Admit it, that new Nerf gun's as much for you as it is the kids, right? Don't worry, we won't tell on you. We will challenge you to a Nerf battle though. Nerf guns are great fun no matter how old you are, with so many blasters to choose from though, it can be tricky knowing which are hits and which are duds.

Don't worry, we've done the playing hard, laborious work for you and put the best Nerf guns through their paces in true royal-rumble-style Nerf battles. So, whether you're buying for your kid or yourself, don't drop the dosh on a foam firearm until you've checked out this lot, the best Nerf guns available right now.

1. THE BEST OF THE BEST: NERF MODULUS TRI-STRIKE

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If all-out Nerf war is brewing, don't settle for anything but the best. And the best, at least in our eyes, is the Nerf Modulus Tri-Strike. This thing's not just cool and powerful, it's the Nerf equivalent of a Swiss army knife, with more attachments and add-ons than you or your allies will know what to do with. Thanks to a modular design, you can pull apart and piece together this Nerf gun to suit the battle's needs.

Need a more close-up weapon than a rifle-style Nerf gun? You got it, just unclip a couple of elements and you've got a rapid-fire blaster that's compact enough for small hiding spaces. Need more fire power? Not a problem. As well as the main, 10-round gun, a further four pump-action mega darts can be strapped to the front. Still not enough? How about a top-mounted Nerf missile? No, the missile's not the most powerful of weapons, but you'll feel like a North Korean dictator setting it off in the direction of your mate. Whatever the situation, this Nerf gun's got your back.

Price: £49.99 | Check it out here

2. THE BEST FOR LONG DISTANCE ATTACKS: NERF MEGA THUNDERBOW

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A bow might not sound like the most sophisticated of all Nerf weaponry, but trust us, this thing is a-maz-ing. As well as looking properly badass, the Thunderbow is one of the most powerful Nerf blasters you can buy. Really. There's no trigger here though. Pulling the string back arches the bow's two arms and compresses air inside the blaster. Releasing the string pushes everything forward and chucks out ammo at close to 60mph. Seriously, 60mph.

This thing doesn't just spit out regular small scale darts, either. Instead it holds five mega darts. These are larger, more powerful and kick up a cool whistling noise as they pierce the air on the way to their target. It is a little on the big and unwieldy side and will be a nightmare to store between uses, but take this out into the garden and darts will be cruising their way up to 30 metres down the road. Nice.

Price: £34.99 | Check it out here

3. THE BEST FOR ACCURACY: NERF DOOMLANDS 2169 VAGABOND

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Being able to fire off dozens of foam bullets in a matter of seconds is great, unless they all miss their target that is. And, c'mon, let's face it, that happens more often than a number of rapid fire hits. That's why accuracy is as important as power and capacity when it comes to picking the perfect Nerf gun then. For more accurate shooting, you need the Nerf Doomlands 2169 Vagabond.

The elongated barrel of the Vagabond's rotating bullet housing helps keep your foam darts on a straighter, truer course once they're free of the blaster and airborne. A top-mounted sight notch also helps you guarantee a hit. If eagle-eyed accuracy wasn't enough, its pump action loading mechanism and steampunk-style design bring the cool factor.

Price: £29.99 | Check it out here

4. THE BEST FOR POWER: NERF MEGA MAGNUS

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Contrary to what some people might have told you, size isn't everything. At least not when it comes to picking the best Nerf gun. Proof of this is the Nerf Mega Magnus. Relatively small in stature, this blaster is all sorts of powerful, kicking out whistling mega darts at speeds even the nimblest of enemies will struggle to dodge.

Unlike some of its oversized siblings, the Magnus is compact enough to handle freely while crouching behind a cupboard or peeking around a doorframe, yet doesn't compromise on power and precision. Yes, its three-round magazine is a little restrictive, but with enough impressive power to fire more than 26 metres, a couple of hits is all it will take to force your opponents into waving the white flag.

Price: £17.99 | Check it out here

5. THE BEST FOR MARATHON BATTLES: NERF ZOMBIE STRIKE DOOMINATOR

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Let's face it, when it comes to Nerf battles, you're likely to miss more than hit - especially when you're hurtling across the living room trying not to take a foam dart to the face yourself. A Nerf gun that can hold a mass of ammo is always going to be a bonus. Enter the Zombie Strike Doominator. This thing holds 24 darts at a time, meaning you'll spend more time firing and less time ducking for cover or scrambling to reload.

Seriously, there's enough ammo on board here to handle a whole episode's worth of The Walking Dead's zombies – or a couple of mates, whichever crop up first. How does it fit it all in? Well, instead of having a single six-dart chamber, it's got four of them. Once you've fired through one lot, pull the secondary trigger to rotate the chambers and keep on firing. If all that firepower isn't enough, a moveable 3-position handle lets you customise the blaster to your style. There's really no excuse to ever lose a battle again.

Price: £29.99 | Check it out here

6. THE BEST BACKUP WEAPON: NERF N-STRIKE ELITE FIRESTRIKE

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A good Nerf gun doesn't need to be big. Sometimes it's the peewee powerhouses that can really make the difference, and in any epic Nerf battle, a solid backup blaster is essential. That's where the Nerf N-Strike Elite Firestrike comes in. Tuck this down the back of your jeans or inside your belt and you'll have a three-shot backup weapon just a finger's tip away when you inevitably run out of ammo on your primary weapon and are stood face-to-face with an equally dart-bereft foe.

Just because it's small in stature doesn't mean it's lacking in power, either. There's enough force here to take out targets more than 20 metres away. What's more, chuck in a couple of AAA batteries and you've also got a sighting light to help you pin-point you aim from your hiding position. The only downside is its manual reloads which could cost you precious seconds and result in a few foam hits.

Price: £9.99 | Check it out here

7. THE BEST FOR RAPID FIRE ATTACKS: NERF N-STRIKE ELITE HYPERFIRE

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"Batteries not included" is the one term no kid (or parent) wants to read. When it's printed on the side of a Nerf gun's box, however, it means one thing – this thing's going to be all sorts of eye- and soft tissue-worryingly powerful. Grab yourself four D-cell batteries then, because this tommy-gun style monster is here to transform your foe into a foam dart-riddled victim in less time than it takes Usain Bolt to work his way through a box of chicken nuggets.

Capable of pumping out 25 darts in five seconds – that's five darts per second – the Nerf N-Strike Elite Hyperfire Blaster leaves all other blasters in its wake. Seriously, this thing is ridiculous. It's not just speedy, but powerful too, capable of catapulting the classic Nerf darts more than 90 feet – assuming your mate's body doesn't "accidentally" get in the way, that is. If we were pushed for a downside, we'd say that because it is just so powerful, you'll spend longer finding darts and reloading the thing than you will actually firing it. With the amount of fun this rapid fire Nerf gun provides, however, that's not the worst problem to have.

Price: £49.99 | Check it out here

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