The Largest Inflatable
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in Chicagoland

Chicago's Premier Party Rental Company

For more than three decades, Jump Guy has been the trusted name in Chicagoland party rentals. From backyard birthday parties in Wheaton to corporate events along the Magnificent Mile, our team delivers, sets up, and takes down hundreds of bounce houses, water slides, carnival games, and interactive attractions every weekend across the Chicago metro area.

What You Will Find in This Catalog

This interactive catalog walks through the main product categories we keep in active inventory year-round. Each page on the right side of this layout shows real photos of our equipment from real events. Click any product image to jump directly to the booking page, where you can check availability for your event date and reserve online.

Service Areas

Jump Guy serves the entire Chicagoland area including the city of Chicago, Wheaton, Naperville, Schaumburg, Arlington Heights, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Oak Park, Evanston, and surrounding suburbs across DuPage, Cook, Kane, and Lake counties.

One Vendor for Every Event Type

Jump Guy works with school PTOs, park districts, corporate event coordinators, churches, daycares, summer camps, and homeowners across Chicagoland. The same team that handles a backyard birthday on Saturday morning runs corporate trade show activations on Saturday afternoon — we scale up or down to match the event.

Event Types We Specialize In

• School Events — field days, fun fairs, end of year celebrations
• Block Parties — neighborhood gatherings with permits handled
• Summer Camps — rotating multi-week activity rentals
• Fairs and Festivals — multi-attraction event packages
• Corporate Events — team building, trade show booths, employee appreciation

Trade Show and Custom Branding

Make your trade show booth the most talked-about exhibit on the floor. Jump Guy offers custom-branded inflatables and interactive games that pull foot traffic toward your booth and keep prospects engaged long enough to start real conversations.

Insurance and Permitting

Jump Guy carries full liability insurance and provides certificates of insurance for any venue or municipality that requires them. We handle permit paperwork for park district events, school properties, and any Chicago-area venue with specific vendor requirements. The result is one phone call instead of five.

Carnival Games for Schools, Churches, Festivals

Carnival games turn any event into a destination. Jump Guy stocks dozens of game packages designed for school carnivals, parish fall festivals, summer camps, corporate picnics, and neighborhood block parties. Mix and match individual games or rent a full carnival package with delivery, setup, and pickup included.

Game Categories on This Page

• Grand Carnival Booth Package — $450
• Balloon Blast Game — $219
• Battle Light Skee Ball — $299
• Chef Challenge Frame Game — $59

Why Schools Choose Jump Guy

Our carnival packages are designed to work in school gymnasiums, parking lots, parish halls, or outdoor fields. Every game arrives with prizes, all needed accessories, and an instruction sheet for volunteers. Setup is fast enough that PTO crews can run a 20-game carnival from a single delivery.

Volunteer-Friendly Setup

Every game is designed to be run by a single volunteer or student helper with no prior experience. Instructions are printed on the game itself, prizes come pre-sorted by skill level, and our crew walks the lead organizer through the full setup before leaving the site.

Over 100 Individual Carnival Games

Build a custom carnival event by mixing classic tabletop games with larger Bounce A Ball cabinets and ring toss attractions. Each game is independently rentable so you can tailor the size of your event exactly to your guest count and budget.

Bounce A Ball Cabinets

• Home Stretch Horse Race — $495
• Carnival Bounce A Ball — $495
• Slam Dunk Bounce A Ball — $495

Tabletop Carnival Games — $65 each

• Stand a Bottle
• Balloon Pop
• Tic-Tac-Toe
• Slam Dunk
• Potty Toss
• Bingo Ball

Larger Toss Games

• Whiffle Ball Toss — $199
• Ring Toss — $75
• Map Mania — $199

Mix-and-Match Pricing

Tabletop games at $65 each let you build a 10-game carnival for $650 plus delivery. Add a Bounce A Ball cabinet at $495 as the centerpiece, plus 2 to 3 larger toss games for variety, and you have a full-scale event for under $2,000 total. Volume discounts apply when booking 8 or more games together.

Delivery Includes Everything

Every carnival package includes delivery, setup, takedown, prizes appropriate for the skill level of each game, and an instruction sheet for volunteer operators. We arrive 60 to 90 minutes before event start and pack out at the time you specify.

Plinko, Roller Bowler, and Specialty Games

Specialty carnival games are the photo-magnets at any event — the games guests line up for, post about, and remember. Plinko boards, roller bowlers, and the Spray N Race water game add variety to a carnival lineup and keep older kids and adults engaged.

Plinko Variations

• Plinko Carnival Game — $75
• Giant Plinko Game — $199
• Plinko Pumpkin Patch — $75

Other Featured Games

• Bottle Ring Toss — $220
• Roller Bowler — $75
• Balloon Blast — $219
• Spray N Race — head-to-head water duel — $299
• Clowning Around — $220

Best for Larger Events

The Giant Plinko and Spray N Race games work especially well at events expecting 200-plus guests. Both have strong visual presence from across a venue and pull crowds in.

