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Nerfed

5160 W Overland Rd, Boise, ID 83709, USA

Overview

Category:New Year's Eve Kids Activities
Location:Boise, ID

Expert Summary

Detailed Insights

Nerfed offers an energetic, team-based Nerf gun experience with a wide selection of blasters, organized games, and engaging staff. It's a highly social and active venue that is particularly well-suited for birthday parties and private events, offering good value and flexibility for outside food and drinks.

Key Highlights

  • Wide variety of Nerf guns available to try, ensuring diverse play.
  • Staff are consistently described as friendly, helpful, and exceptional, actively organizing and running games.
  • Staff are accommodating to specific needs, such as keeping ice cream cakes in a freezer.
  • Organized team play with colored vests (yellow/orange) encourages teamwork and cooperation among kids.
  • Clear and enforced rules, such as 'no face shots,' contribute to a fun and safe environment.
  • Adults are welcome and encouraged to join in the Nerf battles.
  • Birthday parties are strategically located away from the general flow of kid traffic, minimizing disruption.

Standout Features

  • Offers private event booking, providing an exclusive experience.
  • Parents can bring their own food and drinks, offering flexibility and cost savings.
  • Freezer access is available for items like ice cream cakes.
  • Conveniently located next door to/across the parking lot from Idaho Pizza Company for easy meal options.
  • Staff actively organize and manage Nerf games, ensuring continuous engagement and fair play.
  • Teams are clearly delineated with yellow or orange vests, enhancing the team-play experience.

Perfect For

Excellent for children aged 6 and up, with one 6-year-old grandson enjoying it for 3.5 hours.
Teenagers actively participate and add to the excitement of the games.
Adults can comfortably join in the fun and play alongside the children.

Ideal For

Birthday parties for active children who love Nerf.
Private group events for families or friends seeking an exclusive, fun experience.
Playdates for multiple families, especially if kids enjoy team-based activities.
Families looking for an indoor activity that can keep children (and adults) engaged for several hours (e.g., 3.5 hours).
Team-building fun for kids.

💡Pro Tips from Reviews

  • Take advantage of the policy to bring your own food and drinks to customize your event and save money.
  • If hosting a birthday party, inquire about using their freezer for ice cream cakes or other perishables.
  • Prepare for a high-energy, active environment where both kids and adults can participate.
  • If cleanliness is a primary concern, consider visiting during off-peak hours or calling ahead to confirm cleaning protocols.
  • Be aware that staff attire may be casual, but their engagement with games is highly praised.

Things to Consider

  • One review reported significant cleanliness and sanitation issues, including a sticky and dirty party room floor, and multiple children getting sick after a party.
  • Staff were not easily identifiable due to a lack of name tags or uniform shirts.
  • Staff attire (pajamas) was noted as unprofessional by one reviewer.
  • Staff appeared overwhelmed during a busy period, and a manager was reportedly not visible.
  • Potential health risks associated with reported lack of cleaning and sanitation.

Price & Value

Described as offering 'Great fun for less than it costs to just rent a room other places,' indicating a strong value proposition, especially for private events. The ability to bring your own food and drinks further enhances the value by allowing cost control over refreshments.

Accessibility & Special Needs

  • No specific accessibility accommodations were mentioned in the reviews.

🍎Food & Drink Policy

  • Outside food and drinks are explicitly allowed, particularly for private events and parties.
  • Freezer access is provided for storing items like ice cream cakes.
  • Conveniently located adjacent to/across the parking lot from Idaho Pizza Company, making external food pickup easy.

🚗Parking Info

  • Parking is readily available, likely shared with nearby businesses such as Idaho Pizza Company, suggesting ample space and easy access.

👥Crowd Levels

  • The venue hosts 'lots of birthday parties,' but these are managed to be 'away from the flow of kid traffic,' suggesting effective spatial management.
  • One review noted staff were 'overwhelmed,' implying that the venue can get very busy at times.

🛡️Safety Features

  • Staff actively organize and monitor games to maintain order and fun.
  • Clear rules, such as 'no face shots,' are communicated and followed by participants.
  • A significant concern was raised regarding the cleanliness and sanitation, which can pose health safety risks.

When to Avoid

  • If you have stringent expectations regarding venue cleanliness and sanitation without prior confirmation.
  • If a highly uniformed and visibly managed staff is a priority for your family entertainment choices.
  • Potentially during peak times if staff appearing overwhelmed is a significant concern (though this was a single report).

