Lazer Tag Team Ops Tag Master Blaster

I am impressed with the Lazer Tag Master Blaster! Let me tell you why. First, some background info:My oldest son just turned 10-years-old this week. He loves camping and loves hanging out with his friends, so I decided to pitch tents for one Friday night in his grandparents big back yard and we'd invite his friends and their dads. Nine boys showed up, about half with their dads, too.I wondered what kind of games to play with the boys at night in the backyard, and didn't stumble upon the idea of Lazer Tag until Monday evening, just four days before his party. After a quick Internet search, I learned that nearly all the Hasbro Lazer Tag products are still out-of-stock from this past Christmas season! However, Amazon had the Master Blaster available, and better still, it was 60% off the suggested retail price. Not only did they have it in stock, but I could get next day shipping and expedited, 2-day shipping to ensure I'd get the taggers before the Friday party. This was great! But did they really work?There are only 8 reviews of the Master Blaster as I write my own review tonight. They were favorable and enthusiastic. Moreover, the reviews for the pistol-style Deluxe Lazer Tag -- which is not available anywhere -- were plentiful and postive. I decided to purchase 10 Master Blasters.The shipping charges are hefty for 2-day service -- the units are so big, they can't be put into one big box. So, be prepared for hefty shipping charges on each unit you buy, especially if you require expedited shipping service as I did.I placed the order on Monday, they'd ship on Tuesday, I ought to get them on Thursday. That was the plan.Interestingly, Amazon shipped all 10 Master Blasters on Tuesday, but from different U.S. locations. Strange, but, that didn't really matter to me.On Thursday, two of the 10 Master Blasters arrived -- but not the remaining eight! I got a chance to set-up the two that I did receive. The Master Blasters require 6 (not 9, as it says on Amazon's product data) AA batteries, and it requires a Philips head screwdriver to unscrew two small battery compartment cover screws. The battery compartment springs fit the batteries together tightly, and it's a little difficult to insert the batteries because of this.As others have noted, the instruction manual for this unit is complex and detailed -- these Master Blasters have a LOT of different functions and capabilities. However, if you get through the reading of hosting and joining a game, in practice, it's really not that difficult. Better still, there is a very simple "classic" lazer tag game that lets everyone understand how lazer tag is played, and how to use their Master Blasters.On the day of my son's party, the remaining eight Master Blasters still hadn't arrived by the time we had to leave my house. I had another dad drive to my house and await the late arrival -- they finally came, literally with no time to spare.The manuals say "Not for nighttime use" but that must be legal mumbo-jumbo, because the Master Blasters work fine at night -- and during the day, too. At night, they pleasingly light up red if you tag another player. They have LED lights and audible cues that let you know what's happening during the game.In use, the Master Blasters are terrific! The missles really work -- launch them, they sail away, land, and tag nearby opponents. I tagged players several hundred feet away from me, sniper style (they did the same to me, too). The Master Blasters are amazingly accurate when you use the sights on the barrel. The hosting and joining works, a little slowly, but effectively.In sum, TERRIFIC PRODUCT, that works as the manufacturer described. My son's party was a total hit -- both dads and sons thought it great, and everyone is looking forward to playing again, learning more games and features of our Master Blasters.

Not bad but not as accurate as the hand helps but the rocket makes up for the in acuuracy but the item should come with a second rocket

My only gripe is the colors, ha ha ha...Seriously, got some of these just because I'm immature and wanted to play even though I'm a bit old for it I suppose...Ended up loving them, and quite surprised at what you get for so little money really.kudos on a toy that is cheap and versatile, and in fact , works as described!!!

unit works, but the missle does not fire. Probably so old it lost its vaccume. No customer service available since discontinued.

The blasters are well fabricated, have great sounds, the rocket really works, the range ist also very good! Communicates well with other blasters in the series in hosted games. Just pure fun to play and watch!

This is a great addition to the LTTO line up and a great gun to have just to mix things up with the other taggers out there.

I remembered playing the first laser tag with my father, and decided to try out this modern version. I purchased four (4) master blasters from KMart for $16.00 each and filled each with the recommended Energizer Batteries. Of the four, not one (1) worked to its fullest capacity. Three of the guns would only shoot, but could not receive hits. Only one of the four would say the promised "danger" when an enemy was in close proximity and beep when locked into an enemy. None of the four guns would light up in any way. The guns look cool and there was potential for fun, however, in my experience, it does not compare to the original. I played with the original for years (black guns and the sensor that velcroed to your chest), and always enjoyed it. Perhaps this is more evidence that Hasbro is inferior to Mattel in terms of quality. Perhaps this is why KMart can't compete with Wal-Mart or Target. Perhaps the price was $16 because they fell off the back of a truck. Please do not think that it was my own personal error that caused the problem as I am very educated and read the instruction manual (25 pages) in its entirety. Please be cautious when purchasing this product. I recommend purchasing a Nerf Gun.