The Mission Statement of MARS:

The objective of MARS events is to create an immersive and authentic environment, which seeks to replicate the life of the average infantryman within a company vs company engagement within a specific historical scenario. We accomplish this using authentic equipment and uniforms, airsoft as a medium of combat, establishing correct chains of command, realistic issuance of combat orders, and controlled distribution of munitions and rations.

About Us:

MARS events are focused on authenticity and immersion, using airsoft replicas as a platform to simulate combat. Once you commit yourself to coming to the event, you have agreed to portray a soldier of a certain nation and get the experience of ‘living the life’ in a combat environment for multiple days nonstop. In order to get the full experience, we will expect some commitments from you as a player.

You will need to arrive with all of the required gear for your chosen nation and unit. We provide detailed lists of what you need in authenticity guides and other material, and where you can locate these items. If you ever have difficulty with building a kit please ask on any of our media options, as there is a fantastic MARS community that is happy to help.

Currently the events take place on a field in Leavenworth County near Easton, Kansas. People come from all over the United States and even internationally to the event, and there are many organized group travels. Kansas City International Airport is not far from the field either (~45 minutes), and there are multiple transportation options from the Airport to the field.

MARS has been hosting events for 10+ years, and our community has been growing every year!

We look forward to seeing you out at one of our many events!

 

MARS 2026 Event Calendar: 

Nikopol Bridgehead: February 20 – 22, 2026
Feb. 1944 WWII Eastern Front
Nikopol Bridgehead Event Page

MARS Training Event: TBD April or May, 2026
MARS Training Event Page

Operation Santa Fe IV: June 19 – 21, 2026
Nov. 1967, Vietnam
Operation Santa Fe Event Page

The Gothic Line X: October 10 – 17, 2026
Oct. 1944, WWII Italian Front
The Gothic Line Event Page

 

MARS 2027 Event Calendar: 

Nikopol Bridgehead: February TBD, 2027
Feb. 1944 WWII Eastern Front
Nikopol Bridgehead Event Page

MARS Training Event: TBD April or May, 2027
MARS Training Event Page

Operation Santa Fe IV: June TBD, 2027
Nov. 1967, Vietnam
Operation Santa Fe Event Page

The Gothic Line X: October TBD, 2027
Oct. 1944, WWII Italian Front
The Gothic Line Event Page