What You'll Get
Choose from Four Options
$39 for a small party ($72.50 total value)
- 5 6-foot tables ($28.75 value)
- 25 chairs ($18.75 value)
- 5 polyester tablecloths ($25 value)
$85 for a kids’ party ($172.50 total value)
- 5 6-foot tables ($28.75 value)
- 25 chairs ($18.75 value)
- 5 polyester tablecloths ($25 value)
- 10 balloons ($10 value)
- Bounce house ($75 value)
- Bubble machine ($15 value)
$69 for a large party ($135.25 total value)
- 7 6-foot tables ($40.25 value)
- 40 chairs ($30 value)
- 7 polyester tablecloths ($35 value)
- 13’x13’ canopy ($30 value)
$149 for The Get Together party ($295 total value)
- 10 6-foot tables ($57.50 value)
- 50 chairs ($37.50 value)
- 10 polyester tablecloths ($50 value)
- 10’x20’ canopy ($40 value)
- 20 balloons ($20 value)
- Bounce house ($75 value)
- Bubble machine ($15 value)
Bounce Houses: One Giant Leap for Kidkind
Despite their massive appeal with kids, it took a college professor with a love of tennis to create the first bounce house. Read on to learn more about the springy castle about to bloom in your backyard.
They’re known by many names—inflatables, bouncy castles, space walks—but bounce houses all have one thing in common: the mere sight of one sends kids flocking to jump inside. Typically composed of durable vinyl, PVC, or nylon, bounce houses can be made in an infinite array of designs. Manufacturers often sketch new models using computer-assisted design software, which translates the polygons into fabric patterns that can then be cut and sewn into a deflated mass. An electric or gas-powered blower then fills the hollow veins with air, and the completed castle springs to life.
In 1962, seven years before Neil Armstrong stepped on the moon, NASA employee John Scurlock made a giant leap of his own. While trying to invent an inflatable dome to cover his tennis court, the engineer and professor realized his students had no real interest in working on the prototype—they were having much more fun jumping on top of it. He called his accidental discovery the Space Walk, and since then, it’s evolved beyond just a bouncy cushion into a party staple for kids, adults, and homesick martians.
To ensure a great experience while renting a bounce house, it’s a good idea to first measure the space where you plan to place it, keeping in mind the number of party guests that might want to use it. As with any party rental, it’s a good idea to book in advance to get the design that best fits your party so you aren’t stuck with whatever is left—inevitably the one in the shape of Richard Nixon’s head.
The Fine Print
Promotional value expires 180 days after purchase. Amount paid never expires. Valid only within 15 miles of zip code 78251. Subject to availability. Merchant's standard cancellation policy applies (any fees not to exceed Groupon price). Limit 1 per person, may buy 1 additional as gift. Limit 1 per household. Must use promotional value in 1 visit. Valid only for option purchased. All goods or services must be used by the same person. Reservation required. Credit card information needed at reservation. See terms and conditions. Bubbles are available at an additional fee of $6. Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.