Hungry Hippos

$500.00

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Up to 6 Hours Standard rental — plenty of time to party.	$500.00 Displayed Price
7–10 Hours More party time (+10%)	$550.00
MOST POPULAR Overnight Keep it all night • No rushing pickup Only +20% for a WAY better experience	$600.00 Recommended
BEST VALUE Weekend Special Maximum fun • Best value (+50%) Friday before 2pm → Sunday after 2pm or Saturday before 12pm → Monday after 12pm	$750.00 Best value per hour

Up to 6 Hours

Standard rental

$500.00

Displayed Price

7–10 Hours

More party time (+10%)

$550.00

The most chaotic, hilarious game we own. And it's not close. 🦛🎉

Hungry Hippos takes the classic board game and blows it up to full human scale — literally. Each player wears a belt attached to a bungee cord anchored behind them inside a massive 35-foot inflatable arena, stretches forward toward the ball pile as far as the bungee will allow, and tries to scoop up as many colorful balls from the center as possible before getting yanked back to reset. It is pure unscripted chaos — the kind that creates genuine highlight-reel moments, full-crowd laughter, and a line that doesn't empty until the event ends.

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Belt + Bungee Cord

Each player wears a belt attached to a bungee cord anchored behind them. They run toward the center, stretch the bungee as far as it'll go, scoop up balls, then get snapped back to reset.

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Grab the Balls

Stretch as far as the bungee will let you, scoop up as many colorful balls as possible, and hold on while the bungee snaps you back. Most balls collected when the center is empty — wins.

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4 Players, 4 Lanes

All four players compete simultaneously — each on their own bungee, each running solo. First one to grab the most balls wins. No teammates, no excuses. Pure individual chaos.

✅ Professional installation by trained staff ✅ Cleaned & sanitized before every rental ✅ 4 players compete simultaneously ✅ All ages — kids through adults ✅ Zero-Risk Weather Policy

Most popular Overnight (+20%) — the evening tournament bracket rounds are where the real legends are made. No rushed pickup, and the crowd energy only builds as the day goes on.

Setup Area

40' × 40'

Actual Size

35' × 35' × 6'

Power

1 outlet required

Players

4 players (1 per team)

Age Group

All ages

Base Rental

Up to 6 hours

Heads up: Base price includes up to 6 hours. When you select your date, you can upgrade to 7–10 hours (+10%), Overnight (+20%), or Weekend (+50%).

📏 Will it fit?

You'll need a clear setup area of 40' × 40' — a large grassy field, school parking lot section, church lot, or open outdoor space. This is a wide, low-profile unit (only 6' tall) so height clearance isn't an issue — it's the square footage you need to plan for. Let us know about any access restrictions at booking so we can plan delivery.

🔌 Power

Despite its size, Hungry Hippos only needs 1 standard outlet within reach. We provide an extension cord — your outlet needs to be within 100 feet of the setup location. Generator available if you're in an open field or lot with no power nearby.

🎯 Perfect for

School field days and carnivals, church festivals, corporate team-building events, graduation parties, community block parties, and large birthday bashes. Any event where you want a premium, unforgettable centerpiece that draws a crowd and keeps it there.

📦 What's included

Professional installation by our trained staff
Blower, extension cord, and proper anchoring
All player belts, bungee cords, and colorful balls included
Tarp under the unit when needed

✅ What you'll need

A clear, flat setup area of 40' × 40'
A working power outlet within reach (within 100')
Clear delivery access path (wide unit — gate clearance matters)
Area free of debris, sticks, and animal waste

☔ Zero-Risk Weather Policy

Bad weather? Zero stress. You can reschedule or cancel for a full refund as long as you let us know by the night before your event. Once we install and the event starts, there are no refunds — so we'll help you make the right call before install day.

🕒 When will you arrive?

We offer flexible delivery windows. We'll contact you 24–48 hours prior to confirm. For no additional charge, choose our Anytime option (a 24-hour window) — you do not need to be present if you tell us exactly where to set up. Prefer a tighter window? Choose a 2–4 hour window for +$35 or a 60-minute window for +$75.

