A few weeks ago we were at the Cubbon Park. I was caught in a crossfire of distinct warning alarms that people around me were being hit and so was I from time to time. My partner and me were trying to flank around a base of our opponents. We were using the trees and foliage as cover. I could see my team mates from the other end creating flanking from the other end. 'Gideon, cover me!' I stepped out with a burst of fire and my partner ran across to the other tree getting closer to the base. Then it was my turn. I glanced around cautiously, stepped behind the big banyan tree, braced myself, took a deep breath, turned up my shield and then..............RAN!!. A couple of shots were fired. I made it behind the next tree. There were others who were doing a search and eliminate...and then we converged in a triangular formation. We charged firing away......we had taken the base!!
No I wasn't in a war zone. I was playing laser tag.
What is laser tag?
It is a non-contact individual or team sport where players use hand held devices (which we call guns or taggers) and score points by tagging other players or opposing team members.
Laser tag is really fun and a great strategy and team game. I have been busting a lot of stress and its one of the things that make me feel like a child again! At the same time it has also been quite a soul searching activity because in the middle of all the fun and games it was showing me that I still do get frustrated and irritated over things and at times I was just short of losing my temper! Talk about an activity that tests a person spirit , soul and body!! Its a great team and relationship builder as well. It is also great to learn strategy.
Lazer tag is better than paintball because you dont get that stinging 'THWAP!!!'' when you get hit. Some of the welts caused by the paint can leave a mark for days. The taggers have sensors which tell you when you are in the line of fire so you can move out quickly, or if you are getting hit, the sound, light or both let you know. The game can be played indoors or outdoors. I have found outdoors to be more fun. It is a good way to stay healthy because I was always sprinting short bursts, having to think on my feet, squatting, crouching, steadying my breathing, climbing things. It is moderately intense and its great to play on a day of active rest.
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