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Rubber Band Target Run

Flick rubber bands into cup zones for 5 rounds. Highest score wins.

Flick rubber bands into cup zones for 5 rounds. Highest score wins. Last round is trick-bank only. Format: 1v1 or free-for-all.

  • BoardDesk Break
  • CategoryDesk Break
  • Best forDesk Break groups that want a clear hosted side challenge.
  • Players2-8
Rubber Band Target Run activity preview - Flick rubber bands into cup zones for 5 rounds. Highest score wins.
Play idea from Desk Break Board.
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Quick start.

“Flick one rubber band from the line toward the target zone. Hits on the named zone score.”

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How to play Rubber Band Target Run

Step 1

Place the target against a wall, box, or paper backstop.

Step 2

Each player flicks one rubber band from below shoulder height.

Step 3

Score target hits, collect bands from the backstop, and rotate.

Guide details

Run it cleanly

Scoring

How the result works

A hit on the target scores one point; a hit on the center mark scores two if marked before play.

Example: Place the target against a wall, box, or paper backstop.

Host tip

Keep it clean

Skipping the backstop. Put the target where misses stop quickly.

Safety: Never aim rubber bands at people, faces, screens, drinks, or shared walkways.

Best for

Who it fits

Desk Break groups that want a clear hosted side challenge.

Energy

Pace

Low

Board Desk Break
Category Desk Break
Best for Desk Break groups that want a clear hosted side challenge.
Players 2-8
Time 10-20 min
Gear Rubber bands, paper cup target, and clear desk lane
Space Clear desk or office lane
Energy Low
Setup Set a paper cup or paper target against a safe backstop, mark the flick line, and keep people out of the lane.
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Variations to try

  • Work-safe mode: use teams and skip personal prompts or anything that blocks a walkway.
  • Quick mode: play one short timer round, record the result, then decide rematch or switch.
  • Team mode: split into two teams and rotate turns so mixed skill stays playable.
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We're playing Rubber Band Target Run from Studboards. A controlled rubber-band target run with a safe backstop and equal flicks. Fits: Players: 2-8 | Time: 10-20 min | Gear: Rubber bands, paper cup target, and clear desk lane Safety: Never aim rubber bands at people, faces, screens, drinks, or shared walkways. View Idea: https://www.studboards.com/boards/desk-break/desk-break-rubber-band-target-run.html