Photo and Social Media Appeal

Plinko boards in particular generate the most social media content of any carnival rental. The visual moment of the chip dropping through the pegboard is irresistible to guests with phones, which means free organic promotion of your event for days afterward.

Indoor and Outdoor

All specialty games on this page work indoor or outdoor. Plinko and Roller Bowler are self-contained tabletop units that fit through standard doorways. Spray N Race needs outdoor placement and a standard garden hose connection within 50 feet.

Water Tag — Team-Based Water Battle

Water Tag is one of the most-requested rentals at summer camps, school field days, corporate team building events, and birthday parties for older kids. Players wear hit-detection vests with built-in water reservoirs and use water-powered blasters to score on the opposing team. Vest sensors light up and play sounds when hit, turning a water fight into a structured competitive game.

Why Water Tag Works for Groups

Unlike a simple water gun fight, Water Tag has scoring, time limits, and team mechanics — so it works as a structured camp activity rather than chaotic free-for-all. Recommended for ages 8 and up. Available in team sizes from 4-versus-4 up to large multi-team tournaments.

Best Use Cases

• Summer camp weekly programming
• School end-of-year field days
• Corporate team building outings
• Birthday parties for kids 8 and older

What is Included with the Rental

Each Water Tag rental comes with up to 12 hit-detection vests, 12 water blasters, refill stations, scoring console, and a trained Jump Guy attendant who runs the games and explains rules to each new group of players. The attendant stays onsite for the full rental window.

Space Requirements

Water Tag works best in an open grass field of at least 60 feet by 60 feet. Smaller spaces work for younger players and 4-versus-4 formats. Larger fields support 8-versus-8 tournament formats with eliminated players cycling out and back in across multiple rounds.

Big Event & Backyard Water Slides

Jump Guy operates one of the largest water slide inventories in Chicagoland, ranging from compact 13-foot backyard slides that fit in a typical city lot to massive 24-foot dual-lane Big Event slides that anchor festivals and block parties. Every slide arrives clean, fully sanitized, and inspected for the season.

Slide Categories

• 13ft Palm Tree Backyard — $369
• 18ft Mega Blocks — $569
• 20ft Blue Crush — $589

Backyard Setup Requirements

Most backyard water slides need a level area roughly 30 by 15 feet, a standard garden hose connection within 50 feet of the setup, and a standard outdoor outlet for the blower. Our delivery team handles every setup — you only need to confirm the gate width and pet status before arrival.

Big Event Slides

For larger events — municipal festivals, school carnivals, corporate picnics — the Big Event slides feature dual lanes, themed front facades like Niagara Falls or Jurassic Rush, and slip-and-slide runouts that extend the experience to 60-plus feet of total run length.

Themed Water Slides — Jurassic, Pirate, Tropical

Themed water slides are the centerpiece attractions for milestone birthdays, dinosaur-themed parties, pirate adventure events, and tropical-vibe summer celebrations. Each themed slide is a complete visual experience — not just a slide with a logo, but a fully-realized themed environment.

Themed Slide Highlights

• Jurassic Rush 22ft Tall Backyard — $699
• Black Pearl Pirate Ship Dual Lane — $899
• Purple Dolphin Tropical — $419

Booking and Availability

Themed slides book up first every season — especially for May, June, July, and August weekends. We recommend reserving themed slides at least 4 to 6 weeks ahead during peak summer months. Off-season weekday rentals are typically available with 7-10 days of lead time.

What is Included

Every themed water slide rental includes delivery, setup, anchoring, water hookup, full takedown, and ground tarp. We provide the connection from your standard garden hose to the slide. The slide arrives clean, sanitized, and inspected by IDOL-certified staff.

Power and Water Requirements

Water slides require a standard 110V outlet within 100 feet of setup and a working garden hose connection. For events without onsite electrical access, we offer generator rentals as an add-on. Most Chicagoland backyards meet the standard requirements without modification.

Amazing Themed Water Slides

From patriotic Americana to tropical paradise, our themed water slides bring an extra layer of personality to every event. The visual storytelling of a themed slide makes it the photo-and-video centerpiece guests remember and share long after the party ends.

Featured Themes on This Page

• All American Patriot Slide — red, white, and blue stars-and-stripes design
• Tropical Lightning Slide — purple thunder bolts with rainbow slip-lane
• Liberty Dual Lane Slide — patriotic dual-lane race configuration

Best Pairings

Patriotic slides work especially well for Fourth of July block parties, Memorial Day picnics, Veterans Day events, and corporate appreciation events. Tropical-themed slides anchor luau-themed birthdays, pool party rentals, and summer camp finale weeks.

Slip-and-Slide Add-On

Most full-size themed slides come with the option to add a 30-foot slip-and-slide runout that extends the ride and accommodates more concurrent users. The slip-lane add-on is included in standard rental pricing on most themed configurations.

