Using Laser Shootout! and other outdoor games to fight obesity

For the longest time we have been trying to convince schools that the best way to fight obesity is to get the students to play games.

Think about this: if kids can grow fat because of lack of exercise as they spend more and more time infront of the computer either doing school work or playing games, the opposite could happen if they are constantly out of the house playing outdoor games like laser shootout!

Laser Shootout is a fairly physical game, depending on the mission that we paly, some of it may require participants to do a fair bit of sprinting, espeically if they are trying to dodge enemy does fire or to run to a high ground before the enemy. The laser tag equipment are also of realistic weight, at about 1.7 to 3 kg.

Typically when a child (or adult) plays 3 missions with us, the amount of calories burnt could be comparable to playing an hour of street soccer or basketball. The good thing is that they do not feel that they have to will thenselves to run a little longer or harder, beacuse it is such a fun game and because their team mates are out there depending on them, they will just run even if you feel a little tired.

Playing games also makes the session fun instead of stressful. Players can also progress slowly by taking up different roles in a team, if someone is not as fit initially, they can take on the defensive roles first and as their fitness level improves, they will be able to join their friends in the counter attack missions and flanking manoevours.

If you enjoy playing first person shooting games, or if you simply like sports or games that keeps your adrenaline pumping but you have not tried a game of laser shootout!, you do not know what you have been missing. What’s more, there is a promotion now on!

How much do you typically charge for teambuilding sessions?

As we have been conducting teambuilding sessions for corporate groups for more than 5 years now (since ealry 2003), we understand that different companies have very different teambuilding requirements.

We have 2-tier programme for our laser tag teambuilding sessions, if you just want to have fun with our games and also learn a little about working with one another, we will recommend that you take up one of the teambuilding sessions conducted by our staff. They are very experienced in conducting teambuilding programmes for corporates and we only charge $60 per pax for a 2 hour session, minimum group size is only 10! Watch out for any promotion that we may have, by checking our prices page on our main site.

If you are particular about the trainer and will rather have an experienced trainer conducting your teambuilding session, our minimum group size is 20 (or you can top up for lack of numbers) and the minimum rate for a half-day teambuilding session is $3,800. Our trainers C.V. will be made available upon request, they have experience dealing with groups from diverse, international backgrounds.

If you wish to find out more, you may follow these links to our corporate teambuilding websites:

Anergy Teambuilding & also our list of programmes on our corporate Team Building website.

Q: Do you offer other party arrangements like food and entertainment?

A: We definitely can help with the food & beverage arrangements for your event. And we also have very experienced party partners to liven and add that special touch to your event! We do charge a 10 to 20 percent fee (depending on project size) for all external arrangements with non-partner though. This is more of a convenience fee for our customers.

We also have experience with outdoor party planning like setting up tentages, brining in sound systems, generators and catering.

Q: Do you accept credit cards?

A: Credit cards payment facilities are currently available only via PayPal. You can also make payments via bank transfers, cheque or cash.

Q: What if we have to postpone or cancel the event?

A: 

For private birthday parties, in event of postponement of date or cancellation due to bad weather, a $75 administrative fee is levied and will be deducted from the $200 (non-refundable) deposit. Balance of the deposit will be transferred at deposit for the next booking. 

For corporate bookings, in event of postponement of dates or cancellation by client, the client is responsible for all expenses incurred up to the time of postponement or cancellation, and an additional administrative charge as stipulated below: 
 

1. within 24 hours of confirmation        no charges incurred, if above 07 days from event date
2. above 07 days from event date    $200 admin fee
3. within 07 days of event date          25% of total fees, min. $200
4. 2 days before event day or less     25% of total fees, min. $200

 We understand that a need to reschedule may arise, but once a booking is confirmed, we have to reschedule or turn away other groups looking at the same slot. We thank you in advance for your understanding of this policy.

Q: Can I tentatively hold a time slot?

A: Yes, with a 50 percent deposit, we will book your time slot in our calendar. Please note that the booking is not refundable after the first 24 hours due to the cost of scheduling our equipment and crew.

Q: What about corporate shootouts or team building?

A: For corporate bookings (including fun shootouts & laser tag team building) made under the care of the company, we also require a 50% deposit upon confirmation of the event. Balance payment is usually required within 14 days from event date. Billings would be made directly to the company.

Q: Do I have to put down a deposit to book a party or event?

A: Yes, for parties and private events. In order to maintain an accurate calendar and to plan our staffing needs, we require a 50% deposit upon confirmation of the event. Balance payment is required on event day, upon wrap up of the event.

Q: How do I book a laser tag party?

A: To book a laser tag party, please fill up the particulars in the contact page – it sends an email alert to us. Email bookings help us better track your enquiries as they are in black and white (tangible) copy. We would revert to your email enquiry when we have checked it against our calendar of bookings. Do make your bookings early, as the laser tag equipment is limited and would be granted on a first come first serve basis.

Q: How is laser shootout! different from indoor laser tag?

A: Although indoor laser tag is exciting, our tag game is completely different in play and strategy. Indoor laser tag is usually played in a confined, darkly-lit facility with pounding music and pulsating light.  Laser shootout! is played in bigger spaces, in a more tactical setting similar to “Battlefield 1942”, “Halo”, or “Ghost Recon”. Our laser tag equipment offers a longer shooting range and red-dot scopes that assist players in pin-pointing their target. Our game is played by sneak and hide, straight-out assault or tactics. Game play is more team-based and objective-driven as compared to indoor tag which is geared more towards individual efforts. Click here for more information regarding laser shootout! vs. indoor laser tag