diff --git a/Assets/Scripts/Common/Input/DragLaunchController.cs b/Assets/Scripts/Common/Input/DragLaunchController.cs
index 075d4f43..4495d69b 100644
--- a/Assets/Scripts/Common/Input/DragLaunchController.cs
+++ b/Assets/Scripts/Common/Input/DragLaunchController.cs
@@ -124,6 +124,15 @@ namespace Common.Input
         public bool IsDragging => _isDragging;
         public bool IsEnabled => _isEnabled;
         
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Protected property to allow derived classes to set enabled state
+        /// </summary>
+        protected bool Enabled
+        {
+            get => _isEnabled;
+            set => _isEnabled = value;
+        }
+        
         #endregion
 
         #region Lifecycle
diff --git a/Assets/Scripts/Core/Settings/SettingsInterfaces.cs b/Assets/Scripts/Core/Settings/SettingsInterfaces.cs
index d34c0630..d1e6a2bb 100644
--- a/Assets/Scripts/Core/Settings/SettingsInterfaces.cs
+++ b/Assets/Scripts/Core/Settings/SettingsInterfaces.cs
@@ -254,6 +254,7 @@ namespace Core.Settings
         // AI Difficulty Settings
         Minigames.FortFight.Data.AIDifficulty DefaultAIDifficulty { get; }  // Default difficulty level for AI
         Minigames.FortFight.Data.AIDifficultyData GetAIDifficultyData(Minigames.FortFight.Data.AIDifficulty difficulty);
+        IReadOnlyList<Minigames.FortFight.Data.ProjectileType> AIAllowedProjectiles { get; }  // Projectiles AI can use
         
         // Weak point settings
         float WeakPointExplosionRadius { get; }
diff --git a/Assets/Scripts/Minigames/FortFight/AI/FortFightAIController.cs b/Assets/Scripts/Minigames/FortFight/AI/FortFightAIController.cs
index 0bf81e2d..840ab5e9 100644
--- a/Assets/Scripts/Minigames/FortFight/AI/FortFightAIController.cs
+++ b/Assets/Scripts/Minigames/FortFight/AI/FortFightAIController.cs
@@ -250,9 +250,17 @@ namespace Minigames.FortFight.AI
             // Get AI player index
             int playerIndex = _turnManager.CurrentPlayer.PlayerIndex;
             
-            // Get available projectiles (check cooldowns via ammo manager)
+            // Get allowed projectiles for AI from settings
+            var allowedTypes = _cachedSettings?.AIAllowedProjectiles;
+            if (allowedTypes == null || allowedTypes.Count == 0)
+            {
+                Logging.Warning("[FortFightAIController] No allowed projectiles configured! Using all types as fallback.");
+                allowedTypes = new List<ProjectileType>((ProjectileType[])System.Enum.GetValues(typeof(ProjectileType)));
+            }
+            
+            // Filter by cooldown availability
             var availableTypes = new List<ProjectileType>();
-            foreach (ProjectileType type in System.Enum.GetValues(typeof(ProjectileType)))
+            foreach (ProjectileType type in allowedTypes)
             {
                 // Check if ammo is available (not on cooldown)
                 if (_ammoManager.IsAmmoAvailable(type, playerIndex))
@@ -269,7 +277,7 @@ namespace Minigames.FortFight.AI
             
             float enemyHpPercent = _fortManager.PlayerFort.HpPercentage;
             
-            // Strategic selection based on fort HP
+            // Strategic selection based on fort HP (only from allowed projectiles)
             if (enemyHpPercent > 70f && availableTypes.Contains(ProjectileType.TrashBag))
             {
                 return ProjectileType.TrashBag; // Spread damage early game
@@ -280,7 +288,7 @@ namespace Minigames.FortFight.AI
             }
             else if (_targetBlock != null && _targetBlock.IsWeakPoint && availableTypes.Contains(ProjectileType.CeilingFan))
             {
-                return ProjectileType.CeilingFan; // Drop on weak points
+                return ProjectileType.CeilingFan; // Drop on weak points (if allowed)
             }
             
