Tiger Electronics Lazer Tag IRT-2X Tagger 71985 User manual

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INDOOR
OUTDOOR
IRT-2X TAGGER is compatible with all LAZER
TAG TEAM OPS TAGGER units.
AGES 8+
71985
IRT-2X TAGGER™*
TIGER recommends
ENERGIZER® batteries
for ideal performance.
Thank you for purchasing the LAZER TAG IRT-2X TAGGER. Please
be sure to read and follow all instructions carefully before using
this product.
Requires 6 x 1.5V “AA” or R6 size batteries (not included). Alkaline batteries
recommended. Phillips/cross head screwdriver (not included) needed to insert batteries.
NOTE: Not for nighttime play.
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Quick Start Guide..........................................................................1
Helpful Hints and Introduction...................................................2
Battery Installation Information................................................3
TAGGER Unit Illustration ..............................................................4
TAGGER Buttons.............................................................................5
LCD Screen......................................................................................6
LAZER TAG Code Of Conduct......................................................6
LAZER TAG Game Features.........................................................7
Programmable Games..................................................................9
How to Host a Game of LAZER TAG ......................................10
How to Join a Game of LAZER TAG........................................12
To Use Dual IRT-2X TAGGER units in a
Game of LAZER TAG....................................................................14
Ending the Game in Dual TAGGER Mode...............................16
End of Game Debriefing and Scoring.....................................17
Ending Games Early ....................................................................18
11 Pre-Programmed Games ......................................................18
Classic LAZER TAG......................................................................18
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Custom LAZER TAG.....................................................................19
2 and 3 Team Custom LAZER TAG .........................................19
Hunt the TAG MASTER ...............................................................20
Respawn Games...........................................................................21
Respawn.........................................................................................22
2 and 3 Team Respawn.............................................................22
Zone Games ..................................................................................22
Own the Zone ...............................................................................23
2 and 3 Teams Own the Zone .................................................24

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For a quick, “Grab & Go” game of LAZER TAG, simply
follow these steps:
1. Press the TRIGGER to wake your TAGGER up.
2. Verify that the power-up SFX are played, and “LTAG”
appears on the LCD screen.
3. Press the Trigger to start the Classic LAZER TAG
“LTAG” game. All players should press their triggers
together, so that everybody starts at the same time.
4. The LCD Screen will display a 10-second countdown
during which time the players should take their
desired positions.
5. At T-0 the TAGGER will say “GOOD LUCK” and the
game will begin.
6. Aim and get tagging!
The Classic LAZER TAG game is an “individuals” game, which
means that all other players are your opponents. The winner
is the last player not tagged out. Each player has unlimited
reloads, 15 seconds of shields, and is tagged out after receiving
10 tags from other players.
QUICK START GUIDE
After a player is tagged out, their Game Timer will continue to
run for another four minutes. The tagged-out player may switch
between the Game Timer display and the time at which he was
tagged-out by using the INC and DEC buttons. Any player who
has cheated by restarting their TAGGER in mid-game will have a
much lower Game Time than anyone else, so players can check
each others’ timers to ensure no player has done this.
A TAGGER will go to sleep if there is no activity for four minutes
after being tagged out. To maintain your game timer longer than
this, press OK once a minute or so until the game is over for all
players, then you can compare timers.
Classic LAZER TAG is not a Hosted game, so it does not require
Hosting and Joining the way the other more advanced games do.
It also does not support Debriefing and Scoring at the end of
the game.
To turn your TAGGER off, press 2nd F + CANCEL.
If you’d like to start
another game, just press
the TRIGGER!
IMPORTANT NOTE: If
your TAGGER is functioning
improperly or stops functioning, try pressing the Reset Button.

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Thank you for purchasing the LAZER TAG IRT-2X TAGGER™*!
Step into LAZER TAG – where video game action comes
to life!™* LAZER TAG combines extreme team competition
with hi-tech accuracy. Assemble your team and lead them
into The Ultimate Game of Electronic Tag™* to become the
Tag Master™*!
Please be sure to read and follow all instructions carefully
before using this product. Before you can begin playing
with your LAZER TAG IRT-2X TAGGER you must first
install batteries.
1. For Zone Games, set the Indoor/Outdoor Switch to
“Outdoor” for a larger zone, or “Indoor” for a smaller zone.
2. During general use, the Indoor/Outdoor Switch should be
set at “Outdoor.” If you experience stray or incidental
tags when playing in an enclosed area, switch the Indoor/
Outdoor switch to “Indoor” to minimize reflective signals.
HELPFUL HINTS
INDOOR
OUTDOOR
TAGGER RIGHT SIDE VIEW
Indoor/Outdoor
Switch
TAGGER LEFT SIDE VIEW
Sight Sight
4. Tags can be registered from a distance, even if it exceeds
your lock-on and verification capabilities. This means you
can sometimes score a long distance tag without audio/
visual verification. Even if your TAGGER is not locking on to
its target, it is often worth attempting a long distance tag
in excess of 100 feet using the manual sight alone.
3. There are two sights on the top of the TAGGER Unit to
assist in accurate launching of tags. Line up your target by
using the two sights for increased accuracy in targeting.
Be the TAG MASTER!
Think you’ve got what it takes to be the TAG MASTER?
Prove it by being the winner in your first game of LAZER
TAG! Earn this title and you will have the privileges of being
the host for the next game!

