All members shall at all times compete by the Sydney Nerf Ruleset and in the spirit and intent contained therein.
Members will not criticise or abuse referees, organizers, opposing members, or spectators either verbally or by gesture or by manner.
Members will show respect for their opponents and their skills. Respect is a standard not a goal.
No member shall breach Sydney Nerf rules whilst bearing any Sydney Nerf “logos”. “Logos” shall include the wearing or display of any Sydney Nerf or associated patches/shirts/banners (including sponsors/ affiliates).
Members shall not engage in any activity which is likely to result in loss or willful damage to property or cause injury to any person. All blasters played under Sydney Nerf events should be open to inspection and FPS checks.
Members will clean up after themselves on the field, during staging, and off the field. Your gear, darts, boxes/bins and any trash you did not clean up.
Members, in the opinion of an admin, who are unable to play in a sportsmanlike and safe manner will not be allowed to participate in any game held by Sydney Nerf.
Members shall play in a way that not only allows themselves to have fun, but also allows the enjoyment of others.
Members will not engage in any activity or manner that includes racism, phobias,-isms and anti-gender, misogyny and misandry.
Members will not harass or directly target a person/group on and off the field. Trash talk is fine as long as it does not get personal and is in the spirit of the game. Harassments ie: Stalking, sexual, unnecessary extended conflict , propaganda with intent to insult.

By reading this, you agree to follow Sydney Nerf Member / Player Code of Conduct

Every case is to be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Facebook Group Buy/Sell/Trade (BST) Guidelines

How to Make a Post

They are blasters, not GUNS
They are darts, not BULLETS
Don’t use $, use an alternative like dollarydoo

Template

Picture + Product + Cost
Description (inc. condition and modified parts)
Pick Up or Delivery Information
Upon “selling”, edit post and add (SOLD to @FB Name) to the Product Name

Etiquette

Communication

Please communicate with each other should something change as soon as possible (eg. Don’t get paid till X date, got busy and couldn’t ship/mod)
Let each other know when you’ll pay or ship. An estimated timeframe is fine.

Selling

Indicate if there are any issues with the product (even if it’s just wear and tear)
Let the buyer know when you’ll ship and reply with a photo of the receipt and tracking number. Only charge the exact costs of shipping.

Buying

Let the seller know when you'll be able to pay, and clarify that this is acceptable for the buyer. Generally speaking, immediate/fast payment is required to secure your place "first in line". Sellers have the right to seek an immediate sale, any agreement beyond that would be purely out of generosity and the buyer should treat it as such.

TIP:

Did you know if you pay via Paypal Goods and Services, you are covered by Paypals’ “Buyer Protection Policy”? The Seller is surcharged so you should be paying the additional fees.

PayPals’ surcharges are 2.60% of total + 30c. Examples are below:

$10 = 54c in fees. Seller receives $9.46
$100 = $2.70 in fees. Seller receives $97.30

Small price to pay for peace of mind if anything goes wrong as well as “Refunded Returns” for a rebate if you need to return an item.

Here’s a calculator to help you work the maths out-
https://www.onlinefeecalculator.com/index-Australia.php

Pay via Paypal Goods and Services (GS) - Under GS, you are covered by Paypals’ “Buyer Protection Policy” from 180 days (6 months) of making the payment through PayPal. Should there be any issues upon receipt of items and CANNOT come to a resolution with the Seller, you can submit and go into the PayPal Resolution Center and get PayPal to help you resolve the situation within 20 days after initiating the resolution process. PayPals’ decision is final
If you need to return an item, PayPal also has a “Refunded Returns” program which PayPal rebates shipping costs (Up to $45). You’ll need to “Submit a request with proof of return** within 30 days of return and 150 days of purchase” and you’ll “Receive your refund, usually within 5 business days”. You’ll need to activate it first. Make sure you read all the information here - https://www.paypal.com/au/webapps/mpp/returns

As with anything, read the fine print and terms of service for accurate information.

When things go wrong?

Work it out with the other party
File a Paypal dispute
IF you cannot come to a resolution, contact an admin with the full story and receipts/photos/evidence. We will see what we can do but can’t make any promises.

Sydney Nerf does not condone “poor behaviour” and ripping other members of the community off falls under this.

We can help where possible but please note, members of the community HAVE been banned in the past for these actions.

Event Rules

The top priority of Sydney Nerf is to run safe, enjoyable events for all those who are involved. This requires a set of rules and regulations which, while stringent and often quite strict, are necessary for this goal to be achieved. Below is a standardised set of rules for the events that will be hosted by this group. Read them, and remember them. They’re here so that events can be as safe and fun as possible.

COVID Adjustments - www.sydneynerf.com.au/covid-19/

What you will need at an event

Rated Safety Glasses (Prescription glasses and sunglasses are not applicable as suitable protection. Masks are not permitted except at JBE field, and certain Indoor venues may be allowed. Admins will advise)
Blaster
Magazines
Something to hold your magazines
Hat and Sunscreen
Water Bottle
$10 for entry and free dart hire
Shoes to run in

It is recommended to wear long pants as well due to the environment at outdoor events

Extras

Seat to sit on
Shade or shelter

General Rules

Rule 0: Respect everyone. Keep all racism, missogyny, misandry, political snipes, snobbery, and general toxicity to yourself.

If something is not explicitly called out in the rules but would be considered against the spirit of the rules, consider it against the rules.

First Aid

Admins are first aid trained and have access to a First Aid Kit. Should you require any First Aid, please approach an admin.

If injuries are more serious, 000 will be called for your assistance.

If an injury occurs during gameplay, a STOP will be called until First Aid is administered.

