Game Designer: Unknown
Game Designer: Unknown
Nerf War Rules For
Food Shortage
Player Count:
20+
Playing Time:
8 Min
Age:
12+
Untested
Game Designer:
Adam (Game Mode Repository)
Description:
This is a human vs human vs zombie game mode where the players are attempting to collect food and supplies. The game mode is designed for times when you have a lot of people but not a very big field. You essentially break up into 4 teams, during the game play two teams act as humans the other two teams combine to become a zombie hoard. Each round the teams rotate between being human and zombie.
Quick Reference Rules:
The two human teams attempt to gain points by collecting flags (food) and returning it to their bunker.
If a human is shot they must put down any flags they have and go respawn.
For humans infinite lives (see exception if tagged by a zombie). 7 second respawn
Humans can only carry one flag at a time.
After five minutes the zombie hoard is released
Zombies can only walk
If a zombie is shot they cannot move their feet for 5 seconds but can still tag players with their arms.
Zombies are allowed to tag players that are respawning.
A player that is tagged by a zombie immediately becomes a zombie
The game ends when either all humans have entered their bunker or become zombies
Detailed Rules
Can I steal flags from the other team's bunker?
No, once a flag is dropped off at a bunker it is locked in and the other team can’t take it.
Can humans continue to collect flags after the zombies are released?
Yes, but if a human gets tagged by a zombie they instantly become a zombie.
How do I enter my team's bunker and am I allowed to leave?
Entering your team's bunker is part of the end game mechanism. A player enters their bunker by placing their main blaster down and placing their hand on their bunk and declaring they’ve entered it. Once they enter their bunker they become spectators and cannot participate. Note: you do not have to wait to respawn to enter your bunker.
Can zombies carry or use blasters?
No. Players that were human but become zombies should place their blasters down on the ground in a safe location.
What is meant by zombies can tag players while they are respawning?
Just that. Zombies can tag players at any time regardless of whether they are active, returning to their respawn or counting down their respawn. The only safe humans are those that have chosen to enter their bunker.
Can a player shoot while respawning?
No. This means you are vulnerable to zombies who can tag you as you try and make it back to your bunker to respawn.
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 points wins. Each surviving human is worth 15 pts. Each flag returned to the bunker is 5 pts. A team must have at least one surviving human to win. Zombies win if there are no surviving humans.
Supplies Needed:
30+ flags or similar
ammo caches (optional)
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 30+ flags or similar throughout the field
The human bunkers/ respawns should be placed opposite each other in the short direction
The zombie hoard should enter from the far end of the field opposite the human bunkers
As a variant you can limit starting ammo and place ammo caches throughout the field
Variants:
Example Field Setups