Setup and Takedown Time

Themed slides are larger than standard slides and require approximately 60 to 75 minutes of setup time and 45 minutes for takedown. We schedule arrival 90 minutes ahead of your event start time so you are never waiting on us. Same-day takedown is standard.

Portable 18-Hole Mini Golf — Indoor or Outdoor

Our portable 18-hole mini golf course brings full-scale putt-putt entertainment to any venue, indoor or outdoor. Each hole is a self-contained module with its own obstacle, flag, and scoring — transported on a single trailer and assembled in under two hours by our setup crew.

Where Mini Golf Works

• Team Building Events
• Grand Openings & Ribbon Cuttings
• School Events & PTO Fundraisers
• Car Dealership Customer Days
• Corporate Events & Trade Shows
• Private Birthday & Holiday Parties

What is Included

Every mini golf rental includes putters in adult and youth sizes, branded scorecards, golf balls, pencils, and pin flags. The 18-hole course covers approximately 1,800 square feet but can be configured as a 9-hole setup for smaller spaces.

Custom Branding Options

Each hole flag and scorecard can be branded with your company logo, school mascot, or event sponsor. Branding is included at no additional cost when booked at least 14 days in advance of the event. We provide proof artwork for approval before printing.

Time and Capacity

An 18-hole round takes approximately 25 to 35 minutes per group. The course can rotate roughly 30 to 40 groups through during a 4-hour event window. For higher-volume events we recommend the 9-hole configuration which doubles throughput.

LED 18 Hole Glow Mini Golf

Our LED-illuminated 18-hole mini golf course transforms any indoor venue into a glowing nighttime golf experience. Every hole is outlined in programmable LED strips, the obstacles glow under blacklight, and even the putters are LED-handled. It is the same portable course as our standard mini golf, optimized for evening events and indoor venues.

Why Glow Mini Golf is Different

The LED treatment changes the entire feel of the rental. What plays as a kids-and-family activity in daylight becomes a date-night, after-hours, club-vibe attraction under blacklight. Adult guests engage with it differently — we routinely set up LED mini golf at corporate after-parties, fundraiser galas, prom events, and milestone birthdays for adults.

Available Configurations

• LED 9 Hole Mini Golf Challenge — $989
• LED 18 Hole Full Course Setup
• Outdoor Daytime Course

Setup Requirements

The LED course is best showcased in dim or fully-darkened indoor venues — a school gymnasium with the lights down, a banquet hall, an event center, or a hotel ballroom. We supply all the LED equipment and required power; the venue just needs standard 120V outlets within roughly 50 feet of the setup area.

Chicago's #1 Mechanical Bull Rental

The Jump Guy mechanical bull is one of our most-booked rentals year-round. We deliver, set up, and operate the bull at events of every size — from intimate backyard birthday parties to nightclub promotions and corporate trade shows on McCormick Place. A trained operator runs the bull at all times, adjusting speed and difficulty for each rider.

Where the Mechanical Bull Goes

• Nightclubs, Bars, and Restaurants
• Birthday Parties & Private Events
• Trade Shows & Corporate Activations
• School Fundraisers & Spirit Events
• Team Building & Office Parties
• Community & Festival Events

Indoor vs Outdoor Setup

The mechanical bull works equally well indoors and outdoors. Indoor venues need a minimum 18-by-18 foot setup area with at least 10 feet of overhead clearance. Outdoor setups need flat, level ground — a parking lot, patio, or grass field with no underground utilities in the staking area.

Safety and Operation

Every mechanical bull rental includes a trained Jump Guy operator on site for the full duration of the event. The operator manages the speed control, monitors rider safety, and handles all rider rotation. The inflatable bed surrounding the bull provides a soft landing for thrown riders.

Grand Slammer 4-Player Baseball

Grand Slammer Baseball is one of the most-talked-about new additions to the Jump Guy lineup. Four players stand on individual platforms inside a stadium-themed inflatable arena while a mechanical bat spins and swings around the diamond. Players jump, dive, duck, and dodge to stay on their platform — the last one standing wins. It is mechanical bull energy applied to a baseball theme, and it works equally well for kids' birthday parties and adult corporate events.

Where Grand Slammer Works Best

• Corporate Events & Company Picnics
• Trade Shows & Conventions
• Company Parties & Team Building
• Birthday Parties for Older Kids
• School Sports Banquets & Spring Events

Game Mechanics

The mechanical bat rotates at adjustable speeds controlled by a trained Jump Guy operator. Players have to time their jumps and ducks to avoid being knocked off their platform. Game length is typically 60 to 90 seconds per round, with multiple rounds running back to back to keep lines moving. Plays best with steady rotation of 4 players at a time and spectators waiting to take a turn.