             // Default to first available
diff --git a/Assets/Scripts/Minigames/FortFight/Core/FortFightSettings.cs b/Assets/Scripts/Minigames/FortFight/Core/FortFightSettings.cs
index e3bc0b6f..742a5850 100644
--- a/Assets/Scripts/Minigames/FortFight/Core/FortFightSettings.cs
+++ b/Assets/Scripts/Minigames/FortFight/Core/FortFightSettings.cs
@@ -59,6 +59,15 @@ namespace Minigames.FortFight.Core
         [Tooltip("Default AI difficulty level for single-player games")]
         [SerializeField] private AIDifficulty defaultAIDifficulty = AIDifficulty.Medium;
         
+        [Tooltip("Projectile types the AI is allowed to use (excludes CeilingFan by default as it requires precise timing)")]
+        [SerializeField] private List<ProjectileType> aiAllowedProjectiles = new List<ProjectileType>
+        {
+            ProjectileType.Toaster,
+            ProjectileType.Vacuum,
+            ProjectileType.TrashBag
+            // CeilingFan excluded by default - requires precise tap timing
+        };
+        
         [Header("Weak Point Settings")]
         [Tooltip("Radius of explosion effect from weak points")]
         [SerializeField] private float weakPointExplosionRadius = 2.5f;
@@ -149,6 +158,8 @@ namespace Minigames.FortFight.Core
         
         public AIDifficulty DefaultAIDifficulty => defaultAIDifficulty;
         
+        public IReadOnlyList<ProjectileType> AIAllowedProjectiles => aiAllowedProjectiles;
+        
         public float WeakPointExplosionRadius => weakPointExplosionRadius;
         public float WeakPointExplosionDamage => weakPointExplosionDamage;
         public float WeakPointExplosionForce => weakPointExplosionForce;
diff --git a/Assets/Scripts/Minigames/FortFight/Core/SlingshotController.cs b/Assets/Scripts/Minigames/FortFight/Core/SlingshotController.cs
index 49040627..7a884eed 100644
--- a/Assets/Scripts/Minigames/FortFight/Core/SlingshotController.cs
+++ b/Assets/Scripts/Minigames/FortFight/Core/SlingshotController.cs
@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ using AppleHills.Core.Settings;
 using Common.Input;
 using Core;
 using Core.Settings;
+using Input;
 using Minigames.FortFight.Data;
 using Minigames.FortFight.Projectiles;
 using UnityEngine;
@@ -74,6 +75,8 @@ namespace Minigames.FortFight.Core
         
         private ProjectileConfig _currentAmmo;
         private ProjectileBase _activeProjectile;
+        private int _ownerPlayerIndex = -1;
+        private bool _isAIControlled = false;
         
         public ProjectileBase ActiveProjectile => _activeProjectile;
         
@@ -104,7 +107,21 @@ namespace Minigames.FortFight.Core
                 trajectoryPreview.ForceHide();
             }
             
-            base.Enable();
+            // Only register input for human players, not AI
+            if (!_isAIControlled)
+            {
+                // Call base class Enable which handles input registration and enabling
+                base.Enable();
+                if (showDebugLogs) Logging.Debug($"[SlingshotController] Enabled with input (Player controlled)");
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                // For AI, only show trajectory preview without registering for input
+                // We don't call base.Enable() to avoid input registration
+                Enabled = true; // Use protected property from base class
+                ShowPreview();
+                if (showDebugLogs) Logging.Debug($"[SlingshotController] Enabled without input (AI controlled)");
+            }
         }
         
         protected override void StartDrag(Vector2 worldPosition)
@@ -150,6 +167,18 @@ namespace Minigames.FortFight.Core
             if (showDebugLogs) Logging.Debug($"[SlingshotController] Ammo set to: {ammoConfig?.displayName ?? "null"}");
         }
         
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Set the owner of this slingshot (used for projectile ownership tracking)
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <param name="playerIndex">Player index (0 or 1)</param>
+        /// <param name="isAI">Whether this slingshot is AI-controlled</param>
+        public void SetOwner(int playerIndex, bool isAI)
+        {
+            _ownerPlayerIndex = playerIndex;
+            _isAIControlled = isAI;
+            if (showDebugLogs) Logging.Debug($"[SlingshotController] Owner set to Player {playerIndex}, AI: {isAI}");
+        }
+        
         /// <summary>
         /// Launch a projectile with calculated force and direction
         /// </summary>
@@ -175,6 +204,9 @@ namespace Minigames.FortFight.Core
             // Initialize projectile with its type (loads damage and mass from settings)
             _activeProjectile.Initialize(_currentAmmo.projectileType);
             
