| One of the biggest challenges with airsoft is actually | | | | Rules, rules, rules. |
| finding the time to play. When you do get the | | | | Make sure the rules are clear before the games begin. |
| opportunity to get out in field, if you're like me, you | | | | A clear set of rules helps to eliminate ambiguity, keeps |
| want to make the most of it. The following is a list of | | | | things fun and safe, and saves time as there are |
| tactics for minimizing downtime and making the most | | | | fewer game-time debates. There may be |
| of your airsoft experience. | | | | disagreements now and then, but if things get out of |
| Plan. Whether you're playing with a couple of friends, | | | | hand, you can ban obvious repeat offenders of the |
| or several dozen enthusiasts, a little planning goes a | | | | "honor system." You really don't want to waste game |
| long way. Decide the location and game(s) you will be | | | | time out on the field arguing over a hit. |
| playing ahead of time. Mix games up to keep things | | | | Gear. Time spent loading your firearm not only takes |
| interesting. Then, plan your gear and camo accordingly. | | | | you out of the game, but it also leaves you vulnerable |
| Timing.I recommend having a set time limit for the | | | | to attack. You can minimize loading time on the field by |
| matches. Games have been known to grow | | | | using high capacity airsoft magazines which can deliver |
| excessively long, which means a lot of bored dead | | | | anywhere from 200 to 5,000 rounds depending on the |
| men sitting on the sidelines. Give players 10 and 5 | | | | model.It is one of the cheapest, easiest up-grades you |
| minute warnings before the game ends, which tends | | | | can make. |
| to kick up the intensity. I recommend scheduling in a | | | | Medic! Adding a medic to the game can increase |
| few breaks between games to rehydrate, relax and | | | | playtime and add a whole new layer of strategy to |
| exchange ideas. A structured time frame will keep | | | | the game. A medic (link to medic article) can reactivate |
| things moving along and will make the most of the day. | | | | wounded players and everyone gets more field time. |