Fat Cats Carnival Game Rental

SETUP AREA

2ft L x 2ft W x 4ft H

ACTUAL SIZE

2ft L x 2ft W x 4ft H

AGE GROUP

All Ages

ELECTRICAL

None Required

PLAYERS

1 Player Per Turn

GAME TYPE

Bean Bag Toss / Character Knock-Down

INDOOR/OUTDOOR

Both

SUPERVISION

1 Adult Supervisor Required

FEATURES

Fat cat character figures, 3 bean bags per turn, cumulative point scoring, prize-compatible

Characters You Actually Want to Knock Over

Generic cans and bottles are targets. The fat cat figures are characters. Oversized, round, expressive cat faces sitting on a stand have a specific kind of appeal — kids walk up and immediately want to knock them down before the rules are even explained. That character appeal is why Fat Cats has appeared at midways worldwide for decades. The cats draw the crowd. The scoring keeps them there.

Every Cat Down Earns a Point — No Empty Turns

Unlike all-or-nothing knock-down games, Fat Cats awards a point for every individual cat that falls. A player who knocks down two cats earns two points and walks away with something to show for it. That cumulative format eliminates the frustration of near-miss failures and makes the game genuinely accessible for younger players who would leave the Can Toss empty-handed every time.

Stands 4 Feet Tall — Visible from Across the Event

The Fat Cats game stands 4 feet tall on a compact 2-foot base — twice the height of the Can Toss booth and taller than every other compact game in the lineup. At a school carnival or church festival, the cat figures are visible above the crowd's sight line, which means guests find the booth before they are even looking for it. The vertical presence is free advertising for the game all day long.

The Same Bean Bag Feel — Different Energy

Fat Cats uses the same bean bag projectile as the Can Toss — soft, manageable, accessible for all ages. But the energy of the game is entirely different. The cats have personalities. Knocking one over produces a different kind of satisfaction than knocking over an anonymous can. Players talk about which cat they knocked down, which one kept standing, and which one they are specifically targeting next turn.

Tiered Prize Structures Work Perfectly Here

The cumulative scoring of Fat Cats is ideal for tiered prize systems. One cat down earns a small prize. Two cats earn a medium prize. Three cats earn the top prize. That escalating reward structure keeps every tier of player engaged — the player who only lands one cat wants to try again for two, and the player who lands two wants the top prize. Every outcome drives the next turn.

One of Our Highest-Demand Rentals in DFW

Fat Cats is consistently one of the most booked games in the catalog for a reason: it works at every event type, every age group, and every venue. School carnivals, church festivals, birthday parties, corporate picnics, and community events all book this game and bring it back year after year. It is the carnival game that earns repeat customers — events that rent it once tend to request it for every future event.

Step Up and Grab Your Bean Bags

Stand at the throwing line in front of the Fat Cats game stand. Your supervisor hands you 3 bean bags. The fat cat figures are lined up on the stand in front of you. Each cat you knock down earns one point.

Pick Your Target — Aim for the Cat

Aim your first bean bag at one of the fat cat figures. A centered hit sends the cat down. The cats are round and wide, making them easier to hit than a narrow can but more satisfying than hitting an anonymous target. Players often pick a specific cat to go for first.

Every Cat Down Scores — Use All Three Throws

Each bean bag earns a separate chance to knock down a cat. Use all three throws to maximize your score. Hit one cat, then aim the second throw at a different cat. Every one that falls adds to your total — you are never throwing away a turn by missing with one bag.

Collect Points — Beat the Top Score

Your supervisor counts your cats down and awards your tickets, prizes, or points. The supervisor resets the cats for the next player. You step aside to let the line move — and immediately start thinking about what you will do differently next turn. You have 8 full hours to work on that score.

Space and Surface Requirements

The Fat Cats game stand has a 2-foot by 2-foot base and stands 4 feet tall. It can be placed on the ground or on a table depending on your preference — ground level lets younger players throw without needing to reach up, while table-level gives the booth a more prominent carnival feel. Allow a clear throwing lane of 6 to 10 feet in front of the stand for players. No staking, anchoring, or gate access required. Works on grass, concrete, gymnasium flooring, carpet, or any flat surface.

