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    Phasor Strike

    Phasor Strike phaser (third ever made) - Acquired from Brad Barns
    Phasor Strike phaser with a HeNe laser
    Phasor Strike newspaper article from May 6, 1989 featuring Simon James (l) and Phil Pickersgill (r) - donated by Phil Pickersgill
    Phasor Strike newspaper article from Mannchester Evening News on May 9, 1989 - Donated by Phil Pickersgill

    Founded By: Patrick Holmes & Frank Stace

    Originated: May 4, 1988 Date Closed: May 1989 (merged into Zone Empire and became Zone Laser Tag)

    Number of Locations: 3

    Personnel of Note: 
    Patrick Holmes – Founder
    Frank Stace – Co-founder
    Phil Pickersgill 

    First Facility: Phasor Strike at The Fun Factory, 257 Toorak Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, VIC 3141, Australia

    Equipment Overview: Phasor Strike utilized a phaser and pack, which became the first generation of equipment for Zone Laser Tag.

    Historical Synopsis: Phasor Strike was developed when Patrick Holmes was inspired to improve upon the technology used by the Laser Strike company in New Zealand, leading him to create this new laser tag system. Phasor Strike has a significant role in the industry, as it was influential to the start of both Zone Laser Systems and Laser Quest.