Blasting Their Way to Victory!

Hasbro Malaysia's first official NERF Dart Tag Tournament took place over the weekend of 8 & 9 September 2012 at Allrounder Indoor Soccer Futsal Centre in Section 19, Petaling Jaya. The Kids Category session (ages 8 to 13 years) was conducted on Saturday 8 September whilst the Open Category session took place on the following day. The tournament sessions kicked-off at 2pm on both days, preceded by practice matches in the morning allowing players to test the NERF Dart Tag blasters, scope out the arena and better understand the game format.

Player briefing during practice matches

The futsal centre was abuzz early on Saturday morning as kids showed up with their friends and family to check-in for the tournament and take advantage of the practice match sessions. A full range of the latest NERF Dart Tag blasters were provided to each team together with NERF jerseys in blue or orange to denote teams . A total of 11 teams signed-in to compete in the Kids Category:

Star Blade

Knights

KC1 Heroes

Deathbringerz

Dark Knight Tigers

Death Dealers

Sharpshooters

Dragon

Enter Dragon

Nerf Kids

Assassins

Tagged!

Round-robin matches of 3 minutes duration were conducted whereby each team played off against 3 other teams to qualify for the semi-finals. In NERF Dart Tag games, a player is tagged when a velcro dart sticks to a player's jersey. Tagged players then have to return to their team's penalty area to serve a 10 second countdown before rejoining the match. Match scoring was awarded to the winning team based on number of tags against opposing players and capturing the other team's flag.

Kids Category finals: Team Knights vs. Star Blade

After 16 qualification matches, the 4 teams shortlisted for the semi-finals were the Knights, Star Blade, Death Dealers and Deathbringerz. The first match-up between team Knights and Death Dealers was fairly balanced as players furiously tagged each other and neither team managed to capture their opponent's flags. The Knights prevailed to win with more tags against the Death Dealers. The tournament continued with Star Blade "overkilling" Deathbringerz, bring them to face-off against the Knights. Through teamwork and strategy, the Knights won the match by capturing Star Blade's flag and thereby claimed the Grand Prize plus championship title for NERF Dart Tag Tournament 2012, Kids Category.

Winners of Kids Category Tournament: Grand Prize to Knights (seated front centre), Runner-up Prize to Star Blade (left), and Consolation Prizes to Deathbringerz & Death Dealers (right)

The following day's Open Category Tournament brought 8 competing teams comprising:

Droids

Roughneck Zero

Brats

EIR

Dolphin Dive

1T

Fast Boys

Eagles

Attacking the base VIP to capture the flag

Similarly to the Kids Category, each team played off against 3 different teams to qualify for the semi-finals, starting with the Droids versus Roughneck Zero. Team Roughneck Zero virtually blasted through their opposition, earning maximum scores on each of their matches through "overkills" and flag captures. The other 3 qualifying teams of the Droids, 1T and EIR came through on fairly equal grounds. All teams now played off carefully and calculated with more conservative tactics rather than brazen charges seen earlier in the day. Ultimately Roughneck Zero defeated EIR whilst Droids overcame 1T, bringing back together the 2 teams which kicked-off the qualifiers!

Open Category Finals: Droids vs. Roughnecks Zero again!

Learning from their prior defeat by Roughneck Zero, the Droids successfully fended off the Roughnecks to protect their flag this time around. By time-out, neither team prevailed as the match was a draw based on equal number of player tags. As a winner had to be determined, both teams played off by "penalty shot" with each team's player taking turns to successfully tag a target. Team Roughneck Zero's sharpshooting skills paid off as they claimed the the championship title for NERF Dart Tag Tournament 2012, Open Category and took home a huge hamper of Hasbro prizes.

Penalty shot to determine winning team



Winners of Open Category Tournament winners with Game Marshals & Hasbro representatives: Grand Prize to Roughneck Zero (centre), Runner-up Prize to Droids (left), and Consolation Prizes to EIR & 1T (right).

