Two Defenders. A Field Full of Alien Targets. One Air Cannon Each. Go.
The Alien Invasion Blaster Game is the only themed aim competition in our interactive game rental lineup in DFW Texas — and the one game in our catalog where both players are fighting the same enemy instead of each other. Two players step into a 13-foot inflatable alien invasion arena, each manning an air cannon loaded with soft foam balls. Alien character targets are positioned throughout the shared arena. The race begins. Both players fire at the same alien targets — and whoever hits the most before time runs out wins the round. You are not shooting at your opponent's defended net. You are not firing across a dividing wall. You are both on the same side of a fight, competing for the most confirmed alien takedowns before the buzzer. That cooperative-competitive format is unique in this catalog and naturally pulls in players who want competition without direct confrontation.
The alien and space theme does more work here than any other game's theme does for its product. A space-themed birthday party, a sci-fi VBS event, a Halloween carnival, or any event with an "out of this world" concept gets a centerpiece game that the theme actually earns — not just an incidental visual match. The inflatable arena itself carries alien imagery throughout, making it visually distinct on your event grounds and immediately identifiable from across the venue. We deliver and set up across Alvarado, Joshua, Crowley, and 50+ cities throughout the DFW metroplex.
At 8 feet tall with a 9-foot ceiling requirement, this is the most indoor-versatile game in our entire catalog — including standard office break rooms, most church classrooms, community meeting rooms, and any commercial indoor space. The air cannons fire at consistent speed regardless of player size, which means this game is genuinely equal for ages 4 through adult: a 5-year-old and a 40-year-old hold the same competitive odds, because accuracy and reaction speed are what decide the score — not strength or age. At $289, it is also the most accessible price point of any interactive game we carry, making it the right anchor game when budget matters without sacrificing the experience.
Alien Invasion Blaster Game — Specs and Rental Details
ARENA SIZE
13'L x 12'W x 8'H
PLAYERS AT ONCE
2 Players
AGE GROUP
Ages 4 to Adult
ELECTRICAL
1 Outlet, 12-Amp Circuit
SUPERVISION
1 Adult Supervisor Required
INDOOR / OUTDOOR
Both (9ft ceiling minimum indoors)
GAME TYPE
Aim and Precision — Alien Target Field
THEME
Alien Invasion / Outer Space
FEATURES
Air cannons, soft foam balls, alien character targets throughout shared arena, alien-themed inflatable walls and graphics
➤ Displayed price is for up to 8 hours
➤ Extra Hours: +7% per hour
➤ Overnight: +$75
➤ 2nd Day: 50% off
Why the Alien Invasion Blaster Is Unlike Any Other Game We Carry
You Shoot Aliens — Not Each Other
Every other aim game in our catalog puts players on opposite sides firing at each other's targets or each other's defended zones. The Alien Invasion puts both players in the same shared field, both shooting at the same alien character targets scattered throughout the arena. You are competing against your opponent for the most alien hits — but you are both fighting the same invaders. That cooperative-competitive dynamic creates a different energy than direct head-to-head games, and it naturally reduces the perceived stakes for players who want to compete without the pressure of direct confrontation.
The Theme That Actually Earns Its Place
Most inflatable game themes are decorative — the game would work the same with different graphics. The Alien Invasion theme is the concept. You are literally shooting alien targets. The game mechanic and the theme are the same idea. This makes it the natural centerpiece for space-themed birthday parties, alien-themed VBS events, sci-fi Halloween carnivals, and any event where the theme is doing more than just looking good on a banner.
9-Foot Ceiling — The Most Indoor-Versatile Game in Our Catalog
At 8 feet tall with a 9-foot ceiling requirement, this is the only inflatable game in our lineup that fits in standard commercial spaces with low ceilings — office break rooms, church classrooms, community meeting rooms, recreation center side rooms, and most indoor event halls. Standard residential ceilings are still too low at 8 feet, but virtually any commercial venue built for occupancy clears 9 feet. No other game we carry achieves this placement flexibility.
Equal at Every Age — Air Cannons Do Not Care Who Fires Them
The air cannons fire soft foam balls at the same velocity regardless of the player's size, age, or strength. A 4-year-old firing at alien targets has identical shot speed and range as a 50-year-old. Only aim accuracy, reaction time, and awareness of which aliens need hitting determine who scores. Age 4 to adult is not a generous range estimate — it is accurate, because the game mechanics genuinely equalize all participants.
