The Only Game Where a 4-Year-Old and a 40-Year-Old Are on Exactly Equal Footing
The Cannon Ball Blaster is the only game in our entire interactive game rental lineup in DFW Texas where the result is purely about aim. No bungee cords to pull against. No physical contact. No speed advantage for bigger players. Two to four people step into a 22-foot inflatable arena, strap on goggles, take positions at an air cannon, and fire soft foam balls across 20 feet at their opponents' target nets. The air cannons fire at consistent speed regardless of who is pulling the trigger. A 4-year-old lands shots with the same ball velocity as an adult. That genuine age-and-size equalization is what makes this game work at events where every other competitive attraction leaves younger or smaller participants at a structural disadvantage.
The arena is 22 feet long, 12 feet wide, and 10 feet tall — one of the most compact inflatable game arenas in our catalog. That 10-foot height is the detail that expands where this game can go: indoor venues with ceilings as low as 11 feet can accommodate it. Most school gymnasiums, church fellowship halls, office conference rooms, recreation centers, and standard indoor event spaces clear 11 feet with room to spare. Add the fact that you only need one 12-amp outlet and the Cannon Ball Blaster becomes the easiest-to-place, most venue-flexible competitive game we carry. We deliver and set up across Mansfield, Crowley, Southlake, and 50+ cities throughout the DFW metroplex.
The game fits festivals, school events, corporate picnics, church functions, and backyard birthday parties — not because it is versatile in a generic way, but because it covers the specific gap that every other competitive game leaves open: a pure aim game that does not filter participants by size, age, height, or athleticism. Every guest who steps up to a cannon has the same tools and the same distance. Who wins is determined entirely by aim, timing, and strategy — and that equalizer is what keeps adults engaged right alongside children without either side feeling the competition is rigged.
Cannon Ball Blaster — Specs and Rental Details
SETUP AREA
24'L x 14'W x 10'H
ACTUAL SIZE
22'L x 12'W x 10'H
PLAYERS AT ONCE
2 to 4 Players
AGE GROUP
Ages 4 to Adult
ELECTRICAL
1 Outlet, 12-Amp Circuit
SUPERVISION
1 Adult Supervisor Required
INDOOR / OUTDOOR
Both (11ft ceiling minimum indoors)
GAME TYPE
Aim and Marksmanship — Air Cannon
FEATURES
Air cannons, soft foam balls, target nets, protective goggles included, 20ft shooting distance
➤ Displayed price is for up to 8 hours
➤ Extra Hours: +7% per hour
➤ Overnight: +$75
➤ 2nd Day: 50% off
Why the Cannon Ball Blaster Is Unlike Every Other Game We Carry
Pure Aim — No Physical Advantage for Bigger Players
Air cannons fire soft foam balls at consistent speed regardless of who pulls the trigger. Size, age, height, and strength play zero role in the outcome. A 5-year-old operating an air cannon has the same shot velocity and firing distance as a 35-year-old. Every game in our interactive lineup that uses bungee cords, ropes, or physical movement gives bigger players a built-in edge. This one does not.
10 Feet Tall — Fits Almost Any Indoor Space
At only 10 feet tall, the Cannon Ball Blaster fits inside venues with ceilings as low as 11 feet. That clears most school classrooms, office spaces, church halls, community center rooms, and standard indoor venues that taller inflatables cannot enter. When outdoor weather is not cooperating, this game goes indoors without compromise.
Compact Footprint — 22x12 Feet
The 22-foot by 12-foot arena is the smallest footprint of any game in our interactive lineup. It fits in a standard driveway, a classroom, a corporate break room, a small backyard section, or a festival booth space. You do not need a field or a parking lot to make this game work. Almost any flat area with 24 feet of length clears the setup requirement.
Goggles Provided — Safety Built Into the Game
Protective goggles are included with every rental and are required for all players. They are not an afterthought — they are part of the game's design, which is what allows this attraction to safely serve ages 4 and up without restriction. Soft foam balls plus goggles plus an enclosed inflatable arena creates a contained competition with no injury risk at any age.
Strategy Over Reflexes — Stays Interesting Round After Round
Players learn the arc of their cannon. They start to anticipate opponents' shots. They time reloads, block angles, and develop aim patterns within a few minutes of play. That learning curve keeps the game fresh across multiple rounds in a way that pure-reflex games do not. Players who lose the first game want the next game because they know they can improve.
State-Inspected, Fully Insured, 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 delivery. Goggles and cannons are sanitized between every rental — the equipment that players touch gets the same attention as the inflatable structure itself.
How to Play the Cannon Ball Blaster
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Step In, Gear Up
Two to four players enter the inflatable arena through their respective entry points. Each player puts on their protective goggles — goggles are mandatory before any cannon is operated. Players take position at their air cannon on their side of the arena. The arena divides the field: one side or two players versus one side or two players, with target nets behind each team's position.
