Brawl Stars: The Video Game Sweeps Northwood

Brawl Stars is a popular shooting game with different characters and abilities. It was released in December 2018 and only recently seems to have overtaken Northwood, with dozens of students obsessed with the game. The game involves various characters who possess different weapons and modes of attack. Players pursue this game by winning showdowns and other events that give you trophies in return. The more trophies you have, the better you are considered. Obviously, when Brawl Stars was originally released, the hype around the game was immense. The excitement, like any other spectacle in life, has its ups and downs. However, recently, at Northwood School, Brawl Stars is making a marvelous comeback.

Students playing Brawl Stars in the dorm. Photo: Hamish Riddell ’26.

Noah Moodey ’25 is a Brawl Stars enthusiast. “Brawl Stars was only just introduced to me a few months ago,” he stated. “I won’t lie. I was not hugely impressed right off the bat, but as I played more, I grew to like it and now I am at a proud 9,000 trophies.” Needless to say, Brawl Stars is now one of Noah’s top mobile games.

Northwood is an athletic school that honors many athletic achievements, yet players need rest and downtime. Many members of the boys’ Varsity Hockey team use this downtime in between classes and off the ice to play Brawl Stars. Pete Moore ’25 is an avid Brawl Stars competitor. “I was off it for a little bit, but me and buddies have been playing a ton recently and I have to say I am having an exciting time,” Moore said. “It is quick and easy to get into matches, and it is just a great game,” he continued, “I am about to reach 25,000 trophies, which is considered, in the modern game, a great tally. I do not know when the game will die down, but as of now, it is great,” Moore added.

Students playing Brawl Stars in the library. Photo: Hamish Riddell ’26.

Across Northwood, if you see a student with their phone turned on its side, it’s likely they are playing Brawl Stars. People may say that video games and technology are not good for people. Many disagree and note with Brawl Stars you can enjoy it with friends constantly. Having conversations about new additions or recent games. You do not have to spend hours on end grinding it away. It is an easy-to-access game. 10-minute break? Our students are in the game.