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17.07.2010: Vote: What do you think about international laser tag tournaments for regulars?
 Results (left to right): The poll has been conducted at TRUTNEE's (Russian section) in April - July, 2010. Total number of votes received - 62 (100%). Vote Format: single choice, one vote per one IP address.
03.04.2010: Vote: How much time a standard indoor laser tag game should last?
 Results (left to right): The poll has been conducted at TRUTNEE's (Russian section) in January - March, 2010. Total number of votes received - 105 (100%). Vote Format: single choice, one vote per one IP address.
10.01.2010: The budgetary-technical classes of laser tag systems currently operated in Europe and some of the NIS countries
 * The diagram "Europe" excludes Baltic states, Russia and Ukraine (shown separately). The diagrams are based on the data provided by European Laser Tag Directory (ELTD; as per the end of 2009) with the adjustment concerning LaserMaxx sites according to the Manufacturer’s request not listed in the ELTD. The budgetary-technical class separation was done according to the own classification by TRUTNEE; for your quick reference (examples only): we consider Q-Zar system as a typical representative of the low-budget class, LaserBlast - as a medium-class and LaserForce as a - premium-class equipment. (C) 2010 TRUTNEE Laser Tag Portal |
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NEW UPGRADES WERE PRESENTED AT OUTDOOR LASER TAG FESTIVAL IN SARATOV, RUSSIA August, 2010: - New system's upgrades were presented by Russian outdoor laser tag manufacturer Poligon64 during the outdoor laser tag Festival held in Saratov, Russia. Among the upgrades were interactive target, car laser tag set, programmable bomb, military diffusor, etc. Also, a Tournament was held at the Festival with 11 regular teams from different cities of Russia and Ukraine participating in the event. KIEV LASERMAXX OPEN CUP - 2010 July, 2010: - The planned for July 31 - August 01, 2010 International laser tag tournament - Kiev LaserMaxx Open Cup - (Giperboloid arena in Kiev, Ukraine) is postponed due to administrative matters. The rescheduled term will be informed additionally.
"RESIDENT EVIL" May, 2010: - The biggest in Europe laser tag site is opened in Bradford, United Kingdom. The new 1670 sq.m' laser tag arena is named LaserZone and is equipped with ZetaBlast (Laser Blast) laser tag system for 40 players. The arena's maze is themed after Resident Evil movie (see the Red Queen at the picture above) and has several levels. Please, Read more » about the laser tag locations in the United Kingdom.
A BRIGHT ARENA April, 2010: - LaserFun, a new laser tag arena in Swiss St.-Gallen (equipped with Delta Strike laser tag system) attracts special attention due to the bright and unique theming - they use Alien, Predator and even Robot in their maze. The implemented at LaserFun WOW!-factor is a part of the general 'futuristic' concept presented by Delta Strike and aiming at providing the laser tag players with a unique and unforgettable experience. Looks really cool! Please, Read more » about laser tag sites in Switzerland.
HISTORY OF LASER TAG INDUSTRY by TRUTNEE March, 2010: - Inspired by the History of Laser Tag by International Laser Tag Association (USA), TRUTNEE.COM presented the own, updated version of the Industry's History, now for the years 1984-2009. We have thoroughly revised all the commonly known historic facts about laser tag, added new applicable information and illustrations. Please, Read more »
LASERFORCE IS RETURNING TO EUROPEAN MARKET February, 2010: - Australian indoor laser tag manufacturer - LaserForce International - is getting back to European market. Represented in Europe by just several sites, for a certain period of time the Australians actually did not pay much attention to our market, preferring the one of the USA. Now, a massive marketing in Europe is expected. It is said that to get back to Europe as quickly as possible, LaserForce may offer the local market both their state-of-the-art LaserForce Gen6 SuperNova system and some cheaper cut-down versions. Some 'Special conditions' can be applied to European investors, as well. Hot links
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At the very beginning of March, they have opened two new outdoor laser tag sites - in Kiev (Ukraine) and in Togliatti (Russia). Equipped with Ukrainian-made laser tag system Action Ukraine LaserTag, the first outdoor laser tag in Kiev can host up to 10 players, the one in Togliatti - up to 6 players (though, they are planning to increase the quantity of the phasers, so up to 12 persons could play there in the nearest time). These two sites will be followed by the new outdoor club equipped with the same type of laser tag system in Moscow, soon. Speaking about the whole territory of NIS and Baltic countries, at present time we can find up to 10 outdoor laser tag sites of different types here. 
As they say at Q-Zar Systems' 
A new Q-Zar site - Zarnitsa - has been opened recently at Goulyay-Pole FEC in Togliatti, Russian Federation. Based on a 360 sq.m maze, the new arena can accomodate up to 20 players. This site is the first indoor laser tag facility in Togliatti (till the present time, the only laser tag system to ever be used in this city was Latvian-made outdoor laser tag - Specnaz). As we can see, besides Russian-made Ataka system, Q-Zar is the most popular indoor laser tag system in Russia.
