We recognize the importance of each celebration, whether it's your child's milestone birthday, a charity fundraiser, or a family gathering. It's a sight that never fails to bring joy to parents and organizers alike, and for us at BounceMoore, it's the most rewarding part of what we do. For example, simple games like number counting, color recognition, and shape identification can be introduced into bouncing activities to help children grasp essential academic concepts.
These rentals have captured the hearts of both children and parents, creating an environment that keeps kids entertained for hours while parents can relax and enjoy the day. While inflatable castles and bounce houses provide hours of free-form play and bouncing joy, an obstacle course creates structured physical challenges that encourage teamwork, coordination, and healthy competition. Before any rental leaves our care, it undergoes rigorous inspections and cleaning to meet our high standards.
Our team handles all the logistics, including on-time delivery, meticulous setup, and efficient takedown, so you can focus entirely on enjoying your event. We go above and beyond to ensure your experience is smooth, enjoyable, and stress-free.
Tag games adapted for inflatables, like “Bumper Tag,” where players attempt to tag each other while bouncing around, add a layer of unpredictability and fun that standard tag games may lack.
Whether kids are pretending to be superheroes saving the day, knights defending their kingdom, or explorers on a daring quest, our castles inspire endless possibilities. Additionally, families and event planners can choose from toddler-friendly mini bounce houses, inflatable play centers, and specialized indoor bounce setups, allowing every age group to participate and enjoy the festivities. Safety is our top priority, and we adhere to strict protocols to ensure every castle is securely set up and properly maintained.
Combining themed inflatables with matching decorations, costumes, and interactive games can turn an ordinary event into an enchanting spectacle that will be the talk of the town. They're vibrant, colorful, and designed to capture the imagination of every child who sees them. Inflatables like the jungle bouncy house and themed inflatable castles add an extra layer of fun to every occasion, while our eco-friendly inflatables cater to environmentally conscious customers.
From intimate backyard birthday parties to large-scale family reunions, school functions, and even community festivals, inflatable castles add a unique touch of magic to any occasion. Our team handles all the logistics, including on-time delivery, meticulous setup, and efficient takedown, so you can focus entirely on enjoying your event.
Serving the Newport News community is a privilege we take seriously, and we're proud to offer high-quality rentals that bring joy to every event. Kids Birthday Stakes, sandbags, or other anchoring tools provided by BounceMoore should be used to prevent movement during play.
We handle all the logistics, from ensuring the castle is anchored safely to providing clear instructions for use, so you can relax and watch your party come to life. Inflatables, including jumping castles, inflatable trampolines, and inflatable bouncers from BounceMoore, should be made from high-quality, commercial-grade materials to withstand rigorous use.
These inflatables create a space where kids can laugh, play, and bond while parents and guests share in the joy of the moment.
Let us help you make your next event an unforgettable experience filled with laughter, joy, and plenty of bouncing. After the festivities are over, we efficiently handle the takedown and cleanup, so you're left with nothing but happy memories. A medieval-themed event could feature an inflatable castle transformed into a knight's fortress, complete with a matching obstacle course styled as a training ground filled with inflatable jousts, jumping sections, and climbing towers.
Whether planning a kids' birthday party or a large community festival, BounceMoore's collection of themed bouncy castles can transform any gathering into a memorable event. When you rent from us, you're not just offering a bounce house-you're creating a space where children can explore, imagine, and embark on their own adventures.
We adhere to the highest safety standards, from using durable materials to carefully inspecting each castle before every rental. From the moment they step inside, they are transported to a world of their own, brimming with imagination and endless possibilities.
With such a wide array of choices and customization options, BounceMoore allows clients to create truly unique and memorable events. It is also important to evaluate the type of activities and features you want to offer at your event with BounceMoore's extensive offerings.
Storing inflatables in a dry, well-ventilated environment preserves their quality and makes future rentals seamless and stress-free. Our passion is reflected in the care and attention we put into every aspect of our service. Indoor bounce castles and custom inflatable designs are perfect for themed events or corporate gatherings. When the kids are bouncing, climbing, and playing inside our castles, parents can take a breath, relax, and enjoy the festivities themselves.