No Electrical or Water Required

Fat Cats is completely non-electric. No outlet, no generator, no extension cord, no water connection. Place it anywhere at any venue without any power accommodation. Gymnasiums, fellowship halls, school cafeterias, church parking lots, backyard patios, and open-air festivals all work without exception. The simplest setup in the lineup — place the stand, set the cats, hand out bean bags.

How to Book Online

Click "Add to Cart" on the product page. Enter your event date, delivery address, and setup location. A $50 deposit holds your reservation and applies toward your total. You will receive an automatic email confirmation. Want to pair Fat Cats with other games or add it to an existing order? Call (817) 800-8618 and our team will build the right game lineup for your event.

Supervision and Safety

One adult supervisor manages the throwing line, resets the fat cats between turns, tracks points if running a scoring system, and manages any prize or ticket awards. Bean bags are soft and safe for all ages — no hazard at any throwing distance. The supervisor adjusts the throwing line for younger players to keep the game appropriate for their arm strength. Inflatable Party Magic cleans and inspects all game equipment between every rental. Read our safety standards page for full details.

School Carnivals and Fall Festivals

Fat Cats is a school carnival essential — the character figures draw students from across the grounds, the cumulative scoring keeps every age group engaged, and the cumulative point format makes the game fair for younger kids who would miss entirely on a harder game. One volunteer runs the booth with no training required. Review our vendor approval for schools page if your campus requires documentation before booking.

PTO and Booster Club Fundraisers

The tiered scoring of Fat Cats is purpose-built for fundraiser ticket economies. Players who land one cat want to try again for two. Players who land two want the full three. The escalating prize structure means nearly every player who takes one turn spends tickets on at least two. Compared to all-or-nothing games, Fat Cats generates more turns per player per event day — which means more ticket revenue per game rental.

Church Festivals and Harvest Events

All ages, no electricity, safe bean bags, and characters that make kids laugh before the first throw — Fat Cats is the right game for church community events that want to include younger children and senior adults at the same booth. Works indoors for fellowship hall events without any modification. See our church and youth group event ideas for full planning guidance.

Birthday Parties

Fat Cats is the birthday party game that works for the birthday kid's younger siblings and older cousins at the same table. Pair it with a bounce house rental and you cover both the high-energy physical activity and a skill game with genuine character appeal. The cats tend to become the centerpiece of birthday party photo moments — nobody skips the Fat Cats photo.

Corporate Events and Company Picnics

Fat Cats brings the midway energy to any corporate event rental without requiring physical exertion, complex rules, or setup explanation. Employees of every age can walk up, throw three bags, and immediately understand the result. The cat characters generate the kind of spontaneous commentary and laughter that makes corporate events feel like actual fun rather than organized obligation.

College Events and Greek Life

Campus organizations at TCU and DFW-area colleges use Fat Cats at lawn events and recruitment cookouts as a fast-moving competitive station. Run a high-score leaderboard across the event and post standings every hour — the competitive format drives repeat plays among college event entertainment crowds who want to see their name at the top.

VBS and Youth Group Events

Fat Cats is a VBS staple because the characters land with kids of every age, the bean bags are safe for the youngest participants, and partial scoring means every child feels like a winner. The game resets in seconds, which keeps high-volume youth groups moving without long waits between turns.

HOA Events and Community Block Parties

Standing 4 feet tall, Fat Cats self-promotes across any community event layout — guests see the cat figures from a distance before they know what the game is. That visibility makes it the natural gathering point at block parties and HOA events where guests arrive at different times and need something to anchor the activity zone.

Can Toss Carnival Game

Run Fat Cats (cumulative scoring, characters) alongside the Can Toss (all-or-nothing, cans). Two bean bag games, two completely different experiences and difficulty levels — the perfect dual bean bag booth setup.