+            // Set projectile owner for input control
+            _activeProjectile.SetOwner(_ownerPlayerIndex, _isAIControlled);
+            
             // Launch it
             _activeProjectile.Launch(direction, force);
             
@@ -201,7 +233,7 @@ namespace Minigames.FortFight.Core
         
         /// <summary>
         /// Launch projectile with a specific velocity (for AI ballistic calculations)
-        /// Calculates the required force based on projectile mass
+        /// Calculates the required force based on projectile mass and respects slingshot limits
         /// </summary>
         public void LaunchWithVelocity(Vector2 velocity)
         {
@@ -211,22 +243,57 @@ namespace Minigames.FortFight.Core
                 return;
             }
             
-            // Get projectile mass to calculate force
             float mass = _currentAmmo.GetMass();
-            
-            // Force = mass × velocity (for impulse-based launch)
             Vector2 direction = velocity.normalized;
-            float speed = velocity.magnitude;
-            float force = mass * speed;
+            float desiredSpeed = velocity.magnitude;
+            
+            // Use common method - ensures same physics constraints as player
+            float force = CalculateClampedForce(desiredSpeed, mass);
             
             if (showDebugLogs)
             {
-                Logging.Debug($"[Slingshot] LaunchWithVelocity - Velocity: {velocity}, Mass: {mass:F2}, Force: {force:F2}");
+                float actualSpeed = force / mass;
+                if (actualSpeed < desiredSpeed)
+                {
+                    float maxForce = Config?.baseLaunchForce * Config?.maxForceMultiplier ?? 20f;
+                    Logging.Debug($"[Slingshot] AI velocity clamped - Requested: {desiredSpeed:F2} m/s, Actual: {actualSpeed:F2} m/s (mass: {mass:F2}, maxForce: {maxForce:F2})");
+                }
+                else
+                {
+                    Logging.Debug($"[Slingshot] LaunchWithVelocity - Velocity: {velocity}, Mass: {mass:F2}, Force: {force:F2}");
+                }
             }
             
             LaunchProjectile(direction, force);
         }
         
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Calculate maximum achievable velocity for current projectile given slingshot constraints.
+        /// This ensures both player and AI respect the same physical limits.
+        /// </summary>
+        public float GetMaxVelocity()
+        {
+            if (_currentAmmo == null)
+            {
+                return 20f; // Default fallback
+            }
+            
+            float maxForce = Config?.baseLaunchForce * Config?.maxForceMultiplier ?? 20f;
+            float mass = _currentAmmo.GetMass();
+            return maxForce / mass; // Physics: v = F / m
+        }
+        
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Convert desired velocity to force, clamped to slingshot's physical limits.
+        /// Used internally to ensure AI respects same constraints as player.
+        /// </summary>
+        private float CalculateClampedForce(float desiredSpeed, float mass)
+        {
+            float desiredForce = mass * desiredSpeed;
+            float maxForce = Config?.baseLaunchForce * Config?.maxForceMultiplier ?? 20f;
+            return Mathf.Min(desiredForce, maxForce);
+        }
+        
         /// <summary>
         /// Get currently active projectile (in flight)
         /// </summary>
diff --git a/Assets/Scripts/Minigames/FortFight/Core/TurnManager.cs b/Assets/Scripts/Minigames/FortFight/Core/TurnManager.cs
index 5475ff8d..c8322f90 100644
--- a/Assets/Scripts/Minigames/FortFight/Core/TurnManager.cs
+++ b/Assets/Scripts/Minigames/FortFight/Core/TurnManager.cs
@@ -70,20 +70,20 @@ namespace Minigames.FortFight.Core
 
         #region State
         
-        private TurnState currentTurnState = TurnState.PlayerOneTurn;
-        private PlayerData playerOne;
-        private PlayerData playerTwo;
-        private PlayerData currentPlayer;
-        private int turnCount = 0;
+        private TurnState _currentTurnState = TurnState.PlayerOneTurn;
+        private PlayerData _playerOne;
+        private PlayerData _playerTwo;
+        private PlayerData _currentPlayer;
+        private int _turnCount = 0;
         
         // Turn action management
-        private ProjectileTurnAction currentTurnAction;
-        private bool isTransitioning = false;
-        private float transitionTimer = 0f;
+        private ProjectileTurnAction _currentTurnAction;
+        private bool _isTransitioning = false;
+        private float _transitionTimer = 0f;
         
