Four players
You play individually, without fixed teams. There are four complete sets of equipment for four players at a time.
Physical laser tag · Utrecht area · 18+
Play laser tag for bitcoin. Climb the ranks.
Four players, every player for themselves. Move, find cover and try to be the last one standing. You play for a place in the top three, a share of the bitcoin prize wallet and a rank that carries over to your next game.
€15 in bitcoin per player, per game.
10% for LightningWars · 90% to the prize wallet · Payouts to the top three
Dates are arranged by agreement. Your group provides the venue; LightningWars provides the equipment and supervision.
From check-in to payout
Bring a charged phone and a Lightning wallet with enough bitcoin. At check-in, we link your entry to your player profile.
Your Lightning address is scanned
At check-in, the Lightning address of your mobile wallet is scanned. We link and check the receiving address for any payout.
Choose your nickname
Your nickname is your player name. We link it to your entry, result and rank so that your achievements belong to your player profile.
Connect Telegram
You can connect Telegram to your player profile for game messages, your result and information about your payout.
Pay €15 in bitcoin
Before paying, you see the exact entry fee in sats: 10% goes to LightningWars and 90% forms the prize wallet. You also see how the money in the prize wallet is split between places 1, 2 and 3. You then pay for one game via Lightning.
Enter the playing field
You receive a set of equipment and a briefing on the game, the playing field and safety. Then you play against everyone: move, aim, find cover and try to survive.
Your result, prize and rank
The game supervisor checks the result. The players in places 1, 2 and 3 then receive their share of the prize wallet. Each payout is sent via Lightning to the player’s Lightning address, checked at check-in. Your confirmed result is recorded in your player profile and forms the basis for your rank. How cool is that!
Allow around 20 minutes for the game and around 30 minutes including the briefing and check-in. If you are eliminated earlier, you play for less time.
Follow the game on Instagram
Follow @playlightningwars for photos and videos of LightningWars, demonstrations and updates on new opportunities to play.
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Where your entry fee goes
All players’ entry fees are collected in the in-game wallet for that game. LightningWars receives 10% of the total entry fees. The remaining 90% is the prize wallet: the shared prize money for places 1, 2 and 3.
| Item | Calculation | Value in euros |
|---|---|---|
| Total entry fees | 4 players × €15 | €60 |
| For LightningWars | 10% of total entry fees | €6 |
| Prize wallet for the top three | 90% of total entry fees | €54 |
You pay and receive bitcoin in sats. The euro amounts above show the proportions. Before paying, you see the exact amount in sats and the share of the prize wallet that goes to places 1, 2 and 3.
A hit does not take bitcoin from your personal wallet. Your place in the confirmed final results determines whether you receive a prize.
A prize is not guaranteed. Even a podium prize may be worth less than your entry fee.
Every player for themselves. Four hits and you’re out.
Four confirmed hits
After four confirmed hits on your vest’s sensors, you are out. Stop playing and leave the field as explained by the game supervisor.
Last player standing wins
The last player standing finishes first. Once the result has been checked, the prizes for the top three are paid out.
From Rookie to Legend
You start as a Rookie and play to earn a higher rank. Only confirmed results count, so your status is based on what you achieve in the game.
The LightningWars rank progression
- Rookie
- Hunter
- Veteran
- Elite
- Legend
Pick up where you left off
When you return, you keep the rank and game history you have built up. At check-in, ask for your existing player profile to be found and checked.
Your place is your result in a single game. Your rank is the status you build across several games with confirmed results.
With friends, your player group or an organisation
You arrange the venue. LightningWars brings four complete sets of equipment and provides one game supervisor. We agree on the venue, date and schedule together in advance.
- Utrecht area; date and time by agreement.
- Your group chooses and arranges the entire venue, including permission to play there.
- A booking of at least two hours, excluding setup and pack-down.
- At least three games with four players per game.
- The same four players can play several games. Larger groups take turns between games.
- For journeys of more than 30 minutes by car, we discuss travel expenses in advance.
Entry costs €15 in bitcoin per player per game. There is no separate fee for running the activity; the 10% for LightningWars comes from the entry fees.
New to Lightning? Here’s how to get started.
A Lightning wallet
A Lightning wallet on your phone lets you pay and receive bitcoin. For LightningWars, you need a suitable wallet and a receiving address.
Your Lightning address
This is the receiving address for any prize you win. It often looks like an email address. At check-in, it is linked to your player profile.
Sats
A sat is a small unit of bitcoin. One bitcoin consists of 100 million sats. Before paying, you see how many sats your entry costs.
Don’t have a suitable wallet yet, or unsure about your receiving address? Ask for help with preparation before your game day. You do not need to pay or connect a wallet to ask for information or express interest.
LightningWars never asks for your recovery words, private keys or wallet password.
Frequently asked questions
Can I join without my own group?
You can express interest in a future game in the Utrecht area. You do not need to arrange your own group or venue for this. Your game date and place are only confirmed after we have discussed them with you.
Can I play more than one game?
Yes. The same players can play several games. Entry costs €15 in bitcoin per player per game. In larger groups, players can take turns between games.
Do I need to know about bitcoin?
You do not need to be a bitcoin expert. You do need a suitable Lightning wallet, a receiving address and enough bitcoin to play. Ask for help beforehand if you are not sure how it works.
What do you use Telegram for?
You can connect Telegram to your player profile to receive messages about your game, the result and your payout. Instagram is the place for public photos, videos and updates about LightningWars.
Where can my group play?
Your group chooses and arranges a venue and permission to play there. We discuss beforehand whether the venue is suitable. LightningWars is based in the Utrecht area; for journeys of more than 30 minutes by car, we discuss travel expenses.
Will I always play for twenty minutes?
No. Twenty minutes is an estimate for the game. After four confirmed hits on your vest, you are out and your active playing time ends. Allow around half an hour including the briefing and check-in.
Want to play?
Let us know whether you want to join as a player or organise a game with your group. We agree on when you will play and what you need to prepare in advance.
Expressing interest does not reserve a place, check you in or make a payment.