Dunk Tank

A dunk tank is a water attraction that involves a person sitting on a trigger-operated seat above a tank of water. Players throw balls at a target to dunk the seated person into the water.

Always have an adult supervise the dunk tank operation. Ensure the area around the tank is clear to prevent accidents. Only individuals who meet our safety criteria (over 5 feet tall and under 250 pounds) should use the tank. Follow all provided safety instructions to ensure a fun and safe experience.

Customers are required to provide a hose with access to an active water source. The location of the dunk tank setup should be within a reasonable distance from this water source to ensure efficient filling.

We recommend booking at least two to three weeks in advance to secure your preferred date, especially during busy event seasons like spring and fall.

Ensure that the water source is reliable with adequate pressure to fill 350 gallons. Check that the hose is long enough to reach the dunk tank's location and that there are no kinks or leaks in the hose that could impede water flow.

The dunk tank should be placed on a flat, stable surface away from electricity and high traffic areas. It is suitable for both indoor and outdoor settings, provided that the space meets safety requirements.

Our rental includes the dunk tank delivery, setup, operation instructions, and pickup post-event. We ensure that all equipment is in top working condition and meets safety standards.

It typically takes about 30 minutes to fill the dunk tank with 350 gallons of water, assuming the water pressure is standard and the hose is directly connected to the source without any extensions.

A thrower aims one of the three included balls at the colorful target. A solid, direct hit on the bullseye trips the release and drops the seat, sending the rider into the 500 gallons of water below. It resets in seconds, so the next person climbs up and the line keeps moving all day.

Three throwing balls are included, which is plenty to keep a line moving since they reset fast. For a fundraiser or carnival you can sell throws by the ball, just retrieve them from the splash area and pass them back to the next person in line.

No fine print up front: cancel or reschedule for any reason any time before we deliver, even the day of, and the full amount becomes store credit that never expires. But once we have set the unit up, if you choose to keep going and it rains later, that rental is final, since we have already delivered and still have to come collect and clean it. The flexible window is yours right until our crew arrives.

The tank fills on site from a standard garden hose, so have a spigot within reach of the setup spot. In Central Texas heat the water warms quickly and a cool dunk is the whole point. For a cooler-weather event, run warm water from the hose if you can while filling.

Yes. The seat supports riders up to 250 lbs, so teens, parents, teachers, coaches, and the boss can all take a turn. It is the same 250 lb limit as the [best Austin water games](/austin/best-water-games), so the grown-ups are fair game for the dunk.

Riders in the seat go up to 250 lbs, so older kids, teens, and adults. Younger kids ages 5 and up love being the throwers aiming for the target. For ages 2 to 4, pair it with a toddler-friendly bounce house so the little ones have their own fun.

It is one of our best, across Austin ISD, Round Rock ISD, and the surrounding districts. A dunk tank draws a crowd and raises money fast when you sell throws to soak the principal, coach, or boss. We are fully insured and state-inspected, keep a certificate of insurance ready, and for school districts we set up by 8am and collect by 3pm.

Plan for roughly an 8 by 8 foot footprint plus standing room for throwers, and about 8 feet of height. Use View in My Yard to preview the exact size in your space before you book, whether you are in Georgetown, San Marcos, or central Austin.

A flat, mostly level surface, a garden-hose water source within reach to fill the tank, and a clear path to move the unit in. Tell us your surface type, grass, concrete, or turf, when you book so we bring the right anchoring.

Yes. We deliver and set up across Central Texas, including Austin, San Antonio, New Braunfels, San Marcos, Georgetown, and Round Rock. Browse our full [Austin carnival party games](/austin/carnivals-parties) and cool the crowd with a [Round Rock water slide](/austin/water-slides-round-rock) or a [New Braunfels water slide](/austin/water-slides-in-new-braunfels).