-        public TurnState CurrentTurnState => currentTurnState;
-        public PlayerData CurrentPlayer => currentPlayer;
-        public int TurnCount => turnCount;
+        public TurnState CurrentTurnState => _currentTurnState;
+        public PlayerData CurrentPlayer => _currentPlayer;
+        public int TurnCount => _turnCount;
         
         #endregion
 
@@ -128,8 +128,8 @@ namespace Minigames.FortFight.Core
         /// </summary>
         public void Initialize(PlayerData pPlayerOne, PlayerData pPlayerTwo)
         {
-            this.playerOne = pPlayerOne;
-            this.playerTwo = pPlayerTwo;
+            this._playerOne = pPlayerOne;
+            this._playerTwo = pPlayerTwo;
             
             Logging.Debug($"[TurnManager] Initialized with P1: {pPlayerOne.PlayerName} (AI: {pPlayerOne.IsAI}), P2: {pPlayerTwo.PlayerName} (AI: {pPlayerTwo.IsAI})");
         }
@@ -139,9 +139,9 @@ namespace Minigames.FortFight.Core
         /// </summary>
         public void StartGame()
         {
-            turnCount = 0;
-            currentTurnState = TurnState.PlayerOneTurn;
-            currentPlayer = playerOne;
+            _turnCount = 0;
+            _currentTurnState = TurnState.PlayerOneTurn;
+            _currentPlayer = _playerOne;
             
             // Set initial input mode to UI
             if (Input.InputManager.Instance != null)
@@ -149,8 +149,8 @@ namespace Minigames.FortFight.Core
                 Input.InputManager.Instance.SetInputMode(Input.InputMode.UI);
             }
             
-            Logging.Debug($"[TurnManager] Game started. First turn: {currentPlayer.PlayerName}");
-            OnTurnStarted?.Invoke(currentPlayer, currentTurnState);
+            Logging.Debug($"[TurnManager] Game started. First turn: {_currentPlayer.PlayerName}");
+            OnTurnStarted?.Invoke(_currentPlayer, _currentTurnState);
             
             // Start turn action for first player
             StartTurnAction();
@@ -163,26 +163,26 @@ namespace Minigames.FortFight.Core
         private void Update()
         {
             // Update current turn action
-            if (currentTurnAction != null && !isTransitioning)
+            if (_currentTurnAction != null && !_isTransitioning)
             {
-                currentTurnAction.Update();
+                _currentTurnAction.Update();
                 
                 // Check if action is complete
-                if (currentTurnAction.IsComplete)
+                if (_currentTurnAction.IsComplete)
                 {
                     EndTurnAction();
                 }
             }
             
             // Handle transition timing
-            if (isTransitioning)
+            if (_isTransitioning)
             {
-                transitionTimer += Time.deltaTime;
+                _transitionTimer += Time.deltaTime;
                 
                 var settings = GameManager.GetSettingsObject<IFortFightSettings>();
                 float transitionDelay = settings?.TurnTransitionDelay ?? 1.5f;
                 
-                if (transitionTimer >= transitionDelay)
+                if (_transitionTimer >= transitionDelay)
                 {
                     CompleteTransition();
                 }
@@ -199,38 +199,40 @@ namespace Minigames.FortFight.Core
         private void StartTurnAction()
         {
             // Get the appropriate slingshot for current player
-            SlingshotController activeSlingshot = GetSlingshotForPlayer(currentPlayer);
+            SlingshotController activeSlingshot = GetSlingshotForPlayer(_currentPlayer);
             
             if (activeSlingshot == null)
             {
-                Logging.Error($"[TurnManager] No slingshot found for {currentPlayer.PlayerName}!");
+                Logging.Error($"[TurnManager] No slingshot found for {_currentPlayer.PlayerName}!");
                 return;
             }
             
-            // Create and execute turn action with player index
-            currentTurnAction = new ProjectileTurnAction(activeSlingshot, AmmunitionManager.Instance, cameraController, currentPlayer.PlayerIndex);
+            // Set slingshot owner (used for projectile ownership tracking)
+            activeSlingshot.SetOwner(_currentPlayer.PlayerIndex, _currentPlayer.IsAI);
             