Inflatable Obstacle Course Rentals

Jump Guy operates the largest modular obstacle course system in Chicagoland. Pieces connect end-to-end so the same equipment runs as a 30-foot backyard challenge, a 70-foot school-event setup, or a giant 170-foot dual-lane race course for festivals and corporate field days. Pick the size that matches your space and guest count.

Featured Configurations

• 100ft MEGA Dual Lane Vertical Rush — $1,489
• 70ft Vertical Rush + 40ft Obstacle — $1,169
• 75ft Rock Climb U-Turn — $849
• 30ft Rock Climb Slide — $419

10 Variations or 1 Giant 170ft Course

The modular system means we can configure the same equipment as ten different stand-alone obstacle layouts or connect everything into a single 170-foot dual-lane race for the largest events. Whatever you book includes delivery, full setup by our crew, and pickup at end of event.

Indoor and Outdoor

The obstacle courses run indoor at school gymnasiums and event centers, or outdoor on grass, parking lots, and athletic fields. We confirm setup space and ceiling height before booking to make sure your venue can accommodate the configuration you want.

Obstacle Courses at Real Events

Jump Guy obstacle courses are the centerpiece attraction at school field days, end-of-year celebrations, summer camp finales, and corporate team-building outings across Chicagoland. The photos here show the same modular equipment configured for very different event types — an indoor school gymnasium installation, an outdoor multi-piece field day setup, and a themed Star Wars course in another school gym.

Real Event Setups Shown

• Star Wars Obstacle Course — Indoor School Gym — $869
• Outdoor Field Day Multi-Piece Setup — $1,489
• Vertical Rush Indoor Gymnasium — $889

Why Schools Book Repeat Events

School PTOs, summer camps, and athletic programs are repeat customers because the courses scale to event budget and space. The same equipment that runs a 50-student gym class can scale up for an entire school field day with 600 kids cycling through over a 4-hour window. Setup and teardown happen during off-hours so events run on schedule.

Indoor Gym Setup Notes

Indoor obstacle courses need ceiling clearance of at least 16 feet for the large Vertical Rush pieces. Most school and church gymnasiums clear that easily. We confirm dimensions during booking and recommend the right configuration based on the venue's actual ceiling height and floor space.

Fire Truck Obstacle Course — 45ft Long

The Fire Truck Obstacle Course is one of Jump Guy's most popular themed pieces, especially for fire department open houses, firefighter career day events at schools, and birthday parties for kids who have a Fire Truck phase. The 45-foot course is designed as a continuous fire-and-rescue scene — players enter through the truck cab, navigate flame-themed obstacles, climb through the burning building section, and exit through the back of the rig.

Course Features

• Fire Truck Obstacle Course 45ft — $559
• Themed entrance through fire truck cab
• Interior flame-themed crawl tunnels
• Burning building rescue section
• Exit slide and dismount area

Best Event Pairings

The Fire Truck course is a natural fit for fire department recruitment events, public safety open houses, school career days featuring first-responders, kids' fire-station birthday parties, and community festivals where local fire departments are participating. Many fire departments book the Fire Truck course as the centerpiece of their family-day events.

Setup Footprint

At 45 feet long and roughly 12 feet wide, the Fire Truck obstacle works in mid-size yards, school parking lots, and community park spaces. We need a clear, level setup area with no overhead utility lines, plus a standard outlet within 50 feet for the blower.

Fire Ball — The Floor Is Lava

Fire Ball is a multi-player inflatable arena themed around the classic "the floor is lava" game. Players bounce on raised obstacle islands inside a flame-themed enclosure while a swinging fireball arm rotates from the center, knocking off anyone who gets caught. The volcano-and-lava graphics make it one of the most visually striking pieces in the Jump Guy interactive lineup.

How the Game Plays

Players climb onto inflated platform "rocks" inside the dome. The fireball arm rotates at adjustable speeds, and players must duck or jump over it as it passes. Anyone knocked off their rock is out. Last player standing wins the round. Rounds typically run 60 seconds and reset quickly so a steady rotation of players can cycle through.

Best Use Cases

• School Carnivals & Field Days
• Summer Camp Programming
• Birthday Parties for Older Kids (8+)
• Corporate Team-Building Events
• Block Parties & Community Festivals

Setup Footprint and Power

Fire Ball requires a flat space of approximately 25 feet by 25 feet and a standard 110V outlet within 100 feet. Setup takes roughly 30 minutes. The unit is suitable for outdoor events on grass or paved surfaces, and indoor venues with ceilings of at least 16 feet.

Attendant Recommended

For events with 50 or more rotating players, we recommend adding a trained attendant. The attendant manages the round timer, controls the rotation speed of the fireball arm, and ensures safe entry and exit between rounds. Attendants are bookable as an add-on at the time of reservation.

Hippo Chow Down — 4-Player Bungee Game

Hippo Chow Down is the inflatable, full-body version of the classic Hungry Hungry Hippos board game. Four players strap into bungee harnesses at the corners of a brightly-themed safari arena, then dive forward into the center pit to grab as many balls as possible before the bungee yanks them back. Whichever player collects the most balls in their goal wins.

