the main equipment in the sport is a laser emitter connected to the rifle, which produces a beam of concentrated light. the beam can then be picked up by sensors in the target's suit, thus confirming the 'kill' - the experience is as close to reality as possible with modern day technology.

it was this development which allowed for the first laser tag establishments to come along during the 1980s - the very nature of the sport implies, that the rules and conditions are usually dependent upon the level of sophistication of gear and the objectives the particular venue is tyring to enforce.