Open-source Skirmos aims for advanced laser tag gameplay

From Pong, to 2D platforms and onto online first person shooters, our desire for an increasingly realistic gaming experience was always going to see platforms emerge where we combat our friends, foes and flesh-eating zombies using our real-world bodies. Skirmos, the latest take on the laser tag system, uses gun-mounted LCD display, radio-based dynamic scoring and open-source programming in an attempt bring the complex and varied experience of the modern multi-player shooter to life. .. Continue Reading Open-source Skirmos aims for advanced laser tag gameplay



Section: Games



Tags: Arduino, Games, Kickstarter, Laser, Open-source



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