Age Restriction

The youngest permissible age to play is 11 years (with parental consent for ages <18 years).
Minors under 18 require parental/ adult supervision unless otherwise agreed upon with the Admin Team in writing.
If it is your first event, your parent or guardian must be present for the duration of the event and you MUST be present for the safety briefing prior to play. If you miss this, an Admin may induct you after you have read this ruleset to show understanding

Sydney Nerf takes no responsibility for the supervision of minors. You must be present and watching at events.

If your child is under 11, please contact an admin. We allow under 11s to play under certain circumstances. We will welcome you to attend an event to have a feel for what Sydney Nerf events are like, what it feels to be tagged by a dart with a modified blaster and how an event runs. At the end of this, if it's suitable for you and your child, you're welcome to play at future events. This is all at admins discretion for your safety and wellbeing.

Eye Protection

Rated safety glasses are mandatory. Without suitable eye protection, you cannot participate in any events. Prescription glasses and sunglasses are not applicable as suitable protection.

Rated safety glasses can be bought from Bunnings. Please ensure eye protection covers the outer bottom corner of your eyes.

Nerf branded glasses and masks are not rated safety glasses. Refer to this image on why they are banned. Modified blaster impact protection is best with rated safety glasses.

If you are unsure about your eye protection, talk to the Admin Team pre-event.

Eye protection must be worn at all times on the field. Multiple instances of removal of eye protection during games can result in ejection from the event.

Safety Glasses are available to buy from Admins at events (overglasses available as well)

Cleaning/ Rubbish

Please check your area before leaving to ensure no rubbish has been left behind. Leave the area better than you’ve found it and “Leave no trace”.

Due to COVID, we will no longer have communal rubbish. If you need a garbage bag, admins can give you one.

Dart Sweeps

Dart sweeps are a necessary part of Nerf. It is compulsory for participants to help gather all darts whenever there is a dart sweep. Mandatory dart sweeps are before lunch and after the last game.

Whether you shoot 0 or 1000 darts OR use your own or hire darts; you participate in the dart sweeps. You also pick up ALL the darts you find, not just your own (and yes, that includes broken darts or parts thereof).

Failure to do so after repeated reminders will reward you with a single-event ban. Continuing after this, you’ll get a triple-event ban and if after that, you continue to display disrespect for SN venues and your fellow SN members, you will not be allowed to return to SN ever again. Reviews will be on a case-by-case basis.

We are a community. Being a part of the community means you contribute. Failure to do so will result in a ban.

Free entry are rewarded to exceptional members who dart sweep at events

Dart Hire

You are welcome to bring your own darts but please note you'll lose some during the day. By using Sydney Nerf darts, you won't lose them! Dart Hire is included in your entry. Sydney Nerf provides long and short darts in FVJs and WORKER darts. A general rule of thumb, FVJs are best with springers and WORKERs are best with flywheels. Sydney Nerf does not provide ultra, rival, mega or megaXL darts.

Due to the nature of high-crush blasters, shredding and beheading darts, players will need to pay an additional $5 per event or just $25 per year, to use hire darts in these blasters.

Dart Collection

If you’ve brought your own darts, please use the downtime during the event (and 30mins after the final dart sweep) to sort through and collect your darts. Any darts collected by Sydney Nerf after an event will be sorted into long or short. This will be brought to the next event for recollection.

After this, any left over darts will be auctioned/ donated at the next event in bundles.

Lost Property

If you have any missing items after an event, please comment on the event write up, post in the Facebook group and/or contact an admin.

Equipment / Gear / Blaster Restrictions

Cheatsheet Table

	Public Fields	Private Fields
Full BDU/Milsim or dark coloured attire	❌	✅
Ghillie suits, facemasks, helmets etc. allowed	❌	✅
Dark blasters and equipment allowed	❌	✅
Full face masks at Indoor venues may be allowed. Admins will advise
	Outdoor	Indoor
350 FPS w/ <180 FPS inside MED	✅	❌
180 FPS w/ no MED	❌	✅
Minimum Engagement Distance (MED) is >10 meters

Clothing

Full Battle Dress Uniforms (BDU) are not allowed (this includes ghillie suits). The exemption is at private fields (eg. JBE field). You can wear one piece of clothing that's BDU but not all. Wear clothes you'll be comfortable running around in and won't overheat. Long pants are recommended for outdoor venues due to the environment.

If you are playing with a vest, it is required you are not wearing BDUs underneath. We suggest wearing a bright T-shirt underneath the vest.

Please be sensible with your attire as we don't want to alarm the public as we've had police called due to members of the public thinking a group of players were running combat simulation training.

Do not travel or arrive to fields in tactical gear or milsim clothing

Full Face Coverings

Masks are not allowed at Outdoor events besides at JBE Field and select indoor venues upon admins advice.

This includes:

Paintball Masks
Half Airsoft Masks
Shemagh (scarves to cover face)

COVID Adjustment - Surgical and N95 masks allowed during COVID.

Helmets

Helmets may be worn for the mounting of cameras only besides at JBE Field and select indoor venues upon admins advice.

Blasters / Mags / Attachments

Orange tips are mandatory on all blasters. (See image for additional rules)

No blasters / mags which are painted in realistic colours (Solid black, matte black, tan, grey, etc). Clear, bright coloured or translucent coloured magazines are permitted. As a general rule, blasters should be painted in bright colours with dark/realistic colours to comprise no more than 50% of the overall paint scheme. Bare metal or metallic coloured blasters are unlikely to be approved for use at any SN field, unless they are *very bright*.

Aftermarket kits that modify the appearance of a Nerf blaster to resemble real firearms are permissible under very strict conditions. A blaster utilising such a kit must be of an absolute minimum of 90% of a bright colour, this including any attachments that have been attached to the blaster. The blaster as a whole must be easily recognised as a toy and must not possess any threatening qualities. Please engage with Sydney Nerf Admin staff before bringing any blasters to Sydney Nerf events with these kits to avoid disappointment. All decisions regarding bans are final.

