Laser tag party

What it is

Infrared laser tag (no lasers, no pellets, no mess) played in your garden, a park or a hall. A mobile operator brings the blasters and headsets, runs the games and counts the scores. You can also buy home sets for smaller groups.

Plan ahead

• Four weeks before: book a mobile laser tag operator and choose a location. Ask what space they need and whether they bring inflatable cover.
• Two weeks before: if playing in a park, check local rules.
• The day before: confirm numbers and set a rain plan (many sets work indoors too).

Set the scene

Camouflage netting, team flags, and a “HQ” table for food and the scoreboard. Use cardboard boxes or garden furniture as cover.

Game ideas

• Team deathmatch: most hits in 10 minutes wins.
• Capture the base: each team defends a base; tag the other team’s base sensor to capture it.
• Last one standing: each player has 10 lives.
• VIP escort: protect the birthday player as they cross the battlefield.

Food and drink

• Pizza and wings
• Energy bars and fruit
• Sports drinks and water
• A camouflage cake

Tips

• Agree boundaries clearly.
• Give awards for most accurate, best team player and best tactics, not just top score.