             // Set current ammo on slingshot for this player
             if (AmmunitionManager.Instance != null)
             {
-                ProjectileConfig currentAmmo = AmmunitionManager.Instance.GetSelectedAmmoConfig(currentPlayer.PlayerIndex);
+                ProjectileConfig currentAmmo = AmmunitionManager.Instance.GetSelectedAmmoConfig(_currentPlayer.PlayerIndex);
                 if (currentAmmo != null)
                 {
                     activeSlingshot.SetAmmo(currentAmmo);
                 }
             }
             
-            // Execute the action (enables slingshot)
-            currentTurnAction.Execute();
+            // Create and execute turn action for BOTH player and AI
+            // This enables slingshot (trajectory preview) and subscribes to launch events
+            _currentTurnAction = new ProjectileTurnAction(activeSlingshot, AmmunitionManager.Instance, cameraController, _currentPlayer.PlayerIndex);
+            _currentTurnAction.Execute(); // Always execute - handles trajectory & event subscription
             
-            // Register slingshot as input consumer and switch to Game mode
-            if (Input.InputManager.Instance != null)
+            // Only switch input mode for human players
+            if (!_currentPlayer.IsAI && Input.InputManager.Instance != null)
             {
-                Input.InputManager.Instance.RegisterOverrideConsumer(activeSlingshot);
                 Input.InputManager.Instance.SetInputMode(Input.InputMode.Game);
             }
+            // Note: Input registration now handled by SlingshotController.Enable() based on _isAIControlled flag
             
-            Logging.Debug($"[TurnManager] Started turn action for {currentPlayer.PlayerName}");
+            Logging.Debug($"[TurnManager] Started turn action for {_currentPlayer.PlayerName} (AI: {_currentPlayer.IsAI})");
         }
         
         /// <summary>
@@ -238,10 +240,10 @@ namespace Minigames.FortFight.Core
         /// </summary>
         private void EndTurnAction()
         {
-            Logging.Debug($"[TurnManager] Ending turn action for {currentPlayer.PlayerName}");
+            Logging.Debug($"[TurnManager] Ending turn action for {_currentPlayer.PlayerName}");
             
             // Get active slingshot and unregister from input
-            SlingshotController activeSlingshot = GetSlingshotForPlayer(currentPlayer);
+            SlingshotController activeSlingshot = GetSlingshotForPlayer(_currentPlayer);
             if (activeSlingshot != null && Input.InputManager.Instance != null)
             {
                 Input.InputManager.Instance.UnregisterOverrideConsumer(activeSlingshot);
@@ -254,7 +256,7 @@ namespace Minigames.FortFight.Core
             }
             
             // Clear turn action
-            currentTurnAction = null;
+            _currentTurnAction = null;
             
             // End the turn
             EndTurn();
@@ -265,29 +267,29 @@ namespace Minigames.FortFight.Core
         /// </summary>
         private void EndTurn()
         {
-            if (currentTurnState == TurnState.GameOver)
+            if (_currentTurnState == TurnState.GameOver)
             {
                 Logging.Warning("[TurnManager] Cannot end turn - game is over");
                 return;
             }
             
-            Logging.Debug($"[TurnManager] Turn ended for {currentPlayer.PlayerName}");
-            OnTurnEnded?.Invoke(currentPlayer);
+            Logging.Debug($"[TurnManager] Turn ended for {_currentPlayer.PlayerName}");
+            OnTurnEnded?.Invoke(_currentPlayer);
             
             // Decrement ammunition cooldowns for this player
             if (AmmunitionManager.Instance != null)
             {
-                AmmunitionManager.Instance.DecrementCooldowns(currentPlayer.PlayerIndex);
+                AmmunitionManager.Instance.DecrementCooldowns(_currentPlayer.PlayerIndex);
             }
             
             // Enter transition state (triggers wide view camera via OnTurnStarted)
-            currentTurnState = TurnState.TransitioningTurn;
+            _currentTurnState = TurnState.TransitioningTurn;
             OnTurnTransitioning?.Invoke();
-            OnTurnStarted?.Invoke(currentPlayer, currentTurnState); // Fire for camera switch to wide view
+            OnTurnStarted?.Invoke(_currentPlayer, _currentTurnState); // Fire for camera switch to wide view
             
             // Start transition timer
-            isTransitioning = true;
-            transitionTimer = 0f;
+            _isTransitioning = true;
+            _transitionTimer = 0f;
         }
         