Attaching any Stock Nerf Blast Shield onto a Tactical Rail that was originally a part of the shell will negate Tags on your blaster. The Blast Shield cannot be modified in any way aside from painting for aesthetic purposes. 3D printed Nerf to picatinny rail allowed.

3D Printed Blasters are allowed pending admin approval. General rule of thumb, blasters must be 90% brightly coloured and follow current blaster requirements. For updated rulings, please check posts here

HPA Blasters and CO2 Blasters are allowed only if they are “on bottle”, NOT remote line. Bottles must be covered by a stock or hidden. LPA Blasters need to have pumps incorporated into the blaster NOT remote line. An exception to these rules is, remote line is only allowed at JBE only. Before these blasters are initially brought to an event, you MUST get Admin approval prior AND have it inspected by an Admin before using it at an event.

Any blaster capable of exceeding the FPS limit, must be capable of setting a regulated PSI, so it cannot accidentally exceed the FPS limit in-game.

Anyone caught adjusting PSI which exceeds the FPS limit will be told to leave on the spot as this is a safety risk to other community members. You may be banned from further events at Admins discretion.

Homemade blasters (janky PVC, plumbing fittings, duct tape and hot glue monstrosities) are banned; but homemade internals are permissible at the discretion of the Admin Team. Please be prepared for them to be inspected. If you are unable to dismantle your blaster on site, then it will be deemed unsuitable for play until further notice.

Air blasters with plugged Overpressure Valves are banned. Bike pump replacements are permissible if there is an operational OPV to limit the pressure that the pump can create in the tank.

The Nerf Titan Missile Launcher is unconditionally banned from firing darts; it can, however, be used to fire rockets. Titan rockets are mostly used as shield-breakers; but also act as a regular dart when tagging players without shields, requiring the tagged player to respawn as normal (or exit the field if Sudden Death has already been called).

Blasters that have larger tanks/are capable of higher PSI than an unmodified Generation 1 4B are banned.

Drain blasters are unconditionally banned from Sydney Nerf.

Blaster FPS Limits are as followed:

Outdoor Venues

350FPS w/ minimum engagement distance (MED) inside 10m
180FPS = no minimum engagement distance required

Indoor Venues

180 FPS limit. No minimum engagement distance required.

Recommendation: When travelling, please have blasters concealed in a tub/box/bag.

Please engage with Sydney Nerf Admin staff if you have any concerns before bringing equipment/ blasters to Sydney Nerf events to avoid disappointment. You may be asked to put your equipment/blaster away if deemed unsuitable. All decisions regarding bans are final. If something is deemed to be unsafe by the Admin Team, the Admin Team reserves the right to ban the blaster or other piece of gear on the spot.

Darts

Darts that have sharp edges, utilise metallic weights, or have hot glue domes are banned.
Hard vinyl tipped 'nipple' darts are banned.
Soft rubber tipped 'nipple' darts are permissible.
Nerf Hyper Ammo is banned

Melee

Melee weapons must not exceed 150cm in length.
Small melee (less than 50cm in length) can be thrown to count as a Tag.
Melee weapons must be made of a material that renders a soft impact.
Melee weapons can deflect darts. This means any tags on melee weapons do not count as a tag.

Shields

Shields must not exceed a surface area of 0.72m² (A good size is 60x120cm or 0.95m diameter if round)
Shields must not have any sharp edges
Shields must not be of metal material
Umbrellas are not shields
Pistols are the only blaster allowed to be used with a shield
Shield players cannot play objective (Can’t be a medic, flag bearer, hill holder)
Shields may be limited on teams to keep team balance
Shields MUST be checked and approved by admins prior to use at events
Admins will inspect and check shields for any safety issues. If there are, we'll advise why and deem it unsafe to use at events
Any modifications made to shields after checking at events, must be inspected again before use. Anyone found to be circumventing rules and not being honest, will be banned.

For Blaster Shields, refer to Additional Rules

Shield Breakers (Throwables)

The accepted “Grenades” in Sydney Nerf events are Demolisher and Titan rockets, Nerf Pocket Howlers and off-brand alternatives. These are considered the only shield breakers. Sydney Nerf has a bag of these which can be used.
Any shield-bearer whose shield is 'broken', is also considered to be tagged and must respawn as such (or exit the field if Sudden Death has already been called).

Specific Rule for these Grenades

Must be thrown under-arm
Must NOT be thrown directly at another player
When thrown, the thrower must announce in a loud clear voice 'GRENADE!'
Grenade must not be thrown more than 20m
Honesty is required from all players if they are hit by the sub-projectiles from this grenade

Pistols

For Pistol Only rounds and to utilize with a shield, the following is a definition of a pistol:

Semi-auto only (no full auto). One trigger pull, one shot.
No magazine fed blasters - By magazine, we mean any blaster where the darts are held in a container (be it a turret, cylinder, drum, box magazine, shell, etc) that can be separated from the blaster and another pre-loaded container can be inserted.
12 round maximum internal capacity.
Maximum of 150fps. A level of trust will be applied here, but we have a chrony at all games and will use it if people are going to abuse that trust.
Form and function must be a recognised pistol. By that we mean the blaster must look like a nerf pistol to a reasonable person (i.e. no stocks, foregrips, pump grips, etc).

Pistol Only Rounds - You can carry as many pistols as you’d like (eg. 25 Jolts)

If you are not sure whether your blaster would be considered a pistol, contact an admin.