Hasbro Malaysia's personnel also jumped-in for a standalone match to showcase their skills with NERF and build team comaradie. The extended match saw various tactics and antics including what seemed like a half-time team meeting whilst the clock was still running! Victory was eventually claimed by blue team, despite loosing and subsequently reclaiming their flag.

Taking the shot!

Side activities at the tournament venue included demonstration of the latest NERF blasters such as the N-Strike Elite series with a firing range being setup. Everyone also had the opportunity to test fire the NERF Super Soaker series of water blasters, of which some of the players took the chance to spray themselves to cool off after sweaty tournament matches. An assortment of NERF blasters and accessories were available for sale with NERF guide books and freebies given away to everyone at the tournament venue.

Demo of the new NERF N-Strike Elite range of blasters.

Many thanks to Hasbro Malaysia for organising the tournament and supporting the local NERF community with such generous prizes. Congratulations to all winners for Blasting their Way to Victory!

Check out more photos here at NERF Community Malaysia on Facebook.

It's NERF or Nothin'!

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NERF Dart Tag Tournament Format

 

Ready for some intense NERF action this weekend? Does your team have the right mix of speed, agility, strategy and teamwork to blast your way to victory? Read up on the tournament format below and prepare yourselves accordingly.

Objective:
Players use NERF Dart Tag blasters to "tag" opposing team players and capture their "flag".

Players:
4 players per team, identified as blue or orange (following NERF Dart Tag jersey colours).

Team NERF Dart Tag Gear:

Swarmfire x 1

Speedswarm x 1

Speedload x 1

Snapfire x 1

Sharpshot x 4

2 x 25 dart ammo belts at base

Jerseys (blue or orange) x 4

Vsion Gear x 4

All blasters start the match fully loaded.

Format:
Round robin, each team compete against 3 other teams to score points to qualify for semi-finals.

Game mechanics for each match of 3 minutes duration:

1. Players of each team start at designated "base".

2. Upon commencement sound-off by game marshal, players may proceed to attack/defend against opposing team according to their strategy.

3. A velcro dart sticking on a player's jersey is counted as a "tag". "Tagged" players immediately hold up their blaster above heads (signify "don't shoot me") and proceed back to team "penalty zone" / respawn point. Upon reaching the "penalty zone", the player must remove the velcro dart from jersey and place on "penalty zone" velcro vest to signify 1 tag scored by opposing team. Player then starts 10 second timer penalty countdown before they can rejoin the game.





Team "VIP" protecting flag

4. To capture an opposing teams "flag", the attacking players must "tag" the defending team's "VIP" with at least 3 darts from minimum distance denoted by court perimeter markings. Once the "VIP" has been tagged, the attacking team players may enter the defending team perimeter and claim the "flag" to return to their "VIP". If a player is "tagged" while carrying the "flag", that player must immediately drop the "flag" and return to his team's "penalty zone" to serve 10 second penalty countdown. Any player may then pick up the "flag" to return or capture. The team with their opponents "flag" at end of match scores bonus points.

5. Once a "flag" has been captured and re-located to the capturing team's "VIP", the "flag" may only be recaptured under the same conditions, i.e. "tag" opposing team's "VIP" before entry to claim a "flag". A player may only carry 1 "flag" at any time.

Base ammo reload belts

6. Players may reload ammo darts only from the ammo belts, placed at team "base". Darts on ground may not be collected by players for re-use during match time.

7. Players who have exhausted all ammo darts in their blasters and with no refill ammo left are considered to have ended their gameplay and to immediately return their blasters to base then raise their hands and move stand behind the "VIP". They are no longer targets to be "tagged".

8. Game ends after 3 minutes, or complete discharge of all legal ammo in arena by both teams.

9. Game marshals will call out "tagged" players by team colour and jersey number, e.g. blue 1, orange 3, etc. Players are to remember their jersey colour and number for each match.