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Load and Aim
Players load soft foam balls into their air cannon and take aim at the opponent's target net across 20 feet of arena. The cannon fires on trigger activation — no winding, no physical effort. Line up your shot, account for the arc, and fire when your aim is true. Opponents are simultaneously loading and aiming at your target net on the other side.
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Fire and Defend
Both sides fire simultaneously. Players shoot at opponents' targets while defending their own. The game is live from the first shot — there is no turn-taking, no waiting, no pause between rounds. Balls that miss bounce off the inflatable walls and stay in play on the floor for collection and reloading. Fast reloaders generate more shots per minute, which is where game speed and strategy develop.
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Score, Rotate, Repeat
Your adult supervisor tracks scoring — hits on target nets, count the balls in each net, declare the winner of the round. Players exit, the next group steps up, and the game resets in under two minutes. With 8 full hours of rental time, you can run a continuous rotation through your entire event guest list — no one waits long to play.
Inside the Cannon Ball Blaster Arena
Side view of the arena — cannon positions and target net layout
Inside the arena — air cannon view and 20-foot field of play
Setup Requirements and How to Book
Space Requirements — Compact and Flexible
The setup footprint is 24 feet long by 14 feet wide with a 10-foot height. This fits in more locations than any other game in our catalog — standard driveways, parking lot sections, gym corners, break room clearings, backyard sections, and classroom-sized indoor spaces. The ground can be grass, concrete, asphalt, carpet, or hardwood gym flooring. A 4-foot access path is required to carry in the equipment. Flat ground is required; slopes do not work for the arena walls.
Indoor Ceiling — Only 11 Feet Required
The Cannon Ball Blaster is 10 feet tall, requiring just 11 feet of ceiling clearance indoors — lower than any other inflatable game we carry. Standard residential ceilings (typically 8-9 feet) are too low, but nearly all commercial indoor venues clear 11 feet easily: school classrooms (9-12 ft), gymnasiums (20+ ft), church halls (10-14+ ft), office event spaces, and recreation centers. Call (817) 800-8618 if you are unsure about your venue's ceiling height before booking.
Electrical and Booking
One 110v outlet on a 12-amp circuit within 100 feet of the setup location is all this game needs — the lowest power requirement of any game in our interactive catalog. Click "Add to Cart," select your date and delivery address, and pay a $50 deposit. Your deposit applies toward the total rental price. Email confirmation arrives immediately. Our crew delivers, inflates, sets up the cannons and target nets, confirms goggles are accounted for, and returns for pickup at the end of your rental.
Safety Features
Protective goggles are included and required for all players before any cannon is operated. Soft foam balls pose no injury risk at any speed the air cannons produce. The inflatable arena walls contain all foam balls within the play area — no projectiles leave the arena during play. One adult supervisor monitors the game, enforces goggle use, manages the player rotation, and ensures cannons are only operated when all players are geared up. Read our full safety standards for details.
Best Events for the Cannon Ball Blaster in DFW Texas
School Field Days and Carnivals
The compact setup area and fast round rotation make this game practical for high-volume school events. Rounds last two to three minutes for 2-4 players, and setup between groups takes under a minute. The age-4-and-up range means elementary schools can use this game without the height restrictions that eliminate younger students from other games. We handle all school vendor approval documentation including COI and state inspection records.
Corporate Events and Team-Building
An office-wide foam ball tournament where the winner is determined purely by aim — not by who is the most athletic — creates genuine competition across the full range of a company's workforce. The compact setup fits in corporate courtyards, parking lots, and any outdoor space near an office building. See our corporate event rental options for complete event packages.
Church Festivals and Youth Events
The Cannon Ball Blaster has no age floor that excludes young children and no physical contact that concerns parents or youth leaders. Soft foam balls in an enclosed arena with goggles is one of the most universally acceptable competitive games for church youth events, VBS finale days, and family fall festivals where you need broad participation and zero injury concern.
Birthday Parties — Any Age
This is the rare birthday party game that works equally well for a 5-year-old's party and a 35-year-old's party. Kids birthday parties get a safe, exciting aim competition that all participants can genuinely win. Adult birthday parties get a competitive game that does not sort participants by athleticism. The compact arena also fits in backyard party setups where larger games would not clear.
Community Festivals and HOA Events
The small footprint makes the Cannon Ball Blaster the most flexible game for festivals where space is tight and multiple attractions need to coexist. It drops into a festival booth-sized space, runs continuously with fast player rotation, and draws spectators because people watching a live air cannon battle from outside the arena walls are entertained before they ever step in to play.