Venue Specific Notes

Current Venues

Carysfield - Public Outdoor
Lansdowne - Public Outdoor - How to get to Lansdowne Field - Sydney Nerf
JBE - Private Outdoor
Mount Annan Leisure Center - Public Indoor

We generally play at outdoor fields. Please be aware of Environmental Hazards that may be around such as, but not limited to:

Long grass/hidden foot-holes
Broken bottles
Star pickets
Snakes / Spiders
Obstacles (climbing restrictions)
Weather (sunscreen/stay hydrated)

Safety is everyones’ responsibility. If there is a hazard, please let an admin know so we can mark it and let everyone know.

There are no toilets at our Outdoor venues but they are available a short drive away (a few minutes away generally). If you need access to a toilet and need a lift, please contact an admin and we’ll take you there straight away (even if in the middle of a game).

No Shoot Zones (Safety Areas)

Admin Area
Staging Area

Do not shoot into and from these areas.

Gameplay Rules

Ref Whistle Blasts

One Whistle will signify the beginning of the round.
Two Whistles will signify Sudden Death.
Three whistles will signify the end of the game.

One long, sustained whistle will signify an emergency (such as an injury to a player or a bystander wandering onto the field). Stop what you’re doing immediately and listen to admin instructions
If a member of the public enters the playing area, instantly yell STOP/HOLD. The game will pause until the bystander has left the field of play. When it is safe to resume play, an Admin will blow their whistle once.

Tagging

Where possible, refrain from aiming at the head or neck.

Do not blind fire. If you can’t see where you’re aiming, do not fire.

If you are struck by a dart on any part of your body or equipment (including blaster and anything on you are holding/wearing - See additional rules below for shield exemptions), you have been Tagged. You are to raise your hand and proceed back to respawn.
To be considered a Tag, a dart must not hit a solid surface and rebound before it hits the intended target. Solid surfaces include Nerf Blaster Shields, Trees, and other players. However, if a dart passes through (path is mostly unaffected) leaves or a bush of some sort, it will still be considered a Tag.
If you score a Tag on another player, and they continue to play, call your Tag on them
Honesty is the best policy. If you know you’ve taken a Tag, own up and walk back to respawn. This also applies when calling Tags on other players.
Arguments over Tags will not be tolerated. Both players will be sent to respawn in the case of any argument.
If you suspect there is dishonest behaviour among the attendees, inform a member of the Admin Team. They will handle the issue thereafter.

Additional Rules

When you have been eliminated from a round (you have taken a Tag during the elimination period etc.), you must not talk to the un-eliminated players. As they say in paintball: “Dead people don’t talk”.
Attaching any Stock Nerf Blast Shield onto a Tactical Rail that was originally a part of the shell will negate Tags on your blaster. The Blast Shield cannot be modified in any way aside from painting for aesthetic purposes. 3D printed Nerf to picatinny rail allowed

Tip: Tag anyone who does not have their hands/blaster up (tag first, ask later)

Shield/ Melee Tags

If two shields come in contact, it is considered a tag for both shield bearers.
Players may gently tap a player for a tag

Respawning

Each team starts at a particular point on the map called their Base or Respawn Point. The Base is usually indicated by a Base marker.
If a player is Tagged, they must return to their own Base and respawn there by touching the Base marker. Once they have touched the Base marker, they are back in the game.
Bases have a three metre (3m) radius zone of invulnerability around them. This means players cannot be considered Tagged after they have respawned while they are standing in this area. However, this invulnerability will be turned off in certain situations such as Sudden Death in Team Deathmatch.
When Sudden Death is called, there are no respawns.
Newbies with a pink newbie marker have a respawn during sudden death for their first 3 events.

After Round

We like to have minimal downtime between rounds of gametypes (swapping sides). 3-5mins is what we like to have.

3mins = Short Break
5mins = Long Break

Ref will inform you of how long you’ll have to get to your teams’ spawn and be ready for the start of the next game.
At 50% time left, admins will allow you to load up via dart boxes if you have not had enough time to dart sweep to reload

Dart Sweeps

Refer to this section

Breaks

Start = 9am for sign in and to load up

Prepare for briefing and team allocation

Lunch = 12.30pm - 1pm (For 1hr)

End = 4pm

Pack up = 4pm - 5pm

NOTE - Times may change depending on what happens during the event (eg. weather)

Feedback

Sydney Nerf welcomes all feedback, both positive and negative.

To leave your feedback, go to bit.ly/SN2021FEEDBACK

REMEMBER WE ARE (MOSTLY) ADULTS PLAYING WITH KIDS’ TOYS.

HAVE FUN – DON’T TAKE THINGS TOO SERIOUSLY!!!!!

Gamemodes

Team Deathmatch

Team Deathmatch (TDM) is a very special part of SN’s history. It was the first game type we played as a community, and it’s one that’s still very much an integral part of our events today. The simplicity of the game type is what makes it so easy to pick up as a beginner and so enjoyable to play regardless of how experienced a player is with Nerf. Due to this, it is used to great effect as a way of warming up attendees for the upcoming games over the rest of the day.

Aim

TDM is as simple as it gets: eliminate the opposing team before they can eliminate your team. Games of TDM tend to be longer, which can lead to intense long ranged fire fights and high pressure situations as the game progresses. It is advised to carry a decent complement of darts for each game.

Rules

TDM is split up into two sections: Respawn Time and Sudden Death. There are some subtle differences between these two sections as outlined below:

Respawn Time: This section usually lasts two to five minutes and is used by teams to get a feel for the game and get into the zone. When you are Tagged, you must return to your designated Base to Respawn.

Sudden Death: After Respawn Time is over, two whistles will sound. This signifies the beginning of Sudden Death, where there are no longer respawns and Bases no longer provide invulnerability. Once you are Tagged, you are eliminated from the game and must leave the field of play. The last team standing wins.

If you have been hit before the beginning of sudden death you may respawn as long as your team has at least one other member alive.

