Eden Prairie police issue warning after learning of planned 'Nerf Wars' game In a blog post the department says the game can lead to extremely dangerous, even deadly behavior like reckless driving and failing to use a seatbelt. Author: Dana Thiede Updated: 7:57 AM CDT April 30, 2021 EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Editors note: The video above first aired in May of 2019. Police in Eden Prairie are issuing a warning after learning that students at the local high school are planning a "Nerf Wars" game, an activity that has in the past led to behavior that is dangerous or even deadly. The department posted a blog on its website saying officers had learned students at Eden Prairie High School had organized a game set to begin this week. "Nerf Wars" involves forming teams, hunting down opponents and shooting them with a Nerf gun to eliminate the competition.