Game Designer: Unknown
Game Designer: Unknown
Nerf War Rules For
King of the Hill (Basic)
Player Count:
6+
Playing Time:
10 Min
Age:
5+
Untested
Game Designer:
Unknown
Description:
This is the classic game of two teams competing for control of the "Hill". When a team takes control of the "Hill" they are crowned "King" and the opposing team must dethrone them by pushing them off the "Hill" and taking control of it for themselves. The honor of being the "King" will pass back and forth between the two teams until eventually, one team accumulates so much time they are deemed the true King of the Hill.
Quick Reference Rules:
Players take control of the "Hill" by hitting their team's timer.
Players are not allowed to reset the other team’s timer.
Infinite respawns. Respawn time 10 seconds
Detailed Rules
What if someone accidentally hits the timer right after getting tagged out?
They should immediately switch it back to the other team.
What if someone hits the timer too many times and it pause's the timer for both teams?
Just keep playing the game, eventually; someone will take control of the "Hill". Note: a player can correct their mistake if they recognize it before getting tagged out but should not change it once tagged out.
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 first team to control the "Hill" for 4 minutes wins.
Supplies Needed:
For this game mode, you will need a timer. This can be as simple as a phone app or as complex as an Arduino device.
More Information
The phone app I most like to use is Board Game Timer by Mads Purup. Other apps like chess timers work well also. The important features in the app are the ease with which you can start the timer and that when a team starts their timer it automatically stops the other teams' timer.
DGT Cube timers were popular but appear to have been discontinued
I have not seen a commercially available Arduino style timer but here is a link to our build guide for one. I enjoyed playing with an Arduino timer at Rochester Parkour (Video).
Learn More
Basic Supplies
Foam Blasters (e.g. Nerf)
Extra Ammo
Bunkers (e.g. cardboard)
Copy of Rules
Team Indicators (Optional)
Setup Required:
Setup the field such that the timer (Hill) is evenly accessible and defendable for both teams.
Set each team's' timer to 4 minutes.
Variants:
Example Field Setups
