Came up with a few ideas for some pistol games during the commute today. As usual, everything can be changed if necessary. I like the names I thought of, but if someone has better titles, let it be known! 😁
Le Mans Pistols
Taking a little inspiration from Valiant Airsoft for this one. The exact setup will vary depending on field layout, but here’s the general gist.
Players may use a pistol only. Not sure if GBB or spring would be more fun. Players place their pistols unloaded and uncocked (no round in the chamber, either!) at a designated location, such as a table. Players hold their magazine in their hand.
Players walk several paces/metres away from the weapons. On the buzzer, players race to their weapon, load and cock it. Then it devolves into a standard free-for-all/battle royale.
Initial setup would depend on site layout. I’m envisioning three options:
1. A straight-line race from A to B.
2. Pistols in a central location with players lined up in a circle around them (maybe 10 metres away).
3. Players start in a central location with pistols in a circle around them (maybe 10 metres away).
I suppose it could also be done as TDM, with teams racing to their pistols from opposite ends.
Finders Keepers
My own variation on Le Mans Pistols. Players hand in their empty, unloaded pistol into a pool, but keep their magazine(s). Players enter the field and take/are given a pistol that isn’t theirs. Players then have three minutes to hide.
After three minutes, the game buzzer sounds. Place the pistol you are carrying where you are in a visible position. Players then have to search for their own pistol, load it, and start hunting other players. If you find a pistol compatible with your magazine but it isn’t yours, leave it alone.
Safety would best be a pre-determined point on the field as, at the end of the game, players return to their starting position in case the pistol they were given wasn’t collected during the game. This game could be played as free-for-all or team deathmatch.
Double Trouble
Again inspired by Valiant Airsoft. In their version, they hobbled Valiant by attaching another player to him with a bungee. That might cause safety issues in an outdoor field, so maybe we could do something a little different…
Players are paired up and have to hold hands (maybe a rope loop or similar?). At no point (except in an emergency, of course) may they let go of those hands. They may use one pistol each and will probably have to help each other reload.
If one player is hit, that player may no longer shoot. They may still move with their buddy (and help them reload?). If/when both players are hit, they return to safety. Not sure if to count deaths individually or say that both players being hit is considered a single elimination.