Die Siedlung

Die Siedlung is an urban field that plays close to CQB. It has many buildings, plenty of cover and winding routes between them, combined with outdoor areas and stretches of woodland. The buildings are houses set out along a complete street layout, and car wrecks and a crashed aircraft give extra cover and landmarks between them. Most fights happen at short range, but the mix of buildings and open ground also gives longer sightlines in places. Games are tactical, fast and team-based, and reward movement, communication and control of rooms. The field suits newcomers and experienced players alike.

A game day is a series of game modes that the organisers announce one after another. A horn ends each round, players go back to their spawn and the next round starts without a long break. Game days are run for around 100-200 players.

The field hosts the skirmish days run by Airsoftevents, which publishes its game days as a yearly calendar. Places have to be booked online in advance through the organiser's shop, and booked tickets can't be cancelled. Tickets bought at the gate cost more and can be paid in cash or by card. Pupils, students and apprentices get a reduced rate. Rental gear and upgrades can be added to a booking. The organiser also offers airsoft as a company or group event.

Under-18s need a signed parental consent form, and there is a separate information sheet for players aged 14 to 17. The field has its own rulebook. The energy limits are:

• Backup replicas: 1.2 J

• AEGs, GBB and HPA replicas: 1.5 J

• Bolt-action sniper rifles: 2.2 J

Replicas must carry the German F mark. Trainers are not allowed on the field, and players should keep one magazine empty for the chrono.

Players travel to the field in civilian clothing and keep their kit packed, taking out only their eye protection in the car park. Staff meet players in the car park and send them to registration in turn. Bring the booking invoice and identity documents for every player, because dates of birth have to match the ones given when booking. After registering and receiving a wristband, players kit up in one of the buildings, then go through the chrono and the briefing, which everyone must attend. At the end of the day players clear away their rubbish, and drinks can be bought at the field's shop.