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Capture the Flag: A Classic Airsoft Game
If you have been thinking about getting your friends together and playing a good old fashioned game of airsoft, then you have probably already thought of this airsoft game. What game am I referring to? The classic scenario of Capture The Flag. This classic game has been around as long as I can think of, and is a great way to compete with friends of any level of play.
The rules of the game are pretty easy. Each team has a flag, and they generally get to choose the location of it. The logical location is toward the back of their end of the playing field, and leaving at least one player back to guard it.
The object of the game is to retrieve the other team's flag, and return it safely to your own base, without getting shot in the process. Usually players that do get shot will be required to sit out for a certain amount of time, for example two minutes, before being allowed back in to the game. Really hard nosed players may play for keeps, and not allow someone who has been shot to re-enter that game.
If someone carrying a flag gets shot, the flag drops. Then, depending on the variation of the game played, the flag will either automatically return to the base in which it was taken, or the flag will be "live", available for either team to pick up and return to their respective base.
Another variation of the classic game is to play with a single flag. Under these conditions, the single flag will be placed in the middle of the game zone, and the first team to be able to successfully grab the flag, and return to their base is declared the winner. So if you need to save a little money on flags, this is a good alternative, buy one flag instead of two.
Unless you are playing in an open field, and have the luxury or the willingness of one of your players to be the umpire, you'll have to use the honor system when playing this game. If someone shoots you, you'll have to yield, and exit the game according to the rules you have in place. If there is a time limit, you'll have to sit out, and ponder exactly how you are going to get back in there, and help out your team. If there is no time limit, and you are out for the rest of the game, just be patient and wait for the next game!
Again, this is one the classic games for airsoft. With airsoft having its roots in paintballing, this game is derived from the paintballing version of the game. The difference is, in airsoft you get the realism of combat apparel and equipment, thus increasing the level of adrenaline for the extreme sport lover. So get suited up, get out there and have fun!
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