Using a Phillips/cross head
screwdriver, loosen the screw in
the battery compartment cover
of each TAGGER (screw stays
attached to cover). Remove
cover and battery tray. Insert 6
x 1.5V “AA” or R6 size batteries
(not included) into tray. Alkaline
batteries recommended. Insert
tray, replace cover and
tighten screw.
TO INSERT BATTERIES
IMPORTANT: BATTERY INFORMATION
Please retain this information for future reference.
Batteries should be replaced by an adult.
CAUTION:
1. Always follow the instructions carefully. Use only
batteries specified and be sure to insert item correctly
by matching the + and – polarity markings.
2. Do not mix old batteries and new batteries or standard
(carbon-zinc) with alkaline batteries.
3. Remove exhausted or dead batteries from the product.
4. Remove batteries if product is not to be played with for
a long time.
5. Do not short circuit the supply terminals.
6. Should this product cause, or be affected by, local
electrical interference, move it away from other
electrical equipment. Reset (switching off and back
on again or removing and re-inserting batteries) if
necessary.
7. RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES: Do not mix these with
any other types of batteries. Always remove from the
product before recharging. Recharge batteries under
adult supervision. DO NOT RECHARGE OTHER TYPES
OF BATTERIES.
CAUTION: TO AVOID BATTERY LEAKAGE
1. Be sure to insert the batteries correctly and
always follow the toy and battery manufacturers’
instructions;
2. Do not mix old batteries and new batteries or
alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable
(nickel-cadmium) batteries;
3. Always remove weak or dead batteries from
the product.
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INDOOR
OUTDOOR
TAGGER RIGHT SIDE TAGGER LEFT SIDE
TAGGER REAR VIEW
Shield Button
Receiving Tube
TAGGER WITH THUNDER PACK PORT
Screw Mount
Speaker
Launching Tube
LCD Screen
OK Button
Decrease/ -10 Button
Cancel Button
2ndF Button
Reset Button
Battery Door
Indoor/Outdoor
Switch
Trigger
Accessory
Track
IFF Beacon and
Receiver Dome
Sights
Increase/ +10 Button
Accessory Track
Thunder Pack™*
Thunder Pack™* Port

The following buttons are used to enter information into
your TAGGER before, during, and after the game. Each
button has two functions: its Main Function and its Second
Function. In addition, some buttons such as the INC and DEC
do different things during the actual game than they do
during the set-up, Hosting/Joining, and Post-Game displays.
2nd F
Hold this button down and quickly press then release any of
the other buttons to perform that button’s Second Function.
Pressing and holding 2nd F for more than 2 seconds at any time
during an actual game mutes or un-mutes the sound effects.
INC
During the game set-up and post-game displays, this will select
the next item in a list of options, or increase a number value by
1. Second Function: 2nd F + INC = Increases the number value
by 10. During the games, INC changes the in-game data display
while 2nd F + INC increases the LCD contrast.
DEC
During the game set-up and post-game displays, this will select
BUTTONS
the previous item in a list of options, or decrease a number
value by 1. Second Function: 2nd F + DEC= Decreases the
number value by 10. During the games, DEC changes the in-game
data display while 2nd F + DEC decreases the LCD contrast.
OK
Enters the selected option or value. Second Function: Starts or
ends the game immediately (only the Host can do this).
CANCEL
Cancels the value or option just selected and backs-up a step.
Second Function: 2nd F + CANCEL= Quits the game and turns
the TAGGER off during game set-up and post-game displays. To
cancel a game and turn the TAGGER off in the middle of a game,
you must hold the SHIELD button and TRIGGER while holding 2nd
F and pressing CANCEL.
INDOOR/OUTDOOR SWITCH
Decreases the intensity of the tag signal for use indoors so that
you don’t accidentally “splatter” your teammates with reflecting
tags.
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Alpha-Numeric Display (with dual 7-segment numeric display)
LCD SCREEN
VISUAL CONFIRMATION SYMBOLS
TAGGED by another player.
LOCKED-ON to another player.
SCORED a hit on another player.
DANGER from a nearby hostile player.
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LAZER TAG Players follow a strict code of conduct when
playing LAZER TAG. The following is the OFFICIAL LAZER TAG
CODE OF CONDUCT that should be strictly adhered to in every
game of LAZER TAG.
Rule 1: LAZER TAG is a non-contact sport
This means no physical contact between you and other
players – EVER!
Rule 2: No covering the Receiver Dome
This means do not use anything to cover up the Receiver Dome
thereby preventing you from receiving tags. If you want to avoid
being tagged, you must use your defensive shields or take cover
behind something.
Rule 3: Equipment Failure means Disqualification
In the event that your TAGGER fails to work, you are disqualified
and must wait until the end of the game to join the next one.
Please check your TAGGER carefully before entering a game to
ensure that it is working properly.
LAZER TAG® CODE OF CONDUCT

