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Instructions
Balloon Pop
Lean a piece of common plywood against a sturdy, upright surface at the event location such as a tree, wall or batting cage. Place heavy items such as sandbags on the floor in front of each corner of the plywood to keep it from sliding and falling.
Inflate water balloons or other small, circular balloons and tie the balloon stems securely. Staple each balloon stem, on the non-inflated section of the knot, to the board in a grid-like pattern. Ensure that there are rows and columns of the balloons starting from waist level to the top of the wood.
Adhere a 3-foot piece of duct tape on the floor -- painter's tape will also work -- when playing the game indoors to avoid sticky residue on the floor. This tape line acts as the throwing distance for participants.
Throw three darts at the balloons in an attempt to break them. Careful aim and the ability to keep the darts straight while throwing them are helpful in breaking balloons.
Inflate additional balloons and replace the popped balloons as necessary throughout the event. Give prizes to those who pop one, two or three balloons.
Pie in the Face
Gather volunteers to participate in the pie toss from the hosting organization. For example, in a school setting, the principal and teachers would be an appropriate and enticing choice.
Blanket volunteers around their necks with plastic sheeting and instruct them to wear safety goggles to avoid getting whipped cream in their eyes.
Fill one pie plate with canned whipped cream and instruct participants to toss the pie at the volunteers, trying to pie them in the face.
Duck Pond
Fill an inexpensive baby pool halfway with water using a hose.
Draw a star in permanent marker on the bottom of a few of a group of rubber ducks. The stars will designate those who will receive prizes. Allow the markings to dry before placing the ducks in the water.
Insert a waterproof fountain or pond pump to move the water around the pool. This will make it more difficult for children to choose a duck, and it will help prevent the same child from choosing the same duck again.
Give a prize to any child who chooses a duck with a black star on the bottom. This game is geared toward children and may not be appropriate for adults.