Laser games

Description
Laser games involve both target and interactive games using guns which fire lasers
at recievers which the participants wear.

Who is it suitable for?
Laser games can be done by all members.

Additional Information
This activity can be done both indoors and out, at pre-set courses or at your local hut. Equipment for this activity is available in both toy shops and more commercial grade and so can be adapted to suit most settings.

How to run/provide laser games

There are 2 ways of running Laser games in Scouting. These are:

Scout-led activity - running laser games yourself or using someone else in Scouting
Externally-led activity - running laser games using an external provider

Factsheets on laser games

The following activity factsheets are relevant to this activity:

FS120000 Risk Assessment
FS120004 Shooting
FS120007 Joint Adventurous Activities with Girlguiding
FS120013 Joint activities with other organisations - except Girlguiding
FS120075 InTouch
FS120081 Activity Information Form
Laser Games FAQs

Rules on laser games

The following activity rules are relevant to this activity:

Rule 9.1 Activity Rules - Application
Rule 9.2 Preparations
Rule 9.3 InTouch
Rule 9.4 Risk Assessment
Rule 9.5 Emergency Procedure
Rule 9.9 Use of External Centres and Instructors
Rule 9.40 Laser Games