diff --git a/Assets/Scripts/Minigames/DivingForPictures/FloatingObstacle.cs b/Assets/Scripts/Minigames/DivingForPictures/FloatingObstacle.cs
index 9c205a3b..069ad5a0 100644
--- a/Assets/Scripts/Minigames/DivingForPictures/FloatingObstacle.cs
+++ b/Assets/Scripts/Minigames/DivingForPictures/FloatingObstacle.cs
@@ -4,8 +4,9 @@ using Pooling;
 namespace Minigames.DivingForPictures
 {
     /// <summary>
-    /// Complete floating obstacle component that handles data, movement, and pooling.
-    /// Obstacles move upward toward the surface. Collision detection is now handled by the player.
+    /// Complete floating obstacle component that handles movement and pooling.
+    /// Obstacles move upward toward the surface. Collision detection is handled by the player.
+    /// Once an obstacle hits the player, its collider is disabled to prevent further collisions.
     /// </summary>
     public class FloatingObstacle : MonoBehaviour, IPoolable
     {
@@ -13,9 +14,6 @@ namespace Minigames.DivingForPictures
         [Tooltip("Index of the prefab this obstacle was created from")]
         [SerializeField] private int prefabIndex;
         
-        [Tooltip("Damage this obstacle deals to the player")]
-        [SerializeField] private float damage = 1f;
-        
         [Tooltip("Movement speed of this obstacle")]
         [SerializeField] private float moveSpeed = 2f;
         
@@ -34,23 +32,14 @@ namespace Minigames.DivingForPictures
             set => prefabIndex = value;
         }
         
-        public float Damage
-        {
-            get => damage;
-            set => damage = value;
-        }
-        
         public float MoveSpeed
         {
             get => moveSpeed;
             set => moveSpeed = value;
         }
         
-        public bool HasDealtDamage => _hasDealtDamage;
-        
         // Private fields
         private Collider2D _collider;
-        private bool _hasDealtDamage;
         private Camera _mainCamera;
         private float _screenTop;
         
@@ -90,14 +79,15 @@ namespace Minigames.DivingForPictures
         }
         
         /// <summary>
-        /// Marks this obstacle as having dealt damage (called by PlayerDamageCollisionBehavior)
+        /// Disables the collider after hitting the player to prevent further collisions
+        /// This is more performant than tracking hit state
         /// </summary>
         public void MarkDamageDealt()
         {
-            if (!_hasDealtDamage)
+            if (_collider != null && _collider.enabled)
             {
-                _hasDealtDamage = true;
-                Debug.Log($"[FloatingObstacle] Obstacle {gameObject.name} dealt {damage} damage to player");
+                _collider.enabled = false;
+                Debug.Log($"[FloatingObstacle] Obstacle {gameObject.name} hit player - collider disabled");
             }
         }
         
@@ -152,9 +142,14 @@ namespace Minigames.DivingForPictures
         /// </summary>
         public void OnSpawn()
         {
-            _hasDealtDamage = false;
             _screenTop = 0f; // Reset cached screen bounds
             
+            // Re-enable the collider for reuse
+            if (_collider != null)
+            {
+                _collider.enabled = true;
+            }
+            
             // Ensure the obstacle is active and visible
             gameObject.SetActive(true);
             
@@ -166,7 +161,11 @@ namespace Minigames.DivingForPictures
         /// </summary>
         public void OnDespawn()
         {
-            _hasDealtDamage = false;
+            // Re-enable collider for next use (in case it was disabled)
+            if (_collider != null)
+            {
+                _collider.enabled = true;
+            }
             
             Debug.Log($"[FloatingObstacle] Obstacle {gameObject.name} despawned");
         }
diff --git a/Assets/Scripts/Minigames/DivingForPictures/ObstacleCollision.cs b/Assets/Scripts/Minigames/DivingForPictures/ObstacleCollision.cs
index bb418bb0..30eaf7ee 100644
--- a/Assets/Scripts/Minigames/DivingForPictures/ObstacleCollision.cs
+++ b/Assets/Scripts/Minigames/DivingForPictures/ObstacleCollision.cs
@@ -8,49 +8,16 @@ namespace Minigames.DivingForPictures
     /// </summary>
     public class ObstacleCollision : PlayerCollisionBehavior
     {
-        [Header("Damage Settings")]
-        [Tooltip("Base damage amount dealt by obstacles")]
-        [SerializeField] private float baseDamage = 1f;
-        
-        [Tooltip("Whether to use the obstacle's individual damage value or the base damage")]
-        [SerializeField] private bool useObstacleDamageValue = true;
-        
         protected override void HandleCollisionResponse(Collider2D obstacle)
         {
-            float damageAmount = baseDamage;
-            
-            // Try to get damage from the obstacle component if enabled
-            if (useObstacleDamageValue)
+            // Mark the obstacle as having dealt damage to prevent multiple hits
+            FloatingObstacle obstacleComponent = obstacle.GetComponent<FloatingObstacle>();
+            if (obstacleComponent != null)
             {
-                FloatingObstacle obstacleComponent = obstacle.GetComponent<FloatingObstacle>();
-                if (obstacleComponent != null)
-                {
-                    damageAmount = obstacleComponent.Damage;
-                    
-                    // Mark the obstacle as having dealt damage to prevent multiple hits
-                    obstacleComponent.MarkDamageDealt();
-                }
+                obstacleComponent.MarkDamageDealt();
             }
             
