Emoji Bucket Ball - Carnival Game Idea!

EMOJI GAME TO BUY - SETUP & DIRECTIONS

Short Carnival Savers video/gif shows a winning toss for this easy carnival game

Supplies for this Game:

9 Buckets with Emoji Faces set up in 4 rows as shown above (You can add the faces to any buckets with markers or with a printout)
12 or more Tossing Balls - you can use sponge balls or 5-inch spike balls
Something to weigh down the buckets to keep them from tipping over (large rocks or a few inches of water in the bottom)
Stand Behind lines using sidewalk chalk, masking-type tape, or traffic cones
Ticket Box and Game Sign
1 or 2 other top carnival prizes - Emoji-themed Prizes are great fun for this game!

Game Setup:

Before the carnival, arrange your buckets as shown in our images above.

Tip: Make sure each bucket has some weight to prevent it from tipping over when the balls are tossed

Decide your stand behind the line for the players. Consider allowing younger players to stand closer to make the game more fun for everyone!

How to Play This Game:

Each player is given 3 balls to get one of the balls to land and stay in a bucket.

Prizes:

None of the balls stay in any buckets - they receive a small toy-type prize
One or more balls land and stay in a bucket, and they receive a winner's prize.

NOTE: if you want to add a new challenge to this game - designate the bucket at the very back of the game the "top prize bucket" and players receive a top prize if they are able to get a ball to stay in that bucket!

If you choose, you can have the very last bucket allow winners to win a top prize - as this is difficult to achieve.

Additional Hints & Tips:

Safety Note: This booth is popular for everyone and small children as it is colorful and played on the ground.

It is a good idea to have individual bags of animal crackers or other toddler-safe items on hand. If a toddler wins, let the parents decide if the little one receives the top prize or a prize suitable for their age.