10. Players in breach of the above rules of play may instructed to exit game or disqualified by game marshals.

Scoring for each match:

• team with higher number of "tags" against opposing team recorded from "penalty zone" scoring vest earns 2 points.
• if a team's "tags" more than double opponent's "tags", that team earns bonus 1 point.
• if both teams have the same number of "tags", each team scores 1 point.
• team capturing opposing team's "flag" earns 3 points.

For example, blue team ends with 12 "tags" and opponent's "flag" and orange team ends with 4 "tags" and opponents's "flag", then blue team earns 2 (higher "tags") + 1 (double opponent's "tags") + 3 (captured "flag") = 6 points, orange team earns 3 points only (captured "flag").

4 highest scoring teams determined by cumulative scoring from 3 rounds will enter semi-finals. In event of even scoring, tie-breakers will be teams with the highest number of captured "flags", then highest number of "tags".

Players are to collect darts from ground between each match and reload their blasters & ammo belts to reset for their match.

Players should NOT run blindly within arena and beware of safety considerations at all times.

Please heed instructions from game marshals or face the "axe" from matches by our NERF N-Forcer!

More detailed instructions on the matches will be made available in tournament day.

NOW, are your NERFers ready? Plan your team strategy in advance. But many well-laid plans fly out the window the moment action starts, so you may wish to test theories first in practice matches prior to tournament time. Standby for Tournament Day itinerary coming soon.

Excited to join the action? It's not too late. Just purchase minimum RM50 of new NERF Elite range and Vortex Pyragon products to participate in the Open Category. Register online here.

It's NERF or Nothin'!

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NERF N-Strike Elite Rampage Review

Following-up from our previous review of the NERF Vortex Pyragon, our NERF Specialists got hold of the upcoming NERF N-Strike Elite Rampage courtesy of Hasbro Malaysia for our next field test:




The new N-Strike Elite series blasters adopts the orange-blue colour schemes of the preceding N-Strike Longstrike and Raider blasters.

Seen below with the Raider, both blasters look much the same from casual inspection. Afterall, the Rampage re-uses the Raider mold with design improvements internally to provide the Elite range, speed, accuracy and rate of fire.

 

The Rampage comes with a 25-dart ammo drum, this time pear-shaped and less clunky than the Raider's 35-dart whistle-shaped drum. And it includes the new blue Elite darts which contribute to increased range.

Outdoor test firing the Rampage using Elite darts yielded ranges between 50ft / 15m to 60ft / 18m when firing parallel to ground. Firing angled up from ground scored 60ft / 18m to 90ft / 27m. Slam-firing results were between 55ft / 17m to 80ft / 24m. So the 75ft / 23m ranged claimed is indeed achievable.

How much do the new Elite darts actually contribute to range? Testing them in a Raider yielded range around 50ft / 15m, about 10ft / 3m more than using Streamline darts. Unfortunately the dark blue colour of the new darts make them a tad harder to find amongst the park grass, moreso once sunlight gets dim so Elite darts are not recommended for night-time outdoor games.

If you notice something different with the vest in the background of the photos above, you are indeed correct as our NERF Specialists also got hold of the new N-Strike Elite Tactical Vest! Main differences with its precedessor is that this vest uses velcro straps instead of zipper, and replaces the holster with another ammo clip strap and plastic snap hook style clip to hang small blasters or other gear.

The Elite vest set includes new darts for the 2 standard ammo clips, of which 1 side in translucent plastic. Back of the new vest has (sadly) removed the sleeve of N-Force melee "weapons".

 

That's our specialists' 2 sen on the N-Strike Elite Rampage and Tactical Vest. Also check out what John Brenkus has to say about the Elite Series from the NERF Performance Institute:



Test out the N-Strike Elite Rampage and other new blasters at the upcoming NERF Dart Tag Tournament next weekend on 8 & 9 September 2012.

 

As always, it's NERF or Nothin'!

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Frequently Asked Questions about NERF Dart Tag Tourmanent

To address the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding the forthcoming NERF Dart Tag Tournament on 8 & 9 September, here are the first compilation of answers to help clarify on the matters concerned:

How to register a team?
Register each player separately on the online registration form using the same team name. Each team will comprise exactly 4 players.