Pricing/Package/Events

Pricing & Packages

Mini Party Package

Price not specified

Duration: 2 Hours

Includes 8 Players

Includes:
  • 8 Players
  • 2 Hours of Nerf Arena Mayhem!
  • Outside food and drink allowed
  • Private Arena for the Ultimate Nerf War with your closest rivals!
  • Free Gun Upgrades for your entire party (Rival's Any Day, Any Time)
  • Print Invitations

Standard Party Package

Price not specified

Duration: 2 Hours

Includes 12 Players

Includes:
  • 12 Players
  • 2 Hours of Nerf Arena Mayhem!
  • Outside food and drink allowed
  • Private Arena for the Ultimate Nerf War with your closest rivals!
  • Free Gun Upgrades for your entire party (Rival's Any Day, Any Time)
  • Print Invitations

Large Party Package

Price not specified

Duration: 2 Hours

Includes 20 Players

Includes:
  • 20 Players
  • 2 Hours of Nerf Arena Mayhem!
  • Outside food and drink allowed
  • Private Arena for the Ultimate Nerf War with your closest rivals!
  • Free Gun Upgrades for your entire party (Rival's Any Day, Any Time)
  • Print Invitations

Additional Player

Price not specified

Additional Players beyond package limit

Events & Schedule

🍎Food Policy

  • No outside food or drink allowed (Party Packages Excluded)
  • Outside food and drink is allowed for Party Packages

🛡️Safety Policy

  • All Participants must fill out a waiver

📅Booking Policy

  • Private parties are offered anytime outside regular business hours including Monday and Tuesdays
Information extracted from official website • Last updated: Sep 29, 2025

What People Say

What's Great

  • Clean and well-maintained facilities (mentioned in 2 reviews)
  • Friendly and helpful staff (mentioned in 8 reviews)
  • Fun and entertaining activities (mentioned in 4 reviews)
  • Great for birthday parties (mentioned in 5 reviews)
  • Spacious play areas (mentioned in 3 reviews)

Areas for Improvement

  • Parking can be challenging (mentioned in 2 reviews)

Recent Reviews

Lane

Lane

a month ago

We did a private event for a couple hours and we all had a blast. Lots of options for Nerf guns, and we got to try all types. Great fun for less than it costs to just rent a room other places. You provide your own food and drinks, and there's an Idaho Pizza Company just across the parking lot. We'll be back!

Jacque Perkinson

Jacque Perkinson

5 months ago

Employees are friendly and helpful. They were so good with the kids and accommodating to our needs (they kept our ice cream cake in the freezer until we were ready). Kids had a blast playing, they're already begging to go back! The new location makes it so easy to grab pizza or snacks and cake right next door.

Brian Benson

Brian Benson

2 months ago

A lot of fun!! I had my son's birthday party here and we had a blast! Definitely recommend it to anyone looking to have a great time.

Amanda Dinicola

Amanda Dinicola

3 months ago

I have been here for the past 3 1/2 hours with my 6 yr old grandson and I can't think of a single thing wrong or negative about this place !! Every single person working here has an excellent work attitude!! From the people behind the desk when you walk in to the guys who are organizing and keep the nerf games going at and in the nerf play area are just amazing. Even asking for change was a pleasant experience for both me and my grandson. I really cant say anything negative about this place. Both girls and boys create opposing teams by wearing yellow or orange vests. The kids LOVE the opportunity to build team work and work together against the opposing team. Everyone knows the rules ( no face shots ) and everyone has a great time !! I even gave it a try and the kids loved it ! A couple other adults gave it a try also !! Lots of birthday parties, but they were away from the flow of kid traffic. The teenagers were enthusiastic when the games started and it just added to the Children's excitement. Excellent All Around !!

Chris D

Chris D

4 months ago

Kids had fun would be the only reason I give this a two star. Place needs to be cleaned and sanitized. Three kids in our party became sick after their party and party room floor had not been mopped as it was sticky when you walked on it and when I wiped the floor it was extremely dirty. Would be nice to have staff wearing name tags or staff shirts so you knew who were the workers. Also not a fan of letting staff wear pajama’s to work. Staff were friendly but overwhelmed the day we were there. No manager to be found.

Contact Information

5160 W Overland Rd, Boise, ID 83709, USA

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Opening Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 4:00 – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 4:00 – 8:00 PM
Friday: 4:00 – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM

Quick Stats

Overall Rating
4.6
Total Reviews609
Recent Reviews5