The Most Accessible Price in Our Interactive Game Lineup
At $289, the Alien Invasion Blaster is the lowest-priced interactive game in our catalog. For events where budget is a constraint, this game delivers a themed, competitive, all-ages aim experience at a price point that leaves room in the event budget for tables, tents, or a bounce house alongside it. Value and experience are not in conflict here.
State-Inspected, Cleaned Between Rentals
Every inflatable from Inflatable Party Magic is inspected annually by the Texas Department of Insurance, backed by full liability insurance, and cleaned before every rental. The air cannons and foam balls are sanitized between every delivery.
How to Play the Alien Invasion Blaster Game
1
Enter the Arena and Pick Up Your Cannon
Two players enter the alien arena. Each player takes an air cannon and loads it with soft foam balls. The arena walls and interior are decorated with alien graphics and the alien character targets are positioned throughout the shared playing field — some at ground level, some at varying heights. Your adult supervisor confirms both players are ready and loads are in position.
2
Invasion Begins — Fire at Will
The supervisor starts the round and both players begin firing. The goal is to hit as many alien targets as possible before time runs out. Both players are aiming at the same field of targets — not at each other. You are competing for the same aliens simultaneously. Aim fast, reload fast, and track which targets you have hit and which are still standing. The player with the most confirmed hits wins the round.
3
Reload and Keep Shooting
Foam balls that miss the alien targets bounce off the inflatable walls and stay in the arena. Players collect and reload during play — quick reloading generates more shots per minute, which is where competitive strategy develops. The player who reloads faster without losing target awareness consistently outscores the player who pauses to hunt for balls.
4
Buzzer — Count, Rotate, Repeat
When the round ends, the supervisor counts confirmed alien target hits per player and declares the winner. Players exit, the next pair steps in, targets are reset, and the next round begins in under two minutes. With 8 full hours of rental time, this game cycles through your entire event guest list — including every age group — without anyone waiting long for their turn.
Inside the Alien Invasion arena — alien character targets positioned throughout the shared playing field, 13-foot arena
Setup Requirements and How to Book
Space and Surface — Smallest Footprint in Our Aim Game Lineup
The Alien Invasion arena is 13 feet long by 12 feet wide — a footprint that fits in spaces most inflatables cannot reach. Standard driveways, covered patios, classroom-adjacent hallways, small outdoor clearing areas, and tight festival booth spaces all accommodate this unit. The ground can be grass, concrete, asphalt, carpet, or gymnasium hardwood. The surface just needs to be level and flat. A 4-foot access path is required for our crew to carry in and position the unit.
Indoor Ceiling — Only 9 Feet Required
At 8 feet tall, this game requires a ceiling clearance of only 9 feet — lower than any other inflatable game we carry. This clears the vast majority of commercial indoor spaces: church fellowship halls, school classrooms, office event rooms, recreation center side rooms, small community hall spaces, and indoor party venues with standard commercial ceiling heights. Standard residential ceilings at 8 feet are still borderline — confirm your specific measurement before booking an indoor home setup. Call (817) 800-8618 if you are unsure.
Electrical and How to Book
One 110v outlet on a 12-amp circuit within 100 feet of setup keeps the arena inflated during your rental. Click "Add to Cart," enter your event date and delivery address, and pay a $50 deposit — it goes toward the total, not on top of it. Email confirmation arrives immediately. Our crew delivers, inflates, anchors, and confirms the cannons and targets are correctly positioned before leaving your event. Read more about what to expect on event day and our safety standards.
Safety — Foam Balls, No Goggles Required
Soft foam balls pose no injury risk at any velocity the air cannons produce. Unlike the Cannon Ball Blaster — where opposing players fire directly across at each other's zones — the Alien Invasion has both players firing at stationary alien targets, not across at each other. Direct player-to-player crossfire is not the game mechanic here, which means the risk profile is different and lower. One adult supervisor monitors play, manages the rotation, and confirms safe cannon operation before each round starts.
Best Events for the Alien Invasion Blaster Game in DFW Texas
Space and Alien-Themed Birthday Parties
This is the only game in our catalog where the attraction is the theme, not just decorated with it. A space-themed or alien-themed birthday party gets a centerpiece that is not generic — the alien character targets inside the arena make the decoration part of the competition. Kids ages 4 and up play alongside adults, which means the birthday kid, their classmates, and the parents all get a turn on equal footing.
