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Milk Can Ball Toss
The object of Milk Can Ball Toss is to get a softball into a milk can. The milk cans are placed behind the counter, usually 5 to 8 feet away from the player. The player gets a designated number of balls (usually two to three). To play, the player throws the ball, hoping to get it into the milk can. The player must not lean over the counter toward the milk can. Rules vary for different events, but usually no prize is awarded if the player gets no balls in the milk can. Sometimes smaller prizes are awarded for one or two balls in. Larger prizes are awarded if the player gets all the balls into the milk can.
Muffin Tin Ball Toss
Muffin Tin Ball Toss is a game where players have to throw wiffle balls onto muffin trays. If a wiffle ball lands on a colored muffin tin, the player wins a prize. Most events have different muffin colors, indicating the prize level won. Players are usually told not to lean over the counter while playing this game. This game is well-suited for children, because it is not based on skill, but more on luck. Also, most players get a fair amount of wiffle balls to toss for their money.
Balloon Burst Darts
Balloon Burst Darts is usually a game for people older than 10, because the darts can be very sharp. Some places have different rules if their darts are made of soft plastic. In Balloon Burst Darts, the object is to burst a balloon of a certain color. Prizes are awarded for the color of balloon that is popped. Players are asked to not lean over the counter while playing darts. Prices and number of darts vary by game.
Carnival Game Tips
A tip when playing carnival games is to limit your child to one or two games only. Some game operators can be pushy, resulting in you paying a lot of money so your child can play many games. Having a plan will help you and your child stay on track and make good choices when playing carnival games. Also, help your child find a game that is suited for children, or a game that has a winner every time.