Every effort must be made to return to your respawn point as soon as possible and as directly as possible. Lingering around active players will no longer be tolerated and may lead to the player being eliminated from the game by a Ref.

FAQ

Q: If I’m hit before the whistle sounds for Sudden Death, but haven’t respawned yet, am I still in the game?

A: Yes, you’re still very much in the game. Respawn as quickly as possible so you can help your teammates out in the field. You will only be eliminated if you were tagged AFTER the whistle blows. Be warned though, if you don’t respawn before the rest of your team was eliminated, your team will lose and you’ll miss your chance to participate!

Q: What if I see someone who was tagged in Sudden Death, but has respawned anyway?

A: Tell them that they were Tagged before. If they ignore you, alert a Ref and the situation will be organised.

Time = 3 minutes till Sudden Death

Capture the Flag

Capture the Flag (CTF) is a fast, high pressure game with a heavy focus on team strategy and opportunism. Each team holds a flag which they must protect, while at the same time seeking to secure the opposing team’s flag. This game type is typified by players covering large distances to support a push for the enemy flag, or to defend an incoming attack on their own. The length of games are variable, being very much dependent on the aggressiveness of both teams.

Aim

To win, a team must be in possession of both flags in their flag holder. Once this occurs, the game is over.

Rules

When you are Tagged, you must drop the flag on the spot. You cannot carry the flag after you have been Tagged and before you have Respawned.
You cannot throw the flag, but you can hand it to other players.
Players are able to recover their own flag and run it back to their own flag holder.
If a player is recovering their own flag, they must run it directly back to the flag holder and deposit it into the flag holder as soon as possible.
A player cannot take their own team’s flag out of the flag holder.
Once a player has picked up the flag, it is considered as a part of their gear. This means that Tags to the flag count as Tags to the player.
The flag cannot be used as a melee weapon.
Players cannot defend their own flag if they are within a 3m radius of the flag. This is to prevent players 'camping' their opponents objective.

FAQ

Q: What happens if a player drops the flag and I Tag the flag before it hits the ground? Are they Tagged?

A: No, once the flag is dropped, it is no longer in their possession. However, if they are purposely dropping the flag to deflect darts from hitting them, it will constitute “throwing” the flag, which is not allowed. Inform a Ref and the issue will be dealt with.

Q: If I Tag the flag holder while someone’s trying to take the flag, does it count as a Tag to them?

A: No, the flag holder isn’t part of the flag or the player. You would only score a tag if you hit them while they’re in possession of the flag.

Q: What if I see someone who was Tagged in when holding the flag, but doesn’t drop it and keeps running?

A: Call out to them and stand on the spot on which they were tagged. If they ignore your calls, alert the Ref and the issue will be dealt with fairly.

King Of the Hill

King of the Hill (KOTH) is a game of strategy, positioning, and composure. Much like CTF, there are strong elements of teamwork involved in seizing the Hill, and holding it until the timer runs down. This game type is a classic battle of attrition, where both teams attempt to wrestle control of the Hill from each other with force!

Aim

The aim of KOTH is to hold the Hill for a set aggregate time before the opposition can do so. In a typical game of KOTH, players will find themselves under constant fire as they approach the Hill. This gives rise to a gametype with a heavy emphasis on composure under pressure.

Rules

To win, a team must hold the Hill for a set amount of time. This amount of time will be determined by the Ref on the day. The usual time is 3 minutes.
The time on the Hill recorded for each team is the total of all the time that team has spent on the Hill. Therefore, to win, a team does not have to hold the Hill for “x” minutes consecutively, but rather a total of “x” minutes throughout the game.
To be considered holding the Hill, a team must have at least one active (non-tagged) player making contact with the Capture Point (usually a bucket). Players who have been tagged on the Hill are not considered holding the Hill.

FAQ

This section is aimed at answering some of the most common questions about KOTH:

Q: When does the timer start for when a team is taking the Hill? When does it stop?

A: The timer will start when the first player from the team has touched the hill marker (usually an upside down bucket)

Q: What if I see someone who was tagged in when on the Hill, but doesn’t return to respawn or keeps firing on me?

A: Call out to them and inform them that they were tagged. If they ignore your calls, alert the ref and the issue will be dealt with fairly.

Variants

Medic Team Deathmatch

Medic Team Deathmatch (MTDM) focuses heavily on a team’s co-ordination and positioning while also placing key players under pressure. MTDM encourages players to assess the situations put before them and make split second decisions as to what the best course of action should be.

The aim of the game is to eliminate the enemy team. However, the enemy Medics will do their best to sustain their teammates.

MTDM is currently considered our objective based variant of Team Deathmatch.

Rules

Each team elects players who will act as Medics for the round in a ratio of 5:1 (5 normal players to one Medic). These players must be declared before the game begins, especially if they have been changed from previous rounds.
Medics must wear a high visibility vest over their gear at all times.
Medics are able to Revive tagged players by placing a hand on the tagged player and counting to THREE slowly (i.e. one one thousand, two one thousand etc.). This can be done during both Respawn time and Sudden Death, with the bigger impact being during Sudden Death.
Similarly to TDM, normal players are subject to a two minute period of Respawn time if they are tagged.
After the two minute period of Respawning, Sudden Death begins and tagged normal players can only be brought back into the game by being Revived by one of their Medics – they cannot Respawn.
If a Medic is tagged at any time (including during Sudden Death), they are able to Respawn as a normal player (they must remove their high visibility vest before reentering the game). From then on, they follow the rules of a normal player.
When a normal player is tagged during Sudden Death, they must take a knee and wait for a Medic to come Revive them. They are able to call for help, but should not give away enemy positions. If their team no longer has any Medics remaining, tagged players must vacate the field with blasters above their heads.
To win, a team must eliminate all players in the opposing team.

