Boffing is the act of fighting with padded weapons called boffers. Boffer groups construct weapons such as swords, bows, catapults, and other armaments. Boffing is done purely for entertainment, as an alternative to modern fencing and kendo, and is practiced across the globe.
Boffing is often associated with live action role-playing games, as well as the Society for Creative Anachronism, since many of these groups incorporate boffing into their activities.