Light Wars AR: Real-Life Laser Tag for iPhone & Android

· Light Wars AR

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Multiplayer AR laser tag

Your world is the arena.

Real-world gameplay

Look up. Move fast. Take the shot.

Your phone handles the blaster, match systems, and hit detection. You handle the movement, aim, and friends coming at you from every direction.

Light Wars AR gameplay in a real playground with a digital Volt-9 blaster and augmented-reality interface
Phone-based aiming. No extra equipment.

Pick the fight

Go solo. Or squad up.

Set the rules before the first shot. Play a fast free-for-all or split the group into two squads.

No teams and nowhere to hide. Track every target, keep moving, and finish on top.

Team Elimination

2–6 players

Split into Alpha and Bravo, combine your loadouts, and fight for the last team standing.

Light Wars AR game-mode selection showing Free For All for two to four players and Team Elimination for two to six players
Choose a mode before you host.

Build your blaster

Build a better blaster.

Quick aim helps. The right weapon and a perfectly timed power-up help even more.

Choose your blaster

Five weapons give you different ranges, firing rhythms, heat limits, and ways to play.

Carry the right counter

Heatsinks, EMP pulses, shields, and field repairs can turn a losing fight around.

Make it yours

Unlock signature equipment and build a setup that fits how you move through the arena.

Light Wars AR loadout screen showing five weapons and four tactical power-ups
Five blasters. Four tactical power-ups.

Every match moves you forward

Play. Progress. Unlock.

Operations turn every return to the arena into progress. Complete challenges, collect Battle Pass Stars, and unlock gear you can use in the next fight.

Light Wars AR Operation Zero reward track showing completed tiers and unlockable rewards

OperationsA changing track of challenges and rewards.

Battle Pass StarsProgress earned by getting back into the arena.

Useful unlocksCurrency, power-ups, weapons, and gear. No empty badges.

Host. Invite. Battle.

From group chat to first hit.

One player starts the room. Everyone else brings a phone and joins the fight.

Light Wars AR lobby with buttons to practice, join a game, or host a game
  1. 01

    Host

    Pick a safe play area, choose a mode, and open a private match from one phone.

  2. 02

    Invite

    Friends join from their own phones. No vests, sensors, arena booking, or extra gear.

  3. 03

    Battle

    Choose your loadout, spread out, look up, and turn the space around you into the map.

Read the complete setup guide

Player reviews

Made for the group chat.

Real store reviews from people who turned an ordinary hangout into a match.

★★★★★
one of my most played apps when I’m with my friends
Mr. Naim · App Store
★★★★★
easy to play and very fun with a group of friends
Antares7* · App Store
★★★★★
I was so surprised it actually worked
sam thomas · Google Play

Before the match

Good to know.

Do I need laser tag equipment?

No. Each player uses a compatible iPhone or Android device as their blaster. No vests, sensors, or arena booking are required.

How many people can play?

Light Wars AR supports up to six players. Free For All supports two to four players, while Team Elimination supports two to six.

Do players need to be in the same place?

Yes. Light Wars AR is designed for real-world play with friends who share the same safe play area.

Which permissions does the game need?

Camera and motion access power the aiming experience. Local network, Bluetooth, or location permissions may also be requested for nearby multiplayer features, depending on your device.

Is Light Wars AR free?

Light Wars AR is free to download on the App Store and Google Play. The app may offer optional in-app content.

Free on iPhone and Android

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