-            // Apply damage (this could be extended to integrate with a health system)
-            ApplyDamage(damageAmount);
-            
-            Debug.Log($"[ObstacleCollision] Player took {damageAmount} damage from obstacle {obstacle.gameObject.name}");
-        }
-        
-        /// <summary>
-        /// Applies damage to the player
-        /// Override this method to integrate with your health/damage system
-        /// </summary>
-        /// <param name="damage">Amount of damage to apply</param>
-        protected virtual void ApplyDamage(float damage)
-        {
-            // For now, just log the damage
-            // In a full implementation, this would reduce player health, trigger UI updates, etc.
-            Debug.Log($"[ObstacleCollision] Applied {damage} damage to player");
-            
-            // TODO: Integrate with health system when available
-            // Example: playerHealth.TakeDamage(damage);
+            Debug.Log($"[ObstacleCollision] Player hit by obstacle {obstacle.gameObject.name}");
         }
         
         /// <summary>
@@ -73,21 +40,5 @@ namespace Minigames.DivingForPictures
             Debug.Log($"[ObstacleCollision] Damage immunity ended");
             // No special handling needed - shared immunity system handles collider re-enabling
         }
-        
-        /// <summary>
-        /// Public method to set base damage at runtime
-        /// </summary>
-        public void SetBaseDamage(float damage)
-        {
-            baseDamage = damage;
-        }
-        
-        /// <summary>
-        /// Public method to toggle between base damage and obstacle-specific damage
-        /// </summary>
-        public void SetUseObstacleDamage(bool useObstacleDamage)
-        {
-            useObstacleDamageValue = useObstacleDamage;
-        }
     }
 }
diff --git a/Assets/Scripts/Minigames/DivingForPictures/ObstacleSpawner.cs b/Assets/Scripts/Minigames/DivingForPictures/ObstacleSpawner.cs
index 60fc06c6..d5d68581 100644
--- a/Assets/Scripts/Minigames/DivingForPictures/ObstacleSpawner.cs
+++ b/Assets/Scripts/Minigames/DivingForPictures/ObstacleSpawner.cs
@@ -42,12 +42,6 @@ namespace Minigames.DivingForPictures
         
         [Tooltip("Maximum movement speed for spawned obstacles")]
         [SerializeField] private float maxMoveSpeed = 4f;
-        
-        [Tooltip("Minimum damage dealt by obstacles")]
-        [SerializeField] private float minDamage = 0.5f;
-        
-        [Tooltip("Maximum damage dealt by obstacles")]
-        [SerializeField] private float maxDamage = 2f;
 
         [Header("Object Pooling")]
         [Tooltip("Whether to use object pooling for obstacles")]
@@ -356,7 +350,6 @@ namespace Minigames.DivingForPictures
                 
                 // Randomize properties
                 obstacleComponent.MoveSpeed = Random.Range(minMoveSpeed, maxMoveSpeed);
-                obstacleComponent.Damage = Random.Range(minDamage, maxDamage);
                 
                 // Set spawner reference (since FloatingObstacle has this built-in now)
                 obstacleComponent.SetSpawner(this);
@@ -423,15 +416,6 @@ namespace Minigames.DivingForPictures
             maxMoveSpeed = max;
         }
 
