created in 1984 by george carter iii, laser tag is a competitive sport performed in arena-like establishments. the activity started in indoors arenas and slowly progressed into the outdoors - in outdoor venues the sport is usually more physical demanding and includes a variety of scenaries.

the technology for this sport was initially created from military equipment - individuals experiencing the sport might decribe the experience as similar to imaginary expeditions and adventures.

during the 1970s and 1980s the united states army developed gear which could be used to make the training of its soldiers more realistic, allowing the trainee to known when he was hit.