yellowperch Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 My children have loved playing laser tag with friends. I am at a loss about what fun toy to get my 11 yo for Christmas (I have sorts gear/books/clothes ideas), so I am tempted to give the two older boys some sort of good-quality laser tag game, something that will last and that lots of people can play with at once. My problem is this: I want it to be TAG not a war and gun game. Is there such a thing? The gun itself is the problem for me, but I'm all for a good game of chase...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowperch Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share Posted November 28, 2011 a little bump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athena1277 Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Why would you need the laser if you are playing tag instead of with guns? I thought the whole point of laser tag is to shoot without anyone getting hurt. Perhaps I misunderstood?:confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowperch Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share Posted November 28, 2011 I think they would have fun tagging each other with a laser, as opposed to simply playing tag, which is fun but it doesn't solve my gift-buying dilemma. Toy guns aren't something my kids play with. So I'm wondering if there is a laser tag game product that isn't shaped like a bazooka. DH has spent the last decade in and out of Afghanistan and Iraq and I don't think it would be too Christmas-y for him to see the children hunting each other with replicas of weapons. And he certainly wouldn't want to join in. Anyone? I guess this one is a lost cause.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5wolfcubs Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 While this isn't a laser and might be a little youngish: Dodge Tag from the Mindware catalog. Maybe you could make your own? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Could you buy a couple of small laser pointers (I see them on keychains at places like Staples) and make your own game? Honestly, many boys turn nearly everything into a gun- bananas, pencils, anything. It would be hard to turn a tiny laser pointer into a gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 My children have loved playing laser tag with friends. I am at a loss about what fun toy to get my 11 yo for Christmas (I have sorts gear/books/clothes ideas), so I am tempted to give the two older boys some sort of good-quality laser tag game, something that will last and that lots of people can play with at once. My problem is this: I want it to be TAG not a war and gun game. Is there such a thing? The gun itself is the problem for me, but I'm all for a good game of chase...... I feel for ya. I too think that game of tag is fun and good exercise....but how would you be able to have the laser part of it without it being a gun like object..? If you figure that out I'd love to know. Surely they could make the game less war like....I don't know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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