From classic castle bouncer rentals to inflatable fortress setups and more elaborate inflatable castle slides, BounceMoore offers a variety of choices tailored to meet diverse preferences and party themes. BounceMoore's range of themed inflatables, including jungle bouncy castles, white bounce setups for weddings, and obstacle courses for older kids, allows parents to customize their child's birthday party with precision. Proper safety measures, including supervised play areas and adequate spacing between inflatables, ensure a fun and accident-free experience for all attendees.
Renting a suitable warehouse for storage, securing permits, and purchasing insurance are important considerations to ensure a smooth operation and mitigate any risks. Decorations and add-ons must be securely anchored and made of safe materials to ensure children and adults can play without worry. Our commitment to exceptional service starts the moment you contact us and continues through every step of the rental process.
When organizing a kid's birthday party, indoor bounce party, or any backyard celebration, these large inflatable structures from BounceMoore serve as the highlight of the event, drawing attendees into hours of engaging, energetic play. Kids benefit from improved stamina, agility, and physical endurance, while adults who join the fun experience stress relief and increased physical activity in a playful setting. From inflatable playgrounds and inflatable adventure centers to inflatable amusement park setups, our expansive inventory brings entertainment to various celebrations. For Kids
Inflatable castles (also called bounce houses, bouncing houses, jumpy house, bouncing castles, bouncy houses, jumping castles, jumpers, jolly jumps, bouncy castles, moon bounces, closed inflatable trampolines [CITs], or moonwalks) are temporary inflatable structures and buildings and similar items. They are rented for backyard and block party functions, school and church festivals and village fetes and used for recreational purposes. The growth in the use of such devices has led to a rental industry that includes inflatable slides, inflatable water slides, obstacle courses, and giant games, carnival games, and more.
Inflatable castles have been suggested as having some therapeutic value for children with certain sensory impairments, similar to ball pits.[1]
American engineer John Scurlock is credited as inventor of the modern inflatable tent design,[2] in 1958.[3] Scurlock, a plastics specialist who taught at Tulane University and worked for NASA, later also invented the Space Walk safety air cushion used by stunt performers and fire brigades responding to high-rise fires. According to his family, he was inspired in the late 1950s while designing inflatable tent covers for tennis courts. Scurlock's original design was known as the "Space Pillow", it had very little in common with modern bounce houses. In 1958 he also founded Space Walk Inc. In the 1980s the family business operated an indoor amusement park, The Fun Factory, in Metairie, LA, and today continues to rent heavy-duty inflatables for occasions ranging from county fairs to children's birthday parties.[3] The idea to rent inflatables for parties is attributed to Scurlock's wife[2] Frances, who was running a rental business by 1969.[4]
Bob Regehr is also credited for inventing the bouncy house in 1968, under the brand name Moon Walk.[5]
As part of the space-themed toy trend sparked by the space race, 'The Moon Walk', a closed inflatable trampoline with a plastic roof designed for children's safety, was available for mail order in the 1975 Neiman Marcus catalog.[6]
The original bouncy house was essentially an air pillow with a roof, but the hundreds of modern models include inflatable waterslides, basketball gyms, a game in which players attempt to knock each other over with a large inflatable wrecking ball, and characters licensed from multimedia franchises such as Frozen. Thousands of companies now rent inflatable castles in the United States. The market has also diversified to include lighter retail designs. By 2014, the industry was estimated to be worth $100 million.[3]
The world's largest inflatable castle, The Big Bounce America, was certified in 2018 at 1,062.252 square metres (11,433.99 sq ft). It includes multiple zones, such as ball pits, an obstacle course, a slide, a basketball court, and a DJ booth.[7][8] It was designed as an inflatable theme park for all ages, and started touring the United States in the summer of 2019 as a traveling festival.[9]
With adult play a growing trend,[9] bouncy castle rentals have also seen increased popularity at weddings.[10]
Inflatable bouncy houses, slides, pools, and other large outdoor toys for retail home use became more popular in the summer of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, providing a means for parents to entertain their children while maintaining social distancing.[11] With schools and daycares closed, parents bought inflatables to occupy their children while conducting remote work.[12]
The surfaces are typically composed of thick, strong PVC or vinyl and nylon, and the castle is inflated using an electric or petrol-powered blower. The principle is one of constant leakage, meaning small punctures are not a problem – a medium-size "bouncy castle" requires a fan with a mechanical output of about two horsepower (about 1.5 kW) and consumes around 2 kW of electrical power, allowing for the efficiency of the motor.
