Zombiestrike Bandanna

Where do I begin? In the past I've been pretty pleased with Perpetual Play's Nerf products. Even if there are a few things here or there I'd change, I generally give them a bit of leeway considering this is their first run at things. I don't know what they have on hand to work with or what their entire agreement with Hasbro entails.  It's usually not perfect, but I figure they'll get better as time goes on. I won't say I wasn't interested in this particular product. The idea that there was going to be a official Nerf branded bandanna, presumably for use in HvZ events, sounded fantastic. It really showed they were embracing the sport. Needless to say I was pretty disappointed.

The front of the package, feel that squishy Z-bomb!

***More pictures and full review after the break***

HvZ Super Saturday (Part 2)

I remember my first time coming to a college campus as clear as day.  The memories that stayed the strongest are the visual details of the school. I can still see the warm light of the lanterns shining outward as twilight hits the campus.  The green, neatly trimmed grass covering the serving as a resting place for students as they have quick conversations before heading off to their homes. The faint notes of a guitar echo in the background, adding to the soothing ambiance of the college. Walking back from my classes, it's the perfect atmosphere to relax, engage new academic peers, and to foster a culture of creativity.

Humans vs Zombies, or HvZ, has flourished in the college community.  HvZ is a great way to get people outside, interacting with each other and relieving stress.  College campuses are beautiful, and HvZ lets the players explore the terrain and see their school in a whole new light. The localization of most of the players helps keep the community tight, allowing for games to persist for varying periods of time and for players to have easy access to one another.  Not to mention that running away from zombies, or chasing down humans, is a great way to relieve some tension from all the hard work of studies and other college activities.

Nerfcast Episode 15: HvZ with Bobololo

Josh and Shawn sit down with special guest Bobololo to discuss Humans vs Zombies.

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HvZ Super Saturday (Part 1)

A cool summer breeze sweeps through the city of San Francisco. The streets are buzzing with activity as people go about their normal routines. The city is particularly busy today, given that it's Saturday and everyone has some free time to spare. Some choose to spend the day with loved ones. Others opt to run errands and take care of the tasks forgotten during the workweek. No matter the person, the city stands as a testament to human ingenuity and the liberation provided by free choice.

However, there is another type of denizen roaming San Francisco.  A creature compelled by instinct, only able to respond to urges beyond their control. They hide among us, former shadows of the men and women they used to be. All humanity has drained from their eyes, leaving behind blank windows to the soul behind. Their one purpose in life is to consume, turn the rest of a world so full of life into something as meaningless as they have become.  The city can fall, and as it goes, so too does the rest of humanity.

Bay Area Nerf Game Roundup May 2013

Hey Everyone, Josh and I wanted to start doing a new feature on our website where we take a look at all the games running in the Bay Area and post about them in one easy to read megapost. Let's get started!

Bay Area Urban Recreational Nerf (B.U.R.N.): BURN will be hosting their month event on Saturday, May 11th starting at 11 AM. It will be down in the South Bay in Sunnyvale. This event, we were fortunate to get our hands on an Elite Alpha Trooper to raffle off! Check out the event page for more details!

Zombies! (UCSC): Zombies on your Lawn can be a major problem. Especially if your lawn happens to be among the majestic redwoods of the Santa Cruz mountains. The UCSC game will be on May 11th at 1 PM. Check out their event page for more details.

HvZ: SFSU: There's an exciting night game for Humans vs Zombies going on at San Francisco State University on May 18th starting at 7:30 PM. Check out the details and their promotional video on the event page.

Jericho - The Urban Spy Game: Into espionage? Have a problem trusting those around you? Then it's time for you to get into the Spy Business! Jericho takes place in a city environment letting people play as spies. Their next event is May 18th at 1 PM, check them out on their meetup page.

Foam Action Network: Our buddies up in San Francisco are hosting an event on Saturday, May 25th at 1 PM. The theme of the game is tactical ops, pitting tactical squads against each other to complete objectives. Foam Action Network is also planning a lot of big event for the whole Bay Area, so stay tuned to their main page. For more specifics on their HvZ event, check out their event page.

Bridges Rock Gym; If you're looking for a truly unique experience playing Nerf, check out the Bridges Rock Gym Nerf Nights up in El Cerrito. Climb walls, run on padding, and duck behind cover! Technically not in May, but their game will be on June 1st. Admission is $10 and spots are limited, so fill out their waiver on their website and call today to save your spot!

Davis Urban Gaming Group (DUGG): We're going a little north of the Bay Area, but every Saturday at 8 PM the good folks over at UC Davis play Nerf on their campus. Check out their group for more details.

Novato Nerf Nation: Up north in Novato the NNN has biweekly Nerf wars! If Saturday's are hard for you to make, these games take place biweekly on Sundays. Check out their next game on their event page.

If you would like to be included on our megapost, or would like permission to add your events to our Bay Area Nerf event calendar, please comment below or email us at bayareanerf@gmail.com.

Happy Nerfing!