College Events and Campus Activities
Campus organizations rent the Cannon Ball Blaster for college event entertainment where the game needs to work in tight outdoor spaces near academic buildings or campus quads. Two players facing off in an air cannon battle photographs easily and generates engagement when posted on campus social channels. Quick rotations also keep booth traffic moving at large campus events.
After Prom and Teen Events
Teen events benefit from aim-based competition because it sidesteps the physical-size hierarchies that make other games less interesting for smaller participants. Air cannon marksmanship is a skill that equalizes quickly — and teens who discover they are better at it than the biggest person in the room remember that game. Browse our after prom rental options for a full event lineup.
Indoor Winter and Holiday Events
The 10-foot height and 11-foot ceiling minimum make the Cannon Ball Blaster the most indoor-accessible competitive game in our entire catalog. December holiday parties, January corporate events, winter school indoor field days, and any event where outdoor options are ruled out by weather all work with this game in virtually any standard commercial venue.
Complete Your Event with These Popular Additions
Add a physical racing game alongside the aim competition to cover both skill types at your event.
Pair the Cannon Ball Blaster with a bounce house for a full event lineup that serves every age at your party.
Spectator seating for players watching arena matches from outside. Shade for Texas outdoor events.
Bundle the Cannon Ball Blaster 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 Cannon Ball Blaster? Browse our full lineup of interactive game rentals in DFW Texas.
Our Party-First Cancellation and Weather Philosophy
Weather Happens
If weather forces a cancellation, your deposit rolls forward to a rescheduled date with no fees or penalties. The Cannon Ball Blaster's indoor capability also gives you a weather contingency option that most inflatable rentals cannot offer.
Empathy Over Logistics
Chanda runs this company as a parent and a neighbor. When something comes up, we find a solution first and check the policy document second. That has been the standard since 2002.
The Magic Standard
Every delivery gets the same care we would give our own family's event. Over 1,200 five-star Google reviews from DFW families, schools, churches, and businesses reflect what that standard looks like in practice, consistently, year after year.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Cannon Ball Blaster
Are the foam balls safe for young children? Can a 4-year-old really play this?
Yes — the foam balls are soft and the air cannons fire at a consistent, controlled velocity that causes no injury on contact. Protective goggles are required for all players before any cannon is operated, which makes this game genuinely safe from age 4 upward. The game was specifically designed to accommodate young children alongside adults — there is no height requirement, no strength requirement, and no physical contact between players. If a 4-year-old can reach the cannon trigger and wear goggles, they can play.
Does age or size give any player an advantage with the air cannon?
No. The air cannons fire at consistent speed regardless of who operates them — they are pneumatic, not human-powered. A 6-year-old fires with the same ball velocity and the same 20-foot range as a 50-year-old. The only variables that affect outcome are aim accuracy, reload speed, and game-reading strategy. This genuine equalization is what makes the Cannon Ball Blaster uniquely fair across a wide age mix and is the reason it works for family events where other competitive games create mismatched contests.
Can the Cannon Ball Blaster be set up indoors?
Yes — it requires a ceiling clearance of only 11 feet, which makes it the most indoor-accessible competitive game in our catalog. Most commercial indoor venues clear this easily: school gymnasiums, church fellowship halls, recreation centers, and office event spaces all typically have ceiling heights well above 11 feet. Standard residential home ceilings (8-9 feet) are not sufficient, but any commercial space intended for events almost certainly qualifies. Tell us at booking that your setup is indoors so our crew brings the right anchoring equipment for your floor surface.
How many players can use the Cannon Ball Blaster at one time?
Two to four players compete simultaneously — one or two players per side of the arena. The most common format is 2-on-2 or 1-on-1. Rounds last two to three minutes, setup between groups takes under a minute, and the compact footprint means your supervisor can run a continuous rotation through your event guest list at an efficient pace. Throughput for 2-player matches is approximately 30 to 40 players per hour.
What happens to foam balls that miss the target net?
Foam balls that miss the target net bounce off the inflatable arena walls and remain on the floor inside the arena. Players collect and reload them during play — quick reloading becomes part of the competitive strategy as the game goes on. Your adult supervisor manages ball inventory and confirms all projectiles stay inside the inflatable barrier during the match. No foam balls exit the arena during play.
Where does Inflatable Party Magic deliver the Cannon Ball Blaster?
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), and Hill County (Hillsboro, Itasca, Blum). View our full delivery area or call (817) 800-8618.
Cannon Ball Blaster Delivery Across DFW Texas
Professional delivery, setup, and takedown included in the rental price across all DFW service cities. The compact footprint and low power draw make this one of the easiest games to place at any venue.
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 Cannon Ball Blaster for Your Next DFW Event
One outlet, a 24-foot footprint, and an 11-foot ceiling. This is the most venue-flexible competitive game we carry. Secure your date with a $50 deposit — professional delivery, setup, and takedown included for the full 8-hour rental.
Call (817) 800-8618
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