How to Play a Game of Airsoft

Airsoft is a sport that is rapidly sweeping the nation. Similar to paintball, it relies heavily on the use of an AEG, or "Automatic Electric Gun" -- a fully automatic replica weapon that fires plastic pellets at opponents in combat-like scenarios. As in real combat, these scenarios can differ greatly, and thus a number of "game types" arise. These can range from a very basic, every-man-for-himself type of free-for-all to a very structured and well planed "hostage rescue" game. However, the most commonly played Airsoft game is a "team deathmatch," and that is what we will be covering in this tutorial.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Airsoft players
• Airsoft guns

1. Divide the players into even teams.

2. Decide on a time limit for the game. For larger groups of people, this figure should be increased.

3. Set out the physical boundaries of game play. (This is only applicable if you are playing in an outdoor environment.)

4. Determine a wait time. This term refers to the time spent getting into position before a game begins.

5. Get into position and start counting down the wait time. When it reaches zero, play begins.

6. Attempt to eliminate the other team by shooting them. As long as you stay within the physical boundaries you previously decided on, anything goes. Players will generally call their own hits, unless you happen to have a referee to call hits for you. (This is unlikely, unless you happen to be playing on a sanctioned field). When all of the players on one team have been eliminated, or the game clock runs out, play is over. If the time ran out before the game finished, then the winning team is the team with the most players left "alive." This is a really easy and fun format to get used to, and a great introduction into the world of Airsoft.

Tips & Warnings

• In any Airsoft game, the use of safety goggles or a head mask should be mandatory.