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Common to all LAZER TAG games are:
•Lock-On – Your on your LCD screen will blink to indicate
that there is another player in your sight. Tag your opponent
when you are locked-on.
•IFF – (Identification, Friend or Foe) You will hear the sounds
“bee-bee-beep, bee-bee-beep” if the player you are locked-on to is
someone you should be tagging (your enemy), or “poonk-poonk-
poonk” if they are someone you should not be tagging (your
teammate).
•Proximity – You will hear “Danger” if your enemy is nearby.
LAZER TAG® GAME FEATURES
•Reloads – Your IRT-2X TAGGER has an Automatic Reload
feature so there is no need to worry about reloading! You
cannot launch tags while reloading, but you can raise shields to
avoid being tagged.
•Shields – You can raise defensive shields, lasting up to 10
seconds each by pressing the SHIELD button once to raise the
shield and again to lower the shield. When your shields are
raised, your opponents cannot tag you, you cannot launch any
tags, and no other player can get a lock-on to you or any IFF
info about you. When shields are raised “SHLD” is displayed
along with the maximum number of seconds left in the shield.
There is a mandatory 2-second cool down period between
lowering and raising your shield again, during which the TAGGER
displays “SHDS:” and the total number of shields seconds left in
the game.
•Single Tag vs. Burst Tag – The IRT-2X TAGGER features
two distinct ways of launching tags on your opponent. Tap the
TRIGGER to launch a Single Tag or hold down the TRIGGER to
launch a rapid three tag Burst.
•T-Minus – The counter that counts down to start a game.
•Team Tags – The Host can choose whether tags from your
own teammates will or will not affect you. Make sure you
ask whether the TAG MASTER has selected Team tags or not!
Rule 4: LAZER TAG is a Game
Players must remember that LAZER TAG is only a game. It is
designed purely for recreational use and for fun. Not having fun
is against the code.
Rule 5: Lazer Tag is a Team Sport
Although LAZER TAG is a highly competitive sport, in many of
the games you must consider the success of the team first.
Players will win and lose as teams, not individuals. There’s no
“I” in “TEAM!”

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Tagging members of your own team counts against your ranking
at the end of the game and in some games can hurt your
team’s ranking as well.
•Alternate Displays – You can select which game data you
want to have displayed during the game by using the INC and
DEC buttons.
- Game Timer with Tags-Until-Reload: (F = Full = 10 tags left
until reloading)
- TAGS: Number of tags you have left until you’re tagged out
- SHDS: Seconds of shield time you have left
- RELD: Number of reloads you have left
- ID: Your Team (if any) and Player Number
- HIDE or SEEK: What you should be doing in a Hide and Seek
game (can only be hosted on Deluxe TAGGER units.)
- HUNT: Team you are supposed to be hunting in a Hunt the
Prey game (can only be hosted on Deluxe TAGGER units.)
- LT: Player ID of last player to tag you
- Z: Accumulated Zone Time
•Pop Up Displays – During the course of the game, important
messages about the game may pop up momentarily on your
screen, temporarily overriding your selected display. These
are to alert you to such things as becoming neutralized or
overheated, or how many tags you have left if you have just
taken a tag and are getting near the end of your game.
•Team and Player Ranking – At the end of all games except
Classic LAZER TAG, the performance of each team and individual
player is ranked against all others in the game.
•Head-To-Head Scoring – All games except Classic LAZER TAG
support head-to-head score comparisons after the Rankings are
done. Each player can see how many times he or she tagged
another player and was tagged by another player.
•Mute – The sound effects may be turned on or off by pressing
and holding the 2nd F button for 2 seconds once the game is
going – there will be one “beep” to let you know when the key
has been recognized, and after that there will be no more sound
effects until the game ends or you press and hold 2nd F for
another 2 seconds.
•Contrast/Brightness – You can adjust the brightness
(darkness) of the LCD screen during the game by holding 2nd F
and pressing INC or DEC. Remember not to hold 2nd F for too
long, or the TAGGER will think you are muting the sound effects.
•Sleep – You can quit out of a game during the game hosting/
joining process, during debrief and results, and at any time
during an LTAG game, by holding 2nd F and pressing CANCEL.