- Laser skirmish
Although the term Laser Skirmish was originally a brand name for
Laser tag experiences that use the equipment manufactured by Battlefield Sports, the term has gained popularity as the generic term to describe all Laser Tag type games in Australia. It is used in part to differentiate the activity from traditional laser tag. Laser Skirmish is most often played outdoors. It is sometimes considered to be safer than the indoor form.Cite web|url=http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/content/features/business/story.aspx?brand=ENOnline&category=Business&tBrand=ENOnline&tCategory=Business&itemid=NOED13%20Jun%202007%2014%3A08%3A25%3A253|title=When Business is Just Child's Play|accessdate=2008-03-08|year=2007-06-13|work=Norwich Evening News] The term is more popular inAustralia andNew Zealand due in part to its appearance in an episode ofMcLeod's Daughters , an Australian TV DramaCite web|url=http://www.mcleodsdaughters.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=271545|title=Episode 185 -- "All's Fair in Love and War"|accessdate=2008-03-08|publisher=NineMSN|work=McLeod's Daughters] and also in part because that is where it was born. Foreign owners of Battlefield Sports' equipment often forego the use of the Laser Skirmish brand name or use the newer brand name for the experience: Battlefield Live.The equipment used in Laser Skirmish is its largest appeal to most players and is significantly different in appearance than traditional laser tag. There is no vest, there is a choice of six different models of gaming gun and the guns have full metal casings. Some are designed to be full size, full weight replicas of modern military firearms. The equipment also has a much longer range than in traditional laser tag and most paintball or airsoft guns. Games are refereed by humans and players are usually "respawned" back into the game when they die, similar to many video games.
Competitions for Laser Skirmish are commonly called Clan Wars. Clan wars are typically a series of missions with multiple competing teams on the battlefield playing against each other for round and championship points. Trophies and other prizes may be awarded to top ranked team/s. It is also played as a recreational activity at some ski resorts.Cite web|url=http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2002/05/31/1022569830698.html|title=Season's Greetings|accessdate=2008-03-08|year=2002-06-01|work=The Age]
History
The term was first coined in 2002 in a local popular TV Show, Brisbane Extra.Cite web|url=http://extraonline.com.au/stories/story/7086.html|title=Laser Skirmish |accessdate=2008-06-02|year=2002-06-01|work=Brisbane Extra] But national coverage in 2003 by the prime time show,
Getaway , really boosted its reputation.Cite web|url=http://getaway.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=17476|title=Gold Coast Laser Skirmish |accessdate=2008-06-02|year=2003-01-09|work=Getaway]External links
* [http://www.laserskirmish.com Laser Skirmish] Home
* [http://www.battlefieldsports.com Battlefield Sports] Home
* [http://www.battlefieldlive.com Battlefield Live] HomeReferences
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