Service area: Cincinnati & surrounding areas. A delivery fee may apply for some zip codes.

🦛 Why Hungry Hippos is the one your guests will still be talking about next year

Everyone knows the game. Nobody's played it like this.

Hungry Hungry Hippos is one of the most recognized board games ever made — so there's zero learning curve. But nobody has ever played it as a full-body, bungee-powered life-size version before. That "I know this AND I've never experienced this" combo creates instant engagement and a line that doesn't stop.

The best spectator game in our lineup

The crowd watching Hungry Hippos is as entertained as the players — maybe more. Every launch, every scramble, every near-miss is a natural highlight moment. People who aren't even waiting to play can't stop watching. It runs itself and keeps crowds entertained 100% passively.

Adults go harder than the kids

This is one of our most requested corporate event games — not just for the kids' events. Adults go surprisingly all-out once they strap on the belt and feel that bungee tension. The competitive instinct kicks in immediately. It's team-building disguised as pure chaos.

Built for large groups

Four players compete simultaneously — one per team — and rounds cycle fast. For large field days and carnivals, it's one of the best units for moving crowds through high-energy fun without long wait times between rounds.

🎪 Build the full event around it

Hungry Hippos draws a crowd like nothing else. Add a few more stations to keep every corner of your venue buzzing and every age group covered.

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Football, basketball, and soccer in one compact unit — a quick, individual skill game that balances out the full-team chaos energy of Hungry Hippos perfectly.

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Dunk Tank

Put the losing Hippos team captain in the tank. The losing team narrative writes itself — and the dunk tank gives the winning team their victory lap moment.

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Hungry Hippos runs in rounds — which means there's always a group waiting. An obstacle course running alongside it gives those guests something physical and exciting to do right now instead of just standing in line. It's one of our most effective large-event combos: high-energy team game + individual race = zero dead time, maximum energy, happy guests from start to finish.

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Bundle tip: Hungry Hippos + Wrecking Ball + Obstacle Course = a field day or carnival that completely runs itself and leaves guests talking for weeks.

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❓ Common questions

How does it work?

Four players each wear a belt attached to a bungee cord anchored behind them inside the inflatable arena. They run toward the pile of colorful balls in the center, stretching the bungee as far as it'll go, scoop up as many balls as they can carry, then get snapped back to their side to reset. All four compete simultaneously. The player with the most balls when the center is empty wins.

How many players at once?

4 players at the same time — one per lane, each running on their own toward the center ball pile. Rounds cycle quickly, so lines move fast. Rounds cycle quickly, so lines move fast.

Is it good for corporate team-building?

One of our most-booked corporate event games. Adults get surprisingly competitive once they're in the belt and bungee — the all-or-nothing solo format creates genuine competitive instinct that makes it perfect for team-building events that don't feel like team-building events.

What age group is this for?

All ages — younger kids love the chaos and the familiar game name, teens and adults go fully competitive, and it's one of the few games where adults are often more into it than the kids. The belt and bungee setup works best for kids who are tall enough to run and grab effectively, so it's best for kids who are at least 5–6 years old and up.

How much space does it need?

Setup area is 40' × 40' — it's a wide, low-profile unit (only 6' tall), so you need square footage more than clearance height. Think a large grassy field, school parking lot section, or open lot. Let us know about any access restrictions at booking.

What if the weather is bad?

We have a Zero-Risk Weather Policy. You can reschedule or cancel for a full refund as long as you let us know by the night before your event. Once we install and the event starts, there are no refunds.

How long is the rental?

Base price includes up to 6 hours. You can add time: 7–10 hours (+10%), Overnight (+20%), or Weekend (+50%) when you choose your date.

Do you install it and take it down?

Yes — our trained crew handles everything. We'll set up the arena, lay out all the equipment, walk you through how the belt and bungee system works, and make sure everything is game-ready before we leave.

Do you charge a delivery fee?

We serve Cincinnati and surrounding areas. A delivery fee may apply for some zip codes (and some areas are free). You'll see any applicable fees during checkout.