Are you a not-for-profit organisation and organising an event open to the community? Looking to add some extra spark to your event?
We have a range of unique fun and games equipment that suits everyone, from toddlers to adults, and encourages a diverse range of active entertainment options.
What games and activities are available?
City of Darwin has available a range of Fun and Games equipment for use at your event. There is no fee, and the Fun and Games unique equipment will suit everyone from toddlers to adults.
Our Fun and Games equipment is open to not-for-profit organisations, community groups, charities and young people for non-commercial events taking place in the Darwin municipality.
- MEGA 4 IN LINE (suitable for 5 years +)
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Mega 4 In line in a row vertically, diagonally or horizontally and stop your opponent from doing the same. Great fun for players and spectators alike!
Contains Dimensions 
- 21 green playing counters
- 21 purple playing counters
- 2 half blue game board pieces
- 2 blue release/hold sliding mechanisms
- 2 orange stands/legs
1.15m x 1.2m x 0.57m
Weight: 18kg
- PLASTIC TUMBLING BLOCKS (suitable for 5 years+)
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Try games such as competition stacking (how quickly can you build your tower from a pile of blocks 5m away?) or see who can build the highest tower by taking blocks from within the stack.
Contains Dimensions 
1 storage bag with:
- 54 hollow polyethylene plastic blocks (7.5 cm x 22.5cm x 4cm)
Blocks: 7.5cm x 1.2m x 0.57m
- FLEXIBLE RUBBER BLOCKS (suitable for 2 years +)
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Giant, colourful interlocking blocks for fun-filled building play. A total of 50 light, soft and durable blocks in all.
Contains Dimensions 
1 large plastic storage container with:
- 16 big blocks (25cm x 7cm x 10cm)
- small blocks (17cm x 17cm x 10cm)
- big slant blocks (25 cm x 7cm x 10cm)
- small slant blocks (17cm x 17cm x 10cm)
- SOFT TUG OF WAR ROPE
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This 100% cotton Tug-of-War rope eliminates splinter associated with manila ropes.
With a 8,000kg tensile strength, this super strong rope can be used by both kids and adults and is softer on the hands.
Contains Dimensions 
1 storage bag with:
- 23m tug of war rope
Rope: 2.5cm in diameter x 23m long
- LARGE PARACHUTE (7M) (suitable for 3 years+)
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The brightly coloured parachute is washable, made from quality nylon and heavily reinforced in all key stress areas.
A parachute playbook with over 150 games to play indoors and outdoors all year round is included.
Contains Dimensions 
1 Storage bag with:
- 1 rainbow coloured parachute
- 1 playbook
Parachute: 7m in diameter
Weight: 3kg
- GIANT SNAKES AND LADDERS (suitable for 3 years+)
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Players physically move around the board when the huge inflatable dice is thrown. The winner is the first to move from one corner to the opposite. This game can be played both indoors and outdoors.
Contains Dimensions 
1 storage bag with:
- 1 mat (3m x 3m)
- 1 foam dice (singular for dice)
Weight: 8kg
- WALKABOUT GAME (suitable for 3 years+)
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The game is suitable for 2 - 4 players, over 3 years old. The game is an Indigenous interpretation of 'Snakes and Ladders'.
Contains 
1 storage bag with:
- 15 pieces of game mat
- 1 red foam dice
- INSIDE USE ONLY
- LARGE PLASTIC CHESS PIECES (suitable for 5 years+)
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This large 60cm set is a perfect size for outdoor play. Made from durable plastic, this set can be played by all ages. Set comes complete with 32 regulation pieces. Each playing piece consists of a base and upper unit.
Contains Dimensions 
3 storage bags:
1st storage bag with:
- 1 laminated instructions page
- 1 mat (3m x 3m)
- 2 Queens, 2 Kings, 4 Bishops (max 60cm high and 22cm diameter base)
2nd storage bag with:
- Black Only: 8 Pawns, 2 Knights, 2 Rooks
3rd storage bag with:
- White Only: 8 Pawns, 2 Knights, 2 Rooks
Total of (16) White pieces and (16) Black Pieces.
Weight: 35kgs for total set
Terms of loan
The Fun and Games equipment may be borrowed free of charge for community events open to the public within the Darwin municipality by not-for-profit organisations, community groups and charities.
The hirer must:
- Be a not-for-profit organisation, charity or community group.
- Have $20 million Public Liability Insurance coverage.
- Complete an application form.
- Ensure all pieces are CLEANED and DRIED before being packed away.
Event Equipment Application Form (Webform)
Event Equipment Application Form (pdf)
How to book
Contact our Customer Service team to check availability of the Fun and Games equipment.