Church VBS Events and Youth Group Nights
Space-themed Vacation Bible Schools book the Alien Invasion Blaster as the activity station that matches their theme without requiring modification. The game is completely age-appropriate, has no contact between players, requires no physical dominance to win, and runs fast enough to cycle through large groups. Churches also appreciate the 9-foot ceiling clearance that brings this game indoors for events in any sized fellowship space. See our church event rental ideas.
School Field Days and Science-Themed Carnivals
The alien theme aligns naturally with science fair events, STEM days, and end-of-year celebrations where a space concept is already part of the curriculum. The 13-foot footprint fits into tighter school event setups where larger inflatables would not clear the available space. We handle all required school vendor documentation including COI and state inspection records.
Halloween Festivals and Trunk-or-Treat Events
Alien invasion theming fits Halloween and fall festival events naturally — the invader concept works alongside haunted house and costume event themes without requiring a theme pivot. The compact 13-foot footprint fits in parking lot trunk-or-treat setups between vehicles, making this one of the few inflatables small enough to genuinely work in that format. The 9-foot ceiling also makes it a natural indoor option for church fall festivals with low-ceiling fellowship halls.
Corporate Team Events and Office Parties
The shared-target format makes this game less intimidating than direct head-to-head competition — which is useful at corporate events where not every participant is equally competitive. Both players are fighting aliens, which frames the game as cooperative before revealing who won. The 9-foot ceiling clearance also makes it feasible in office courtyards, covered parking structures, and indoor break rooms. See our corporate event options.
Budget-Friendly Multi-Game Events
At $289, the Alien Invasion Blaster is the game that anchors a multi-attraction event while leaving budget for other rentals. Pair it with a bounce house, an obstacle course, or tables and tents without blowing the entire event budget on one attraction. The themed experience and competitive format hold up alongside more expensive games without feeling like the budget option.
Community Festivals in Tight Spaces
At 13 by 12 feet, this is one of the smallest full-competition game arenas available in DFW. Community festivals with allocated booth spaces, HOA events in residential driveways, and neighborhood block parties with limited outdoor clearance can accommodate this game where larger arenas would not fit. The alien theme also draws attention from across the event without the unit needing to be large.
Indoor Winter and Year-Round Events
The 9-foot indoor ceiling requirement makes this game available for after prom events, January corporate parties, February school events, December holiday parties, and any occasion where outdoor weather is not cooperating. More indoor venues clear 9 feet than any other height requirement in our catalog — which means this game genuinely works year-round in DFW.
Complete Your Event with These Popular Additions
The most natural pairing — a bounce house gives younger kids a second activity while older players compete on the Alien Invasion.
Add physical racing competition alongside the aim game for events that want to cover multiple competitive formats.
Seating for spectators and players between rounds. Essential for outdoor summer events in Texas heat.
Bundle the Alien Invasion with other games and attractions at a package price in one order.
More Interactive Game Rentals in DFW Texas
Looking for more games to run alongside the Alien Invasion Blaster? Browse our full interactive game rentals in DFW Texas.
Our Party-First Cancellation and Weather Philosophy
Weather Happens
When weather forces a cancellation, your deposit rolls forward with no penalties. The Alien Invasion's 9-foot ceiling requirement also gives you one of the best indoor weather backup options of any game in our catalog.
Empathy Over Logistics
Chanda runs this company as a parent and a neighbor. When something comes up on either side, we find the solution first and check the policy document second. That has been the standard since 2002.
The Magic Standard
Every delivery gets treated like it is for our own family's event. Over 1,200 five-star Google reviews from DFW families, schools, churches, and businesses reflect that standard in practice over more than two decades.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Alien Invasion Blaster Game
What is the difference between the Alien Invasion Blaster and the Cannon Ball Blaster?
Both games use air cannons and soft foam balls inside an inflatable arena. The key differences are the target setup and the game layout. The Cannon Ball Blaster divides the arena — each player is on their own side firing across at the opponent's target nets. The Alien Invasion puts both players in the same shared field, both shooting at alien character targets scattered throughout the arena. You are competing for the most alien hits rather than defending your own zone. The Cannon Ball Blaster is a larger arena (22x12ft vs 13x12ft), requires goggles due to the cross-arena firing, and is priced higher. The Alien Invasion is the smaller, lower-priced, themed option with no goggles required because player-to-player crossfire is not part of the game mechanic.
