Lazer Runner
Founded By: Kenn Schurek
Originated: 1993
Personnel of Note:
Kenn Schurek – Founder
Paul Savard – Sales Rep.
Doug Wilson – Sales and Marketing
Trent Plester – Operations
Tim Hennigar
Bob Martineau
Troy Schnelle
First Location: Fantasy World, 124 Jibsail Drive, Maryland, USA
Equipment Overview: Lazer Runner vests include programmable multi-color fiber optic target panels on the front, back and shoulders, which can glow in six different colors. The previous phaser style resembled a scanner, while their current Gen 4 phaser design includes vibrating pulse shots, 20 LEDs and lock-on targeting. Sentry pods and home base stations are additional interactive elements that can be utilized inside the arena.
Historical Synopsis: Kenn Schurek started developing his own equipment after having previously serving as a distributor for Laser Force UK. The first Lazer Runner site opened in March of 1993.