If your kid is obsessed with Nerf and you need a 'stocking stuffer' style game for a trip, this is fine. It’s a standard speed-matching game that uses the Nerf brand to get kids to sit at a table instead of running around the yard.

It’s not going to win any awards for innovation, and it definitely doesn't capture the actual fun of a Nerf battle. It's essentially a reskinned version of Snap or Dobble. It's safe, it's cheap, and it works, but it’s definitely a 'filler' game rather than a main event.