We’ve compiled our ultimate guide to selecting the suitable inflatable for your next party through thousands of bounce house deliveries!
What To Consider
- How Many Party-Goers
- What Ages
- What Weights/Sizes
- How Adventurous Are Your Party-Goers
- Yard Space
- Weather
What To Choose From
- Bounce House
- Bounce House with Slide
- Toddler Bounce House
- Water Slide
- Obstacle Course
How to Make the Best Decision
Let’s break it down.
When to Select a Bounce House Rental
We call these “The Standard.” This is exactly what everyone thinks when you hear “bounce house” rental.
- How Many Party-Goers
- 10 or less
- What Ages
- 3 and older
- What Weights/Sizes
- With a single bounce area, it is generally best to have riders within the same age range and size.
- Less Than 200 lbs per person
- Up to 900 lbs total
- How Adventurous Are Your Party-Goers
- Suits the mild-intermediate thrill-seekers. There are typically obstacles inside to bounce off of, lots of space to run, and they are always equipped with a basketball hoop!
- Yard Space
- At least 17′ of square space
- Weather!
- Shine (preferably) but can also be used in rainy & wet conditions (recommended to wipe down wet areas to prevent too much slipping!)
View the Full Bounce House Rental Lineup Here!
When to Select a Bounce House with Slide Rental (a Combo)
Bounce houses with slides are typically referred to as “Combos.” These are your typical bounce houses with the bonus of a slide!
- How Many Party-Goers
- 12 or less
- What Ages
- 4 and older
- What Weights/Sizes
- With multiple areas to jump (slide, bounce area & others), there is more room to roam and the ability to suit riders of varying sizes.
- Less Than 200 lbs per person
- Up to 900 lbs total
- How Adventurous Are Your Party-Goers
- Suits the intermediate thrill-seekers. There are typically obstacles inside to bounce off of, lots of space to run, and it is equipped with a basketball hoop and a slide!
- Yard Space
- At least 23′ x 17′ of space
- Weather!
- Rain or Shine! Most combos have water hose hookups to enjoy in any condition!
View the Full Bounce House Combo Rental Lineup Here!
When to Select a Toddler Bounce House Rental
Toddler bounce houses are suited for the smallest of riders! They typically go great as a “side” to a larger bounce house, where the larger riders will be, and provide the little ones with a safe and fun area to enjoy!
- How Many Party-Goers
- 5 or less
- What Ages
- 4 and younger
- What Weights/Sizes
- With a single & smaller jump area, keeping children around the same size is essential.
- Less Than 50 lbs per person
- Up to 500 lbs total
- How Adventurous Are Your Party-Goers
- Mild thrill-seekers. There is plenty of space for the little ones to bounce around and wear themselves out before 8 PM!
- Yard Space
- At least 11′ x 11′ of space
- Weather!
- Shine (only)! Given that it is tailored towards little ones, you would not want a slippery surface!
When to Select a Water Slide Rental
Water slides are THE REAL DEAL! If you’ve never ridden one, you’ll 100% be surprised by the REFRESHING THRILL you experience!
- How Many Party-Goers
- 15 or less (think of a non-stop conveyor belt of riders going up, down, up, down for 8 straight hours!)
- What Ages
- 6 and older
- What Weights/Sizes
- Less Than 190 lbs per person
- Up to 600 lbs total (2 riders at a time!)
- How Adventurous Are Your Party-Goers
- CALLING ALL THRILL-SEEKERS! The size of the slides alone is impressive, and we’ve seen it first-hand scare off some of the smaller riders.
- Yard Space
- At least 25′ x 15′ of space
- Weather!
- Rain or Shine! There’s nothing more refreshing than hitting the pool of water on hot summer days, but if it happens to be raining… Guess you can turn off the hose!
View the Full Water Slide Lineup Here!
When to Select an Inflatable Obstacle Course Rental
Obstacle courses are just simply tough to beat. Bounce area, obstacles, slides, you name it & you’ll find it in an obstacle course.
- How Many Party-Goers
- 18 or less (think of a non-stop conveyor belt of riders going up, down, up, down for 8 straight hours!)
- What Ages
- 5 and older
- What Weights/Sizes
- Less Than 200 lbs per person
- Up to 1,600 lbs total
- How Adventurous Are Your Party-Goers
- Intermediate thrill-seekers! Only a few exits throughout an obstacle course can deter some of the smaller riders.
- Yard Space
- At least 52′ x 15′ of space
- Weather!
- Shine (preferably) can also be used in rainy & wet conditions!
View the Full Inflatable Obstacle Course Rental Lineup Here!
The Wrap Up
There are a few ways to entertain the crowd and a backyard inflatable! We continue to be amazed at the stories we hear from our customers when we hear how much use their party got out of their booking and how long they enjoyed it! Perhaps the best benefit is sitting back and relaxing as the host, knowing that the inflatable will care for just about everyone!
This guide is solely a starting point for your decision-making process. Every party is different, and there are always exceptions to our guide. Whatever you decide, know that you can’t go wrong, and if you have questions… Well, that’s why we’re here, to answer your questions based on years of experience & thousands of parties!
Cheers!
– The Jump Party
