BayCon Boffer Wars 2007
Welcome, welcome, welcome to Boffer Wars 2007. Where you may proceed to pummel friends and strangers alike with padded weapons.
We will be battling from 8:00pm until the first light of dawn on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights.
Whether this is your first time or you are a well known threat, there will be games, challenges, tournaments and fun for all skill levels.
Any warrior is always more comfortable with their own gear, therefore you are encouraged to bring your own foam-padded weapons, cardboard shields, knee-pads, goggles and safety gear.
All weapons and shields will need to be inspected, approved and tagged by our staff before combat. For novices and those traveling incognito we will also have a large selection of green-tagged loaner weapons available. All players will be required to read and sign a waiver BEFORE entering the field of combat.
If you are under 18, you must have a parent or legal guardian sign your waiver. The waivers will be available in the gazebo courtyard between 8pm and dawn.
The Official Boffer Wars Rules
- Attitude Count
- Remember this is for fun.
Boffers Staff has final say regarding who may or may not play. - Targeting
- No head-shots!!
Faces break easily!
This does not mean the head is a blocking surface.
Remember that hands, knees and groins are especially delicate. - Impact
- Pull your blows! Especially two-handed.
Do not hit harder than you would want to be struck.
Do not break the smaller people. - Apparel
- Please no glasses except safety glasses. Accidents happen.
Eye protection, kneepads, wrist braces and cups are
recommended.
Costumes are encouraged. Wear the comfortable one. - Weapons
- You may bring your own boffer weapon or shield. It MUST be inspected and approved by staff before impact.
- Protocol
- Details of each match may vary by participant consensus. The one constant is wait for opponent and referee to signal readiness BEFORE attacking. This is not assassins training camp!
NO hand to hand;
NO boot to head;
NO take downs;
NO sweeps;
Use boffers ONLY.
Boffer staff has final save in ALL matters. To disobey is to risk ejection from the area.
—Damon Hunter
Boffer Knight.