A player tries to keep one or more balloons off the floor continuously for 60 seconds.
- Players
- 2–20
- Ages
- 6+
- Play time
- 5–10 min
- Supplies
- Balloons
- Where
- Indoors / Outdoors
- Energy
- Medium
READY IN 2 MINUTES
Get set up
Gather the required materials: Balloons. Set them out before explaining the first round.
LET’S PLAY
Here’s how it works.
- Inflate balloons and clear the play area.
- Start with one balloon and begin the timer.
- Tap balloons upward; holding is not allowed.
- If a balloon touches the floor, restart or record the time.
- Add more balloons for harder rounds.
A few ground rules
Keep the agreed turn order, boundaries and timing consistent for everyone. Players may pass or use an accessibility adaptation without penalty.
Mix it up
One balloon for kids, two standard or three advanced.
Make it a great round
Collect burst pieces immediately and supervise around young children.
Keep everyone comfortable
Use clean, stable, age-appropriate materials and remove anything sharp, breakable or unsuitable for the youngest player.