         /// <summary>
@@ -295,8 +297,8 @@ namespace Minigames.FortFight.Core
         /// </summary>
         private void CompleteTransition()
         {
-            isTransitioning = false;
-            transitionTimer = 0f;
+            _isTransitioning = false;
+            _transitionTimer = 0f;
             
             AdvanceToNextPlayer();
         }
@@ -306,22 +308,22 @@ namespace Minigames.FortFight.Core
         /// </summary>
         private void AdvanceToNextPlayer()
         {
-            turnCount++;
+            _turnCount++;
             
             // Switch players
-            if (currentPlayer == playerOne)
+            if (_currentPlayer == _playerOne)
             {
-                currentPlayer = playerTwo;
-                currentTurnState = playerTwo.IsAI ? TurnState.AITurn : TurnState.PlayerTwoTurn;
+                _currentPlayer = _playerTwo;
+                _currentTurnState = _playerTwo.IsAI ? TurnState.AITurn : TurnState.PlayerTwoTurn;
             }
             else
             {
-                currentPlayer = playerOne;
-                currentTurnState = TurnState.PlayerOneTurn;
+                _currentPlayer = _playerOne;
+                _currentTurnState = TurnState.PlayerOneTurn;
             }
             
-            Logging.Debug($"[TurnManager] Advanced to turn {turnCount}. Current player: {currentPlayer.PlayerName} (State: {currentTurnState})");
-            OnTurnStarted?.Invoke(currentPlayer, currentTurnState);
+            Logging.Debug($"[TurnManager] Advanced to turn {_turnCount}. Current player: {_currentPlayer.PlayerName} (State: {_currentTurnState})");
+            OnTurnStarted?.Invoke(_currentPlayer, _currentTurnState);
             
             // Start turn action for next player
             StartTurnAction();
@@ -332,11 +334,11 @@ namespace Minigames.FortFight.Core
         /// </summary>
         private SlingshotController GetSlingshotForPlayer(PlayerData player)
         {
-            if (player == playerOne)
+            if (player == _playerOne)
             {
                 return playerOneSlingshotController;
             }
-            else if (player == playerTwo)
+            else if (player == _playerTwo)
             {
                 return playerTwoSlingshotController;
             }
@@ -349,7 +351,7 @@ namespace Minigames.FortFight.Core
         /// </summary>
         public void SetGameOver()
         {
-            currentTurnState = TurnState.GameOver;
+            _currentTurnState = TurnState.GameOver;
             Logging.Debug("[TurnManager] Game over state set");
         }
         
diff --git a/Assets/Scripts/Minigames/FortFight/Projectiles/CeilingFanProjectile.cs b/Assets/Scripts/Minigames/FortFight/Projectiles/CeilingFanProjectile.cs
index 97b48d7f..97b836fe 100644
--- a/Assets/Scripts/Minigames/FortFight/Projectiles/CeilingFanProjectile.cs
+++ b/Assets/Scripts/Minigames/FortFight/Projectiles/CeilingFanProjectile.cs
@@ -51,11 +51,16 @@ namespace Minigames.FortFight.Projectiles
                     indicator.SetActive(true);
                 }
                 
-                // Register with InputManager to capture tap-to-drop
-                if (Input.InputManager.Instance != null)
+                // Only register with InputManager if NOT AI-controlled
+                // AI projectiles should not accept player input
+                if (!IsAIControlled && Input.InputManager.Instance != null)
                 {
                     Input.InputManager.Instance.RegisterOverrideConsumer(this);
-                    Logging.Debug("[CeilingFanProjectile] Tap-to-drop now available");
+                    Logging.Debug("[CeilingFanProjectile] Tap-to-drop now available (Player controlled)");
+                }
+                else if (IsAIControlled)
+                {
+                    Logging.Debug("[CeilingFanProjectile] AI-controlled projectile, input disabled");
                 }
             }
         }
diff --git a/Assets/Scripts/Minigames/FortFight/Projectiles/ProjectileBase.cs b/Assets/Scripts/Minigames/FortFight/Projectiles/ProjectileBase.cs
index 45a72ac6..6121937f 100644
--- a/Assets/Scripts/Minigames/FortFight/Projectiles/ProjectileBase.cs
+++ b/Assets/Scripts/Minigames/FortFight/Projectiles/ProjectileBase.cs
@@ -57,6 +57,17 @@ namespace Minigames.FortFight.Projectiles
         public Vector2 LaunchDirection { get; protected set; }
         public float LaunchForce { get; protected set; }
         
