Rules

» WARNING « THIS IS NOT A GAME FOR THE FAINT HEARTED
If you've tried paintball and loved it or you really get into first-person shooter games like Call of Duty, then you will love SolAirsoft! Our arenas are made for varied weapon types, and are made for realistic tactics and tournament style gameplay. For first timers, we require long sleeved clothing and full length pants. Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty or scuffing up. Wear strong shoes - boots or running shoes are great as this is an active game.

Premises Rules:

• Real firearms are strictly prohibited
• Full-Seal Eye protection, and some form of tooth/mouth protection (neoprene facemasks, football mouthguards... etc.) is required.
• Weapon use allowed only in designated areas
• All Airsoft weapons must display an orange muzzle tip and/or clear plastic construction as required by federal law. Orange tape will be supplied if needed.
• All weapons must remain unloaded until instructed to do so.
• All Players must register at the reception area upon arrival. Team or group check-in through a representative is not accepted. All players must present themselves for personal identification and sign in.
• All Players Must Sign a Waiver - Age Requirements:
  • Under 8 – No Play
  • 10 to and including 17 – Must have parental permission
  • 18 and older - Waiver Only
• Players may not enter unauthorized buildings or structures unless otherwise instructed to do so by SolAirsoft staff
• Persons under the influence of drugs or alcohol will not be permitted to play and will be required to leave the premises
• Pay close attention to the safety briefing. The rules we cover are very important. Learn these and abide by them. If there are unclear points then approach any Referee or SolAirsoft employee for clarification.
• Keep track of all personal items and report all losses of equipment and/or personal belongings during the game day
• Clean up after yourself and use the recycling bins for all trash

Airsoft Rules:

• All Airsoft weapons will be set to safe and have a barrel sock on the barrel at all times until players enter arenas
• Weapons can only be fired in the test ranges and game arenas
• Facemasks are required – Rentals are available –Goggles must seal, no shooting glasses allowed
• Treat your Airsoft gun like you would a real firearm. DO NOT point your gun in the direction of others while game play is not under way. Even if you think it's unloaded, even if it's on safety, keep your gun either pointed at the ground or toward the sky
• Real knives are prohibited in the arenas. Only fake rubber knives are allowed and have specific rules of engagement for their use.
• Get ready to play again as soon you are eliminated or when the game period is over, whichever comes first. The desired "turn-around" time between games is ten minutes (five minute rest and a five minute briefing for next game)
• Accept team assignment as determined by the referee. We reserve the right to disband any team or individual player(s) in order to effectively balance distribution of firepower and playing experience
• Listen to all referees. Failure to respond to or obey the rules of the field can get you suspended and or banned from the battle field
• Maximum allowable BB weight is .20 grams-.30 grams. No metal BBs. All BB’s must be Biodegradable and are available at Reception
• Authorized Guns must shoot at less than 400 fps. Any gun shooting over these standards must be de-tuned to meet this requirement before being allowed for use in the playing field
• No intentional destruction of SolAirsoft property allowed either with BB’s or anything else

Arena Rules:

• Start and end of play will be indicated only by the referee. Once the end of play has been announced, all players must remove any magazines from guns, clear weapons, switch safety on, install muzzle cover and proceed to the safe area
• Players are NEVER to shoot opponents not wearing Facemask and any incidents should be reported to a referee immediately
• Players are NEVER to point a gun at opponents not wearing a facemask and any incidents should be reported to a referee immediately
• Referee’s Decision is Final! Referees are not looking to enforce honest play. The enforcement of honest play is up to each and every player. Rightly or wrongly, the referees' call is final. His/her responsibility is to oversee the general conduct and safety of the game. Should you disagree with the referee's call or have any other problems, they should be reported to the Manager.
• Foul language is strictly forbidden. Repeated offences may lead to elimination from the current scenario or from the battlefield. SolAirsoft is a family environment and rude or inappropriate behavior is not encouraged or permitted
• No Blind shooting. EXAMPLE: If you are on one side of a structure and you think someone may be on the other side, don't stick your gun around the wall and fire without looking as you shoot
• Observe boundaries. Players found outside the field of play may be eliminated from the battlefield and are subject to dismissal from the premises
• Those caught not following the prescribed safety measures are subject to removal from the current game or disqualification from further playing that day
• Players may only use on-field barriers and buildings from ground level. Climbing on top of structures poses a safety risk and is forbidden
• Do not move anything to create your own cover or bunkers. If you have suggestions, then please let us know
• Pyrotechnics. Smoke and other pyrotechnic devices are not allowed. These do not include purpose-built airsoft devices which operate using CO2 gas, however, any devices will be inspected before being permitted.