Can a 4-year-old really compete at the same level as an older player?
Genuinely, yes — more than in almost any other game. The air cannons fire at consistent speed regardless of who operates them. A 4-year-old aiming at an alien target has the same shot velocity and range as an adult. What determines who scores more is reaction speed, target awareness, and reload efficiency — not physical size. A quick, focused young child can absolutely outscore a slower-reacting adult. The game was specifically designed so age and size do not decide the outcome, which is why the range of 4 to adult is accurate rather than aspirational.
What is the minimum ceiling height for indoor setup?
9 feet — the lowest indoor ceiling requirement of any inflatable game we carry. The arena stands 8 feet tall and needs 1 foot of clearance above it. Standard residential ceilings at 8 feet are borderline — measure your specific location before confirming an indoor home setup. Most commercial venues — church fellowship halls, school classrooms, office event rooms, recreation center rooms, community halls — clear 9 feet comfortably. Tell us at booking if your setup is indoors so our crew brings the right anchoring equipment for your floor surface.
Do players need goggles for the Alien Invasion game?
No — unlike the Cannon Ball Blaster where players fire directly across at each other's zones, the Alien Invasion has both players shooting at stationary alien targets positioned in the shared arena space. The game mechanic does not require players to fire directly toward the other player's position, which removes the crossfire concern that makes goggles necessary in the Cannon Ball Blaster format. Your adult supervisor manages positioning during play to maintain safe spacing between competitors.
How many players can use the Alien Invasion game per hour?
Two players per round. Rounds run approximately two to three minutes, including setup between pairs — players exit, new players enter, targets reset, cannon loads confirmed, next round starts. At that pace, you cycle through 20 to 40 individual players per hour depending on how quickly your supervisor runs the rotation. At an 8-hour event, this game comfortably serves the full guest list of most birthday parties, school carnivals, and community festivals.
Where does Inflatable Party Magic deliver the Alien Invasion Blaster Game?
We deliver across the full DFW metroplex — all of Tarrant County (Fort Worth, Arlington, Mansfield, Burleson, Crowley, Kennedale, Benbrook, Keller, Southlake, Colleyville, and more), Johnson County (Cleburne, Joshua, Alvarado, Grandview, Godley, Venus, Keene), Ellis and Dallas County (Midlothian, Waxahachie, Cedar Hill, Grand Prairie, Red Oak, Coppell, Flower Mound), Parker and Hood County (Weatherford, Aledo, Granbury, Glen Rose, Willow Park), Hill County (Hillsboro, Itasca, Blum), and Waco. Professional setup and takedown included. View our full delivery area or call (817) 800-8618.
Alien Invasion Blaster Game Delivery Across DFW Texas
Professional delivery, setup, and takedown included in the rental price across all DFW service cities. The 13-foot footprint makes this the most venue-flexible competitive game in our catalog.
Tarrant County
Fort Worth, Arlington, Mansfield, Kennedale, Benbrook, Keller, Southlake, Grapevine, Bedford, North Richland Hills, Haltom City, Watauga, Haslet, Trophy Club, Colleyville, Crowley, Everman, Forest Hill, River Oaks, and Azle.
Johnson County
Burleson, Cleburne, Joshua, Alvarado, Grandview, Venus, Godley, Keene, Cresson, and Rio Vista.
Ellis and Dallas County
Midlothian, Waxahachie, Red Oak, Cedar Hill, Dallas, Grand Prairie, Coppell, Flower Mound, Maypearl, and Covington.
Parker, Hood, and Somervell County
Weatherford, Aledo, Willow Park, Granbury, Glen Rose, Tolar, Lipan, and Acton.
Hill and Bosque County
Hillsboro, Itasca, Blum, Whitney, Kopperl, and Morgan.
Extended Delivery
Waco, Briar Oaks, Rendon, Lillian, and additional DFW communities. Call (817) 800-8618 to confirm availability in your city.
Book the Alien Invasion Blaster Game for Your Next DFW Event
Alien-themed events and summer school carnival dates book ahead. Secure your reservation with a $50 deposit — professional delivery, setup, and takedown included for the full 8-hour rental.
Call (817) 800-8618
8-Hour Rentals
•
Professional Setup
•
State-Inspected
•
Fully Insured
•
Family-Owned Since 2002