I don't have a team, can I still join?
If you do not have enough players to form a team, then do not register with a team name and you will be matched with other solo players to form a team of 4. If you want to be on the same team with friends, but cannot form a complete team of 4 players, follow these 2 options:
a. 2 players (e.g. friends or siblings) paired: register with the other player's name under team, e.g. Tan Ah Kow & Mohd Ali on the same team, then Tan Ah Kow will register with Mohd Ali under team, and vice versa; both players must be in same category.
b. 3 players: register each player under same team name and the 4th player will be allocated from solo player registrations to form a team of 4.
Members of the NERF Community Malaysia Facebook Group may solicit online for other players to form a team.

How do I know if I've been selected for the tournament?
Successfully registered players by 31 August 2012 will be notified by e-mail and SMS between 3 to 5 September 2012 to RSVP. Please ensure your contact particulars are provided correctly. Players who do not RSVP forfeit their participation.

UPDATE, September: I've missed the registration deadline. How can I still join?
For Open Category tournament, registration has been extended until Saturday 8 September 2012, 6pm for participation by purchase redemption of new NERF Elite range and NERF Vortex Pyragon blasters only, which are now available for purchase in September onwards.
For Kids Category tournament, registrations are still accepted on waitlist basis. In event selected players cannot be contact or fail to RSVP within deadline, waitlist players will be contacted to substitute. Minimum RM50 purchase of NERF products still apply.

Which toy stores are qualified for purchase redemption?
All outlets of the toy stores listed on the online registration form pull-down menu are qualified for purchase redemption. Other qualified toy stores must be physical retail outlets selling official Hasbro products, which may be identified by the sticker with "MC" logo and "Distributed by Hasbro Toy (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd. No. 6F / 8 & 9, Pusat Perdagangan IOI, Bandar Puchong Jaya, 47170 Puchong, Selangor Darul Ehsan". All toy stores must issue a receipt clearly identifying NERF products.
Please be reminded to submit scanned image of your qualified receipt to complete your online registration; instructions given after submitting particulars. Failing to do so will disqualify your registration and you will not receive notification of being selected. Your original receipts must be presented at the tournamnet for verification otherwise players forfeit participation.

Is there any other way to participate other than minimum RM50 purchase from toy stores?
No. However if there are still places available and/or players drop-out on tournament day, there may be opportunity for standby players to immediately substitute. Verification of RM50 minimum purchase receipt will still be required, which may also be obtained by on-the-spot purchase from the NERF sales booth at the tournament.

Are NERF blasters provided?
Yes, each team will be provided a full set of NERF Dart Tag blasters for matches: Swarmfire, Speedswarm, Speedload, Snapfire, Sharpshot. Velcro darts and batteries for auto-fire blasters are also included.

What to wear for the tournament?
Official NERF Dart Tag jerseys and Vision Gear protective eye-wear are provided for players during matches as compulsory attire; players may opt to use own protective eye-wear. It will be necessary to swap jerseys with other players between matches. Please wear a t-shirt under the jerseys to retain sweat. If you do not want to share the jerseys, you may bring your own (both blue and orange colours if available).
Other than the above, wear comfortable sports pants and shoes.

Do I need to be at the tournament for 2 days?
No, the tournaments are conducted in separate sessions. Kids Category for players ages 8 to 13 years will take place on Saturday 8 September 2012, 2pm to 5pm. Open Category for players ages 14 years and above will take place on Sunday 9 September 2012, 2pm to 5pm. Selected players will be notified with further tournament instructions and itinerary.

What is the tournament format?
Each session will involve 10 to 12 teams playing round robin matches where all teams play off against at least 3 other teams. After these preliminary rounds, top 4 teams based on match scoring will compete in semi-finals, then by elimination to the top 2 team to complete in the finals to determine the winner.

