If You're Not Spawn Trapping at The Bar What Are You Doing?

Boys, if you're not spawn trapping at the bar, what are you even doing? Remember back when Modern Warfare 2 first dropped, and you and your boys would lock down a spawn point until one of you finally racked up that 25-kill streak for the nuke? That same strategy applies to the bar. The game is the game, but then there’s the game inside the game. If you want to win, you have to start thinking outside the box.

I didn’t invent this tactic—it was passed down to me by a seasoned veteran, a true master of the craft. He taught me that positioning is king. Most guys spend their night hunting, moving from spot to spot, trying to make something happen. But few ever get hunted. That’s why spawn trapping is so important. You don’t want to chase; you want to be the guy they find.

Next time you hit your favorite dive bar, don’t just roll in and hope for the best. Show up an hour early and lock down prime real estate. Grab a table right in the middle of the hottest part of the map—the area with the best flow of people. Sure, at first, it might feel weird just sitting there while the place is half-empty. But trust me, patience pays off. As the night progresses and the bar fills up, you’re no longer just another guy standing around. You’re holding the throne.

As space gets tighter and shoulders start brushing, people naturally begin looking for a place to land—a safe harbor in the storm of the crowd. And guess whose space they’re going to gravitate toward? Yours.

Now, here’s the key: once the birds start flying in, you can’t just sit back and stare at your phone, checking the weather app like some clueless simp. This is go time. Since they’ve already entered your zone, the hardest part—the cold approach—is already taken care of. You’re not forcing an interaction; you’re simply engaging with the people who are already there. This makes everything feel natural, effortless.

No awkward openings. No weird pick-up lines. Just a smooth transition into conversation because they’re in your space now.

So, give it a shot. Next time you hit the bar, get there early, secure the high ground, and let the game come to you. Then, when the night’s over, let me know how it went. I have a feeling you’ll be racking up wins in no time.