Traditional Carnival Game: Balloon Pop!

Balloons in large bag ready for game.

We have other Balloon Games that do not require darts!

BALLOON DART GAME - SETUP & DIRECTIONS

NOTE: This game is a favorite game and customers call to ask for details on how to set this up. But we encourage our customers to try our DART-LESS Balloon Pop game, which is much safer for all! If your team chooses this traditional Balloon Dart Game, please follow all safety guidelines and ensure adults are at the booth the entire day until the booth is shut down and the darts are safely stored away. 

Supplies for Balloon Dart Game:

Sharp Darts - Try our Dart-less Balloon Pop Game for a safer option!
Sheet of Plywood purchased large Cork Board with Frame or Peg Board
Pushpins or other ways to attach balloons to the board
Lots of small balloons for popping
Large garbage bags to hold inflated balloons ready for the game
Weights to secure the inflated balloons from blowing away
Bungee Cords or Rope to Secure the Game against a tree or pole (if outside)
Table in a U shape to keep kids from walking through the game during play
Top and Consolation Carnival Prizes

*Adult volunteers to oversee this game at all times

Make this Game:

Depending on your supplies, you must construct your Balloon Dartboard to secure balloons quickly on the board so they can be replaced between players. 

For a plywood board, generally, you will need to add some foam or cork to allow to use push-pins to attach balloons easily.

Typically, folks push the balloons through the holes for the Pegboard, but you may need a simple tool (like a knitting hook) to do that faster, so try it out before your event!

Game Setup:

A few days before the carnival, having adults or teenagers inflate the balloons using a hand pump is the safest way!

NOTE: children under the age of 8 should never inflate balloons.(see safety information below) Also, please instruct teenagers to remind them to hold the balloons carefully while inflating

Also, this game should be set up so that folks cannot walk behind the game and be hit by an overthrown dart!

How to Play:

Carnival players are given three darts for a chance to pop a balloon and win a prize! They win a top prize if they pop a balloon with the dart. Of course, everyone at least wins a consolation prize.

Important Safety Information:

Safety Note: Please follow all safety suggestions from the Consumer Products Safety Commission PDF for balloons. Please also follow all safety suggestions for Sharp Darts here from the Consumer Products Safety Commission.

Additional Hints & Tips:

As mentioned above, we have other alternatives to this sharp dart game for every season!

For Spring - Check out our Butterfly Balloon Burst Game - No Darts Needed

For Fall - Don't miss our Pop A Pumpkin Game - No Darts Needed

And For Halloween, add our BOO-LOON Pop Game - No Darts Needed