Search & Destroy
This game is inspired by Call of Duty. One team is pitted against the other to plant one or multiple bombs. The opposing team works to defuse them.
Counter-Terrorist Team: A Team
Terrorist Team: B Team
Start Area | Opposite Ends of the Field |
Fire Selector | Semi-Auto |
Respawns | In Pairs A Team: Unlimited B Team: None |
Props Used | 1x Airsoft Bomb 2x Airsoft Bombs Advanced Bomb |
Goal | Counter-terrorist team must defuse the bomb(s) before they detonate. |
Additional Info | Once the terrorist team has set the bomb(s), they must defend them, whilst maintaining a safe distance. |
Physical Demands: | 💪 |
Time Required: | 🕒 🕒 🕒 |
Preparation Time: | 🛠️ 🛠️ 🛠️ |
Downtime: | 🛌 🛌 |
Complexity: | 🧠 🧠 🧠 |
Search & Destroy Game Details
Search & Destroy is an immersive, team-based game that combines strategic planning, tactical engagement, and teamwork. Here’s a comprehensive guide to the roles, responsibilities, victory conditions, and gameplay variants to keep the experience engaging and challenging.
Search & Destroy - Key Game Mechanics
Counter-terrorist team
- Objective:
Locate and defuse bombs to prevent detonation. - Tasks:
- Search the area to find the bomb(s).
- Retrieve defusal codes if required.
- Defuse and extract the bombs to secure victory.
- Strategic Focus:
- Collaboration: Divide tasks such as searching, covering, and defusal.
- Speed and Precision: Balance quick decision-making with tactical caution.
Terrorist team
- Objective:
Plant bombs, defend them, and ensure detonation. - Tasks:
- Choose strategic bomb locations.
- Arm the bombs and retreat to a defensible position.
- Defend the bomb area to prevent disarmament.
- Strategic Focus:
- Deception: Use misdirection to delay the Military team’s discovery.
- Strong Defense: Secure bomb sites with crossfire setups and defensive zones.
Game Rules
Game Time Limit:
- 15 – 20 minutes
Winning Condition:
- Counter-terrorists Win:
Successfully defuse all bombs before detonation. - Terrorists Win:
Defend bomb locations until detonation or eliminate the Military team. - Draw Scenarios and Secondary Objectives:
If the game risks a draw (e.g., both teams achieve partial objectives), introduce a sudden-death objective:- Example: Both teams race to secure and control a neutral zone or retrieve a key item.
Additional Game Information
Multiple Zones Variant
- Setup:
The terrorist team establishes two or more bomb sites. - Counter-terrorism Challenges:
- Locate and prioritize bomb sites.
- Retrieve defusal codes from specific areas or terrorist team members.
- Terrorist Strategy:
- Diversify bomb locations to spread the Military team’s resources thin.
- Assign defenders strategically to stall the Military team’s progress.
Tactical Variant
- Setup:
No respawns for either team. - Counter-terrorism Mechanics:
- Search Terrorist “bodies” to retrieve defusal codes.
- Codes are randomized and hidden on specific players or locations.
- Terrorist Mechanics:
- Players must “fall dead” and cannot re-enter the game once hit.
- Use positioning and terrain to protect code carriers.
- Dynamic Gameplay:
- Forces both teams to adapt to losses in real time.
- Encourages careful planning and conservation of resources.