Where is the location?
Allrounder Indoor Soccer is a futsal centre located along Jalan 19/1 in Section 19, Petaling Jaya. It is immediately next to Wisma Academy and short distance from the Toyota showroom and 32 Square. The lot frontage looks like a Snooker Centre. Kindly proceed down the lane on the right towards the back of the building to access the futsal centre. Free parking is available on weekends.

What are the prizes?
List of prizes have now been posted here.

How do I get the latest updates on the tournament?
Please subscribe to the tournament blog site by using your Gmail account to be a Follower.
Alternatively members of Facebook can join the Event Page. Further questions should be posted on this Event Page for next compilation of FAQs to be answered.

Thank you and Selamat Hari Raya to all Muslim friends. Stay safe on the roads this festive season and return for more NERF action!

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NERF Dart Tag Tournament Prizes

Hot news to all NERF Dart Tag Tournament participants!

Prizes are now revealed and upgraded to value of RM13,000! Limited places only so register NOW to claim your stake in the following goodies courtesy of Hasbro Malaysia:

Kids category (ages 8 to 13 years)

Grand Prize x 1:

• NERF Dart Tag Snapfire 8 x 4 (RM79.90 each)
• NERF Dart Tag Jersey x 4 (RM79.90 each)
• NERF Dart Tag 2-Player Starter Set x 1 (RM149.90)
• NERF Dart Tag 36-pack Mega Refill x 4 (RM34.90 each)
• Hasbro toys hamper worth RM560

Total value RM1490!

Runner-up Prize x 1:

• NERF Dart Tag Speedload-6 x 4 (RM69.90 each)
• NERF Dart Tag Starter Set x 1 x 1 (RM149.90)
• Hasbro toys hamper worth RM460

Total value RM890!

Consolation prizes x 2:

• NERF N-Strike Jolt x 4 (RM19.9 each)
• NERF Dart Tag 36-pack Mega Refill x 2 (RM34.90 each)
• NERF Secret Strike x 4 (RM14.90 each)
• Hasbro toys hamper worth RM160

Total value RM370!

Open category (14 years & above)

Grand Prize x1:

• NERF Dart Tag Snapfire 8 x 4 (RM79.90 each)
• NERF Dart Tag Jersey x 4 (RM79.90 each)
• NERF Dart Tag 2-Player Starter Set x 1 (RM149.90)
• NERF Dart Tag 36-pack Mega Refill x 4 (RM34.90 each)
• NERF N-Strike Stampede or Vulcan (RM249.90 or RM209.90)
• NERF Super Soaker Hydro Cannon or Thunderstorm (RM99.90 or RM69.90)
• NERF Ammo Box (RM99.90)
• Hasbro toys hamper worth RM220

Total value over RM1700!

Runner-up Prize x1:

• NERF Dart Tag Speedload-6 x 4 (RM69.90 each)
• NERF Dart Tag Starter Set x 1 (RM149.90)
• NERF Tech Target x 1 (RM99.90)
• NERF Supersoaker Tornado Strike or Bandolier (RM84.90 or RM69.90)
• Hasbro toys hamper worth RM380

Total value over RM980!

Consolation prizes x 2:

• NERF N-Strike Jolt x 4 (RM19.9 each)
• NERF Dart Tag 36-pack Mega Refill x 2 (RM34.90 each)
• NERF Secret Strike x 4 (RM14.90 each)
• Hasbro toys hamper worth RM160

Total value RM370!

Note: Prizes above are for 1 session; there are 2 kids and 2 open category sessions.

If that's not enough for you, there will be even more on-the-spot giveaways for special NERF achievements by players!

Don't wait anymore! Just make your qualified RM50 minimum purchase of NERF products from participating toy stores and stand a chance to bring home the many goodies listed above when you Blast Your Way to Victory!

It's really NERF or Nothin'!

Note: Photos above from previous NERF events for illustrative purpose only and not indicative of the actual prizes being awarded for the upcoming NERF Dart Tag Tournament Malaysia 2012.