Why This Game Works at Events

The combination of head-to-head competition, the bungee mechanism, and the sheer chaos of four players diving for balls simultaneously makes Hippo Chow Down one of our highest spectator-engagement attractions. People line up to play and crowds gather to watch.

Group Sizes

• Four players per round
• 60-90 second rounds
• Trained operator handles harnessing & ball reset
• Recommended for ages 8 and up

Best Pairings

Hippo Chow Down works especially well at school field days, summer camp finale weeks, corporate team-building outings, and large birthday parties. The competitive structure plays equally well with kids and adults, making it a strong pick for multi-generational events.

Extreme Gladiator Joust — 2-Player

The Extreme Gladiator Joust is a two-player head-to-head battle on raised inflatable pedestals. Each player wears protective headgear and wields a foam-padded jousting pole, then tries to knock their opponent off their platform into the soft inflatable pit below. It is the inflatable arena event that attracts a crowd of spectators every time it is set up.

Where Gladiator Joust Excels

• Trade Show Events & Conventions
• Team Building & Corporate Outings
• School and Church Events
• Adult Birthday Parties & Bachelor Events

Safety and Operation

Every Gladiator Joust rental includes protective headgear in multiple sizes, foam-padded jousting poles, and a trained operator who manages the platforms, swaps players between rounds, and ensures safe head positioning. The padded foam construction throughout makes it appropriate for kids 8 and up through adults.

Tournament Format

For events with limited time, we recommend running Gladiator Joust as a bracket tournament. Players sign up at the start of the event, the operator runs head-to-head matches throughout the day, and a final championship round at the end gives spectators something to look forward to.

Tank & Fighter Plane Themed Slides

Military and aviation themed water slides bring an extra layer of personality to summer events. The Tank slide features a battle-worn camouflage design with crawl-through tank treads, while the Shark Mouth Fighter Plane is a 20-foot waterslide built around a classic WWII-era nose-art aviation theme.

Tank Themed Slide

The Tank slide combines a bounce-and-climb base with a single-lane water slide that runs out of the side of the inflated tank. The design works equally well as a wet summer slide or a dry indoor configuration. Best for backyard birthday parties with a military or action-hero theme, school spirit events, and fall festivals.

Shark Mouth Fighter Plane — 20ft Waterslide

The Shark Mouth Fighter Plane is one of our most distinctive themed slides — a 20-foot tall waterslide with a fighter plane mounted on the front, painted with the iconic shark-mouth nose art that decorated WWII fighter aircraft. Pairs perfectly with aviation-themed birthday parties, military family events, Memorial Day and Veterans Day community events.

Themed Slides Book Up Early

Specialty themed slides like Tank and Fighter Plane book up first every season — especially for May, June, July, and August weekends. We recommend reserving themed slides at least 4 to 6 weeks ahead for peak summer dates. Off-season weekday rentals are usually available with 7-10 days of lead time.

Battle Light IPS Games

The Battle Light Interactive Performance System (IPS) line is the technology-driven side of the Jump Guy interactive game lineup. Each Battle Light game uses LED-illuminated targets, sensors, and a digital scoreboard to turn classic carnival mechanics into competitive, score-tracked experiences. Players see their hits register in real time on the scoreboard, and the games run head-to-head with simultaneous players.

Battle Light Games on This Page

• EZ Bats Home Run Battle Light Game — $279
• Battle Light Skee Ball Game — $299
• Battle Light Pumpkin Smash — $279

Why Battle Light Works at Events

The illuminated scoreboard and competitive structure make Battle Light games strong magnets at trade shows, school carnivals, and corporate events. Players know exactly how they are doing, see their score climb in real time, and naturally compete against the previous player's score. The visual draw of the LEDs pulls foot traffic from across a venue.

Setup and Operation

Each Battle Light game runs from standard 120V power and is operated by a Jump Guy attendant who manages player rotation, resets the score between rounds, and ensures the targets are reset between players. Setup takes 15 to 20 minutes per game.

Boom Box Bounce House — Most Requested

The Boom Box Bounce House is consistently the most-requested themed bounce house in the Jump Guy lineup. Built to look like a giant 1980s-era boombox complete with cassette decks, equalizer, and twin speakers, it pairs well with retro-themed events, music-themed birthdays, hip-hop dance parties, and any event where the host wants something instantly recognizable and photogenic.

Why It Books Up First

The Boom Box is one of those rare rentals that appeals equally to kids and to the adults running the event. Parents in their 30s and 40s instantly recognize the era and want it for nostalgia reasons. Kids love the bright colors and the sheer scale of the speakers. Event photos with the Boom Box backdrop end up on social media more than almost any other bounce house we rent.