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Player index who owns this projectile (0 = Player 1, 1 = Player 2/AI)
+        /// Used to determine if player input should be accepted for ability activation
+        /// </summary>
+        public int OwnerPlayerIndex { get; private set; } = -1;
+        
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Whether this projectile is controlled by AI
+        /// </summary>
+        public bool IsAIControlled { get; private set; } = false;
+        
         #endregion
         
         #region Timeout
@@ -116,6 +127,17 @@ namespace Minigames.FortFight.Projectiles
             }
         }
         
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Set the owner of this projectile (used to control ability activation)
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <param name="playerIndex">Player index (0 or 1)</param>
+        /// <param name="isAI">Whether this projectile is controlled by AI</param>
+        public void SetOwner(int playerIndex, bool isAI)
+        {
+            OwnerPlayerIndex = playerIndex;
+            IsAIControlled = isAI;
+        }
+        
         internal override void OnManagedAwake()
         {
             base.OnManagedAwake();
diff --git a/Assets/Scripts/Minigames/FortFight/Projectiles/TrashBagProjectile.cs b/Assets/Scripts/Minigames/FortFight/Projectiles/TrashBagProjectile.cs
index 7e8c9e73..904d3d58 100644
--- a/Assets/Scripts/Minigames/FortFight/Projectiles/TrashBagProjectile.cs
+++ b/Assets/Scripts/Minigames/FortFight/Projectiles/TrashBagProjectile.cs
@@ -1,5 +1,7 @@
-using Core;
+using System.Collections;
+using Core;
 using Core.Settings;
+using Input;
 using UnityEngine;
 
 namespace Minigames.FortFight.Projectiles
@@ -7,15 +9,76 @@ namespace Minigames.FortFight.Projectiles
     /// <summary>
     /// Trash Bag projectile - splits into multiple smaller pieces on impact.
     /// Deals AOE damage in a forward cone.
+    /// Can be manually detonated mid-flight by tapping.
     /// </summary>
-    public class TrashBagProjectile : ProjectileBase
+    public class TrashBagProjectile : ProjectileBase, ITouchInputConsumer
     {
         [Header("Trash Bag Specific")]
         [Tooltip("Prefab for individual trash pieces (small debris)")]
         [SerializeField] private GameObject trashPiecePrefab;
         
+        [Tooltip("Visual indicator showing tap-to-explode is available")]
+        [SerializeField] private GameObject indicator;
+        
+        private bool inputEnabled = false;
+        private bool hasExploded = false;
+        
+        public override void Launch(Vector2 direction, float force)
+        {
+            base.Launch(direction, force);
+            
+            // Start activation delay coroutine for tap-to-explode
+            StartCoroutine(ActivationDelayCoroutine());
+        }
+        
+        private IEnumerator ActivationDelayCoroutine()
+        {
+            // Get activation delay from settings (use TrashBag-specific or default to 0.3s)
+            var settings = GameManager.GetSettingsObject<IFortFightSettings>();
+            float activationDelay = settings?.CeilingFanActivationDelay ?? 0.3f; // Reuse CeilingFan delay setting
+            
+            // Wait for delay
+            yield return new WaitForSeconds(activationDelay);
+            
+            // Enable input and show indicator (if not already exploded)
+            if (!hasExploded && !AbilityActivated)
+            {
+                inputEnabled = true;
+                
+                if (indicator != null)
+                {
+                    indicator.SetActive(true);
+                }
+                
+                // Only register with InputManager if NOT AI-controlled
+                if (!IsAIControlled && InputManager.Instance != null)
+                {
+                    InputManager.Instance.RegisterOverrideConsumer(this);
+                    Logging.Debug("[TrashBagProjectile] Tap-to-explode now available (Player controlled)");
+                }
+                else if (IsAIControlled)
+                {
+                    Logging.Debug("[TrashBagProjectile] AI-controlled projectile, input disabled");
+                }
+            }
+        }
+        
+        public override void ActivateAbility()
+        {
+            base.ActivateAbility();
+            
+            if (AbilityActivated && !hasExploded)
+            {
+                Logging.Debug("[TrashBagProjectile] Ability activated - manual detonation");
+                ExplodeAtCurrentPosition();
+            }
+        }
+        
         protected override void OnHit(Collision2D collision)
         {
+            // Prevent double-explosion if already manually detonated
+            if (hasExploded) return;
+            
             // Deal initial damage from trash bag itself
             var block = collision.gameObject.GetComponent<Fort.FortBlock>();
             if (block != null)
@@ -28,19 +91,57 @@ namespace Minigames.FortFight.Projectiles
             var settings = GameManager.GetSettingsObject<IFortFightSettings>();
             int pieceCount = settings?.TrashBagPieceCount ?? 8;
             