FAQ

Q: Can Medics use tagged teammates as cover when Reviving them?

A: Yes. This is considered a valid strategy since Reviving a player under fire is generally a very risky prospect.

Q: Can a Medic hide for the entire round?

A: Yes, but they’d be quite bored and won’t be able to fulfill one of their critical roles – reviving tagged teammates during Sudden Death.

Q: Can a Medic who has been tagged in Sudden Death, respawn as a normal player?

A: Yes, they absolutely can. They will no longer be running with their high visibility vests though, so watch out for them.

VIP

VIP assassination is a PEW game type that plays similarly to traditional first person shooter game types of escort/VIP.

The core game is essentially Team Deathmatch, where two teams play to eliminate the other through regulation time and sudden death. However, there is an added win objective. A nominated VIP by each team can be tagged during the game by the opposition for victory. Due to the size of the areas we mainly play at there are no designated zones where the VIP must be escorted to.

Rules

VIP is split up into two sections: Respawn Time and Sudden Death. There are some subtle differences between these two sections as outlined below:

Respawn Time: This section usually lasts two minutes and is used by teams to get a feel for the game and get into the zone. When you are hit, you must return to your designated Respawn Point. Once there, you are free to rejoin the game.
Sudden Death: After Respawn Time is over, a whistle will sound. This signifies the beginning of Sudden Death, where there are no longer respawns. Once you are hit, you are eliminated from the game and must leave the field of play.

If the VIP is tagged in any of those sections, the opposition wins.

FAQ

This section is aimed at answering some of the most common questions about TDM:

Q: If I’m hit before the whistle sounds for Sudden Death, but haven’t respawned yet, am I still in the game?
A: Yes, you’re still very much in the game. Respawn as quickly as possible so you can help your teammates out in the field. You will only be eliminated if you were tagged AFTER the whistle blows. Be warned though, if you don’t respawn before the rest of your team is eliminated, your team will lose and you’ll miss your chance to participate!
Q: Do Grenades have a different effect to darts in TDM?
A: No, they do exactly the same thing as darts. It’s just a good way to embarrass the opposition by hitting them with Grenade.
Q: What if I see someone who was tagged in Sudden Death, but has respawned anyway?
A: Alert the Ref present on the day. The issue will be dealt with fairly.

Meat Grinder

Meat Grinder is two teams pitted against each other and at the end of “X” amount of time to have the least amount of respawns to win.

Rules

3 referees - 2 counters on opposing sides of the field counting their team deaths and one on the centre signifying start and end of game.
Each time you are hit you must go back to base and touch the bollard to respawn and have your counter count your death.
Its TDM without the sudden death and keeping count of your deaths
If you been hit at the end of them game you still must go back to your base for for a total to be counted

FAQ

Q: What if I see someone who was tagged at the end of the game, but hasn’t gone to be counted?

A: Tell them that they were Tagged before. If they ignore you, alert a Ref and the situation will be organised.

Older Gamemodes Not in Rotation

FLAGBEARER

Flagbearer is played similarly to an Assassination gametype, but with an added objective. Similarly to Capture the Flag, each team has a flag to deposit into the opposition’s flag holder, however this flag is carried by a nominated flag bearer who is the only one able to transport the flag.

Rules

Flagbearer plays similarly to CTF with half the effort.

Both teams choose a Flagbearer to carry their flag.
To win, the Flagbearer must place his/her flag in the opposing team’s flag holder first.
If the flag bearer is Tagged, they may respawn as normal.
Tags to the flag are considered Tags to the Flagbearer (i.e. The flag is now considered a part of the Flagbearer’s gear).
The flag cannot be used as a melee weapon under any circumstances.
The Flag must be on display so that the other team can easily determine who the Flagbearer is. This means that the Flag must be unfurled at all times.

FAQ

This section is aimed at answering some of the most common questions about Flagbearer:

Q: Can the Flagbearer be changed?

A: The Flagbearer cannot be changed during rounds. A new flag bear may be nominated between rounds.

Q: What if the Flagbearer drops or loses the flag?

A: Only the Flagbearer is able to handle the flag. The flag needs to be found and picked up by the Flagbearer. Opposition may use this opportunity to hold the dropped flag’s position inhibiting your team from achieving a win objective.

SPARK WARS

Spark Wars is a variant of Capture the Flag that sees two players on each team elevated to “Titan” status – meaning they receive the ability to use the Spark. The Spark gives the Titan a bigger, more lasting impact on the game, making them the perfect weapon for breaking down lines and seizing objectives.

Spark Wars is about rallying a push behind your Titans. It is a game of action packed aggression and clashes in the middle of the field. Team dynamic is crucial for victory.

Aim

The aim of the game is to cover your Titans as they swoop in to steal the enemy team’s flag and protect them as they run it back to your flag stand.

Rules

Each team elects two players who will act as Titans for the round. These players must be declared before the game begins, especially if they have been changed from previous rounds.
Titans must wear a white sweatband around their wrist or hand OVER any of their gear. This represents their Spark.
After a Titan has been tagged, they can crouch on the spot and wait for a good opportunity to activate their Spark. To activate their Spark, the Titan must yell out Spark and remove the band from their wrist. This brings them back into the game as if they had just Respawned.
Players can disable a Titan’s Spark through melee tags. If a Titan is crouched and waiting to use their Spark, players can still melee tag them to disable their Spark as if they were in play.
Sparks can only be used once before they need to be recharged at Base. After being Recharged, they can be used again.
To win, a Team must assist either of their Titans in capturing the flag.
Only Titans are able to handle the flag in normal game time – this includes returning the flag to their flag stand.
If both team’s Titans have failed to complete the objective after three minutes of play, the game moves to Overtime, where the Flag becomes open for any player to capture. If after another three minutes where no one has captured the flag, Sudden Death will come into play. During Sudden Death, players will not be able to Respawn and are considered eliminated if tagged. Titans can still activate their Spark but they will not be able to Recharge it since the Base is no longer active.