Best Pairings

• 80s and 90s Themed Birthday Parties
• Music-Themed School Events
• Hip-Hop Dance Studio Events
• Retro-Theme Corporate Events
• Block Parties & Family Reunions

Reserve Early

Because Boom Box is the most-requested themed bounce house, it sells out fastest every season. We recommend reserving at least 6 weeks ahead for peak summer dates. Off-season weekday rentals are typically available with 7 to 10 days of lead time.

The Largest Selection of Bounce House Combos

A bounce house combo combines a traditional bounce house with one or more attached features — typically a slide, climbing wall, basketball hoop, obstacle tunnel, or splash pool. Combos give you more activity per square foot of setup space than a standalone bounce house and are the most popular rental category at Jump Guy.

Combo Features You Can Mix and Match

• 4-in-1 Bounce / Climb / Slide / Basketball — $319
• Block Party Bounce Slide Combo — $449
• Police Station Bounce Slide Combo — $449
• Safari Bounce Slide Combo — $395
• Beach Vibes Bounce Slide Combo — $395

Wet or Dry

Most combos can be configured for wet or dry use. Wet versions add a splash pool at the end of the slide and a water spray at the top. The wet/dry option means a single combo works for summer pool-party events and indoor winter parties without changing equipment.

Footprint Sizes

Bounce house combos generally require 20 feet by 25 feet of clear, level space, plus 3 feet of clearance on all sides. Most Chicago and suburban backyards accommodate combos without modification. We confirm dimensions during the booking process and flag any access concerns before delivery day.

Best Combo for Your Age Group

4-in-1 combos work well for mixed-age birthday parties (ages 4 to 12). Themed slide combos like Police Station and Safari are favorites for ages 5 to 9. Block Party Bounce Slide is the strongest choice when older kids and adults will both be using the unit. Our booking team can recommend the right combo based on your guest list.

Bounce Houses — Over 100 Themes

Jump Guy stocks more themed bounce houses than any other rental company in Chicagoland. Disney Princess, Frozen, Mickey Mouse, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Sesame Street, Barbie, Toy Story, Crayonland, Unicorn, Dinosaur, Sports, Halloween, Christmas — over 100 themes and interchangeable banners covering every birthday party theme parents request.

Featured Themed Bounce Houses

• Crayonland Bounce — $249
• Unicorn Bounce House — $249
• Balloon Gift Box Jumper — $269
• Mickey Mouse Fun Factory — $249
• Barbie Bouncer — $249
• Toy Story Bounce House — $249
• Sesame Street Bounce House — $249
• Dinosaur Bounce — $249

Interchangeable Banners

Many of our combo bounce houses feature swappable front-panel banners, which means a single physical bounce house can be configured for any theme by changing the banner. Standard banners include Happy Birthday, Luau, Patriotic, Safari, Fire Truck, and dozens of others.

Birthday Theme Matching

Tell us the theme of your party at booking and we will match a bounce house to it. Frozen, Encanto, Bluey, Paw Patrol, Spider-Man, dinosaur, princess, sports, construction, mermaid, unicorn, jungle, space, monster truck, video game, and dozens more themed banners are stocked and ready to ship.

What is Included

Every bounce house rental includes delivery, setup, takedown, ground stakes or sandbag anchoring depending on the surface, blower motor, extension cord, and a printed safety rules sheet for the supervising adult. Most bookings can be confirmed within 24 hours.

Girl Power — Themed Bounce Houses

Jump Guy stocks the largest selection of girl-themed bounce houses and combos in Chicagoland. Hello Kitty, LOL Surprise, Unicorn (toddler and full-size), Disney Princess, Mermaid, Candyland, Sugar Rush — we cover the full range of birthday party themes parents request for daughters from age 2 through pre-teen.

Featured on This Page

• Hello Kitty Bounce House
• LOL Surprise Bounce Slide Combo
• Unicorn Toddler Bounce Slide
• Unicorn Large Bounce Slide Combo — $449

Why Themed Bounce Houses Win Birthday Parties

The right themed bounce house turns a backyard into a destination. Photos go on social media. Cousins and friends remember the party years later. The cost difference between a generic bounce house and a fully-themed one is small — usually under $50 — but the impact on the event is significant.

Reserve Early for Peak Dates

Themed girl bounce houses book earliest in the season. We recommend reserving 6 to 8 weeks ahead for peak summer Saturday dates, and 2 to 3 weeks for off-peak weekday rentals. Birthday parties scheduled for Friday evenings have the most availability.

Disney Princess Officially Licensed Inflatables

Jump Guy carries officially licensed Disney Princess inflatables — the only authorized way to bring Cinderella, Ariel, Rapunzel, Snow White, Moana, Tiana, and the rest of the Disney Princess lineup to a birthday party in Chicago. The licensed bounce houses and combos feature authentic Disney character art, official branding, and the quality control that comes with licensed product.