NERF and associated product names are copyright to Hasbro Inc. used with permission by Outpost Events as the appointed agency by Hasbro Malaysia to organise the NERF Dart Tag Tournament Malaysia 2012.

NERF Dart Tag Blaster Selection

Hello Malaysian NERFers!

It's just 1 month away to the first official Hasbro Malaysia NERF Dart Tag Tournament on 8th & 9th September 2012! With over RM10,000 worth of prizes to be won, teams need to strategise to overcome the competition. And strategy begins with Blaster Selection... come meet the new Dart Tag blasters:







Will your strategy be using the Swarmfire to overwhelm the opposition with firepower, or using the Sharpshot to snipe at opponents? Or be a commando hero dual-wielding auto-fire blasters into battle?

Each team will be provided a full set of the Dart Tag blaster models officially available in Malaysia:

• Swarmfire
• Speedswarm
• Speedload 6
• Snapfire
• Sharpshot

Start devising your Dart Tag team tactics now!

Try out the blasters at the NERF Dart Tag roadshow taking place this 11th & 12th August 2012 weekend at 1 Utama, Midvalley and The Curve.

Goto main page of the Dart Tag Tournament 2012 for more details and register here.

Join NERF Community Malaysia on Facebook today to share your passion with over 1,300 fellow NERFers.

So Load It, Gear Up, and Let the Competition Begin!

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NERF Dart Tag Roadshow at Toy Stores

Hello NERF fans!

The latest NERF Dart Tag blasters are now available in Malaysia, bringing the Ultimate Sport of Blaster Tag to a whole new level of action and excitement. Both new and experienced players can get into the game right out of the box with starter sets complete with a blaster, jersey, darts and protective eye wear. NERF Dart Tag is a high-action competitive blaster sport where the objective is simple, tag or be tagged!

Blast your way to victory using the NERF Dart Tag Swarmfire blaster with full-auto fire to launch a powerful stream up to 20 darts to keep opposing players at bay. Players can also vary strategies with the NERF Dart Tag Snapfire 8 blaster, featuring 1-hand firing plus adjustable settings for increased speed and distance. And gear-up for battle with the ultra-cool official NERF Dart Tag Jerseys.


In conjunction with the release of the new NERF Dart Tag blasters, Hasbro Malaysia will be sending NERF Instructors to the following toy stores around Klang Valley:

• Saturday 4 August 2012: Isetan KLCC 12pm to 2pm, Toys R Us KLCC 3pm to 5pm.
• Sunday 5 August 2012: Toys R Us Sunway Pyramid 12pm to 2pm, VHobby NERF Specialty Shop 3pm to 5pm.
• Saturday 11 August 2012: Parkson 1 Utama 12pm to 2pm, Toys R Us 1 Utama 3pm to 5pm.
• Sunday 12 August 2012: Toys R Us Midvalley 12pm to 3pm, Metrojaya The Curve 3.30pm to 5.30pm.

Try out all the new blasters from the instructors and also stand a chance to win NERF prizes in the Quickshot challenge!

The NERF instructors will also be on hand to furnish more information on the upcoming official NERF Dart Tag Tournament with over RM10,000 worth of Hasbro prizes to be won. Details at: www.MY-NerfDartTag.com


Head over now with fellow NERF fans from NERF Community Malaysia.

It's NERF or nothin'!

NERF is associated trademarks are copyright to Hasbro Inc. used with permission by Outpost Events as the appointed agency by Hasbro Malaysia to organise the NERF Dart Tag Tournament Malaysia 2012.

Malaysia NERF Dart Tag Tournament 2012 Registration

 

Register here for chance to participate in the Ultimate Sport of Blaster Tag in Hasbro Malaysia's 1st Official NERF Dart Tag Tournament with over RM10,000 worth of prizes to be won!

For more tournament information, check main event page here.

Please carefully read through the following instructions before submitting your registration particulars in the form provided below.

