The Duel

The hubby and the boy have created a new game called "Duel: Head-to-Head Nerf Combat to the Death." Sounds ominous, doesn't it?

Here's my summary of the game...

The boys each select two or three Nerf guns and fully load them with ammo. After putting on a pair of sunglasses or other protective eye wear, they take their positions on opposite sides of a room. One-by-one they take shots at their opponent earning points based on the precise location of the impact.


I got to be the score keeper. Honestly, I was relieved that they didn't ask me to play. Have you ever been hit by a Nerf dart? It really hurts. The boy tagged me in the throat one day last week and it hurt for several hours. I know, I'm a wimp.

Scoring of this delightful game is as follows...

Direct hit on the body, neck or lower = +1 point
Direct hit to the head = +2 points
Direct hit to the eye (sunglasses) = +5 points
Miss = -1 point
If the hubby happens to be chewing on a cigar, the boy can earn an additional +10 points for a direct hit on the stogie. Nice.


I'm sure it won't be long before the boys try and rope me into a game of "Duel." In preparation, I am going to see if I can find some kind of protective mask. I wouldn't want to risk getting an unsightly welt on my beautiful face.