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Intense Family Activity: The Great Nerf Shootout

Updated: Nov 1

This activity can be as long or as short as you want, but it took us about 15 minutes. Suitable for all ages.


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Intense Family Activity: The Great Nerf Shootout

Gather the family, arm yourselves with Nerf guns, and get ready for a night of laughter, friendly competition, and unforgettable memories. Here's how our latest family activity turned into a Nerf gun showdown to remember!


Setting Up the Game

The setup is easy and quick. All you need are some plastic cups and your trusty Nerf guns. We placed cups in a bunch of different spots, to make it more challenging. The rules were straightforward: take turns shooting at the cups, and the person who knocks down the most in the set timeframe wins.


The Rules of Engagement

To keep things fair and fun, we established a few simple rules:

  1. Each player had a designated amount of time (we chose 30 seconds) to shoot as many cups as possible.

  2. We rotated turns so everyone got a chance to show off their skills.

  3. No moving the cups – all shots had to be taken from a set distance.


Make it your own

Feel free to adjust the rules as you and your family see fit. For example, you could add a point system where hitting certain cups awards more points. Or figure out some ways to do trick shots.


Our Great Cup Shootout was a huge success, proving that you don't need fancy equipment or elaborate plans to have a fantastic time together. Just some plastic cups, a few Nerf guns, and a spirit of fun and competition were all it took to create an unforgettable family night.




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