Registration terms & conditions:

Customers are entitled to participate with minimum RM50 purchase of NERF products insingle receipt from participating Hasbro retailers in August 2012. Original receipt to be retained and presented at tournament for verification and endorsement.

1 qualified receipt may only be used to register 1 player. A player may only register once.

Registration is only accepted online to be submitted by 31st August 2012, 11.59pm.

Update 1, September: Minimum RM50 purchase of new release NERF Elite range and NERF Vortex Pyragon now accepted for participation in OPEN Category only for registration by 8 September 2012, 6pm or while places remain on first-come-first served basis.

Update 2, September: Registration still accepted for Kids Category on waitlist basis, i.e. in event selected players cannot be contacted or fail to RSVP by deadline, waitlist players will be contacted to substitute.

Submission of registration does not imply automatic acceptance into the tournament.

Players accepted into the tournament will be notified via e-mail and/or SMS between 3rd to 5th September 2012 and will be required to RSVP by 6th September 2012, 12pm noon. Players not contactable or failing to RSVP by this deadline forfeit their opportunity to participate.

Confirmed players will need to sign-in at tournament venue. For players under 18 years old, parent / guardian are required to be present to sign-off consent form.

Players agree to abide by the tournament rules and decisions by the organiser's game marshals without dispute.

Players are responsible for security of their own personal belongings and discharge the organiser of any liability.

Players and accompanying family & friends shall allow the organiser the right to use the photos and/or images of the participants for advertising or publicity purposes.

Prizes are not exchangeable for cash. Prizes may be replaced with other prizes of equivalent value without prior notice.

The organiser reserves the right to revise any terms and conditions without prior notice.

Submission of registration implies acceptance these terms & conditions.

See who's joining from NERF Community Malaysia!

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NERF Community Malaysia Dart Tag Competition

The first structured Dart Tag Competition for NERF Community Malaysia took place on Sunday 24 April, organised by Outpost Events and supported by Hasbro Malaysia. 40 participants young and not-so-old started gathering at AllRounder Futsal Centre, Petaling Jaya, from 9am to sign-in and prepare for the competition kicking off at 10am.

NERF Arena at futsal court

The 10 teams of 4 members each competing were (in no particular order):

Team SWAT

Team Commandos



Droids

SWAT

Shots

Commandos

Red Scarf

Poyo

Boleh Saja

Jawbreakers

Echo

C3 Boyz

All gear was provided for players comprising Dart Tag Furyfires with velcro darts and Dart Tag vests, wrist sleeves and Vision Gear protective eye-wear. Most teams pre-registered and were provided additional velcro darts as a tactical advantage.

Following modified Swiss-format tournament mechanics, each team played 3 matches against different teams with competition points rewarded to winners of that round. Winner of each timed match were determined by number of darts scored by each team against the opposing team by hitting their members (on velcro vests and wrist sleeves) or home base (velcro target board). Teams which devised effective strategies and worked well as a team were rewarded bonus competition points if they "overkill" opponents by doubling darts scored for the match.

After 15 matches over 2 hours, 2 teams with the highest competition points were selected for the finals: it was Shots vs. Commandos! The final match started slow as both teams played cautious, seeming to stalk opposing players until a sudden flurry of flying darts trying to tag each other. Shots ultimately emerged victorious by a narrow margin to win over RM500 worth of NERF Dart Tag products. Commandos as the runner-up team also took home over RM300 worth of assorted NERF products. Plus no team left empty handed either as all received a NERF Secret Strike blaster as consolation. All prizes courtesy of Hasbro Malaysia.

Look forward to more Dart Tag action at the next NERF Community Malaysia competition tentatively scheduled for July 2011. More photos of local NERF activities at NERF Community Malaysia on Facebook.

Outpost Events also organises NERF activities for private engagements such as kids parties and corporate team-building games. For enquiries, e-mail events@outpost.com.my.

N.B. NERF is a registered trademark owned by Hasbro and used here without intend to infringe on copyright. NERF Community Malaysia is a fan-based group not officially associated with Hasbro.