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New Adventures Arrive At Starved Rock Entertainment!

Starved Rock Entertainment knows that now, more than ever before, people are looking for new ways to socialize while still maintaining social distance. Kids, adults, friends, family and even work groups will soon be able to able to take advantage of SRE's newest amenity, one that combines physical activity, competition and social distance, all in an open-air space. Starting Friday, September 11th, Starved Rock Entertainment will be adding an exciting new outdoor Nerf Battlefield to their roster of fun, family-friendly, activities! Located next to their building this new netted off area will let teams shoot and dodge Nerf Rival-style projectiles, small foam balls that provide much more precision and power than the foam bullets you may have seen in the past.

By Ryan Searl

Starved Rock Entertainment knows that now, more than ever before, people are looking for new ways to socialize while still maintaining social distance. Kids, adults, friends, family and even work groups will soon be able to able to take advantage of SRE's newest amenity, one that combines physical activity, competition and social distance, all in an open-air space. Starting Friday, September 11th, Starved Rock Entertainment will be adding an exciting new outdoor Nerf Battlefield to their roster of fun, family-friendly, activities! Located next to their building this new netted off area will let teams shoot and dodge Nerf Rival-style projectiles, small foam balls that provide much more precision and power than the foam bullets you may have seen in the past.

"We want people to know that the Nerf Battlefield is open for everyone, not just kids," said Starved Rock Entertainment co-owner Mellissa Hougas. "Each booking is private, another family or group can't book with your party. When time slots are filled, thats it for this year!" SRE will be booking 75 minute sessions, where teams can take part in a variety of game modes, like the ever-popular capture the flag. There is a six person minimum to reserve the battlefield, and admittance for the hour plus long session is only $10 per person. If there are less than six people in your party, you can still participate play, provided you pay the minimum booking fee. Players can bring their own Nerf guns (provided they are the Rival type that fire foam balls) and safety glasses, or you can rent them from SRW for a nominal fee. The first available bookings are not until September 11th, and the battlefield will be taking reservations through the end of October, weather permitting.