Blowpipe shooting
with a group
The activity where the strongest in the group has no advantage at all. We provide the equipment, the explanation and an instructor.
Why a mixed group is on an equal footing here
Blowpipe shooting is the only activity in our range where height, strength and fitness play no role at all. A 23-year-old colleague has no advantage over someone of sixty, and a child can easily beat an adult. That changes the atmosphere in a group straight away.
With many active games a predictable pecking order forms within five minutes. That doesn't happen here, and the people who usually hang back in a sporty game are suddenly at the front. So we like to put it early in a programme, because it loosens up the dynamics before the rest begins.
What we bring
We bring the complete set-up and build it at your venue. All you need to have available is a room or an outdoor area.
- Blowpipes and darts, with a clean mouthpiece for each participant
- Targets at several distances, so every age can join in
- A marked-off shooting line and an explanation of the order
- An instructor, and score keeping if you want a winner
When do you book it separately and when as part of a programme?
Booking blowpipe shooting on its own makes sense for a one-hour occasion, for example during drinks or an open day where people come and go. Anyone can join in without any explanation beforehand and move on again after two minutes.
For half a day or a whole day it works better as part of a programme. We regularly build it in as one of the stations of a team games day, where the score counts towards the final ranking, or as a rest point between two physical activities at the Traditional Dutch games.
Looking for the same principle but with bows? Have a look at archery. That needs more space and more instruction time, and it's more physical.
How much space and time is needed?
A lane of about ten metres with a clear zone behind it is enough. That fits in a canteen, a warehouse, a gym or on a grass field, and it's the reason we can fit this activity in almost anywhere.
A few people can stand at the line at once, so with a large group we work in shifts. While one shift shoots, the other does something else. Our set-up takes about half an hour and doesn't count towards the duration of the programme.
A compact half-day programme starts at €195. The final price depends on group size and duration, and is fixed after the first conversation.
Frequently asked questions
Is blowpipe shooting safe enough for a mixed group?
Blowpipe shooting is one of the calmest activities we run. Shooting is in one direction only, the darts are light and the shooting line is marked off. Participants get an explanation before anyone steps up to the line, and darts are only retrieved once everyone has finished shooting.
From what age can children take part?
From about eight years old it usually works fine. Lung capacity matters less than people think, because technique and calm breathing do most of the work. With a mixed group we mark out shorter and longer distances, so that a child and an adult can shoot side by side.
Can blowpipe shooting also be done indoors?
Indoors works well, and it's one of the reasons we often schedule it. A hall, canteen or warehouse with a clear wall of about ten metres is enough. That makes it one of the few shooting activities that doesn't depend on the weather.
How long does a blowpipe shooting session last?
Allow half an hour to three quarters of an hour for a group of up to about twenty people. Longer rarely works, because after fifteen darts or so everyone knows what they can do. That makes it short as a standalone activity and strong as part of a larger programme.
Tell us about your plan
Interested in blowpipe shooting? Just fill in the short form and we'll send a price estimate within 1 working day.
Blowpipe shooting at your venue
Let us know how many people and where it needs to take place, and we'll see whether it fits.