Wak A Rat Carnival Game Rental

SETUP AREA

24"L x 24"W x 14"H

ACTUAL SIZE

24"L x 24"W x 14"H

AGE GROUP

All Ages

ELECTRICAL

None Required

PLAYERS

1 Player Per Turn

GAME TYPE

Bean Bag Toss / Themed Target Knock-Down

SCORING

Per rat OR all-three-down — your choice

INDOOR/OUTDOOR

Both

SUPERVISION

1 Adult Supervisor Required

FEATURES

Three rat targets, bean bags, dual scoring formats, prize-compatible

The Only Themed Target Game in the Lineup

Cans are targets. Rats are characters. Every other knock-down game in the lineup uses inanimate objects — cans, pins, plates. The Wak A Rat gives players themed characters to aim at, and that changes the emotional experience completely. Kids do not cheer for knocked-over cans the same way they cheer for knocked-over rats. The narrative element — the rats lose, you win — makes this game more satisfying than its mechanics alone can explain.

The Name Does the Marketing For You

"Wak A Rat" stops people in their tracks. Before a single bean bag is thrown, the name creates curiosity and amusement — parents smile, kids ask to try it, and teenagers say yes to a game they would have otherwise walked past. No other game in the lineup has a name that generates that immediate response before the game mechanics are even visible. The name sells the first turn.

Two Scoring Formats — One Game

The Wak A Rat is the only game in the lineup explicitly designed to run two different ways. Score a point per rat knocked down for cumulative play — ideal for younger players and inclusive events. Require all three down to win for a more challenging all-or-nothing format — ideal for fundraisers and competitive events. Switch between formats across the event day. No other game offers this built-in flexibility.

Bean Bags Are the Right Tool for Young Throwers

Bean bags are soft, easy to grip, and easy to aim compared to softballs or wiffle balls. Young children can throw a bean bag at a large rat target from close range and experience the satisfaction of a hit without the arm strength or precision required for harder games. The Wak A Rat works for the full age range from young children through adults — the supervisor adjusts the throwing distance for each player.

Compact Footprint — Goes Anywhere

At 24 inches by 24 inches, the Wak A Rat fits on any standard table or sits directly on the ground. No electricity, no generator, no water. Place it in a corner, at the end of a booth row, or on a folding table beside any other game or attraction without any special accommodation. The smallest of the themed carnival games with the biggest personality.

Works for Every Age and Every Event Type

A 5-year-old throwing from close range and a 40-year-old throwing from the full distance are both playing the same game with equally satisfying outcomes. The Wak A Rat does not require athletic ability, prior experience, or any specific skill set to enjoy. It is immediately accessible, immediately funny, and immediately competitive — the three things any event game needs to work all day.

Step Up and Grab Your Bean Bags

Stand at the throwing line in front of the Wak A Rat game. Three rat targets are set up on the game board. Your supervisor gives you your bean bags for the turn. Your goal: throw the bean bags and hit as many rats as possible.

Aim for the Rats

Each rat is a target. A clean hit knocks the rat down. The supervisor sets the throwing distance based on the player's age and ability — younger players throw from closer in, adults from the full range. Aim center-mass on each rat for the best chance of a clean knockdown.

Score Per Rat or Go for All Three

Your event supervisor chooses the scoring format before play begins. In cumulative mode, every rat knocked down earns a point or ticket. In all-or-nothing mode, all three rats must go down to win a prize. Both formats work with the same game setup — no changes needed to switch between them.

Collect Points or Prizes — Then Try Again

Collect your earned points, tickets, or prize — you supply the prizes, we deliver the game. The supervisor resets the rats for the next player. Players who knocked down one or two rats and did not win stay in line to try for all three. You have 8 full hours to wak every rat on the board.

Space and Surface Requirements

The Wak A Rat game has a 24-inch by 24-inch footprint — fits on any standard table or directly on the ground. You need a throwing lane of 6 to 10 feet in front of the rat targets depending on player age and ability. Allow some clear space behind and beside the game for knocked-down rats and bean bags. No staking, anchoring, or gate access required. Works on any flat surface indoors or outdoors.

No Electrical or Water Required

The Wak A Rat is fully non-electric. No outlet, no generator, no extension cord, no water connection. Place it anywhere at any venue without accommodation — gymnasiums, fellowship halls, school cafeterias, parking lots, backyards, or open-air festival spaces all work identically. No venue is off the table because there is nothing to plug in.

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. Combining the Wak A Rat with other games or inflatables in a package? Call (817) 800-8618 and our team will build the right lineup for your event and budget.

Supervision and Safety

One adult supervisor manages the throwing line, resets rat targets between turns, adjusts the throwing distance for younger players, and runs any prize or ticket system. Bean bags are soft and safe for all ages. The supervisor positions the game so that knocked-down targets and bean bags land safely in front of the game rather than beyond it. 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

The Wak A Rat is one of the most recognizable school carnival game names in the lineup — and recognition drives booth traffic before the first player steps up. Run it in cumulative scoring mode for elementary events so every student scores something and leaves the booth satisfied. Check our vendor approval for schools page if your campus requires booking documentation.

