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WHAT IS A SCENARIO OR BIG GAME?

What is a scenario or big game? Is there a difference?

Most outdoor Paintball and/or Airsoft Parks will run a Big Game or a Scenario Game by combining all or a large number of their fields (maps) into one big playing field.

A Big Game usually is just that, a game on a large area with a large number of participants. There are usually objectives such as capturing flags or items associated with the theme of the game. The themes can range from Red vs. Blue (capturing flags) to Santa’s vs. Grinch’s (obtaining Christmas Items). Players may also have to defend certain areas of the field from the opposing team. In our Battle for Mt. Suribachi game players for the Japanese Infantry are supposed to hold on the high ground and not let the American’s overrun the hill. Most Big Games last 2 to 8 hrs.

In a Scenario there are more objectives to obtain and missions to complete. Scenario play always has a theme and objectives are based on objects in a story, video game or have historical significance. More rules are involved to make sure missions are completed correctly and items collected are brought to the right areas to complete missions. In Scenario play groups within a team might be given specific missions within the game. They could be asked to arrive at a place on the field and defend it, set up an ambush or secure an item and bring it to another group on the field. Most Scenario Games can last several hours to a couple of days.

In a Big or Scenario Game players will role-play. Someone will be asked to be a commander; in our Christmas game players are asked to be the Santa or the Grinch and command their teams by carrying the Team Flag down the field. There might be medics or healers. These players put in a lot of work so really think about it if you want to volunteer for that part. There might be players who play specific parts within a story line from a movie or video game or “historical re-enactment”. In our Redcoats vs. Rebels Big Game people are asked if they want to play the parts of John Hancock and Sam Adams. There could also be a “Benedict Arnold” or a player that acts as a traitor or spy. Other roles could be inserted into a game to control game play. We use a Juggernaut, Tank or Abominable Snowman that enters the game at a certain time to help eliminate players or distract them. Most times these players cannot be eliminated by a simple paintball shot but must be hit by a rocket or paint grenade.

The major difference between a Big Game and a Scenario Game is the details. Scenario Games usually have lots of detail-oriented missions and the games last much longer. Big Games are usually simple and don’t take too long to complete. Both styles of game play welcome a wide range of players. If you are just starting out it might be better to try a Big Game first. Lots of players like Big Games because it’s just that a big game with lots of people to eliminate. There are definitely players who really get into the objectives and missions and will often dress up to play their roles. This makes the games more fun for everyone. If you do play in one it is a day you won’t soon forget!
Admin • Aug 17, 2015

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