Both kinds of laser tag use infrared: a tagger sends a coded beam, a sensor on the target player receives it, and the game counts the hit. What changes between an indoor arena and an outdoor field is the distance, the light, the players and the way the business runs. That shapes every part of the equipment.
The guns
Outdoor taggers are built for range and realism. They look and handle like real firearms, from assault rifles and sniper rifles with optics to pistols and machine guns, so players can take on different roles in a scenario.
Indoor blasters are built for the arena rather than for realism. The PULSAR blaster in our Alphatag Arena systems, for example, has a sci-fi body with soft rubber bumpers to protect players, a colour display that stays readable in complete darkness, team lighting and a wireless link to the player's vest.
Hit sensors
Outdoor players usually wear a headband that registers hits and is easy to put on over any clothes. Indoor arenas favour vests: the DEFENDER vest in Alphatag Arena systems connects to the blaster with no cable, and a vest gives a bigger, more visible target in a dark maze.
Game devices and cover
Both formats use game devices such as control points, digital flags and first aid kits for respawns. Outdoor fields often add bombs, mines and grenades for scenario play, and inflatable bunkers to build cover on open ground. Indoor arenas get their cover from the arena itself: walls, obstacles and lighting, planned through arena design.
Electronics and statistics
Outdoor sets come in several electronics generations. The 9th generation plays on any ground with no site preparation and delivers statistics at the end of the game, which suits mobile businesses. The 10th generation adds live statistics for clubs with Wi-Fi coverage and screens. ALPHATAG, the newest, links up to 7 devices to each game set with real-time statistics and a global statistics server. Indoor systems such as Alphatag Arena and CYBERTAG are complete arena platforms, sold by the number of players.
The sets side by side
Our outdoor sets mostly equip 10 to 12 players, with themed and arena-sized options:
| Set | What it is for | Price |
|---|---|---|
| StartUp | The essential laser tag kit to open a club, for games of 10–12 players. | from $8,446 |
| Military Arena | A laser tag kit matched to the size of your arena, from under 300 m² to over 600 m². | from $9,694 |
| The Best Choice | A starter laser tag kit for a small arena, for 10–12 players. | from $9,632 |
| More Drive | A laser tag kit for a small arena that gets maximum variety out of 10–12 players. | from $10,678 |
| The World Special Forces | A themed laser tag kit with the guns of real special-forces units. | from $13,808 |
| A Set for Superheroes | A themed laser tag kit styled on your favourite video games. | from $14,039 |
| Phygital Center | Laser tag equipment for phygital training and tournaments, in Training, Optimal and Tournament versions. | $63,874 |
Our indoor systems scale from 12 to 36 players:
| Set | What it is for | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Alphatag Arena Start | A wireless PULSAR and DEFENDER arena system for 12 players. | $16,214 |
| Alphatag Arena Optima | A wireless PULSAR and DEFENDER arena system for 18 players. | $23,708 |
| Alphatag Arena Smart | A wireless PULSAR and DEFENDER arena system for 24 players. | $31,214 |
| Alphatag Arena Pro | A wireless PULSAR and DEFENDER arena system for 30 players, with the Perimeter nuclear case. | $38,574 |
| Alphatag Arena Elite | The largest wireless PULSAR and DEFENDER arena system, for 36 players. | $45,594 |
| CYBERTAG 2.0 BE START BUNDLE | An indoor arena set for 12 players. | $13,910 |
| CYBERTAG 2.0 BE OPTIMA BUNDLE | An indoor arena set for 18 players. | $21,950 |
| CYBERTAG 2.0 BE SMART BUNDLE | An indoor arena set for 24 players, with Energizers. | $27,757 |
| CYBERTAG 2.0 BE PRO BUNDLE | An indoor arena set for 30 players, with Energizers. | $34,177 |
| CYBERTAG 2.0 BE ELITE BUNDLE | The largest indoor arena set, for 36 players. | $41,368 |
Which should you choose?
- Choose outdoor if you have access to open ground, want scenario games for teenagers and adults, or plan a mobile business that travels to events.
- Choose indoor if you have a fixed building, want year-round play regardless of weather, or serve families and younger children in an entertainment center.
- Combine both when an indoor arena keeps the business steady and outdoor games add events and corporate bookings.
For the full business plan, from location to marketing, read how to start a laser tag business. To compare complete packages, see indoor laser tag equipment and our outdoor laser tag sets.
