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Our Story | Our Journey - Nerf

The NERF ball was introduced as the "world's first official indoor ball." It was marketed with the messaging "Throw it indoors; you can't damage lamps or break windows. You can't hurt babies or old people." By the year's end, millions of NERF balls had been sold.

THE “WORLD’S FIRST OFFICIAL  INDOOR BALL”

1960s

A basketball game called “NERFoop” and the NERF football officially  joined the family, starting the Nerf Sports segment.

NERF SPORTS SEGMENT BEGINS

1970s

NERF Baseball was released, allowing living room baseball for the first time.

LIVING ROOM BASEBALL

The Soaking Begins: The introduction of the Power Drencher (the original name for SUPER SOAKER) revolutionized the world of water blasters. Invented by Lonnie Johnson, an aerospace engineer from Atlanta, Georgia, this blaster, later named the SUPER SOAKER 50, used patented air pressure technology resulting in the ability to shoot large quantities of water further and faster than any other product on the market. Entering the 90’s, the name was changed to the SUPER SOAKER brand, and in 2010 the brand joined the NERF family.

THE SOAKING BEGINS

The Blast-a-Ball utilized ballistic balls and was packaged with two blasters, encouraging fans to play together.

NERF BLAST-A-BALL

1980s

Tonka Corporation (including Kenner Products and Parker Brothers) is purchased by Hasbro, Inc. and NERF becomes a Hasbro brand. NERF introduces its first bow and arrow.

HASBRO BUYS NERF

The NERF Sharpshooter was the very first NERF dart blaster.

THE DAYS OF THE DART BEGIN

1990s

The N-Strike movement begins: The NERF N-STRIKE blaster featured the unique, Unity Power System that included three blasters that could be fired simultaneously or taken apart and fired individually. The Unity Power System introduced the tactical rail to NERF and with it, the idea of interchangeable parts and multiple arrangements for maximum play action.

THE N-STRIKE MOVEMENT BEGINS

The NERF Vulcan blaster was introduced to the N-STRIKE line and remains as one of the biggest and baddest blasters to date.

THE VULCAN ARRIVES

2000s

NERF introduces the NERF VORTEX line of disc launching blaster in September, 2011. A completely new NERF blaster experience, the VORTEX line offered fans the latest in blaster technology and performance period

NERF VORTEX

NERF Sports get an upgrade with the innovative new FIREVISION line that allowed the game to continue even as the sun went down. Using reflective FIREVISION technology and Fire Frames eyewear, players could see the ball with or without the lights on.

FIREVISION LINE

The NERF brand continues to rise to fans’ wildest expectations and introduces the CENTURION blaster. The CENTURION is the first NERF blaster to use oversized MEGA whistler darts.

CENTURION BLASTER

NERF celebrated its 45th anniversary with expanded brand lines, improved blaster distances and performance, and design developments including the first built-in blaster camera and free-play styled Bash Ball.

45th ANNIVERSARY

The NERF brand continues to expand to meet consumer demand and exceed expectations, introducing both the N-STRIKE MODULUS segment, which lets fans customize their blasters, and the NERF RIVAL line for players 14 and up, each designed with NERF fans in mind.

NERF MODULUS AND RIVAL

NERF epically develops its first remote controlled blaster drone, the NERF N-STRIKE ELITE TERRASCOUT RC drone. With a live video and camera feature, 18-dart clip for remote bombardment, and ability to function in and outdoors, NERF continues to build upon its superior blaster technology.

TERRASCOUT

The NERF N-STRIKE ELITE line continues to improve with the ACCUSTRIKE line. With the most accurate NERF dart to date, the N-STRIKE ELITE ACCUSTRIKE series offers fans the ultimate in accuracy, performance, and blaster innovation.

ACCUSTRIKE

NERF introduces a line of officially licensed Fortnite blasters that allow fans to experience Battle Royale through the active and adventurous fun of NERF.

NERF X FORTNITE

NERF Ultra arrives in October of 2019. This line is all about distance! The innovative dart design makes NERF Ultra the farthest flying NERF dart ever.

ULTRA ARRIVES

2010s

Nerf introduces the revolutionary Nerf Hyper system – featuring Nerf Hyper rounds with an innovative design and material for unparalleled performance to maximize capacity and speed

NERF HYPER

Nerf’s highest performing blaster with hydrated gel rounds for the ultimate competitor

NERF PRO GELFIRE

NERF ELITE JR

2020s

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Frequently Asked Questions

Witness the action from the first official NERFBALL event that took place on September 22nd, 2023 at IMG Academy

BATTLE IN THE BUBBLE

Find out everything you need to know to start playing NERFBALL. Download the Official NERFBALL Rulebook for game play, rules, equipment, and more.

Rulebook

What is

NERFBALL?

Play ball and blast into action with Official NERFBALL equipment.

NERFBALL is a one-of-a-kind ball and a rule set designed to bring the excitement to the new heights. It is a cutting-edge competitive sport game built by athletes for athletes. Download Instruction Manual.

NERFBALL Instruction | NERF Pro Stryfe X Sneak peak - Hasbro

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GELFIRE

BURST INTO BATTLE WITH NERF PRO GELFIRE BLASTERS: The blasters fire hydrated rounds that burst on impact and deliver high-performance blasting to ignite your competitive advantage. Ages 14 and up.

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ELITE 2.0

Optimize Your Kids Game Strategy and Bring Tactical Performance and Flexibility to Every Game with Nerf Elite 2.0 Blasters!

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Elite Jr

Easy Hold! Easy Load! Easy Blast! Nerf Elite Jr Rookie Pack Blasters Have an Easy-Play Design, So Kids Can Enjoy Exciting Nerf Dart Blasting Play All on Their Own!

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DINOSQUAD

Kids can Team Up with Legendary Dinosaurs as a Member of the Elite Dinosquad and harness the Extraordinary Force of the Greatest Dinosaurs of All!

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ROBLOX

Bring Your Kids Roblox Experiences into the Real World with Nerf Roblox Blasters!

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MINECRAFT

Blast into Exciting Minecraft Adventures with Nerf Minecraft Blasters!

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FORTNITE

Take Your Fortnite Battles to the Next Level with Nerf Fortnite Blasters!

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ULTRA

Nerf Ultra Blasters Have Advanced Design and Performance to Deliver Extreme Distance, Accuracy, and Speed, to Take Your Game to the Next Level!

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RIVAL

Fire into Precision Battling with Nerf Rival Blasters and High-Impact Nerf Rival Rounds, Built for Velocity and Precision in Competitive Games! Ages 14 and up.

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HYPER

Outblast and Outlast with the Revolutionary Nerf Hyper System for Extreme Speed and Massive Round Capacity! Ages 14 and up.

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SUPER SOAKER

Head outdoors and pour on the fun with Nerf Super Soaker blasters for water-drenching games that are a real splash! 

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SPORTS

With Nerf sports toys, everyone can get in the game and play for the fun of it with foam balls that are easy to hold, throw, and catch!

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