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Having a blast in the park
‘Nerf wars’ waged using foam blasters are a way for hobbyists to wield their mock weapons in a physically competitive environment. HARIDAS finds out from one group of Nerf players what draws them to the game.
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Mr Matthew Wong, a regular NerfSG participant and Nerf hobbyist, takes aim with his 3D printed nerf blaster.
PHOTO: WONG CHANGJUN
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Sweat dripping from his temples, Mr Wong Yi Xian took aim from behind a barricade at Hong Lim Park. “Cover the flanks,” the 19-year-old Nanyang Polytechnic student ordered his four teammates as they advanced, raining foam bullets on the opposition and drawing the attention of curious passers-by.
It was a regular Sunday for these Nerf hobbyists, who gather each week with their foam blasters to engage in “Nerf wars”. A round in a game, which lasts three to five minutes, is won when all of an opposing team are eliminated by being hit with foam bullets.
