tag Sets?
Here’s a quick review of some Recoil Laser Tag sets, what they are good for, and the order you should buy them in:
Starter Set
The Recoil Laser Tag starter set should be the first purchase you make, as it is the only set that also comes with a Wi-Fi hub. The items in the starter set are the bare essentials for playing Recoil Laser Tag.
This set includes a Wi-Fi hub and two RK-45 Spitfire blasters, which are the smaller, pistol-like blasters.
Add-ons
After you’ve purchased the Recoil Laser Tag starter set, you can now spice up your battles by purchasing additional weapons. Here are our top picks:
RK-45 Spitfire Blasters
With the starter set, you’ll only be able to play two-player games. If you want to be able to play with more players, the RK-45 Spitfire blasters can be purchased individually. These are the same small blasters that come with the starter set.
SR-12 Rogue Blasters
The SR-12 Rogue Blaster is a great choice if you want to add a different kind of gun to your Recoil Laser Tag games. This is a rifle-like alternative to the smaller Spitfire blasters that is able to shoot more bullets before reloading and will give your game a more intense feel.
Frag Grenade
The Recoil Laser Tag Frag Grenade is a great item that can add some explosive fun to your laser tag battles. This grenade has a 10-second fuse, and once detonated it will set off a large virtual explosion that will deal major damage to your opponents.
The frag grenade can also be purchased as part of the Recoil Laser Tag bonus starter set , which offers a discount on purchasing the items separately. This helpful user manual can guide you on how to use the frag grenade and how you can pair it with your blaster to use it in-game.
Conclusion
Recoil Laser Tag delivers an immersive, cutting-edge game experience that will make players feel like they have been transported into their favorite shooting games. If you want a laser tag set that will provide a realistic battle experience and hours of fun, then Recoil Laser Tag is for you!