Nerf war
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A Nerf war is an activity involving Nerf Blasters or other foam-blasting toys. Since foam-firing blasters are relatively safe and cheap, Nerf wars can include participants and battlefields otherwise unsuitable for airsoft and paintball, such as children.
Background
[edit]A Nerf war is usually played by young children with connection to schooling.[1][better source needed] The activity is used for entertainment.[2]
Nerf Internet community (NIC) wars
[edit]Many wars across the United States are organized and promoted through the forums of enthusiast sites. The members of these forums are collectively known as the Nerf Internet Community (NIC).[3]
The NIC holds large annual wars on both the East coast and West Coast of the United States and certain locations even have bi-annual or monthly wars. All around Australia there are wars as well, and a yearly event called Reign of Foam. Some colleges and youth groups have active clubs and associations that host Nerf wars regularly.[4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Organized Play - Slide Show - NYTimes.com". archive.nytimes.com. Retrieved 2023-05-29.
- ^ Scribbler (2010-10-17). "IndieCade 2010: The Sundance of Indie Games comes back with style". Indie Game Reviewer - The Best Indie Games. Retrieved 2023-05-29.
- ^ "Nerf War Zone | Opelika, AL". www.opelika-al.gov. Retrieved 2023-05-29.
- ^ "Nerf Wars | Gilbert, Arizona". www.gilbertaz.gov. Retrieved 2023-05-29.
Further sources
[edit]- Sock It to Me: Competitive Knitters Get Deadly Serious; Based on 'Assassin' Game, This Contest Has Players On Pins and Needles. Kevin J. Delaney. Wall Street Journal. (Eastern edition). New York, N.Y.: Dec 17, 2007. pg. A.1
- Claussen, Nick (2006-10-29). "The war of the zombies vs. humans rages in Athens". Ohio: The Athens News. Retrieved 2010-06-06.
- ALL WORK AND SOME PLAY BRINGING JOY TO THE OFFICE; [FINAL Edition] RODD AUBREY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. Seattle Post - Intelligencer. Seattle, Wash.: Jul 7, 1998. pg. C.2
- Title:Nerf Guns Strike a Nerve on Campuses. (cover story) Authors:Young, Jeffrey R. Source:Chronicle of Higher Education; 4/25/2008, Vol. 54 Issue 33, pA1-A8, 2p
- McLaughlin, Sheila (2004-05-06). "Teens' Nerf guns raise ruckus". The Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved 2010-06-06.
- Epstein, Laura (2009-08-11). "Nerf War!". The Blue Banner. Retrieved 2010-06-06.
- Wendt, Megan (2010-05-07). "Freshmen unwind with Nerf wars". The Augustana Mirror. Retrieved 2010-06-06.
- Kanki, Jamie (2003-06-06). "The power of nerf Shoot, score and generally enjoy mayhem in organized war". The Kansas City Star. p. E3. Retrieved 2010-06-06.
- Columbia County Bureau (2005-12-13). "Nerf war is, like, heck". The Augusta Chronicle. Retrieved 2010-06-06.
- Wolfson, Bernard J (1999-08-15). "Don't mind that Nerf dart in your eye; it's younger workers playing on the job". Reading Eagle. p. C4. Retrieved 2010-06-06.