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# Smartphone Laser Tag
HEX3 AppTag Makes Virtual War a Gaming Reality

By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-09-20 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hex3-apptag
References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2013/09/18/apptag/) & [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2013/09/18/apptag/)

Introducing the HEX3 AppTag: a system that bridges the gap between [high definition video games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vividq-call-of-duty) and the popular laser tag experience. What do you need to become a virtual sniper amidst the physical world that you inhabit? An awesome light-launching gun, your smartphone and a sense of intensity.

Download the HEX3 app and simply mount your [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jadu) or your Android onto the triggered laser weapon. Your own mobile phone will provide you with a [heads-up display](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utrack-ar) that's complete with targeting and virtual light effects. Play it with your friends outdoors or inside and the HEX3 AppTag will keep track of your health, your kills and your ammunition so that the whole group will know who has dominated each battle.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.1/10
- Popularity: 86% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Augmented Reality Gaming:** The HEX3 AppTag combines physical laser tag gameplay with augmented reality elements, providing opportunities for immersive gaming experiences.
- **Mobile Gaming Accessories:** The integration of smartphones with laser tag guns opens up a new market for mobile gaming accessories that enhance gameplay and provide a more interactive experience.
- **Health and Fitness Gaming:** The HEX3 AppTag's ability to track health and provide real-time feedback during gameplay aligns with the growing trend of health and fitness gaming, encouraging physical activity while playing video games.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Gaming:** The HEX3 AppTag introduces a new type of gaming experience that combines physical and virtual elements, disrupting the traditional gaming industry.
- **Mobile Technology:** The integration of smartphones with laser tag guns creates opportunities for innovation in the mobile technology industry, such as developing new gaming accessories and apps.
- **Entertainment:** The HEX3 AppTag revolutionizes the entertainment industry by offering an immersive and interactive gaming experience that can be enjoyed outdoors or indoors.

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