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. 

GIANT CONNECT 4 (suitable for 3 years +)

Connect 4 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 red playing counters 21 yellow playing counters 1 blue game board 2 orange stands/legs	0.87m x 1.15m x 0.6m Weight: 13kg

                                                                                                                                     

MEGA 4 IN LINE (suitable for 5 years +)

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+)

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 +)

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)

PLASTIC STILTS (suitable for 3 years +)

These stilts are made of strong plastic and have a broadened edge for extra stab.

	Contains	Dimensions
	1 plastic storage container with: 4 yellow bucket stilts 2 blue bucket stilts 4 red bucket stilts	Dimensions: 55cm x 38cm x 32cm Weight: 5kg Plastic Stilts: 12cm (h) x 10.5cm (d)

 

RUBBER QUOITS SET (suitable for 3 years+)

The Rubber Quoits Set is easy and fun to play for children and will improve hand eye coordination.

	Contains	Dimensions
	Mesh carry bag with: Heavy rubber base for stability with a 40cm high stake 6 x 18cm diameter rubber quoits	Stake: 40cm Rubber quoits: 18cm diameter

 

RUBBER HORSESHOE GAME (suitable for 5 years+)

The Rubber Horseshoe Game is great fun for indoors or outdoors and will get family and friends up and moving.

	Contains	Dimensions
	1 storage bag with: 4 x plastic horseshoes 2 x rubber mats with rubber dowels and rules	Horseshoes: 200g Mats: 30cm diameter

 

SOFT TUG OF WAR ROPE

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+)

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+)

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

ON TARGET (suitable for 3 years+)

On Target is a great new game that uses 3 frisbees and adds skill with a target to aim for. Players take turns to throw the 3 frisbees from a distance, aiming to land them on the large 3m diameter target mat. Points are scored according to which ring of the target your Frisbees land on.

	Contains	Dimensions
	1 storage bag with: 1 mat (3m x 3m) 6 frisbees	Weight: 5kg

 

WALKABOUT GAME (suitable for 3 years+)

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+)

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.

08 8930 0300

darwin@darwin.nt.gov.au