UK and Australian bouncy castles have specifications calling for fully inflated walls on three sides with an open front and foam "crash mats" to catch children who may jump or fall out of the structure.
Modern moonwalks in the US are typically supported by inflatable columns and enclosed with netting. The netting allows for supervision as adults can see in from all sides.
In 2005, the most stringent standards in the construction of an inflatable amusement were adopted nationally in Australia, forming Federal Standard AS3533.4. This was a landmark safety standard bringing the toughest design/construction/operation standards to the inflatable industry of Australia. In 2006 the European Union (EU) followed and introduced similar standards throughout EU called EN14960:2006 which was then updated in 2013 to EN14960:2013.
While bouncy castle manufacturers adhere to voluntary standards, no national safety standards exist in the U.S., although some states such as Pennsylvania and New Jersey require that inflatables pass engineering and safety standards before allowing the equipment to be rented out.[13] In 2017, roughly 25 U.S. states had regulations governing permits, inspections and insurance, although a private investigation by the Pew Charitable Trust has shown significant shortcomings by industry operators and regulators to do their part.[14] North Carolina requires amusements rides, including inflatables, to be inspected annually by the North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL).[15][16] For inflatables to pass inspection, operators in North Carolina are required to have all training records, a current certificate of insurance, and device manuals. Inflatables that are damaged and not safe will not pass inspection until they are repaired.[17]
There are also inflatable obstacle courses that allow for participants to have races and sword fights and compete against one another. These are commonly rectangular in shape, but they can also be square if the course is maze-like. Most obstacle courses have two lanes, but some can have three or four. They feature various such as pop-up obstacles, climbing areas, slides, and tunnels. These are the best choice for very large events since participants move through them quickly.
The phrase "inflatable park" may refer to both a collection of portable inflatables set up temporarily as one attraction,[18][19] or a permanent attraction consisting of inflatables.[20][21]
Some inflatables are designed to allow games such as boxing rings, water football, penalty shootouts, basketball, rumbling, tug of war, and gladiator duels. These interactive inflatable games are made out of the same material that a continuous airflow bounce house is made of. Quad tracks are also popular and provide the perimeter for quad bike racing.
Injuries are common. According to Jim Barber, spokesman for the National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials, "It happens all the time. These are probably the most dangerous amusement devices they have. You see more injuries on inflatables than almost any other amusement ride you can think of – more than roller coasters."[22] In 2010, "as many as 31 U.S. children per day were treated for injuries sustained in a bounce house, or one child every 46 minutes". An estimated 65,000 children under the age of 17 were injured from 1990 to 2010.[23] In May 2001, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission released a bulletin outlining the dangers and recommended safety precautions for operating an inflatable structure.[24]
Injuries caused by inflatable rides were rising in the United States, according to a 2012 study published in the journal Pediatrics, which found a 15-fold increase from 1995 to 2010,[23] a trend corroborated in the 2003–2012 period by a 2015 U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission report.[25] Frank Scurlock, son of inventor John Scurlock and manager of bouncy inflatable rental company Space Walk, ascribes the increase to rising non-commercial use of inexpensive retail "backyard" units,[2] while bounce houses have also become more common overall.[26] Although rising, the number of injuries related to inflatable amusements is small when compared to the more everyday hazards of playgrounds and skateboards, which respectively were linked to an estimated 270,000 and 114,000 injuries in 2012.[2] In 2015, after studying the incidence of injury the commission released a revised bulletin for the recommended safety precautions for operating an inflatable device.[27]
In a survey spanning 2003–2013, the most common injuries were fractures, strains, sprains, dislocations, contusions, abrasions, and lacerations. An estimated 88% of the injured were less than 15 years old.[25] Most injuries occur due to falls or collisions with another child. Some severe fall injuries occur after wind lifts bouncy castles skyward.[2]
From 2000 to early 2016, there were 64 bounce house accidents worldwide caused by wind, resulting in 271 injuries and 10 deaths.[28] Some more notable incidents have included:
Yes, our inflatables are designed with safety in mind and are thoroughly inspected before each use.
Absolutely! We offer a variety of inflatables, including bouncer and slide combos, to suit your event needs.
We serve Poquoson, Newport News, Yorktown, Williamsburg, Tabb, and all areas in between. If your location is beyond this radius, please let us know, and we can usually make special accommodations.
Pickups are scheduled between 7 and 9 pm on the day of your event.