The best party rentals depend on who is coming: toddlers (ages 1 to 5) need soft, low games like animal hoppers, kids 5 to 10 love slides, races and carnival games, and tweens, teens and adults want head-to-head challenges like jousting, hamster wheels and glowing cornhole. For a mixed-age fall or holiday party in Palm Beach County, plan one small zone for little ones plus one or two big games everyone can share. Here is how to pick, age by age, with the Crazy Games FL rentals that fit each group.
Quick answer: what to rent for each age group
- Toddlers (1 to 5): Animal Hop Zoo, Rocking Horse, Top Spin or the Giant Bubble Show. Soft, low and close to the ground.
- Kids (5 to 10): the Player One bounce house, Lava Rock Slide, Tyler the Tiger Race, 4 in 1 Carnival or Basketball Challenge.
- Tweens and teens (10 to 17): Disc Joust Arena, Hamster Wheels, Dizzy Spin Ball, Human Zorb Ball, Axe & Bow Shoot or Nerf Wars.
- Adults: LED Lighted Wood Cornhole, Giant Jenga, ping pong, air hockey or the Jumbo Speed Stack Race.
- Everyone together: the 4 in 1 Sports Challenge, Giant Jenga, the Jumbo Speed Stack Race and a popcorn machine.
Toddlers (ages 1 to 5): keep it soft, low and separate
Little ones get knocked over in a crowded bounce house full of big kids. They do best with their own small play zone where a parent can stand right next to them.
- Animal Hop Zoo (from $249): a set of 10 soft animal hoppers made for ages 2 and up. Kids bounce, balance and giggle, and it works indoors or in a shaded spot outside.
- Rocking Horse (from $299): soft inflatable rocking animals built for ages 2 to 5.
- Top Spin (from $299): a team bouncing and spinning game for ages 2 and up, with up to 5 players per round.
- Giant Bubble Show (from $400): kids step inside huge bubbles with an entertainer running the show. It works for ages 2 and up and for mixed-age crowds.
Kids (ages 5 to 10): slides, races and carnival games
This is the age that wants to climb, slide, race and win a prize. One big inflatable plus one or two games keeps a group of 15 to 25 kids busy all afternoon.
- Player One bounce house (from $449): our video-game themed bounce house.
- Lava Rock Slide (from $549): kids climb textured lava rocks and zoom down a cushioned slide. Easy access for ages 4 and up.
- Tyler the Tiger Race (from $350): team racing on inflatables with a coach included, for ages 5 and up.
- 4 in 1 Carnival (from $349): four classic carnival games in one unit, perfect for a fall festival feel.
- Basketball Challenge (from $450): fast shooting fun with high walls and soft edges, built for ages 5 and up.
Tweens and teens (ages 10 to 17): make it a challenge
Older kids get bored with a regular bounce house fast. They want games where they can beat a friend, film it and go again. These are the rentals teens line up for.
- Disc Joust Arena (from $450): two players face off on raised platforms with padded jousting sticks over a soft inflatable floor.
- Hamster Wheels (from $349): two oversized rolling wheels where players run, spin and tumble. Recommended for ages 5 and up, with plenty of challenge for tweens and teens.
- Dizzy Spin Ball (from $349): best for ages 7 and up, and adults love it too.
- Human Zorb Ball (from $799): roll, bounce and bump. Great for ages 7 and up.
- Axe & Bow Shoot (from $349): foam-tipped axes and suction-cup arrows, for ages 6 and up.
- Nerf Wars (from $499): a full blaster battle arena for kids, teens and adults.
Adults: games grown-ups will actually play
At a family party, the adults often stand around while the kids play. Give them a game of their own and they stay longer and have more fun. Table and lawn games also work great after sunset, which comes around 5:30 PM in December.
Mixed ages: a simple 5-step plan
Most HOA block parties, church fall festivals, holiday parties and family reunions have every age at once. Use this plan:
- Count your guests by age. Write down roughly how many toddlers, kids, teens and adults are coming.
- Give little ones their own zone. Set the Animal Hop Zoo or Rocking Horse in a shaded corner, away from the big games.
- Add one big action game. Pick the Lava Rock Slide or Player One for younger kids, or the Disc Joust Arena or Hamster Wheels if most guests are 8 and up.
- Add a game grown-ups will play. Cornhole, Giant Jenga or ping pong keeps adults in the fun. A popcorn machine (from $199) brings everyone together.
- Book 3 to 4 weeks ahead. Fall and holiday weekends fill up first. See how far in advance to book.
Our order minimum is $350. Delivery, setup and pickup are free within 15 miles of West Palm Beach, with a delivery fee farther out. We serve Palm Beach, Martin, Broward and Miami-Dade counties; see all the areas we serve. If the forecast looks wet, read our rain plan for outdoor parties.
Frequently asked questions
Can toddlers and big kids share one bounce house?
It is better not to mix them. Bigger kids jump harder and can knock little ones over. Give toddlers their own soft zone, like the Animal Hop Zoo or Rocking Horse, or take turns by age group.
What party rentals do teenagers like?
Teens like competition: the Disc Joust Arena, Hamster Wheels, Dizzy Spin Ball, Human Zorb Ball, Axe & Bow Shoot and Nerf Wars. Games where they can win, laugh and film each other work best.
What can adults play at a kids party?
LED Lighted Wood Cornhole, Giant Jenga, ping pong, air hockey and the Jumbo Speed Stack Race. Many of our interactive games, like Disc Joust and Dizzy Spin Ball, are fun for adults too.
How many games do I need for a mixed-age party?
For about 20 to 40 guests, plan one toddler zone, one big action game and one game for adults. Add a second action game for bigger groups so lines stay short.
How do I know the right age for each rental?
Each product page on our site lists who the game is made for, such as "ages 2+" or "ages 7+". If you are not sure, call us at 877-963-8368 and tell us the ages coming. We will help you pick.
Book games for every age
Tell us who is coming and we will help you build the right mix. Browse our games and book online or call 877-963-8368.