War games have been popular among the male population for centuries. Boys have always played "soldiers", "Cossacks-robbers" and, of course, "war." With the development of technology, small and large men got the opportunity to play Counter Strike or DOOM on the computer, paintball in the fresh air. It all depends only on the availability of financial capabilities.
Airsoft is another opportunity for adults to play war without destroying the enemy's manpower. This game is very popular in the United States and Japan, but has not yet gained much acceptance in Europe and Russia. In America, it is called a hardball (hard ball) or airsoft (compressed air). In Russia, by analogy with paintball, the name "airsoft" has stuck, from the English words strike - blow and ball - ball. This word appeared in 1998. Airsoft is a team role-playing game with a military-tactical purpose. During the game, athletes imitate the actions of the armed structures. These can be army units, police, partisans or special forces. The game uses special weapons. It is a soft pneumatics powered by compressed gas, electricity or manual spring charging. It shoots 6mm plastic balls. Unlike paintball markers, airsoft balls do not leave marks on clothing, so honesty is of paramount importance. Having felt the blow, the player must independently put on a red or white armband, raise his hands and go to a special place for the unlucky. In the slang of airsoft players, it is roughly called "ghoul." First, a scenario of the game is developed, roles are assigned and certain tasks are set. The essence of the game is to complete this task. Entourage is very important. Sometimes a player is not allowed to play if his outfit does not match the scenario. Often the weapon of airsoft players is an exact copy of real weapons. Airsoft ammunition is very light and does not include bulky protection like paintball gear. Depending on the scenario, the game can last from one hour to several days. All airsoft games are divided into military tactical and team games. It is a military tactical game that can take place with the participation of about 100 people and last for two to three days. The game can be played in an unlimited space: in a forest, in a field, in an abandoned factory or in a warehouse complex. Often, according to the scenario, teams go to remote areas and arrange real battles, simulating real battles as closely as possible. Team games take place in a much more limited time and, as a rule, are devoted to practicing a specific skill: taking a fortified bunker, frontal attack, or sabotage penetration. airsoft can only be mentally healthy people who have reached the age of 18 and who agree with the rules of the game. By the way, often each region sets separate rules for its players. In a word, as agreed, you will play.