FAQ

This section is aimed at answering some of the most common questions about Spark Wars:

Q: Can Titans use an alternative to a sweatband such as a glove or a hat?

A: No. To make this game as easy to follow as possible for other players and Referees, we must keep equipment standard. As such, a sweatband around the wrist or hand is the only thing we recognise as a Spark.

Q: Can Titans reload while they’re down, waiting to use their Spark?

A: In the past they could, but not anymore. While they are crouched, they are technically tagged and should not be interacting with the game in anyway. This includes reloading. They can, however, switch blasters to another they were carrying and use that instead if they’ve expended their primary blaster.

TOWERING INFERNO

Towering Inferno is an escort mission that takes elements from both King of the Hill and Flagbearer. The indomitable Warden is tasked with guiding the devastating Nuker to multiple objectives around the map and give them the cover they need to destroy them.

Towering Inferno will have a huge emphasis on mobility around the field and skirmishing for position so that the Wardens may be effectively flanked around their Shields. It encourages players to think more about how their actions and positioning will affect the outcome of the game.

Rules

Each team has two types of special players: The Nuker and the Warden.
Teams are restricted to ONE Warden and Nukers in a ratio of at least ONE Nuker to every FIVE players, rounded down. If there are six players on a team, there will be one Warden and one Nuker. If there are 10 players on a team, there will be one Warden and two Nukers etc.
To win the game, teams must guide their Nuker(s) to each objective so that they can destroy it before the enemy team’s Nuker(s). The team with more objectives destroyed by the end of the game wins.
There are a total of three objectives, all signified by traffic cones placed in different locations around the play area.
To destroy an objective, the Nuker must be making contact with the cone for 45 seconds concurrently while having a charged Nerf Titan Rocket or Megahowler.
The first objective is selected at random and can be opened at any time by the Referees.
Each objective opens after the previous one is destroyed, with generally a 30 second gap between them.
After EIGHT minutes, if the game is not complete, Sudden Death begins.

The Nuker’s Kit

Nerf Titan Launcher with THREE rockets or THREE Megahowlers
One Blaster (as per the SNW General Rules Set)
Nukers must wear a high visibility vest over their gear.

The Nuker’s Special Rules

Titan Rockets/Megahowlers need to be recharged at Base after being fired/thrown, whether they score a Tag or not.
If a player is Tagged by a Nerf Titan Rocket or a Megahowler, they must crouch on the spot on which they were tagged and cannot Respawn (see below in The Warden’s Special Rules).

The Warden’s Kit

Large melee weapon (up to 1.5m long)
The Shield
Pistol (as per the Pistol/Melee Rules set)

The Warden’s Special Rules

The Shield is indestructible – there are no in-game mechanics in which the Shield can be broken.
The Warden treats being Tagged by Nerf Titan Rockets and Megahowlers like a normal Tag.
If a Warden is tagged, players on the opposing team who have been tagged by a Nerf Titan Rocket or Megahowler are now able to Respawn at Base.

Competitive Gamemode

QUIKFLAG

Rules

1.1. Teams are 5 vs 5

1.2. There are no respawns in rounds, once tagged you are out for that round and will come back for the next.

1.3. Players may be subbed in between rounds.

1.4. Players start with 60 darts/ammo per round .

1.6. Match has 3 rounds, the team that wins the most rounds is the winner.

1.6.1. Each round lasts 2 minutes.

1.6.2. Teams will swap sides after each round.

1.6.3. The round ends when a flag has been hung or the round time reaches 2 minutes.

1.6.4.. The round is not over when an entire team is tagged out, the flag must still be hung.

1.6.5. The round is counted as a draw if the flag isn’t hung by the 2 minute mark.

1.7. If the score is tied after 3 rounds, (Draw – 1 – 1) or (Draw – Draw – Draw), the winner is decided in extra rounds until golden point.

1.7.1. Both teams select 5 players from their rosters.

1.7.2. Both teams then inform a referee of the order their players will play.

1.7.2.1. This order can not be changed after submitting it to the referee.

1.7.3. 1v1 matches then commence.

1.7.3.1. Teams send players out in the order submitted.

1.7.3.2. After each round the winning player stays on the field and may not leave. The losing player exits and is replaced by the next on their team.

1.7.3.3. Once one team has all 5 players eliminated, they have lost, and the team with players remaining has won the match.

Round Start/End

2.1. Players start at their respective starting wall/gate/table.

2.1.1. Blaster muzzles must be within physical contact with the base bollard until the round starts.

2.1.2. Players are only allowed to move or to fire their blasters after the whistle has been blown.

2.1.3. Players who do not have their blasters in contact with the starting wall/gate/table will be subjected to a Breakout Penalty.

2.2. A referee will give a 5 second warning before the round starts, ” Game Round 1 starts in 5,4,3,2,1

2.3. The round starts with a whistle that starts the 2 minute timer.

2.4. The red objective flag will be placed at the center of the field before each round.

2.5. When picked up by a player, the flag must stay in the players’ hand, and may not be put in a dump pouch or other gear.

2.5.3. Players found having to have the flag attached to blaster, gear or anywhere else other than their hand will be subjected to a Flag Penalty.

2.6. Players may still use their blaster while carrying the flag.

2.7. A flag hang happens by placing the flag against the opposing teams starting wall.

2.7.1. A flag hang ends the round in victory for the team that hangs the flag.

2.7.2. If the flag is mistakenly hung on their own teams’ starting wall/gate/table, the round ends in a victory for the opponent’s team.