-            Logging.Debug($"[TrashBagProjectile] Splitting into {pieceCount} pieces");
+            Logging.Debug($"[TrashBagProjectile] Impact explosion - splitting into {pieceCount} pieces");
             
             // Get contact normal and impact point
             Vector2 hitNormal = collision.contacts[0].normal;
             Vector2 impactPoint = collision.contacts[0].point;
             
-            // Spawn trash pieces (NOT parented, so they persist as debris)
+            // Mark as exploded and spawn trash pieces
+            hasExploded = true;
             SpawnTrashPieces(impactPoint, hitNormal);
             
             // Destroy trash bag after spawning pieces
             DestroyProjectile();
         }
         
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Explode at current position (manual detonation)
+        /// </summary>
+        private void ExplodeAtCurrentPosition()
+        {
+            if (hasExploded) return;
+            
+            hasExploded = true;
+            
+            // Unregister from input immediately
+            UnregisterFromInput();
+            
+            // Hide indicator
+            if (indicator != null)
+            {
+                indicator.SetActive(false);
+            }
+            
+            // Get current position and use velocity as "hit normal" direction
+            Vector2 explosionPoint = transform.position;
+            Vector2 explosionDirection = rb2D.linearVelocity.normalized;
+            if (explosionDirection == Vector2.zero)
+            {
+                explosionDirection = LaunchDirection;
+            }
+            
+            var settings = GameManager.GetSettingsObject<IFortFightSettings>();
+            int pieceCount = settings?.TrashBagPieceCount ?? 8;
+            Logging.Debug($"[TrashBagProjectile] Manual detonation - splitting into {pieceCount} pieces");
+            
+            // Spawn trash pieces
+            SpawnTrashPieces(explosionPoint, explosionDirection);
+            
+            // Destroy the trash bag
+            DestroyProjectile();
+        }
+        
         /// <summary>
         /// Spawn multiple trash pieces in a cone away from the hit surface.
         /// Uses hit normal + projectile momentum for realistic splash effect.
@@ -103,6 +204,64 @@ namespace Minigames.FortFight.Projectiles
                 Logging.Debug($"[TrashBagProjectile] Spawned trash piece {i} in direction {pieceDirection}");
             }
         }
+        
+        #region ITouchInputConsumer Implementation
+        
+        public void OnTap(Vector2 worldPosition)
+        {
+            // Only respond if input is enabled
+            if (inputEnabled && !hasExploded && !AbilityActivated)
+            {
+                Logging.Debug("[TrashBagProjectile] Tap detected - activating manual detonation");
+                
+                // Hide indicator
+                if (indicator != null)
+                {
+                    indicator.SetActive(false);
+                }
+                
+                ActivateAbility();
+                
+                // Unregister immediately after tap
+                UnregisterFromInput();
+            }
+        }
+        
+        public void OnHoldStart(Vector2 worldPosition)
+        {
+            // Not used for trash bag
+        }
+        
+        public void OnHoldMove(Vector2 worldPosition)
+        {
+            // Not used for trash bag
+        }
+        
+        public void OnHoldEnd(Vector2 worldPosition)
+        {
+            // Not used for trash bag
+        }
+        
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Unregister from input manager
+        /// </summary>
+        private void UnregisterFromInput()
+        {
+            if (InputManager.Instance != null)
+            {
+                InputManager.Instance.UnregisterOverrideConsumer(this);
+                inputEnabled = false;
+            }
+        }
+        
+        #endregion
+        
+        protected override void DestroyProjectile()
+        {
+            // Ensure we unregister from input before destruction
+            UnregisterFromInput();
+            base.DestroyProjectile();
+        }
     }
 }