Laser tags are great for celebrations and bonding with friends and families! While you can definitely head to the arena as an individual player, nothing beats the sweet victory of some competition with your friends or co-workers.
The type of laser tag game you want to play will determine the number of players you need. But… It also works the other way around! You might have to choose a specific laser tag mode to accommodate all the people in your party.
To help plan your get-together, we’ll discuss:
- Basics of laser tag games and teams
- Laser tag game modes and number of players required
Before we begin, here’s what you should know:
Depending on the laser tag mode, the number of players will vary. For a typical game, the minimum number is four to six players and the maximum is 30 players. Larger areas can accommodate at least 50 people per session!
Let’s get started!
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Laser Tag Basics: Get to know the Game and Teams
Most people play laser tag for fun, but others enjoy it for sport and exercise. It’s a great way to blow off some steam.
But here’s the best part about laser tag–– it’s great for building team spirit!
Laser tag is a recreational sport in which players, as individuals or in teams, use laser guns to “hit” players on another team. Successfully tagging other teams will mean that you receive points.
The rules of the game vary depending on the laser tag arena. Players can even set up the game rules, such as the number of players, firing rate, the number of lives each player has, and what tagging does to a player.
The most common laser tag games are: capture the flag, dead aim, elimination, medic, and free for all.
Keep reading to learn about the best laser tag games to enjoy with your team.
Best Laser Tag Games
1. Free For All
The most versatile laser tag game is Free For All. It’s also one of the simplest to form a game plan for.
Ideally, you’d have more than 6 players in Free For All. The maximum number of players will depend on the arena rules and safety regulations.
Before beginning the game, split your group into two to four teams.
The objective of Free for All is simple –– hit as many opposing players as possible and stay in the game! You’ll also have a respawn or revive box on the field.
Since it’s a pretty fast-paced game, you need to learn how to use your laser tag gun quickly. If you’ve been hit, head over to the respawn box so you can play again.
2. Capture the Flag
Capture the flag is all about stealth, endurance, and speed!
The game’s premise is to sneak over to the opponent team’s field, capture their flag, and then bring the captured flag to your own base.
Capture the flag isn’t fun with 2 players. You’ll need at least 4 players to get a competitive kick, but, of course, the more the merrier!
3. Team Elimination
For this laser tag mode, you need to (surprise) eliminate all the players on the enemy team. To win elimination games, your team needs a good strategy to be the last one standing!
Each player is given a number of lives before they’re officially out of the game. To enjoy the game to its fullest, form teams with 3 or more members each.
4. Medic
In this laser tag mode, one player on each team will be the medic. The medic will have the ability to respawn team members.
So, the objective of the game is to quickly eliminate the rival team’s medic so you can finish off your other enemies!
You’ll need 6 or more players in a single session to fully enjoy the medic mode.
5. Hunger Games or Solo
In the hunger games scenario, it’s every player for himself! The goal is to be the last player standing in the arena. While there aren’t any teams, players can form temporary alliances with other members.
The optimal number of players for the hunger games mode is 20 or more participants. You should also consider playing in an arena that’s bigger than usual, about 500 by 500 meters would be good.
6. Capture the General
The objective of this game is to hit the enemy team’s selected general or leader. At the same time, the general will try to hide, and players need to protect this area.
To enjoy capturing the general, try to form teams of more than 5 members each.
7. King of the Hill
This is one of the most popular laser tag games! In this laser tag mode, divide players into two teams. The objective of the game is to take control of the majority of active hills in the arena.
To take control of a hill, players need to stand under a blue sensor and turn it into their team’s color. Teams get points by activating hills and tagging other players. You will lose points for getting tagged.
Each King of the Hill game lasts for approximately 6 minutes. Teams need a minimum of 5 players and a maximum of 7.
Conclusion
Are you ready to plan your team-building activity or your birthday party? Laser tag is one of the best ways to have fun with the whole gang!
Especially if you’ll be playing in a group, you need to make some considerations as the event organizer.
Before anything else, finalize how many people will be attending your party. From there, you can consider which laser tag game modes you can play.
While the number of players will depend on the laser tag mode, most games will require a minimum of four to six players per game. The maximum number of players will be around 20 to 30, but some arenas will accept up to 50 players.
Especially if you’re planning a large event with kids, safety should be your top priority. Make sure that there are enough marshals to oversee the event. You’ll also have to make some calls to check any restrictions due to COVID-19 health protocols.
We hope this article helped you to plan your laser tag game! Good luck!