Battlefield Sports, an Australian outdoor Laser Tag manufacturer, marketer and world-wide distributor of Battlefield Live products, introduced the all-new Scorpion metal gaming gun. The Scorpion gaming gun is the first entry in Battlefield Sports new 2007 Series of tournament grade guns designed for exceptional performance and durability. 
Let us introduce the winners of our traditional annual TRUTNEE RATING (special Laser Tag award for the residents of NIS and Baltic countries): The Best Laser Tag site of the year - Lider Club in St.Petersburg, Russia (Quasar Elite equipment); The Best Laser Tag web-page: 
New LaserMaxx arena has been opened recently at Bowlero FEC in Riga (Latvia). Equipped with LaserMaxx Evolution 3 system, the new site can accomodate up to 13 players. Besides DarkLight arena located at Go Planet FEC, the new arena is the second laser tag facility currently active in the capital of Latvia, and the second one equipped with LaserMaxx system to be found at the territory of the countries of the former Soviet Union. 
How many Quasar Elite sites are being operated in the world at the moment? What is the feed-back received from the customers of the system? What difficulties were experienced by Quasar Elite in Russia? What is the price policy of the appointed distributors in Spain and Russia? What kind of marketing materials do they provide the customers with? Are they planning to introduce a "World Quasar Elite Cup"? Read the answers in the exclusive interview with the official representative of Quasar Manufacturing Ltd., Mr.Godfrey. 
Russian Game Zona Company, the operator of LaserTron site in St.Petersburg, anounces that the possibility of opening of 3-4 new LaserTron arenas is just being under its consideration. It is possible, that in 2007 the new arenas will be opened in Ufa, Moscow, St.Petersburg (another one), and - probably - in Bryansk. LaserTron representative, Mr.Zykin, whom we asked to comment on the situation, confirmed that negotiations with Game Zona and some other possible investors were really in a progress. "LaserTron, Inc. is eager to become a more aggressive player at laser tag market here in Russia and Ukraine", said Mr.Zykin.
According to the official web-page of Estonian MegaZone arena 
International Laser Tag Association (ILTA) has launched a new internet project - Laser Tag Start Up - targeted at these ones who are in a position to open own Laser Tag site. The web page contains: image gallery, manuals, videos, information about business planning, financing and start up, laser tag equipment, layout and theming, operations, staffing, food service, etc. To get an access to the databank and their Forum you should be a registered member (will cost you about 115 USD). 
Recently we've got an information that Laser Chaser has been taken over by Dutch Company Multimax Electronics B.V. (manufacturer of LaserMaxx Laser Tag system, Outsider outdoor Laser Tag system and special version of Laser Tag equipment designed for use at the territory of Germany - Laser Mission). As the guys at Multimax inform, "From now on service for the Laser Chaser centres can by done by LaserMaxx staff, or every Laser Chaser operator who wishes to trade in his Laser Chaser system will get a good discount on a new LaserMaxx system". 
Today they have opened a new laser tag arena at Terminal FEC in Brovary, the suburb of Kiev (Ukraine). This site is equipped with LaserMaxx Evolution 3 system. The size of the new arena (1200 sq.m) allows simultaneous playing of 32 players. This arena is the first LaserMaxx arena opened in the CIS countries, and the third laser tag site in Kiev, the capital of Ukraine.
Quasar Manufacturing Ltd (UK) announces the availability of Quasar Elite in the regions of Spain, Portugal, Russia and Ukraine, through local distributors in those areas. Distributors for Spain and Portugal are 
Veqtor (Veqtorian Ltd.) have launched a new system-supporting web-page, located at www.tagway.com and named Tactical Action Games. The web-page provides the visitor with the equipment's description, game rules and addresses of the equipped with Veqtor system laser tag sites in the territory of the United Kingdom. Visitors can conduct an on-line game booking, as well. The page looks great, and for sure is worth 
Does BattlFieldSports have some trade secret? How mauch does the equipment for Boat Wars cost? Why M16 and M4 phasor require licensing in Australia? Is it possible to operate outdoor lasertag equipment under the rain? What is the life-span of BattleFieldSports equipment? - We addressed these and others questions directly to the Founder of BattleFieldSports - Mr. Lander, and got all the answers published here... 
This year they are introducing the famous American multi-system Laser Tag Tournament in the United Kingdom. The UK Armageddon is modeled on the method used in the USA (that has proved so successful) and is the first multi-system tournament to ever be held in Europe. UK Armageddon-2006 runs from 11th August 2006 until 13th August 2006. The systems and centres covered are as follows: Quasar Elite - Acock Green, Birmingham; DarkLight (v5) - Gloucester; MegaZone (T2 Infusion) - Northampton; LaserForce (Gen6) - Peterborough; Q2000 - Derby; LaserQuest (LQX) - Stourbridge. The event will operate with 4 to 5 teams, with 8 players per team. Each team will play all the other teams at each system. 
