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Hasbro's LAZER TAG Returns This Fall 'Fully Loaded' for Fun with More Action, More Competition and More Gear This September, Tag Masters Across the Country can Visit Select Family Fun Centers to Participate in the 2008 Regional LAZER TAG CompetitionsPAWTUCKET, R.I.--(Business Wire)--Experience the thrill and competition of LAZER TAG like neverbefore as Hasbro Inc. (NYSE:HAS) takes the popular game to the nextlevel with new features including a videogame attachment for soloplay. On September 26 - 28, LAZER TAG fans are invited to participatein the 2008 Regional LAZER TAG Competitions, high-energy events atsome of the country's coolest family fun centers where they can testtheir LAZER TAG skills in an exciting, competitive environment.Hitting retail shelves this month, the LAZER TAG 2-IN-1 system bringsthe action to life with tactile elements that allow players tocustomize their taggers and actually feel the thrilling game ofelectronic tag. "With tactile sensations, new technology, innovative features anda videogame attachment this isn't your parents' LAZER TAG," saidJonathon Berkowitz, director of global marketing, Hasbro, Inc. "The2008 Regional LAZER TAG Competitions will allow players to experiencefirst hand the thrill of the new LAZER TAG 2-IN-1 system - the gamecombines the competitive, action-packed fun of videogames withenergetic, active play." Each LAZER TAG 2-IN-1 system comes complete with two taggers, twogreen dot sights for trouble-free targeting and two SHOT BLASTattachments featuring pump action for wider blasts. Whether taggersare playing head-to-head or engaging in team play, the thrill of LAZERTAG is heightened by lights, sounds and new features including: aRumble Pack that lets players feel when they've been hit, a RecoilFeature that is engaged with every shot fired, a Shield Button 'forcefield' application that protects players from incoming fire and aManual Reload feature to restock "ammo" after ten shots. All LAZER TAGblasters feature a rail system allowing players to modify their taggerwith new accessories and weapons to fit their game strategy. In the mood for a battle but don't have an opponent? The LAZER TAG2-in-1 system also allows taggers to enjoy the fast-paced action ofLAZER TAG anytime, in the comfort of their home. The high-tech systemfeatures the videogame attachment that connects to the tagger andplugs into the TV for a first person blaster game of LAZER TAG.Players will enjoy challenging battle in a variety of cool, virtuallocations and unlock new features along the way. The LAZER TAG 2-in-1 system (ages 8 years and up) will beavailable this fall for an approximate retail price of $79.99. Twelve"AA" batteries are required but not included. LAZER TAG is aregistered trademark of Shoot the Moon Products and is used withpermission. The 2008 Regional LAZER TAG Competitions will take place September26-28 at select family fun centers across the country. Allparticipants in the 2008 Regional LAZER TAG Competitions will receivea free LAZER TAG t-shirt and 'Dog Tag' (while supplies last). Playersin the competition can enter to win prizes including the LAZER TAG2-in-1 system and gift certificates to HasbroToyShop.com. To find alocation near you, visit www.LAZERTAG.com. Hasbro, Inc. is a worldwide leader in children's and familyleisure time products and services with a rich portfolio of brands andentertainment properties that provides some of the highest quality andmost recognizable play and recreational experiences in the world. As abrand-driven, consumer-focused global company, Hasbro brings to marketa range of toys, games and licensed products, from traditional tohigh-tech and digital, under such powerful brand names asTRANSFORMERS, PLAYSKOOL, TONKA, MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER BROTHERS,TIGER, CRANIUM and WIZARDS OF THE COAST. Come see how we inspire playthrough our brands at http://www.hasbro.com. (C) 2008 Hasbro, Inc. AllRights Reserved.