Game Rules:

• A direct hit on any part of the player's body, clothing, headgear or equipment attached to his/her body constitutes a "kill" or elimination. The only exception will be hits on a player’s gun.
• Ricochets will not be considered direct hits, intentional, or otherwise. Penetrating shots are those passing through grass, bush, leaves, or thin material used for cover. They are not considered ricochets even if their trajectories may be somewhat deflected. Instead, they are to be considered as direct hits if they make contact with the targets on the other side
• The Tent is used for eliminated players to retreat to. It allows them to safely remove their full face guard, have a break, a drink, and reload.
• "Friendly Fire" or a hit from a player's own teammate counts as elimination
• Hit players are to confirm their elimination by shouting aloud the word(s) DEAD or HIT, and furthermore, should hold their weapon above their head and proceed to the dead zone or respawn
• Eliminated players must refrain from giving hints, clues, or instructions to other players still active in an on-going game
• Any player resuming play, or firing a weapon at an opponent while "Faking Elimination" will be considered cheating and be removed from the game
• If you believe that you have hit an opponent, call for a referee to observe the questionable player
• No Hostages! Do not restrain players in any way or fashion. No player will be restrained from participating in the game, unless directed by the scenario
• Deliberately taking cover behind or mixing with "Non-Combatants" in order not to get shot is strictly forbidden. Such action exposes innocent individuals to the unwarranted risk of injury or harm and is therefore not allowed
• In the rare situation where a Non-Combatant is involved in the field of action, players involved must call for "Check Fire" or "Hold Fire" until such time as the noncombatant(s) have time to move out of the way
• Physical contact between players is not permitted. This is to include excessive shooting of a player and or a game Referee. If a player is caught shooting a referee on purpose or supposed accident, the offending player will be removed from game play
• Holding on to an opponent, his/her gun, or equipment (Grappling) is not allowed
• Point-blank shooting is discouraged. Players who encounter opponents at point-blank range (less than 10 feet away) must first demand their opponents “SURRENDER”. The opponent may choose to not surrender and try to escape, at which point the player is allowed to shoot at point-blank range SEMI AUTO ONLY. There will be no exceptions to this rule. If you are closer than 10 feet to an opponent, you must first give them the opportunity to surrender. Only if they refuse are you authorized to shoot at point-blank range
• Point-blank shot must never be to an opponent head or neck
• When inside of a bunker or structure SEMI-AUTO is only permitted as to ensure the safety of the players on the battlefield, as well as the use of “SURRENDER” to ensure that the players on the field do not receive excessive bodily harm.
• Player should immediately stop shooting at opponents that have signified elimination or surrender. Eliminated players should make sure their elimination is made clearly obvious to avoid getting shot further, or repeatedly
• Real knives are banned from SolAirsoft Games. DO NOT bring them. You will be asked to return them to your vehicle for the duration of the game
• Training Knives: Plastic and rubber training knives are allowed during games. Knife Kill: A knife kill is defined as making contact for two seconds with an unsuspecting opponent while holding a training knife
• No Time Outs will be entertained except in cases of extreme emergency such as serious injury or dispute pertinent to game play. Players must eliminate themselves from the game by holding their gun above their head and walking to the safe area
• Players with equipment breakdown or shortage of ammunition must exit from the field in order to repair or re-supply and then return back in at their appropriate spawn point
• The use of radio/electronic communications equipment is allowed during the game but observer spies will not be tolerated
• Laser use is only permitted by shining or pointing on a player’s body everywhere but the face. Violation will result in a formal warning, then removal from game, and on third offence dismissal for the day