General Safety Standards

• Foam props must be designed for safe, controlled combat and should not cause harm during standard gameplay.

• No sharp edges, hard cores, or exposed rigid materials at any point.

• All weapons must pass a safety inspection before being used at an event.

• Props should be lightweight but durable to ensure longevity while preventing excessive force in combat.

• Excessively flexible or “whipping” weapons will not be permitted, as they can cause unintended injury.

• Should have approximately 1” of foam padding on the pommel separating from any core or hard material.

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  Permitted core materials:

  Fiberglass, Carbon Fiber, FWET, PVC

  Prohibited core materials:
  Metal, wood, rigid plastic that can crack, splinter, or cause injury.

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Weapons should not be excessively flexible, as whips or overly bendable weapons can create unsafe impacts.

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Weapons with the following features will not be allowed in gameplay:

Metal or rigid embellishments, including screws, bolts, or decorative spikes. (Unless in handle, unintended for contact.)

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Signs that a weapon is unsafe and requires repair/replacement:

• Exposed core, whether from foam breakdown or improper construction.

• Torn, peeling, or missing foam layers, especially on striking surfaces.

• Loose or failing adhesive points, causing foam layers to shift or detach. This can include cores detaching from foam.

• Excessive flex or deformation, making the weapon unpredictable in combat.

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  Staff Approval & Enforcement

  • All EVA foam weapons must pass staff inspection before they are used in gameplay.

  • If a weapon fails inspection, it must be repaired or removed from combat until it is deemed safe.

  • Game staff have final say on whether a weapon is safe, even if it meets technical guidelines.

  • Weapons up to 16” do not require a core, but are still subject to approval on a case-by-case basis. (Primarily for carded props that must qualify as a weapon, but are not intended for contact usage.)

  • Any player using an unsafe or non-approved weapon in combat may be subject to safety warnings or further action as deemed necessary by staff.