Carnival Game Idea - Rocket Blast!

Foam Rockets are Best Suited for School-Aged Kids.

Hula Hoops can Spin in a Breeze - Secure if needed.

ROCKET BLAST - SETUP & DIRECTIONS

Short Carnival Savers video/gif shows several hoop rings on a rope hanging from a tree and a foam finger rocket flying through one.

Supplies for Rocket Blast:

Large Plastic Rings (see below)
Lightweight Netting attached to one side - optional (not shown)
Cord or String to hang the hoops
Foam Finger Rockets (see below)
Strong Tape if hanging indoors
Table for Sign and Prizes (optional)
Ticket Box and Game Sign
Carnival prizes - consolation, medium, and top

Game Setup:

If outside, find a lone tree branch that will not have other branches with leaves to get in the way of the flying rockets.

Using the string, hang your hula hoops from the branch. You can also hang hula hoops from each other as show in our picture.

If inside, you can hand the hula hoops from the celling using strong tape or other device to keep the hoops suspended. Be sure there is room behind the hoops so the kids have a target that allows the rocket to fly through the hoop.

Next, set up your "stand behind" lines so kids know where to stand to fly their rockets though the hoops.

How to Play the Rocket Blast Carnival Game:

Carnival players are given 3 Foam Rockets to try to shoot into the Hula Hoop.

0 rockets in the hoop = a consolation prize
1 - 2 rockets in the hoop = a medium prize
3 rockets in the hoop = a top carnival prize
You may wish to have some extra Foam Rockets for prizes - the kids really get a kick out of "blasting" the rockets off!

If you do not have nets attached to catch the rockets, volunteers will need to keep a close eye out to see what rockets make it through the hoops.

Of course, like all games we suggest you test it out. Make sure you can make the rockets fly far enough to make it through the targets!

Additional Hints & Tips:

Note: To make the foam rockets "blast off" carnival players make the rockets fly just like you would make a rubber band fly across the room.

Younger children (preschoolers in particular) may have trouble making the rockets fly, so this game is best for school aged children 6 years and up!

Check our our Short Video showing this fun game in action!

OUT OF THIS WORLD GAME SUPPLIES and CARNIVAL PRIZE IDEAS!

Obstacle Course Rings (6 Rings per Set) $3.70 each $22.25 $24.00

Colorful and fun, these Obstacle Course Rings are perfect for so many carnival activities! We love to use them for the Hoop-a-Toy school carnival game! Although these are almost the same size as the small hula hoops we sell, they are hard plastic and a little bit heavier than a hula hoop so these large rings cannot be used to hula hoop too! 6 large rings per set Bright colors 20-inch rings Solid, hard plastic - will hold up for years Large rings are 20" & 1/4" thick.

Metallic Foam Rocket Flyers (24 total rockets in 2 bags) 70¢ each $16.75 $18.50

In 5, 4, 3, 2, 1...BLAST OFF with these Metallic Foam Rocket Flyers! These Rocket Flyers are about 7 inches tall and come in an assortment of different colors to choose from. The kiddos will have a "blast" seeing whose rocket will go further and higher. Get ready for some fun times with these Metallic Foam Rocket Flyers! Great for arcade or carnival prize Soft foam rocket Fun for inside or outside play Cool metallic colors Rockets each 7"

Foam Rockets (24 total rockets in 2 bags) 39¢ each $9.50 $25.98

Lightweight Foam Rockets. Kids put the loop over a finger, then pull back and watch them fly across the room. This novelty toy is perfect for arcade prizes and carnival prizes and is great fun for outdoor events, and works well for the Rocket Blast Carnival Game! Cool novelty toy Fly like you would a rubber band Safe for indoor play Can fly 15 or more feet Flying foam rockets are 6 1/2".

Earth Erasers (96 total erasers in 2 bags) 13¢ each $12.50 $22.72

Ever make an enormous mistake? Well, now you have the entire world to erase it away! Earth Erasers are a nice small toy that kids will really use. They are a cheap prize for a carnival, a geography classroom, or even Earth Day! Fun themed erasers Great for anytime Boys and girls enjoy adding this to their pencil cases Cute earth erasers are 1 1/4".

Mini Foam Glider Assortment (144 total gliders in 2 boxes) 17¢ each $24.95 $33.45

Mini Foam Glider Assortment is the perfect prize or party favor for any event! These Mini Gliders are 3 1/2" x 4", made of foam, and come in a punch card to prevent bending. The kids have fun putting together this small toy and they enjoy the variety of different gliders to choose from, so everyone will be able to pick their favorite! Let the fun begin with Mini Foam Gliders! Foam with assorted designs Clear plastic weight for the nose of the plane Quick assembly Inexpensive small toy Quick Assembly Foam airplanes are 4" - 3 1/2".

Rocket Ship Pencil Eraser Top (24 total erasers in 2 bags) 38¢ each $9.25 $13.98

A great addition to any pencil - these Colorful Rocket Ship Eraser Pencil Tops are sure to erase any mistake at the speed of light - just pop on the end of your favorite pencil! These Rocket Erasers are guaranteed to make homework a "Blast"... well... almost guaranteed! Bright rocket erasers Fit on standard pencils Kids will love "blasting off" mistakes Of course, pencils are not included, but we have a great variety of pencils -- just type pencil in the search box at the top of the website!Rocket top erasers are 1 1/8" x 1 1/2".

Rainbow Flyer (24 total flyers in 2 bags) 45¢ each $10.75 $16.18

Just like a mini "frisbee" these rainbow flyers glide through the air with the flick of a wrist. Whether used for a carnival game or as a booth prize these multi-colored flying discs are sure to be a hit with the kids! Bright colors flying discs Fly like a frisbee Best for school-aged kids 24 flyers per order Mini rainbow discs are 3 1/2".

Space Water Tubes (12/package) $2.87 each $34.50 $44.97

Super cool for kids - these Space Water Tubes have plastic stars, planets, moons, and a rocket. Kids love to squeeze these in one hand and they slip out without being "slimy". Be sure to add this fun small toy to your carnival order this year! Blue water tubes with stars Filled with colorful planets, stars, and rockets Fun fidget toy The tubes are 4 1/2 inches Slippery water tube is 4 1/2". Note: This toy does NOT ship outside of the Continental United States.

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