Sydney Nerf Simplified Rules

Master Ruleset can be found in here

Players

• Don’t be a dick. We’re “mostly adults” playing with childrens toys. Have fun
• Ages over 11+

• Under 18s, need to be supervised by parental/ guardian unless otherwise given written permission by SN Admin Team
• Under 11s, contact Admin first
• If it is your first event, your parent or guardian must be present for the duration of the event.

• Clean up after yourself & leave nothing behind (dart sweeping included)
• Wear rated safety glasses on field at all times
• Do not fire into or from staging area and admin tent

Attire

• *No Full Battle Dress Uniforms (Milsim, Ghillie suits, etc.)
• *No face coverings or full face masks
• *No Helmets unless for the mounting of action cameras

*Relaxed ruleset for private outdoor fields (eg. JBE) and select private indoor fields

Blasters

• FPS Limits

1. Outdoor Venues

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

2. Indoor Venues

• 180 FPS limit

• Orange tips mandatory
• Brightly coloured blasters and mags (Except private outdoor fields eg. JBE and select private indoor fields
• HPA/ LPA/ CO2 Blasters

1. Need to have air components built into the blaster (eg. Covered within stock or within shell).

• An exception to this is, remote lines are only allowed at JBE and select private indoor fields.

2. To be inspected by admins for approval prior to use

• Darts/ Ammo

1. No hard vinyl tipped 'nipple' darts
2. No sharp edges, hot glue domes or darts that utilise metallic weights
3. No Nerf Hyper Ammo

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 (foam)
• 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
• “Pistols” are the only blaster allowed to be used by shield-bearers
• 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 inspected by Admins prior to use at events

Shield Breakers

• Throwables allowed

• Demolisher rockets
• Titan rockets
• Nerf Pocket Howlers and off-brand alternatives
• Nerf Mega Howlers and off-brand alternatives

• Dispersing 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

Pistol Definition

• Semi-auto only (no full auto). One trigger pull, one shot.
• No magazine fed blasters
• 12 round maximum internal capacity.
• Maximum of 150fps
• Form and function must be a recognised pistol. No attachments

Gameplay

Tags

• You’re tagged if a dart hits you or your gear (including blaster)

• If you have a original Nerf Shield on your blaster, any tags to your blaster doesn’t count

• Trades are possible
• If unclear whether a tag has happened, both respawn or notify Ref
• Tag = no ricochets from hard surfaces
• Dead people don’t talk (other than calling out “I’m hit!”)
• Tag first, ask questions later (eg. if player doesn’t have hand raised to signal they’re out)

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

• 3m Radius from Base Marker protection
• Newbies get one respawn after Sudden Death is called (First 3 events only)
• Must touch bollard to respawn with either hand or blaster

Break

• Between rounds

• Short = 3mins
• Long = 5mins

• Lunch = 1hr at 12.30-1pm

Gamemodes and Variants

TDM = Eliminate the other team. Sudden Death (no respawn) after 3 mins

CTF = Capture both flags

• Cannot defend own flag within 3m radius

KOTH = Hold the capture point for 3 mins total

Meat Grinder (TDM Variant) = Least number of respawns wins

Medic Variant = Respawns only possible via team medic (after sudden death is called)

VIP Variant = Protect your teams VIP and eliminate the other teams VIP

Pistol Round = Free for All. Scavenge for Ammo