Top 8 Exciting Nerf Gun Party Games

Find all the instructions on how to play 8 exciting missions that will have your kid on the edge of their seat. Whether you prefer Capture the Flag, Last Man Standing, Zombie Apocalypse, Nerf Gun Party Obstacle Course, or any of the other missions, we’ve got you covered. These Nerf gun birthday party games will have your child and their friends laughing, running, and having a blast.

How to play Nerf gun Capture the Flag

• Set a time limit for the game. This could be 30 minutes or an hour, depending on how much time you have.
• When the game starts, each team should try to capture the other team’s flag while defending their own. Players can use Nerf guns to tag opponents and eliminate them from the game temporarily.
• If a player is tagged by an opponent’s Nerf gun, they must return to their team’s designated respawn area before re-entering the game.
• If a player successfully captures the other team’s flag and returns it to their own team’s designated area without getting tagged, their team wins the game.

How to play Nerf gun Zombie Apocalypse

• Choose one or more players to be the zombies. The rest of the players will be humans.
• When the game starts, the zombies will try to tag the humans. If a human is tagged, they become a zombie and join the zombie team.
• Humans can use Nerf guns to defend themselves and eliminate zombies. If a zombie is hit by a Nerf dart, they must return to their designated respawn area before re-entering the game.
• The game ends when all humans have been turned into zombies or when a certain amount of time has passed.
• If any humans survive until the end of the game, they win. If all humans are turned into zombies, the zombies win.

How to play Nerf gun party obstacle course

• Divide players into teams and have them take turns running through the obstacle course while being shot at by players on the other team with Nerf guns.
• The goal is to complete the obstacle course as quickly as possible without getting hit by any Nerf darts. If a player is hit, they must return to the starting point and begin again.
• After each team member has completed the obstacle course, the teams switch roles and the other team takes their turn.
• Keep track of the time it takes for each team to complete the obstacle course. The team with the fastest time wins the game.

Pro tip: Make the game more challenging by putting additional obstacles or have players carry a Nerf gun while completing the obstacle course.

How to play Nerf gun Battle Royale

• Each player should have a Nerf gun and a set number of darts. The goal of the game is to be the last player standing.
• When the game starts, all players scatter throughout the playing area. Players can use their Nerf guns to tag opponents and eliminate them from the game temporarily.
• If a player is tagged by an opponent’s Nerf gun, they must return to their team’s designated respawn area before re-entering the game.
• To make the game more challenging, you can set up different areas of the playing area that are off-limits or have power-up items such as additional darts or shields.
• As the game progresses, the playing area will become smaller as players are eliminated. This creates a more intense and exciting gameplay experience.
• The game ends when only one player is remaining. That player is the winner.

How to play Nerf gun Hit Man

• Choose one player to be the Hit Man. The other players will be the targets.
• The Hit Man will have a set amount of time to eliminate as many targets as possible using their Nerf gun. Targets can move around and hide to avoid being hit.
• If a target is hit by the Hit Man’s Nerf gun, they are eliminated from the game.
• Targets can also eliminate the Hit Man by hitting them with their own Nerf guns. If the Hit Man is eliminated, the player who eliminated them becomes the new Hit Man.
• The game ends when the time limit is up or when all targets have been eliminated.

Pro tip: To make the game more challenging, you can add additional rules such as limiting the Hit Man’s ammunition or requiring targets to stay within a certain area.

How to play Nerf gun Mission Cards

• Create a set of mission cards that contain various objectives, such as retrieving an item or reaching a specific location. (See below for more mission card ideas.)
• Divide the players into two teams.
• Each team takes turns drawing a mission card and attempting to complete the objective within a set amount of time.
• Players can use their Nerf guns to eliminate opponents or to defend themselves while completing the objective.
• The opposing team can try to prevent the completion of the objective by tagging players or shooting their Nerf guns to hinder their progress.
• If a player is eliminated, they must return to their team’s designated respawn area before re-entering the game.
• The game ends when all mission cards have been completed or when time runs out.

Pro tips: Set a time limit for each game and designate a safe zone where players can reload and take a break. Keep score and award prizes for the team that wins the most rounds.