-        /// <summary>
-        /// Public method to set damage range at runtime
-        /// </summary>
-        public void SetDamageRange(float min, float max)
-        {
-            minDamage = min;
-            maxDamage = max;
-        }
-
         /// <summary>
         /// Gets the count of currently active obstacles
         /// </summary>
diff --git a/Assets/Scripts/Minigames/DivingForPictures/PlayerBlinkBehavior.cs b/Assets/Scripts/Minigames/DivingForPictures/PlayerBlinkBehavior.cs
index d30f199f..022a779b 100644
--- a/Assets/Scripts/Minigames/DivingForPictures/PlayerBlinkBehavior.cs
+++ b/Assets/Scripts/Minigames/DivingForPictures/PlayerBlinkBehavior.cs
@@ -60,16 +60,16 @@ namespace Minigames.DivingForPictures
         
         private void OnEnable()
         {
-            // Subscribe to damage events
-            PlayerCollisionBehavior.OnDamageStart += StartBlinking;
-            PlayerCollisionBehavior.OnDamageEnd += StopBlinking;
+            // Subscribe to immunity events (renamed from damage events)
+            PlayerCollisionBehavior.OnImmunityStarted += StartBlinking;
+            PlayerCollisionBehavior.OnImmunityEnded += StopBlinking;
         }
         
         private void OnDisable()
         {
-            // Unsubscribe from damage events
-            PlayerCollisionBehavior.OnDamageStart -= StartBlinking;
-            PlayerCollisionBehavior.OnDamageEnd -= StopBlinking;
+            // Unsubscribe from immunity events
+            PlayerCollisionBehavior.OnImmunityStarted -= StartBlinking;
+            PlayerCollisionBehavior.OnImmunityEnded -= StopBlinking;
             
             // Stop any ongoing blink effect
             if (_blinkCoroutine != null)
diff --git a/Assets/Scripts/Minigames/DivingForPictures/PlayerCollisionBehavior.cs b/Assets/Scripts/Minigames/DivingForPictures/PlayerCollisionBehavior.cs
index 050ed67c..d7c7a3be 100644
--- a/Assets/Scripts/Minigames/DivingForPictures/PlayerCollisionBehavior.cs
+++ b/Assets/Scripts/Minigames/DivingForPictures/PlayerCollisionBehavior.cs
@@ -34,28 +34,37 @@ namespace Minigames.DivingForPictures
         private static MonoBehaviour _coroutineRunner;
         private static Collider2D _sharedPlayerCollider;
 
-        // Events for damage state changes
-        public static event Action OnDamageStart;
-        public static event Action OnDamageEnd;
+        // Events for immunity and damage state changes
+        public static event Action OnImmunityStarted;
+        public static event Action OnImmunityEnded;
+        public static event Action OnDamageTaken;
 
         // Instance tracking for shared state management
         private static readonly System.Collections.Generic.HashSet<PlayerCollisionBehavior> _allInstances = 
             new System.Collections.Generic.HashSet<PlayerCollisionBehavior>();
 
         /// <summary>
-        /// Public static method to trigger damage start event from external classes
+        /// Public static method to trigger immunity start event from external classes
         /// </summary>
-        public static void TriggerDamageStart()
+        public static void TriggerImmunityStarted()
         {
-            OnDamageStart?.Invoke();
+            OnImmunityStarted?.Invoke();
         }
 
         /// <summary>
-        /// Public static method to trigger damage end event from external classes
+        /// Public static method to trigger immunity end event from external classes
         /// </summary>
-        public static void TriggerDamageEnd()
+        public static void TriggerImmunityEnded()
         {
-            OnDamageEnd?.Invoke();
+            OnImmunityEnded?.Invoke();
+        }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Public static method to trigger damage taken event from external classes
+        /// </summary>
+        public static void TriggerDamageTaken()
+        {
+            OnDamageTaken?.Invoke();
         }
 
         protected bool wasInputBlocked;
@@ -148,6 +157,9 @@ namespace Minigames.DivingForPictures
         {
             if (_isGloballyImmune) return;
 
+            // Trigger damage taken event first
+            OnDamageTaken?.Invoke();
+
             // Start shared immunity period
             StartGlobalImmunity();
 
@@ -191,8 +203,8 @@ namespace Minigames.DivingForPictures
                 }
             }
 
-            // Broadcast damage start event
-            OnDamageStart?.Invoke();
+            // Broadcast immunity start event
+            OnImmunityStarted?.Invoke();
         }
 
         /// <summary>
@@ -225,8 +237,8 @@ namespace Minigames.DivingForPictures
                 }
             }
 
-            // Broadcast damage end event
-            OnDamageEnd?.Invoke();
+            // Broadcast immunity end event
+            OnImmunityEnded?.Invoke();
         }
 
         /// <summary>
@@ -352,7 +364,7 @@ namespace Minigames.DivingForPictures
                     }
                 }
 
-                OnDamageEnd?.Invoke();
+                OnImmunityEnded?.Invoke();
             }
         }
     }