Q&A for How to Play Assassin

It just depends. If you have a good opportunity go for it, but once your cover is blown, you have to go all in.

Yes, but it has to be done in self-defense and not as you hunting your assassin.

Then kill them first. You want to kill your target as soon as you can and move on. Also you'll know if the person is targeting you if they're attacking you.

If you play a modified version where there are teams, then talk to the umpire.

If they are all part of the game, this is considered 'cross-teaming', as this is a Free-For-All game. You should talk to the umpire immediately if you are encountered by three players attempting to kill you all at once, as every player is assigned to kill a different player. Make sure you know all the players you're reporting or you may not be able to receive assistance. This scenario is surprisingly common, so keep a keen eye on your surroundings.

That shouldn't be possible. if your target is you, then talk to your game master to figure it out. There are different rules in different versions of the game.

It's basically just a free for all. Kill him or her before he or she kills you. Sniping him or her is a good idea.

Get a group of friends and/or family, and decide on the specifics from there.

No, that is not possible. The game is set up in a loop where each person's target continues along a chain. That chain will never contain the assassin's (your) name.

It depends on the umpire and the rules that are put in place. It could count as a penalty, get you kicked out of the game, or do nothing at all.

It doesn't usually cost anything unless you're buying stuff like weapons and costumes.

It depends on the rules in place, but usually you should ask the umpire for another target.

There's not really a limit, the more the merrier! I wouldn't recommend playing with fewer than 5 players, though.

If you want to have a game that is a little more challenging then no, but most of the time yes.

No, only if they hit you before you disarmed them. If you are not sure whether they did or not, ask the umpire.

You still have to eliminate them, even though it may break up the group. Another solution is that you could talk to the umpire to see if it could be changed.

It completely depends on how many people you play with, where you play, and the rules. In a controlled environment like a big yard, around 10 people, and no extra rules, it should take about 20-30 minutes.

A game of assassin lasts until only 1 agent is left standing. You can either choose to have the last person standing be the winner, or you can use a points system. Whenever a player kills another player, they can earn a point. When the game ends, count up all of the players points. Whoever has the most points wins the game. A rules based system forces players to try to assassinate each other instead of hiding out to be the last person. If you do decide to play based on points, you could add a 3-5 point reward for the last person standing.

Start by finding a group of people interested in playing with you. Choose a player to be in charge of the game so they can make rules, track points, and monitor assassination targets. You can also opt to have a group of players serve as the game runners if you’re playing a bigger game. Ask each player to come up with a codename or nickname that they'll use for the whole game. Players can even come up with a character that they'll play during the game. Let everybody really get into their characters to make the game fun. Players can put their nicknames on a sticker or clothespin to signal that they’re actively playing, or they can use some kind of prop to signify that they’re in character.

You can use super simple weapons like a stick as a sort of pretend knife or sword. You can also try something messy like a water balloon. Pretty much anything can be a weapon as long as all of the players agree to them. Rubber bands, Nerf guns, plastic swords, or even squirt guns can be a weapon. Remember that the goal is to be a sneaky assassin, so don't let players whack or smack people with their weapons. Players can have weapons that are unique to their character, but make sure all of the players agree to what counts as a weapon before the game starts so it's fair.