Birthday Parties — Especially for Kids Who Love Animals

The themed rat targets make the Wak A Rat more engaging for younger birthday party guests than any plain knock-down game. Pair it with a bounce house rental and give kids both physical active play and a skill-based carnival game to rotate between. The rat theme adds personality to a party that a can toss simply cannot match.

PTO and Booster Club Fundraisers

Switch to all-or-nothing mode for fundraiser events where the difficulty should drive ticket spending. Players who knock down two out of three rats but miss the third go straight back to the line. The themed targets make the near-miss feel particularly frustrating — the one rat still standing is more infuriating when it has a face — which drives more repeat plays than plain targets.

Church Festivals and Harvest Events

The Wak A Rat is completely age-neutral, requires no electricity, and works indoors in a fellowship hall with no modification. The fun, slightly silly name fits naturally in the lighthearted atmosphere of church harvest festivals and family-friendly community events. See our church and youth group event ideas for full planning guidance.

Corporate Events and Team-Building

The Wak A Rat at a corporate event rental breaks the ice the moment someone reads the name on the sign. Run a department vs. department tournament — most rats knocked down in 5 throws per team — and the competitive format combined with the silly theme produces exactly the unguarded, genuine laughter that corporate event planners are trying to manufacture with team-building exercises.

VBS and Youth Group Events

Vacation Bible School and youth group events need games that work for a wide age range within a structured program schedule. The Wak A Rat turns run in under 30 seconds, the game is self-explanatory from the name alone, and the themed targets keep younger children engaged across multiple turns without losing interest. No electricity, works in any indoor or outdoor space.

College Events and Greek Life

Campus organizations at TCU and DFW-area colleges use the Wak A Rat at recruitment cookouts and lawn events. The name generates immediate social media content — photos with the Wak A Rat sign are funnier than photos with any plain game name. For college event entertainment, the combination of a memorable name and competitive scoring keeps guests engaged without any organizational effort.

Community Festivals and Block Parties

The Wak A Rat is a table-sized game that adds midway character to any community event without taking significant space. Place it alongside larger attractions and it pulls guests in with the name before the booth is even staffed. All-ages play format means no one in the crowd is too young or too old to step up and try.

Can Toss Carnival Game

Run the themed Wak A Rat alongside the classic Can Toss for two bean bag games with completely different personalities — one with characters, one with the crash of falling cans.

Crazy Hat Carnival Game

Two compact table games with distinct mechanics and themes — the Wak A Rat for knock-down satisfaction, the Crazy Hat for lob-toss scoring. Both work for all ages with no electricity.

Bounce House Rentals

Physical active play on the inflatable plus a compact skill game at the table — the Wak A Rat gives birthday party guests something to do between turns on the bounce house.

Event Rental Packages

Bundle the Wak A Rat 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 the Wak A Rat different from the Can Toss if both use bean bags?

Both use bean bags and knock-down targets, but the experience is entirely different. The Can Toss uses plain cans — inanimate objects, auditory crash payoff, traditionally run as all-or-nothing scoring. The Wak A Rat uses themed rat characters — the theme creates a narrative element where kids are "defeating rats" rather than knocking over objects. The Wak A Rat also explicitly supports both per-rat and all-three-down scoring formats, making it more flexible for different event types. Same mechanic, completely different game personality.

Which scoring format should I use — per rat or all three down?

It depends on your event. Per-rat scoring works best for school carnivals, birthday parties, and events with younger players — everyone scores something and leaves the booth satisfied, which keeps lines moving smoothly. All-three-down scoring works best for fundraisers and competitive events where the near-miss is supposed to drive more ticket spending. Many events run per-rat scoring for the first half of the day with younger crowds and switch to all-three-down for the afternoon competitive session. The supervisor can change the format at any point with no adjustments to the game setup. Review our what to expect on event day page for booth management tips.

What ages can play the Wak A Rat game?

All ages. Bean bags are soft and easy for small hands to grip and throw. Young children throw from a shorter distance set by the supervisor — close enough that even a 4-year-old can hit a rat target and experience the satisfaction of knocking it down. Older children and adults play from the full distance. The themed rat targets engage younger players who would lose interest in a plain knock-down game after a few turns.

Can the Wak A Rat be used indoors?

Yes — the Wak A Rat requires no electricity and its 24-inch by 24-inch footprint fits on any standard table. The soft bean bags are safe for indoor use and will not damage walls, floors, or ceilings. Position the game so that knocked-down rat targets and bean bags fall onto the table surface or a designated recovery zone in front of the game. Gymnasium floors, fellowship halls, school cafeterias, and hotel ballrooms all work without any modification.

Are prizes included with the Wak A Rat rental?

Prizes are not included — you supply prizes, tickets, or points and Inflatable Party Magic delivers the game. Common prize structures for per-rat scoring: 1 ticket per rat knocked down, bonus prize for knocking all three. For all-three-down scoring: one prize per successful turn, larger prize for knocking all three with the first throw. The rat theme makes prizes feel especially earned — kids are genuinely proud to have defeated all three rats.

Where does Inflatable Party Magic deliver the Wak A Rat Carnival Game?

We deliver the Wak A Rat 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.