With more than 35,000 COVID-19 cases in Westchester County, it seems like every day brings about a set of new challenges. For families, this can be even more difficult.Â
You’re trying to work around the lives of family members and children. Still, it’s impossible when schools aren’t opening, childcare is closing, and recreational activities are canceled or operating in a limited capacity.Â
It’s good to know that you can still have a child’s birthday party if you desire, and the popular online game, “Fortnite,” is undoubtedly one of the summer’s hottest games.Â
Fortnite made its debut in 2017 originally as a shooter-survival game called Fortnite: Save the World. This game requires players to attack zombies using four players, and while it might sound violent, the “non-violent” aspect of Fortnite is what makes it so popular with a younger demographic. Shooting games that were once off-limits to kids under 17 are now permissible due to the “gore-free” nature of the game.Â
Today, the most popular version of Fortnite is Fortnite: Battle Royale. In this game, 100 players have a goal to achieve the most kills in an allotted amount of time whoever reaches the target or has the most kills when time runs out wins.Â
But, there’s also a storm brewing around the players, and it continues to narrow in on them as they’re trying to gather resources, weapons, and healing components. Once you’re in the storm, your life starts to deplete until eventually you’re gone, and you respawn outside of the storm.Â
Now the storm is centering in on the Hudson Valley since AirBalling LA is making their way into our neck of the woods.
This Los Angeles based company offers Fortnite birthday parties that they design and set up for anyone who wants one. They’ll come to wherever you are and bring all the equipment they need for a fantastic party. Best of all, they take care of everything. AirBalling LA will set up the party and tear it down when it’s over.Â
They even send a dedicated Fortnite coach who keeps the players in the game and makes sure that everything runs smoothly.Â
But, it can’t be a Fortnite party without the gear, right? Armed with Nerf guns, chalk bombs, and smoke bombs, players will navigate through the arena, trying to locate members of the opposite team. Every player is placed on one of two teams, and the goal is to eliminate as many of the other players as possible.Â
This birthday party is an excellent way for kids to get outside, run around a little, and learn to play a competitive game without getting upset or discouraged. Best of all, many kids love Fortnite, and they’ll think it’s incredible getting to immerse themselves in a makeshift Fortnite arena for a couple of hours.Â
Here are some of the reasons that more Hudson Valley families are turning to Fortnite parties:Â
Many Traditional Party Locations Are Closed
Due to COVID-19, it’s a challenge to know what’s open and what isn’t. Each day we hear about a new business closing down, and many places involving large groups of children aren’t allowed to open up until they get approval. It’s impossible to schedule and plan a birthday party when you never know what could happen tomorrow.Â
AirBalling LA can provide a solution to that problem because they follow strict social distancing rules with their Fortnite: Battle Royale game, and they bring the party to you. They’ll set up the equipment in a place that has plenty of room (they recommend the size of two basketball courts).Â
With this setup, no one is getting too close to each other, you’re not indoors, and everyone gets to have fun also!Â
Parents Love That Their Kids Get Exercise
Especially now, it’s even more important to get kids outside so they can exercise. We’ve adopted a current culture where it’s acceptable to stay in your house all day, and while we might not have had a choice, there are opportunities to get out and move around a little.Â
When they’re out there playing real-life Fortnite, they won’t even know they’re exercising because they’ll be having so much fun.Â
Kids Get to Interact
Another massive issue of planning a birthday party right now is hoping that people will come. Our kids are kept out of school and away from social activities. Studies prove that kids need social interaction, and it’s an integral part of their development. A Fortnite birthday party could end up being the only social gathering that a child has done during the pandemic.Â
It’s Fun!
The main reason that adults and kids like Fortnite birthday parties are because they’re fun! Each kid gets to get out there and throw smoke bombs, shoot Nerf blasters, and sort through loot from supply drops.Â
All of this happens while the parents sit back, relax, and enjoy their time without kids nagging and asking for things. The Fortnite coach will handle all of that.Â
If a Fortnite birthday party sounds like something you and your kids might be interested in, the cost for a standard party is $650. This price includes ten guests, chalk bombs, three smoke bombs, and two ultra-smoke bombs. The players also get protective equipment. There is a 10% gratuity for parties over six, and payment with a credit card adds an additional 6% fee.Â
The company offers a variety of add-ons to their services as well. For each extra guest, it’s an additional $25, and once the party reaches 20 people, the cost rises to $1,300 to accommodate the other supplies, Nerf guns, and gear.Â
Fortnite is a huge trend right now, and having a Fortnite birthday could be the party of your kid’s dreams! Sometimes it pays to have someone else handle the party while you kick back and enjoy the show.Â