Here's an alternative - use regular sized marshmallows instead of the nerf gun indoors. Years ago, my son threw a bachelor party for his best friend in our home. My wife had a bowl of marshmallows on the coffee table. Well, boys and things to throw are an automatic combination. They began throwing them at each other and had a ball doing so. When we sold the house to move to our condo, we found all kinds of hardened marshmallows under the furniture when we moved them. Since then, we regularly have people for hospitality in our condo. After dinner and dessert, we break out a bag with the announcement:"Do you like marshmallows? We do, too, but not to eat. We'd rather throw them!" Then we toss a couple of bags at the guests and begin tossing them at each other. We have not broken anything despite the fact that we have done this for 25+ years. We do have marshmallow blasters but only use those to shoot marshmallows off the back deck. The look of surprise on many guests （especially the kids） the first time is worth the cost of admission. Many ask for a repeat performance. Just my $0.02. {This is a financial website after all).
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Here's an alternative - use regular sized marshmallows instead of the nerf gun indoors. Years ago, my son threw a bachelor party for his best friend in our home. My wife had a bowl of marshmallows on the coffee table. Well, boys and things to throw are an automatic combination. They began throwing them at each other and had a ball doing so. When we sold the house to move to our condo, we found all kinds of hardened marshmallows under the furniture when we moved them. Since then, we regularly have people for hospitality in our condo. After dinner and dessert, we break out a bag with the announcement:"Do you like marshmallows? We do, too, but not to eat. We'd rather throw them!" Then we toss a couple of bags at the guests and begin tossing them at each other. We have not broken anything despite the fact that we have done this for 25+ years. We do have marshmallow blasters but only use those to shoot marshmallows off the back deck. The look of surprise on many guests （especially the kids） the first time is worth the cost of admission. Many ask for a repeat performance. Just my $0.02. {This is a financial website after all).
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