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Game Designer: Unknown
Nerf War Rules For
Bucket of Pistols
Player Count:
4-12
Playing Time:
5 Min
Age:
7+
Untested
Game Designer:
Captain Xavier
Description:
This is a life pool game mode where each team has twelve pistols (preferable hammer shot style) in a bucket which represents their lives. These are the only blasters the players are allowed to use although they are also allowed melee and throwable weapons.
Quick Reference Rules:
Players must carry at least one pistol. Additionally players are allowed to use melee and throwables.
When a player is tagged they place their pistol(s) on the ground and go respawn.
Pistols can be recovered.
To respawn a player must take a pistol from their team’s bucket of pistols at which point they instantly respawn.
Infinite respawns as long as there are pistols in the bucket.
Game ends when the 5 minute timer goes off.
Detailed Rules
Can I use blasters other than the ones in the bucket?
No.
Can I carry more than one pistol at a time?
Yes, however if you get tagged then you need to place all of the pistols you are carrying on the ground.
Can I pick up pistols off the ground and place them in my teams respawn bucket?
Yes. The main objective of the game is to retrieve the pistols from the other team.
Do I ever lose my melee weapon?
No.
Can my teammate give me a pistol?
Only if you already have a pistol. If you have been tagged then the only way for you to get a pistol is to pull one from the bucket.
If there are no pistols left in my teams bucket what do I do?
You will need to wait for one of your teammates to bring back a pistol. If all of your teammates are eliminated before any of them are able to bring back a pistol then the game ends and your team loses.
What pistols count when the timer goes off?
Any pistol that a player is carrying on them or pistols in a team’s respawn bucket count as points. In other words as long as the pistol isn’t on the ground it counts towards that teams victory.
Group-Specific Rules
Decide On...
who has the final say on a disagreement about someone getting hit.
rules for jumping over or climbing on bunkers
what types of ammo are allowed
a dart velocity limit (I like 120 fps)
whether blaster hits and friendly fire count
rules for shields and melee weapons
what signifies that a player has respawned
Other General Rules
Be respectful. It’s only a game.
Use common sense
Before touching someone's gear ask for permission
Everyone should have eye protection
Don't move bunkers
Ricochets don't count
Players shouldn't discuss what's going on if they haven't spawned back in.
Victory Condition:
The team with the most pistols after 5 minutes wins. Alternatively, if all players on a team are eliminated because there are no pistols available in their teams bucket then the game is over and that team loses.
Supplies Needed:
24 Pistol style blasters
2 buckets or bins
Melee weapon for each player
timer
More Information
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Basic Supplies
Foam Blasters (e.g. Nerf)
Extra Ammo
Bunkers (e.g. cardboard)
Copy of Rules
Team Indicators (Optional)
Setup Required:
Place 12 pistols in a bucket at each teams respawn
Set a 5 minute timer
Variants:
Example Field Setups
