Game Designer: Unknown
Game Designer: Unknown
Nerf War Rules For
Domination/ Flux
Player Count:
6+
Playing Time:
7 min
Age:
5+
Untested
Game Designer:
Unknown
Description:
This is an area control game mode that scales well for different player counts. In this game teams are attempting to control the majority of control points on the field. Teams take control of a point by switching it to their teams color.
Quick Reference Rules:
A player takes control of a point by flipping the indicator to their teams colors.
Infinite lives. 10 second respawn
Game ends when the timer goes off.
Detailed Rules
What do you do if you get shot during mid flip of the control point?
Set it back to the color that it was at before you started flipping it.
Can I move a control point?
No
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 that controls the majority of the control points when the timer goes off wins.
Supplies Needed:
3 or more control point indicators (there should always be an odd number)
Timer
More Information
Control points can be as simple as a wood block painted with different colors or as complex as an Arduino controlled device.
Learn More
Basic Supplies
Foam Blasters (e.g. Nerf)
Extra Ammo
Bunkers (e.g. cardboard)
Copy of Rules
Team Indicators (Optional)
Setup Required:
Place the control points such that neither team has an unfair advantage. The points should not be too close together.
The team respawns should not be too close to the control points.
Set a 7 minute timer
Variation (Flux): set a random timer between 7 to 15 minutes long so that players don’t know how long the game will last.
Variants:
Example Field Setups
