Toy blowguns typically fire projectiles such as darts. They are relatively simple devices, but have always been popular as toys or for use in recreational activities. A user simply inserts a projectile inside a pipe portion of a blowgun and then blows a powerful, short blast of air into a mouthpiece at one end of the pipe portion. The force of the blast of air provides propulsive power to the projectile, launching it from the pipe into the air towards an intended target.
The propulsive power depends on the respiratory power produced by the user. As such, the use of blowguns provides exercise benefits, especially in developing the lungs.
Children, however, typically do not have sufficient respiratory power to use blowguns, and even toy blowguns, effectively. This is especially so for younger children. In particular, it is difficult for children to fire projectiles from prior blowguns at speeds or at distances that make the use of these blowguns particularly fun or interesting.
It is an object of the present invention to overcome or ameliorate at least one of the disadvantages of the prior art, or to provide a useful alternative.