What "Officially Licensed" Means

Disney Princess is a registered trademark, and licensed inflatables are produced under agreements that pay royalties to Disney for use of the characters. Unlicensed knockoffs are common in the inflatable industry. Jump Guy specifically pursued and pays for the official Disney license to ensure clients get authentic product and protect everyone — renter, vendor, and Disney — from copyright concerns.

Disney Princess Characters Available

• Cinderella, Snow White, Aurora
• Ariel (The Little Mermaid)
• Rapunzel (Tangled)
• Moana
• Tiana (The Princess and the Frog)
• Multi-Princess Castle (all characters)

Reserve Early for Disney

Disney Princess is one of our most-requested licensed lines. Peak summer Saturday dates book up 8 to 10 weeks ahead. We recommend reserving as soon as the party date is confirmed.

Toddler Disney Princess Castle

The Toddler Disney Princess Castle is a smaller-scale, lower-impact version of the iconic Disney Princess castle bounce house, designed specifically for toddlers ages 2 to 5. Lower walls, shorter slide, gentler bounce surface, and interior detailing that feels like an actual princess castle rather than a generic bounce house.

What Makes It Toddler-Appropriate

• Lower bounce walls (3 to 4 ft) instead of standard 6+ ft
• Short, gentle exit slide rated for ages 2+
• Softer interior surfaces & mesh netting
• Compact 13ft x 13ft footprint — fits small backyards
• Detailed castle interior themed for Disney Princess

Best Use Cases

The Toddler Princess Castle is the right choice for 3rd, 4th, and 5th birthday parties where the guest list skews under-six. The smaller scale means parents can supervise easily, the bounce intensity is appropriate for toddlers, and the interior themed details create perfect photo opportunities.

Setup Notes

The compact footprint allows setup in most Chicago city backyards including bungalow lots and townhouse-area patios that won't accommodate full-size bounce houses. We confirm dimensions during booking.

Pairing Recommendations

The Toddler Princess Castle pairs especially well with face painting, balloon twisting, a small concessions package, and a princess-themed photo backdrop. Together these turn a 90-minute toddler birthday into a complete themed event experience that parents will share photos from for weeks.

Barnyard Toddler Combo

The Barnyard Toddler Combo is a fully-enclosed, weather-protected bounce house and slide combo themed as a barnyard petting zoo. The covered top means the unit works rain or shine and provides shade on hot summer days. Interior is themed with farm-animal characters — pigs, cows, horses, ducks — and the slide and obstacle features are scaled for toddlers.

Toddler-Specific Design

• Fully enclosed top — weather and sun protection
• Toddler-scale gentle slide
• Soft animal-character climbing obstacles
• Multiple entry points — easy parent supervision

Best Pairings

Works especially well at toddler birthday parties (ages 2 to 5), preschool field days, daycare summer events, and family events where the youngest guests need their own space separate from older siblings using full-size bounce equipment.

Weather Performance

The fully enclosed top is a real advantage. Standard bounce houses have to come down at the first sign of rain. The Barnyard Toddler keeps the party going through light rain and provides essential shade in 85+ degree heat.

Daycare and Preschool Bookings

This unit is one of our most-booked daycare and preschool rentals. The covered top, weather resistance, toddler-scale features, and farm theme make it an easy fit for end-of-year celebrations, fall harvest events, parent-appreciation days, and summer camp activity rotations.

City Walk Toddler Combo

The City Walk Toddler Combo is a covered, urban-themed toddler play environment featuring detailed Chicago skyline graphics, mini skyscrapers, traffic signals, ambulance and fire truck props, and a gentle slide. The fully enclosed canopy means the unit operates rain or shine and provides shade for younger guests.

What Makes It Different

• Detailed Chicago skyline interior & exterior
• Interactive city props — vehicles, signs, traffic lights
• Fully covered top — weatherproof and shaded
• Multiple obstacle climb-throughs scaled for toddlers
• Educational element — teaches city navigation

Best Pairings

The City Walk is a strong fit for daycare and preschool events, urban-themed birthday parties, and Chicago-themed family events. It is also one of the most-requested toddler units for event corporate family days where young children of staff need their own space.

Setup Footprint

Setup requires roughly 18ft x 18ft of clear, level space and a standard outlet within 50ft. Indoor setup works in most school gymnasiums, event center ballrooms, and large daycare playrooms.

Pairing Recommendations

City Walk pairs naturally with our concessions packages and a small carnival game lineup for daycare or preschool family events. For corporate family days, the Chicago skyline theme creates a strong photo backdrop for kids of company employees and looks particularly good in marketing photos.

Tie Dye Xtreme II & Tie Dye Combo

The Tie Dye lineup is one of the most photogenic theme groups in the Jump Guy catalog. Bright psychedelic swirl graphics work equally well for retro 60s and 70s themed parties, summer color-run events, music festivals, and birthday parties where parents want something visually striking that stands out from generic bounce houses.

