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NOTE: A lot of additional Water Warfare Games information cna be found in the WaterWar.net Wiki: Games section.

General Tips for Waterfights

First and foremost, water fights are meant to be a fun and exciting way to keep cool during the summer months (or all year 'round if one is in the tropics or simply crazy!). The general purpose of water fights is to drench one's opponents. It should always be remembered that these games are for fun and no one should be intentionally injured. If one's intent is to hurt people, one had better look elsewhere.

Breakdown of Common Soaker Game Types

For a breakdown of each part of all game descriptions, see the Water Warfare Games Classification System as well as the Water Warfare Scoring Methods Rules.

Game Name	Recommended Number of Players	Overall Objective	Notes	Description Written By
Dueling	2	Soak your Opponents, Score-Based, and/or Elimination		iSoaker
The Duel - Playoff Version	2	Soak your Opponents, Score-Based, and/or Elimination		Cloud
Timed Target Challenge	2 Players + 2 Referees	Time-Based and/or Score-Based	Need: timers/stop watches and targets	iSoaker
The Gauntlet	1 Player + 6 to 8 Guardians	Time-Based and/or Score-Based		iSoaker
Free-for-All: Soakfest	5 to 30	Soak your Opponents		iSoaker
Free-for-All: Scoring	5 to 20	Score-Based with/without Elimination		iSoaker
Free-for-All: One Hit Eliminates	5 to 20	Elimination		iSoaker
Assassins	10 to 20	Score-Based with Elimination	Recommend pistol-class water blasters	Aquamancer
Soaker Golf	Any	Inverse Score-Based	Need: cups, larger buckets (for the holes)	iSoaker
Hide'N'Soak Tag	5 to 20	Special Objective(s): Avoid becoming "It"	Optional: use a flag or hat/headband to be worn by the one who is "It"	iSoaker
Ambush! Hide and Soak	4	Score-Based	Need: timers/stop watches and targets	scottthewaterwarrior
Team: Soakfest	10 to 30	Soak your Opponents		iSoaker
Team: Scoring	10 to 30	Score-Based with/without Elimination		iSoaker
Team: One Hit Eliminates / Survivor	10 to 30	Elimination		iSoaker
Capture the Flag	10 to 40	Special Objective(s) with/without Score and with/without Elimination	Flags needed (one flag per Team)	iSoaker
Collection	12 to 20	Score-Based	Need: clothes pins (LOTS!)	retrodude_60
Control the World	10 to 30	Special Objective(s): Capture all bases	Need: Designated bases and enough flags per Team to mark all bases	Drigerblade10
Hold the Line	4+	Eliminated your opponents (offense) / Special Objective: Avoid elimination (defense)		SEAL
Hunters and Killers	10 to 30	Elimination		Shawn
Water Ball	Any (even numbers preferred)	Score-Based	Ball and goal areas needed	iSoaker
Siege	6 to 20	[ Soak your Opponents and Special Objective(s): capture the base ] with/without Elimination		Jackson B.
The President's Men	10 to 30	Soak your Opponents, Special Objective(s): Soak the President, and Elimination		Kane
Man Hunt	20 to 30	Special Objective(s): Survival		iSoaker
On the Run	4+	Elimination, Special Objective(s): Reach a certain point		SEAL
Soakn' Destroy	At least 4	Elimination (optional), score higher than opposing teams.	Various objects required for certain objectives.	C-A_99
The Magic Flag	At least 6	Eliminate opposing team and/or capture their Magic Flag.	Equipment required to represent the Magic Flag.	C-A_99

There are a lot of other Player Info/Tips, and Team Info/Tips articles available for your reference and needs here at iSoaker.com.

General Guidelines

• For a good start, check out the Water Warfare: Basics page.
• See the Organized Water Warfare (10 rules or less) for a quick organized water warfare rule set.
• Read the Soaker Combat Rules section for a community co-developed more detailed overview of common organized water warfare rules and common variations
• Use clear, clean water only. Anything else may clog up your blaster and/or injure other players.
• Declare game-time duration and area before starting. A timespan and area should be designated as the combat zone with filling stations for either side clearly noted.
• Water fights in general should remain a non-contact game. The idea is to soak your opponent, not injure them.
• Blasters/Soakers should remain with their owners. Taking/Stealing a water blaster from another can result in more physical conflict as opposed to water blast exchanges.
• Only spray those involved in the water fight. Attacking unarmed innocent bystanders can lead to serious complications (especially if they happen to be bigger or be carrying a real weapon i.e. not just a water blaster).
• Before any game begins, make sure all players have a good idea of the game rules. If needed, assign a non-combat person as a overseer/negotiator should a conflict regarding a rule arise.

Things to be Cautious Of...

Depending on the age group involved in the water fights, the types of tactics and weapons used will vary. Be cautious of mixing young children (6-10 years) with adolescents and/or adults. Some kids end up bawling their eyes out if they get drenched or even aimed at (Not a pretty sight.)

Also, beware of any animals (both domesticated and wild) in the playing field. Some animals become irritated and even hostile if drenched, potentially attacking. Shooting at animals should always be avoided.

 

Online Flash-Based Games

• Soaker Duels

• Target Challenge

• Soaker Journey

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