What you need for a laser tag match

A laser tag match needs more than guns and vests. Plan supplies for registration, team setup, the playing field, refreshments and scoring, then check them before participants arrive. For drinks, allow two to three servings per person during the first hour, plus water throughout the match. Bring chargers, extension cords and spare batteries early enough to test every piece of equipment before the first team is called.

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What to bring

Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.

Furniture

Foldable tablesqty 6
Folding chairsqty 30
Buffet tablesqty 2

Tableware

Reusable drinking cupsqty 40
Platesqty 30
Cutlery setsqty 30
Small bowlsqty 8
Serving plattersqty 6

Equipment

Laser tag gunsqty 24
Laser tag vestsqty 24
Battery chargersqty 6
Extension cordsqty 4
Megaphone
Power banksqty 4

Sports equipment

Inflatable obstaclesqty 12
Traffic conesqty 16
Barrier tapeqty 2
Stopwatchqty 2
Scoreboardsqty 2
Safety gogglesqty 24
Reflective vestsqty 4
Pensqty 12

Lighting

LED lampsqty 6

Decorations

Team color ribbonsqty 6
Prize trophiesqty 3

Kitchen

Coolersqty 4
Thermos flasksqty 3
Coffee maker
Kettlesqty 2
Cutting boardsqty 3
Knivesqty 4
Pliersqty 3
Bottle openersqty 3
Ice packsqty 12

Catering

Groceries
- White and brown rolls - 36 pieces
- Whole wheat wraps - 24 pieces
- Young cheese - 1,5 kilogram
- Back ham - 1,5 kilogram
- Chicken breast slices - 1 kilogram
- Hummus - 6 tubs
- Cream cheese - 4 tubs
- Lettuce - 4 heads
- Cucumbers - 6 pieces
- Tomatoes - 2 kilograms
- Paprika chips - 6 bags
- Plain chips - 6 bags
- Tortilla chips - 4 bags
- Salted peanuts - 3 bags
- Salted pretzels - 3 bags
- Olives - 4 jars
- Snack tomatoes - 2 kilogram
- Apples - 24 pieces
- Bananas - 24 pieces
- Grapes - 2 kilogram
- Mayonnaise - 1 bottle
- Ketchup - 1 bottle
- Mustard - 1 jar
- Garlic sauce - 1 bottle
- Cola - 8 bottles
- Cola Zero - 6 bottles
- Sinas - 4 bottles
- Ice tea - 4 bottles
- Sparkling water - 6 bottles
- Still water - 10 bottles
- Alcohol-free beer - 24 cans
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Tea - 1 box
- Milk - 4 liters
- Sugar - 1 kilogram
- Honey - 1 jar
- Stirrers - 100 pieces
- Ice cubes - 8 bags
- Paper towels - 4 rolls
- Napkins - 100 pieces
- Trash bags - 2 rolls
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls

Cleaning

Bucketsqty 3
Cleaning spongesqty 6
Microfiber clothsqty 12
Broomqty 2
Trash binsqty 4

Safety

First aid kit
Flashlightsqty 4

Tips

Plan one reusable cup, plate and cutlery set per participant, plus at least 10% extra for replacements. Small bowls and serving platters make snacks easier to manage at the reception or catering table.
Charge every laser tag gun, vest and battery pack the day before, then bring battery chargers and extension cords. Test the equipment at least 60 minutes before registration opens.
Use team-color ribbons and printed team assignments so groups can be identified quickly. Prepare one set per team and keep a few spare ribbons at the reception table.
For an outdoor field, pack inflatable obstacles, traffic cones and barrier tape before the event day. Mark entrances and boundaries clearly, and leave enough tape and cones to replace anything moved during play.
Keep drinks cold in coolers with ice packs, and prepare thermos flasks, a coffee maker or kettles if hot drinks are part of the catering. Set refreshments out only after the playing area has passed its safety check.

Frequently asked questions

What drinks do I need for a laser tag match?: Allow two to three drinks per person for the first hour, then at least one drink per person for each additional hour. Bring extra water for warm weather and keep it accessible between matches.
How many laser tag guns and vests do I need?: Plan one working gun and one vest for every participant playing in the same round, plus at least two spare sets if the venue does not provide replacements. Confirm the final participant count before charging and assigning equipment.
What should I bring to mark an outdoor laser tag field?: Bring traffic cones and barrier tape for boundaries, together with inflatable obstacles for cover. Set the field up at least 30 minutes before play and complete the safety check before participants enter it.
When should I prepare the food and drinks for laser tag?: Chill drinks and pack coolers several hours before arrival, while snacks can usually be prepared one to two hours beforehand. Keep food away from the playing field and set up the serving table before registration begins.

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