2.8. Flag-hangs are only counted if the players’ blaster is still within physical possession at the time of hanging. Failure to do so, players can either:

2.8.1. Pass the flag to another “LIVE” player to hang or;

2.8.2. Hang the flag after retrieving the blaster, given that the flag is hung within 2 minutes.

Hits

3.1. A dart landing on any part of the players’ body or gear, including their belt and anything else attached onto it, the same goes for all other forms of gear, regardless if it is from an opposing player or teammate.

3.2. If opposing players shoot each other at the same time, both players are considered hit.

3.2. The following circumstance does not count as a HIT:

3.2.1 Ricocheted darts.

3.4. Once a player has been hit, he/she must acknowledge being “HIT” and is required to walk out of play area immediately.

3.4.1. This may be a quick verbal call, a physical act of acknowledgement, or both.

3.5. “DEAD” players must refrain from communicating with his/her “LIVE” teammates from the sidelines. DEAD MEN DON'T TALK!

3.5.1. Failure to do so will subject the player to a Talking While Dead Penalty.

3.7. Failure to call obvious hits will result in a Minor Penalty.

3.8. Playing on despite being hit and taking out more than 1 opposing player even after the failure to call obvious hits will result in a Major Penalty.

3.9. Players can ask the nearest referee if they are hit, whilst still in the game. By doing so and walking out (if hit), does not amount to any penalties.

3.10. Normal P.E.W. Minimum engagement rules apply

Elimination of Players

4.1. Players can be eliminated from a “LIVE” to “DEAD” status by:

4.1.1. Getting tagged out by an opposing player or teammate.

4.1.2. Stepping out of the playing area’s boundaries.

4.1.3. Pulled out by the referee.

Blaster jams / Malfunctions

5.1. In the event of a player’s blaster jamming/malfunction, the player can either:

5.1.1.1. Solve the jam whilst in-game or;

5.1.2.2. Walk off the field as a “DEAD” player.

5.2. Players cannot leave their blasters in the playing field.

Penalties

6.1. Breakout

Infraction: Players either started too early before the whistle was blown or players’ blasters were not within physical contact with the table.

Penalty:

1st Infraction: Rounds are stopped, players are to be returned to their pre-breakout positions and round is restarted.

2st Infraction onwards: The opposing team is the winner for that round.

6.2. Flag

Infraction: While in physical possession of the flag, the flag was in the dump pouch or attached to the belt, instead of the flag being held within the player’s hands.

Penalty:

If the winner of the round is the infracting team, the round is a draw instead. Else, the win is awarded to the opposing team.

6.3. Minor

Infraction: Player continues to play on despite being hit and/or takes out 1 player of the opposing team.

Penalty:

For the 1st & 2nd Rounds: The opposing team of the infracting team is the winner of that round.

For the 3rd round: The round results as null, and the match is restarted. If a subsequent infraction occurs from the same team, the opposing team wins the 3rd round.

6.4. Major

Infraction: Player continues to play on despite being hit AND takes out more than 1 player of the opposing team.

Penalty:

For the 1st & 2nd Rounds: The opposing team of the infracting team is the winner of that round and the infracting team plays with 4 players instead of 5 for the next round.

For the 3rd round: The round results as null, and the match is restarted. If a subsequent infraction occurs from the same team, the opposing team wins the

6.5. Safety

Infraction: Player jumps over an obstacle/bunker OR Player performs a reckless action that may leave the infracting player or other players injured.

Penalty:

1st Infraction: Match is halted and teams go back to their starting positions after reloading to 60 darts/balls per player.

2st Infraction onwards: Infracting team loses the entire match (3 rounds).

6.6. Miscellaneous

Infraction: Player verbally or physically abuses an opposing player or teammate.

Penalty:

Infracting team will be banned from playing for the rest of the day. The opposing team can also be banned from playing for the rest of the day, on a case-by-case basis.

6.7. Talking While Dead

Infraction: “DEAD” Player communicates verbally/non-verbally with “LIVE” teammates.

Penalty:

1st Infraction: A verbal warning is given.

2st Infraction onwards: The infracting team loses the round and a win is awarded to the opposing team.

Restrictions

7.1. Blasters may not exceed 350FPS.

7.2. Each team may only use 2 flywheel blasters per round.

7.3. No melee

7.4. No shields.

7.6. No grenades or “throwables”.

Safety

8.1. Any player seen exhibiting unsportsmanlike behaviour will be subject to the Miscellaneous Penalty

8.2. Disputes with referees can only be raised up straight after the match is over (where the game-end “3 whistle” is blown).

Behaviour

9.1. ALL PLAYERS MUST HAVE WEAR SAFETY EYEWEAR WHEN PLAYING AT ALL TIMES

9.2. No jumping or stepping over obstacles.

9.3. No moving of obstacles.

9.4. Infraction of the latter 2 rules will result in a Safety Penalty.

Referees/Officials

10.1. Referees control countdown and game start and end.

10.2. Referees have the final say in any disagreement on the field.

10.3. Referees can only pull players out if the darts land on the player’s gear where it is not obvious to the player.

Credits

11.1. QuikFlag is a game-format made by Louis Mineo, aka Min2 of team Hack.Exe, inspired by the SpeedBall format in competitive paintball and SpeedQB from Airsoft.

Disclaimer

12.1. Players must sign a waiver before playing (up to organiser’s discretion).

12.2. The game officiators, referees, event organisers and venue organisers will not be responsible for any injuries, death, damages or loss incurred during the event.

12.3. This is not the finalised version of the game format, it is still subject to future changes.

**Sydney Nerf have changed rules to adapt to Sydney Nerf play style**

Sydney Nerf

www.sydneynerf.com.au

Created - 7/07/2021

Last Modified - 12/07/2021 by Mary King

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