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[cpl pupdum]

All pa nerfers that get the morning call look in the buisness section of sundays paper!


http://thegridcode.com/

Edited by cpl pupdum, 22 February 2010 - 07:46 PM.

[NerfBounty]

All pa nerfers that get the morning call look in the buisness section of sundays paper!


http://thegridcode.com/

SWEET, can't wait to host a war there.

[cpl pupdum]

All pa nerfers that get the morning call look in the buisness section of sundays paper!


http://thegridcode.com/

SWEET, can't wait to host a war there.

Can't wait too. Gotta figure out if we can use modded blasters.

[Jedijoe9]

I'll be pretty interested to see if this gets off the ground. The biggest roadblock in my mind is the fact that Nerf is a brand name-- I'm not sure how Hasbro will feel about someone advertising themselves as a "Nerf arena." I checked out their twitter page and it's referred to, at least once, as an issue, with them using the word "foamdart" until they got permission to use "Nerf." So maybe it already happened.

I admit, though, this is a tantalizing prospect.

Here's the news story:

Business has a shot at success
February 21, 2010|Retail Watch | Scanning the Storefronts

Air rifles send projectiles flying across the room at high velocity and people--at least some--are dressed in commando attire as they return fire and battle it out for bragging rights.

Participants are doing what some may call ''getting their gun off,'' but to the lay folks it's just some of the fun at the new indoor airsoft and Nerf arena called The Grid Code at 1801 Union Blvd. in Allentown.

Owner Leland Fraser got the idea for the facility years ago from his then-13-year-old son, who wanted a place where he and his friends could play with their Nerf guns.
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After finding few options for the Nerf battle, Fraser decided to construct one on his own. Now, years later, the place is a reality.

The Grid Code includes a more-than 8,500-square-foot arena decorated like a military training course of tires, camouflage, wooden barricades and old refrigerator boxes.

Players can rent Nerf guns, air rifles and protective gear. Participants are given 30 minutes per game to play with friends or foes in contests that range from an all-out free-for-all to controlled contests.

The Grid Code holds birthday parties, tournaments and summer leagues. The place complements the east Allentown neighborhood, which is turning into something of a sports mecca thanks to Coca-Cola Park, Pig Pen Sports Bar, and now The Grid Code. We just need a skate park or another outdoor venue and then we'll be all set.

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[Talio]

I emailed the owner. I'm going to find out if they'll let us use modified nerf guns. I can't imagine they would not if they allow airsoft guns. If that is the case I will be hosting a war there sometime this year without a doubt.

Jedi - I seriously doubt Nerf would have any problem with it seeing as it could nothing but boost their sales. I know we don't make money, but if we haven't seen any kind of backlash for using the word Nerf.

[bpso86]

Very cool find. I'd totally be down with checking it out, and hope it works out.

[Phree Agent]

I am very excited about this as well. This would be well worth the drive for me for a pretty outstanding indoor location! Excellent find.

[canuck]

I never realy got a "Nerf Arena" type place, but whatever floats your boat...
On Topic: What kind of nerf blasters do they have there?
Do you rent them out or do you bring your own?

[cpl pupdum]

I never realy got a "Nerf Arena" type place, but whatever floats your boat...
On Topic: What kind of nerf blasters do they have there?
Do you rent them out or do you bring your own?

I don't know, I haven't been there.

[nate the great]

Sweet! Totally worth the 2-3 hour drive!

[cpl pupdum]

Sweet! Totally worth the 2-3 hour drive!

Or the 20 minute drive.

[nate the great]

Your a 20 minute drive from that place! Your so lucky

Edited by nate the great, 23 February 2010 - 04:45 PM.

[cpl pupdum]

Your a 20 minute drive from that place! Your so lucky

Actually its about 15 mins. But i don't know yet. The next time my cousins come into town I'll make them bring their airsoft stuff.

[Talio]

I just put a post in Nerf wars to schedule an event at this location in April. Check it out and let me know what dates everyone is available.

[cpl pupdum]

I poked around airsoft forums and people said that they were gonna add " loser " towers.

[aznshents]

Words cannot contain my excitement. Not sure how far off Allentown is from where I'm from... maybe SEPTA can get me there?