Inflatable Dart Ball Game – Hook and Loop Target Board (50.8cm)
$95.00
An inflatable dart ball game with a 50.8cm hook-and-loop target board and three self-stick fabric balls. A safe alternative to traditional darts, suitable for indoor group activity sessions and people living with dementia.
This inflatable dart ball game offers a safe alternative to traditional darts, replacing sharp points with soft self-stick fabric balls that adhere to hook-and-loop patches on the target. Among dementia games and puzzles used in aged care, it stands out for supporting hand-eye coordination and physical engagement in a low-risk format. It suits group sessions, one-to-one activity, and mixed-ability settings.
How it can be used
Hang the inflatable board from a wall handle or lay it flat on the floor for a different throwing angle. Players take turns throwing the three fabric balls at the numbered target patches. The board inflates quickly without tools, though a balloon pump — sold separately — speeds up the process. It packs down for easy storage and transport between rooms or facilities.
Each set includes:
- One inflatable target board, approximately 50.8cm in diameter
- Three tennis-ball-sized self-stick fabric dart balls
- 17 sewn-in hook-and-loop scoring patches on the target surface
- A handle for wall mounting
- Team scoring rounds: Divide the group into two teams and take turns throwing all three balls. Tally scores after each round on a whiteboard to encourage friendly competition and group interaction.
- Distance challenge: Mark throwing lines at different distances on the floor with tape. Participants choose their preferred distance, supporting varying mobility and confidence levels.
- Floor target play: Lay the board flat on the floor and have seated participants throw underarm onto the target — useful for residents with limited standing balance.
- One-to-one sessions: Use with a single resident as a gentle physical activity, focusing on arm movement and turn-taking rather than scoring.
- Relay warm-up: Incorporate into a broader active session as a warm-up throwing activity before other group games.
- Target board diameter: Approximately 50.8cm
- Target surface: Nylon with hook-and-loop (hook and loop) patches
- Inner core: Inflatable
- Scoring patches: 17 sewn-in targets
- Included balls: 3 tennis-ball-sized self-stick fabric dart balls
- Mounting: Handle for wall hanging; can also be used flat on the floor
- Inflation: Balloon pump required — sold separately
- Format: Physical product