Assassin Game Rules

I. General Rules
A. Everyone playing receives one target to eliminate from a pool of players. The
targets should be distributed in a way that targets cannot be forged nor
reproduced. Rocks with names on them or some other non-paper object are
generally good ideas. Target assignment should be completely random, for
instance picking names out of a bucket.

B. Players may eliminate their target only. Stealth is your ally, so don’t mess up
and try to have as few witnesses as possible. This makes the general atmosphere
of espionage more interesting and also keeps other players in the dark about who
is stalking who.

C. For an elimination to register you must hit your target with a valid weapon in
the target area for that weapon and the target assignment (rock or whatever the
targets name is on) must be immediately presented as proof of the elimination.

D. Assassinations may not be made FROM or IN a safe zone.

E. The game continues indefinitely until one assassin remains.

F. When you are eliminated, you are out for the rest of the game.

G. Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES tell anyone who your target is.

H. When you eliminate your target you inherit their target.

I. You may use non-players for information or as a distraction device ONLY if

they are oblivious to the game. You may not ask them to spy and you may not do
anything that might inform them that the assassin game is going on.

J. One or two Game-Masters will exist who will settle disputes, create the initial
target assignments, and generally oversee the entire process. Their decisions
are final – you accept that when you decide to play the game. In addition, ALL
ELIMINATIONS must be reported to the Game-Master once they occur, and
then must be confirmed by the ‘deceased’ as well. If there are any disputes
over the rules, the game master will settle them. Their word is FINAL,
however, they can change their view as they see fit.

K. When you agree to play the Assassin Game, you understand that there will be
people following you, that you might get wet or surprised, and that you are
expected to be and ACTIVE PARTICIPANT. Assassins who are deemed to not
be living up to the spirit of the game (hiding in a house and making no
attempts to stalk their targets whatsoever over a period of time) may be
subject to termination in the same way that a cheater or poor-sportsman might
 be. This game is meant to be fun, so all participants are expected to do their
part to make it so.

L. The Counterstrike Rule: When being assaulted (and ONLY when being
assaulted) a target may counterattack their target and foil the attacker’s
attempt. Unlike the “Disarmament Rule”, the only way to stop an assassin
from attacking you is to literally see their weapon, dodge their attack, and
neutralize them before you are eliminated; you cannot simply call them out.
A counterstrike may be made with any legal weapon in the target zone for
that weapon. In essence a target is “killing” their attacker, except instead of
dying the assailant’s attack fails. IF THIS RULE IS IN EFFECT ALL
SPOTTING RULES ARE OVERRIDED.

II. Weaponry

A. Knives

1. Plastic spoons are the only knives allowed. You must hit in the head,
neck, or torso to eliminate and only the scoop end is deadly. If you hit
in a non-lethal area, are spotted, or are blocked then your attack fails.

2. If a knife attack is made in the head or neck (ex: slitting of the throat)
the target is immediately slain. However for a torso attack to be
successful, the victim must be stabbed a minimum of three times in
rapid succession. The “torso stabs” must be done at least three inches
apart to register. If your attack fails, the target is not “wounded” but
continues as if they had never been stabbed in the first place.

3. As a rule, please don’t actually “stab” them; make “slashing like”

motions on clothed skin. Also, we prefer that the knife attacks on the
neck are on the back of the neck just for the sake of the game.

B. Grenades

1. Water balloons are fair game as long as the targets are not carrying the
aforementioned sensitive materials such as exposed papers and books.
Assassins are expected to be mindful of the water damage that
balloons can cause.

2. Rolled up clean socks may be used, but only outside of the assassin's
home / dorm room. The socks need to be wet enough to leave a mark
when they hit. This may require re-wetting a sock throughout the day.
 3. To eliminate with a grenade you must hit your target on a fly in the
head neck or torso. A water balloon must explode on a fly. A sock must
leave a wet mark on the person in the target area.

4. Once thrown the ordinance is dead if the target notices you. For
instance, should a water balloon miss and not explode and the target
somehow fails to see you, you may re-throw it. Once spotted however,
if the target is unharmed the attack fails.

C. Poison

1. You may poison your target’s food with hot-sauce or chocolate sauce
only if said condiment is not already on their food.

2. A quarter-sized amount must be applied in order for the poisoning to

count.

3. An antidote is grass. Ten blades must be consumed for the poison to be

neutralized.

4. Once poisoned, you have 2 minutes to find some grass to eat. It is up

to the attacker to keep track of time between the target consuming the
poison and acquiring an antidote.

5. An antidote taken protects the eater for the entire meal.

6. If a poison attempt is spotted before consumption it is considered a

failed attempt.

D. Guns

1. The only guns that are allowed are water guns (whether they be super
soakers, water pistols) and Nerf guns. These may be used outside, so
long as the target is not carrying anything that could be potentially
ruined by an attack; if you can’t tell whether or not they’re carrying
anything, please don’t attack them. Have respect for other people’s
property. In addition, do not use any guns that could potentially harm
the target. Air soft guns and Paintball guns are illegal and should not
be used.

2. Guns are to be used ONLY OFF CAMPUS. Since even fake guns are
not allowed on campus, any elimination made by guns while on school
campus will be nullified and you may be expelled from that round or
possibly the game overall.
III. Safety Zones

A. Safety areas consist of the following:

1. The Library.

2. Any and all computer labs.

3. Only poison and bombs may be set off in homes / Lunch Areas.

4. Any important meeting that shouldn’t be interrupted. This includes

athletic practices, classes that are underway, club meetings, or work.
Athletes or other meeting participants may neither attack nor be
attacked during the designated time of the meeting. Please note – if
there is a meeting going on (for instance a class) but a target is
wandering around outside of the classroom, they may be assassinated.

5. Places of worship such as the chapel.

6. No attaching sleeping targets unless they are sleeping outside of their

own home or dorm room. Bombs are an exception to this rule.

7. A failed attempt will result in the assassin having to cease stalking and
assaulting their target for 30 minutes.

IV. We are playing to have fun; we’ll go off a system of honor, please don’t lie about
eliminating your target, and don’t lie about not dying; if the game master finds out that
you’re lying, the game master may as he sees fit, remove you from the current and/or
future games.