Blasters aren’t just for backyard battles and target practice—there’s a whole world of creativity, precision, and skill waiting to be unleashed with dart blaster trick shots. From bouncing darts off walls to hitting moving targets, trick shots are the perfect way to elevate your game and wow your friends and family.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through five insane trick shots, break down step-by-step instructions, and provide tips to help you master them. Get ready to turn your dart blaster skills into pure dart-flinging magic!
1. The Around-the-Corner Shot
What It Is: Taking down a hidden target that’s completely out of view. Making this one of your go-to trick shots with your dart blasters means you’ll have to master clever angles and precision.
How to Master It:
- Set Up the Challenge: Place a target out of sight, such as around a doorway, behind a box, or behind a piece of furniture.
- Grab a Reflective Surface: Use a mirror, shiny object, or your phone’s front camera to see the hidden target. Position it so you can clearly spot the target’s reflection.
- Aim Through the Mirror: With your face to the mirror and your blaster toward the target, use the mirror’s reflection to line up the shot. Remember, angles are everything!
- Fire: Shoot your dart, and if the alignment is right, watch as it hits the hidden target!
What You’ll Need:
- Your Blaster: For this trick shot, we’d go with the Solo Pro. With this smaller blaster, you’ll be able to maneuver any way you want to hit that target.
- Plenty of darts: The Solo Pro is compatible with a variety of half- and full-length darts, like the Bamboo, Ember, Ruby, and Waffle Tip.
- A target: Start larger, and slowly go smaller as you get better at this shot.
- A reflective surface: A handheld or wall mirror or your phone camera are great options.
Pro Tips:
- Practice lining up angles by using a laser pointer or flashlight before shooting.
- Start with a stationary target and work up to moving ones for an added challenge.
2. The Ricochet Bullseye
What It Is: Make the dart bounce off a surface, like a wall or table, before hitting the target. It’s a true test of geometry and finesse!
How to Master It:
- Position Your Target: Place it at an angle to a flat, smooth wall or surface. You’ll need enough space to experiment with different dart trajectories.
- Pick Your Spot: Determine where the dart needs to hit the wall to ricochet toward your target.
- Test Angles: Practice with a slow, deliberate aim to figure out the perfect spot to bounce the dart. Small adjustments can make a big difference.
- Go for It: Fire away, and fine-tune your aim to land that perfect ricochet shot!
What You’ll Need:
- Your blaster: You’re going to need some power for this one. We’d pick the Nitroshot+ Omina Pro.
- Lots of darts: For max compatibility, Nitrohot+ darts are our go-to with the Omnia. Plus, they’re tough enough to withstand lots of impact, which you’ll need for this challenge.
- And a target!
Pro Tips:
- Use darts with soft tips—they’re better for bouncing.
- Start by marking your ricochet point with a piece of tape to help with accuracy.
3. The No-Scope
What It Is: This shot is for the true sharpshooters. The goal is to hit a target without using your blaster’s scope.
How to Master It:
- Practice and Setup: Find a target and practice aiming at it without using your scope.
- Aim and Fire: Once you feel comfortable, try firing a dart without looking through the scope.
- Rinse and Repeat: This shot takes a lot of practice, but it’s incredibly satisfying to pull off.
- Make It Harder: Once you’ve nailed hitting the target without your sights, make it extra complicated. Try hitting a moving target that way, or running at a target.
Pro Tips:
- This one might take some time and practice to really master, so be patient.
- Start with a larger target, then get smaller as you get more consistent.
What You’ll Need:
- Your blaster: For a blaster that will feel like an extension of your arm, go with the Nitroshot+ MK-2.
- Darts: The most precise dart we’ve ever made, the Nitroshot+ is exactly the type of dart we’d want for a trick shot this tough.
- And a target!
4. The Moving Target Challenge
What It Is: Hitting a moving target isn’t just impressive—it’s a great way to sharpen your reflexes and timing.
How to Master It:
- Choose Your Moving Target: This could be a ball rolling across the floor, a swinging object tied to a string, or even a dart board being manually moved by a friend.
- Understand the Motion: Watch how the target moves and predict where it’ll be when you take your shot.
- Time Your Shot: The key to success is firing slightly ahead of the target’s movement so your dart meets it mid-path.
- Adjust and Repeat: Keep practicing until you can nail the shot on a moving target with confidence.
What You’ll Need:
- Your blaster: With a high-speed target, you’ll want a high-speed blaster. Try out the MK-4 for a spring-powered boost.
- Darts: Since you’ll probably be working from a larger distance, you’ll want the best darts for that. We’d pick our half-length Bamboo darts.
- And a target!
Pro Tips:
- Start with slower-moving targets and increase speed as you improve. You can also try changing the size of the target and the distance you’re shooting, just to mix things up.
- For an advanced version, grab a friend and try hitting a target attached to a remote-controlled vehicle!
5. The Blindfold Shot
What It Is: Take aim in the dark—literally. This shot challenges your memory, muscle memory, and confidence.
How to Master It:
- Setup: Place your target at a consistent distance. Memorize exactly where it’s located.
- Practice First: Take a few practice shots with your eyes open to get a feel for the angle and distance.
- Blindfold Yourself: Once you’re comfortable, put on a blindfold and aim based on memory.
- Shoot: Fire your dart and see if you can trust your instincts!
What You’ll Need:
- Your blaster: Pick your favorite! For this challenge, you’ll need to be comfortable with your blaster, so whatever you choose, stick with it.
- Darts: Go for compatibility with whatever your favorite blaster is, but make sure you’re stocked up to keep the action going.
- And a target!
Pro Tips:
- Have a friend guide you during your first few attempts – and continue to supervise throughout
- Pick an area to shoot where it’s okay to miss your target. Try this one outside, or in an area where there aren’t any breakables or valuables around, just in case things go sideways.
Quick Safety Tips for Dart Blaster Trick Shots
While you’re having fun perfecting these crazy trick shots with your favorite dart blaster, remember to keep safety in mind:
- Always wear eye protection when practicing.
- Only aim at inanimate targets—never at people or animals.
- Practice in an open, clear space to avoid damaging objects or hurting yourself.
- Bring along a friend or parent to help out.
Show Off Your Skills!
Mastered one (or all) of these trick shots with your dart blasters? Share your moves with the dart blaster community! Record a video or snap a picture of your best shots and tag us on social media at @dartzoneblasters. We can’t wait to see your creativity and might even feature your dart blaster trick shots for others to try. Who knows—you could inspire the next viral dart blaster challenge!
Trick shots aren’t just fun—they’re a chance to flex your imagination, test your skills, and connect with other dart blaster fans. Grab your dart blasters, try these crazy trick shots, and keep pushing the limits of what you can do. The next legendary shot is just a practice round away!
