A new game has started on campus, called Senior Assassin. A high-stakes water gun game where teams of two must eliminate their assigned targets while avoiding elimination themselves. The game continues until only one pair remains, claiming victory and a cash prize.
As the name suggests, this game was organized by seniors for seniors. To join, students had to first download the “Splashin” app. This app has been a way for those playing to keep in contact with each other and send updates on the game. Upon registration, each player had to create a team name and pay a five-dollar entry fee. There were 104 students who signed up to play, forming 52 teams. Currently, there have been nine players eliminated. Although a majority of eliminations have been individual players, there have been two teams who were fully eliminated.
The game began this week, with each pair assigned another team at random to target. To successfully eliminate a pair, both players must be shot with a water gun, and the elimination must be recorded and approved. After eliminating a target, the team receives a new assignment.
However, players can protect themselves using immunity items such as goggles and floaties, which must be clearly visible to be effective. On Purge Nights, held every Friday from 6 p.m. to 11:59 p.m., all immunity is suspended, making every player vulnerable. If a player knows someone is trying to eliminate them, they are allowed to strike first in self-defense. Any disputes about eliminations must be settled with a recorded game of rock-paper-scissors.
Karla Enriquez, (12) is one of the seniors in charge of running the game and shared that her experience putting everything together has been “Chaotic but really fun, there have been downsides but also good memories so far.”
Enriquez added, “I think it’s so silly seeing people seriously playing and confidently wearing their swimming gear for immunity purposes.”
To keep the game safe and fair, the seniors who organized the game created rules and shared guidelines for players to follow. To avoid disruptions at school or a student’s workplace, no eliminations can occur on campus during school hours, or at their target’s workplace. Although students are allowed to play in the respective parking lots, sports practices, performances, or places of worship are all strictly prohibited. Above all, contributors of the game have prioritized safety and respect.
The game will last for five weeks, with teams getting a new target each week. Although it will end earlier if teams get eliminated sooner, the last team standing gets prize money.
As the year comes to an end, Senior Assassin is a way for seniors to bond over a shared experience, combining strategy, creativity, and a bit of friendly competition, offering a chance to create lasting memories before graduation.