Milk Can Toss Carnival Game

Add the classic precision game alongside the character knock-down. Fat Cats for the younger crowd and casual players; Milk Can Toss for the adults looking for a harder challenge. Both games, one midway.

Bounce House Rentals

Physical active play plus the Fat Cats skill game covers every energy level at a birthday party or community event. The cat figures draw guests between bounce house turns.

Event Rental Packages

Bundle Fat Cats with inflatables and other games in an event package — the most cost-effective option for school carnivals, church festivals, and community events booking multiple attractions.

Weather Happens

Texas weather does not care about your event date. We offer flexible rain checks with no penalties when weather forces a cancellation. Your deposit rolls forward to your rescheduled date — no lost money, no stress.

Empathy Over Logistics

We lead with kindness and find solutions, not excuses. If something goes wrong with your rental, we make it right. Chanda McFarland runs this company as a parent and neighbor, not a faceless corporation.

The Magic Standard

We treat every delivery like it is for our own family. That standard has earned us over 1,200 five-star Google reviews from DFW families, churches, schools, and businesses since 2002.

How is Fat Cats different from the Can Toss if both use bean bags to knock things over?

Both are bean bag knock-down games but the experience is completely different in two key ways. First, the targets: Fat Cats has expressive character figures with personality — the Can Toss knocks over generic cans. Second, the scoring: Fat Cats awards a point for every individual cat that falls — the Can Toss requires ALL cans to go down for a win, with no credit for partial knockdowns. Fat Cats is cumulative and forgiving. Can Toss is all-or-nothing and high-pressure. Booking both at the same event gives guests two entirely different bean bag experiences.

What ages can play the Fat Cats game?

Fat Cats works for all ages. The supervisor adjusts the throwing distance for younger players — smaller children can throw from close range and still knock down cats, which means they score points and feel the satisfaction of success rather than missing every turn. Older children and adults throw from the full line distance. Because every cat that falls scores a point regardless of skill level, the game stays fun and engaging for the youngest guests in a way that all-or-nothing games do not. Read our what to expect on event day page for tips on managing mixed-age carnival booths.

Can the Fat Cats game be used indoors?

Yes — Fat Cats requires no electricity and works on any flat surface. The bean bags are soft and safe for indoor play. The 2-foot base footprint fits in any indoor space, though the game stands 4 feet tall so confirm there is adequate ceiling clearance. Gymnasium floors, fellowship halls, cafeterias, hotel ballrooms, and corporate event spaces all work. For indoor setups, position the game so knocked-down cats fall onto a table or padded surface rather than onto a hard floor from the 4-foot height.

How does the scoring work and can I set up a tiered prize structure?

Every cat knocked down earns one point per turn. With 3 bean bags per turn, the maximum score per turn is equal to the number of cats on the stand. Tiered prize structures work exceptionally well with Fat Cats: one cat down earns a small prize, two cats earn a medium prize, and knocking all the cats down earns the top prize. Events running a ticket system often award one ticket per cat down, with a bonus ticket for a complete clear. This structure consistently drives higher ticket revenue per player than single-tier prize games.

Are prizes included with the Fat Cats rental?

Prizes are not included — you supply prizes, tickets, or points and Inflatable Party Magic delivers the game. The cumulative scoring format of Fat Cats makes prizes highly motivating at every tier, because even a player who knocks down just one cat receives something. That small win at the bottom tier is what brings them back for the next turn, aiming for the top prize.

Where does Inflatable Party Magic deliver the Fat Cats Carnival Game?

We deliver the Fat Cats Carnival Game throughout the DFW metroplex — Tarrant County (Fort Worth, Arlington, Mansfield, Burleson, Crowley, Keller, Southlake), Johnson County (Cleburne, Joshua, Alvarado, Grandview, Venus), Ellis and Dallas County (Midlothian, Waxahachie, Cedar Hill, Grand Prairie, Dallas), and Parker, Hood, Somervell, Hill, and Bosque counties. Professional setup and takedown is included in the rental price. View the full delivery area or call (817) 800-8618.

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 check availability for your location.