As students get ready for the end of the school year, Dart Wars serves not only as a fun-filled competition, but also as a way to foster teamwork among participants. This annual event motivates students by offering monetary prizes to the winning team, creating an exciting atmosphere.
Dart Wars, is a thrilling widespread game among high school students involving Nerf or similar foam dart blasters. Players engage in mock battles, often including elements of strategy and teamwork to eliminate opponents within established boundaries and designated areas.
While the thrill of the game is apparent, it is essential to understand the specific rules that govern these encounters to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all involved.
This year’s Dart War Masters were Charlotte Cunningham and Ronnie Miller who managed the rules and the money involved.
Ronnie Miller said that Dart Wars is “a nerf style battle royal,” which players from this and last year agreed with.
Aside from the playful competition, participants say the true value of Dart Wars lies in the connections built among peers. Many players, even those who faced defeat, expressed gratitude for the chance to bond with classmates and create lasting memories.
Senior Robert Bodenbender is on a team this year that had made it to the last round.
“After high school, you can make jokes with the friends you once played with,” Bodenbender said.
For second year Dart Wars participant Jayden Jackson, the game is “competitive and friendly”. He recalls his first and most memorable experience playing Dart Wars when he and Charles went on a quest to hunt down Shawn Roberts.
While the spirit of Dart Wars is all in good fun, Officer White expressed concerns that some players might take the competition too seriously.
“There have been multiple calls of kids being in yards with weapons which wastes resources on crimes that aren’t actually happening,” White said.
In contrast, Kristen Morvik highlights the event’s positive impact.
“Dart Wars is a fun and engaging way to get students off electronics and connect with peers outside of the classroom,” Morvik said.
As this year’s Dart Wars comes to a close, students will undoubtedly carry these memories with them, celebrating not just their victories, but the friendships and experiences that make this event special.
2025 Boone Dart War Regulations
- Teams consist of six players, with a maximum of 32 teams permitted to compete.
- Participants must be students from Boone, with the inclusion of one sophomore per team and one online student (if districted for Boone).
- Each team is required to enter with a designated amount of money, which serves as their buy-in for the chance to win more as the competition progresses.
- Importantly, safety remains a priority; dangerous driving or threatening one another is prohibited.
- The competition runs from Monday to Saturday each week, offering multiple opportunities for students to join the action.
- As for the game gear, players are permitted to use Nerf guns, fake swords, and ball guns, underscoring the playful nature of the event.
- Players are prohibited from engaging in battles on school grounds, Boone parking lots, the gym and work, any church event, and any organized event, also known as no-zones .
- For additional details on the rules and regulations of Dart Wars, interested readers can visit the Dart Wars Instagram page.
