Ultrazone

Founded By: Sam Eigen

Originated: 1992 Date Closed: 2000 (Merged into Zone Systems, Inc.)

Number of Locations: 210

Personnel of Note:
Sam Eigen – Founder and President
Drew Pawlak – Vice President
Brian Sweet – Sales Representative 

First Facility: Circus Circus, Las Vegas, Nevada. August 15, 1993

Equipment Overview: Ultrazone equipment included a phaser weighing about one pound with red, yellow, green or tri-colored LED’s and  a two-handed phaser design that included two targets with four IR-receivers. The vest weighed about 5.1 pounds with red, yellow, green or tri-colored LED’s and was made with polycarbonate targets, nylon mesh and adjustable straps.

Historical Synopsis: Sam Eigen created the Ultrazone brand name in 1992 after securing distribution rights for laser tag from the Australian manufacturer P&C Micros. Ultrazone franchising began in the United States and developed the Zap Zone concept of non-franchised locations. In 2000 Ultrazone Franchising was later purchased by P&C Micros. That same year DarkZone Technologies Inc., Ultrazone Franchising, and Crystal Entertainment were all acquired by P&C Micros and merged to create Zone Sytems, Inc.