Ready to have a ball?
A bursting-with-color ball that is!
Chameleon Colors’ Color Powder Balls are an easy and magical way to take games and activities up a notch. The special fabric these balls come wrapped in allows Chameleon Colors' non-toxic powder to burst on impact, turning ordinary moments into colorful memories.
Whether you’re looking for ways to spark creativity or liven up a weekend with friends, here are ten unique activities you can try with color powder balls.
1. Sidewalk splatter painting
Turn your driveway into a colorful canvas. Lay down butcher paper, an old sheet, or use the sidewalk as your backdrop. Instead of brushes, players use color powder balls to create splatters and bursts of color. This is a perfect creative activity for toddlers and young children. (Although every age will want to join in!)
Everyone takes turns throwing from different distances, layering shades, or working together on a group mural. When finished, you’ll have a one-of-a-kind piece of art — and some fun memories from the creative process.
2. Carnival booth games
Traditional carnival games are even better with a splash of color. Color powder balls add a fun twist to simple setups like:
· Ring Toss Remix: Replace bottles with white-painted targets and hit them with color balls instead of rings.
· Balloon Pop Alternative: If you have some volunteers, now is the opportunity to use them. Have your volunteers wear white t-shirts and try to dodge flying color balls. Instead of popping balloons, the players try to hit one of your volunteers for a prize!
· Target Buckets: Aim color balls into different buckets marked with point values.
These quick-play activities are easy to set up and guarantee plenty of laughs.
3. Capture the flag with a twist
Add color to a classic playground game.
In this version of capture the flag, each team carries a stash of color powder balls. If you’re hit by a ball from the opposing team, you must freeze in place until a teammate tags you back in. (For older teens, you could change up the rules so that if you’re hit, you’re out. Last man standing wins.)
The game is more dynamic, strategic, and it’s easy to tell who has been tagged by the colorful splatters. It’s familiar, but with a vivid new twist.
4. High school dance day dates
Looking for something different to do before a dance?
Color powder balls are perfect for day dates. Chameleon Colors’ Color War Kit is perfect for a colorful group date.
Couples or groups split into teams for a friendly color showdown, use color balls for ammunition in popular field games, or build mini competitions like target throws. Afterward, take group photos in your colorful outfits — it’s inexpensive, creative, and makes the night unforgettable.
Not everyone does dance day dates, but Utah’s Adventure Family defines them as, “A day date happens before the students attend the dance, and they go out, often even before lunch, and do something fun together.” It is most common in states like Utah.
5. Target wall challenge
All you need is a big white sheet, poster board, or chalk-drawn target on the sidewalk. Design point zones like a dartboard, then take turns throwing color balls at the target. Each impact leaves a splatter that makes scoring visual and fun. It’s a game that the whole family will enjoy!
Add difficulty by moving players farther from the target or putting them on a timer. The activity doubles as a competition and a giant art piece.
6. Color dodge toss
This game borrows from dodgeball, but adds a colorful burst to each hit. Try to hit as many people as possible with colorful splats!
Players can count how many times they get hit, or play elimination-style, where a certain number of hits removes you from the round. It’s a playful, action-packed way to burn energy and guarantees a lot of laughter.
7. Creative outdoor photoshoots
For senior portraits, family pictures, or just a fun weekend photoshoot, color powder balls make photos pop.
Have a family color war and then strike a colorful pose. Or, throw the Color Balls at each other for candid bursts. Photographers get vibrant action shots, and participants get an activity that feels as fun as it looks.
8. Splash tag
This version of tag replaces hand taps with color bursts. The "it" person tags others by tossing a powder ball. Whoever gets hit takes over as “it.”
Players can reload by picking up color balls left on the ground, which keeps the game flowing. It’s simple to set up, easy for kids and adults to join, and adds the right amount of unpredictability.
To take the game to the next level, assign point values to the different colors of color balls. Maybe green is 10 points, yellow 20, blue is 40, and red is 50. See which team gets the most points.
9. Color obstacle run
Design an obstacle course with cones, small jumps, or tunnels, then make each checkpoint require a color challenge. For example, players must hit a target with a powder ball before moving forward.
You can also station a friend or teammate at certain points to defend the course by tossing balls at runners. By the finish line, players are tired and covered in color.
For additional fun obstacle course ideas, We Are Teachers offers plenty of ideas like a beanbag (or colored ball) relay or Over Under with colored balls.
10. Sports team bonding
Sports teams thrive on unity and friendship; there’s no better way to build that than
shared experiences with team-building activities. Color Balls are a great way to break the routine and try something new and fresh. Use Color Balls in mini scrimmages, relay challenges, or celebratory bursts after goals and wins.
Because they’re playful and low-pressure, teammates can relax, laugh, and connect outside regular drills. The colorful finish makes for perfect team photos and lasting memories.
Quick tips for success
To get the best results out of your color powder ball activities:
· Wear Play Clothes: White and black especially make the splatters pop.
· Pick Outdoor Spaces: Parks, backyards, or open fields keep cleanup simple.
· Capture the Fun: Bring a camera — these moments are too good not to save.
· Clean Up Easily: Powder is non-toxic and brushes off easily. Excess powder washes off with a hose or in the laundry.
Get your color balls from Chameleon Colors
Chameleon Colors’ Color Powder Balls open the door to endless creativity. From target games and obstacle courses to photo sessions and team-building, they transform ordinary activities into colorful adventures.
Whether you’re planning a casual hangout, a creative date, or want to try something new, these activities prove that a little color goes a long way. Grab a pack, gather friends, and unleash your creativity — one burst at a time.