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• Extreme Tie Dye Obstacle Course — $619
• Tie Dye Bounce House Slide Combo

About the Xtreme II Obstacle

The Tie Dye Xtreme II is a multi-piece obstacle course built around a tall slide tower with attached crawl tubes, climbing walls, squeeze obstacles, and a splash pool at the bottom. Wet or dry configuration. Best suited for school field days, summer camp finales, and large backyard parties with kids 8 and up.

About the Tie Dye Combo

The smaller Tie Dye Bounce House Slide Combo packs a bounce area, climbing wall, and slide into a single setup that fits in a typical Chicago backyard. Strong choice for birthday parties at home where you want themed visuals without the footprint of a full obstacle course.

Under Construction Combos & Slides

Construction-themed inflatables are one of the most popular themes for boys' birthday parties ages 3 to 8 and for community events featuring local construction companies, building trades, or career-day programming. Jump Guy stocks construction bouncers, dump truck combos, skid loader slides, and themed obstacle pieces.

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• Skid Loader Bounce Slide Combo (Wet) — $500
• Under Construction Bounce House — $269
• Dump Truck Combo
• Crane Construction Combo

Construction Theme Use Cases

Construction-themed inflatables are a natural fit for construction-company family days, building-trade union events, hardware store grand openings, school career days featuring construction professionals, and any kid's birthday party where the host's child has a Tonka-truck phase. The detailed graphics on the dump truck and skid loader make them particularly photogenic.

Setup Notes

Construction-themed combos require similar setup space to standard bounce house combos — typically 18ft x 25ft of clear, level area. The skid loader piece is wet/dry capable, so it can run as a water slide in summer or as a dry slide in cooler months and indoor venues.

Sports Themes — Made for Chicago

Chicago is a sports town. Jump Guy stocks the largest selection of sports-themed inflatables in the Chicagoland market — baseball, football, basketball, soccer, and multi-sport games — specifically because our event clients (school athletic departments, sports leagues, corporate event planners, fan-zone organizers) need themed equipment that resonates with Chicago's sports culture.

Sports Themed Inventory

• Batter Up Inflatable Baseball Game — $229
• Hoop Zone Basketball Game — $229
• First Down Football Game — $229
• All Star Basketball Game — $299
• Soccer Inflatable Game — $195

Triple-Play Sports Challenge

The Triple-Play Sports Challenge combines baseball, football, and basketball into a single multi-station inflatable. Players cycle through all three sports in a single attraction. Strong choice for sports-themed corporate events, school field days, and trade shows where the goal is maximum engagement per square foot of setup space.

Best Pairings for Sports Themes

Sports themes work especially well for school athletic banquets, sports league season-end celebrations, sports bar grand openings, fan-zone events for Bears, Cubs, White Sox, Bulls, and Blackhawks watch parties, and corporate events with a competitive team-building element.

Sports Bounce Houses & Games

Six sports-themed inflatables shown here, covering basketball, football, and baseball with both bounce house and skill-game formats. The bounce houses work as standalone party rentals, and the skill games run as competitive event activations with player rotation.

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• Slam Dunk Basketball Bounce — $299
• Hoop Zone Basketball Game — $229
• Chicago Football Jump — $269
• First Down Football Game — $229
• Chicago Baseball Jump — $269
• Batter Up Baseball Game — $229

Bounce Houses vs. Skill Games

The sports-themed bounce houses (Slam Dunk, Chicago Football, Chicago Baseball) are full-size jumpers with sports-themed banners and graphics. They work as the centerpiece bounce attraction at a party. The sports skill games (Hoop Zone, First Down, Batter Up) are activation pieces designed for competitive play, with score-tracking and player rotation. Most events benefit from one of each — a themed bounce as the kid-magnet, plus a skill game as the line-up draw.

Chicago-Themed Bouncers

The Chicago Football Jump, Chicago Baseball Jump, and Chicago Basketball Jump feature Chicago skyline graphics and team-color schemes. Best for fan-zone events, sports bar promotions, and any event tied to Chicago professional sports teams.

Tents, Tables, Chairs & More

Beyond inflatables, Jump Guy is a full-service event equipment provider. Frame tents from 10x10 pop-ups through 40x80 commercial frame tents, sidewalls and cathedral windows for tent customization, banquet and round tables, plastic and padded folding chairs, table linens, and event accessories. One vendor, one delivery, one pickup.

Available Equipment

• Black Plastic Folding Chairs — $3 each
• Side Walls for Keder Frame Tents — $25
• Side Walls for High Peak Frame Tent — $50
• Frame Tents 10x10 through 40x80
• Banquet & Round Tables

Why Bundle Equipment with Inflatables

Most events need both. A school field day needs the obstacle course plus tables and chairs for the volunteer check-in area. A corporate picnic needs the bounce house plus a frame tent for the catering area. Bundling equipment with the inflatable rental simplifies logistics, reduces total delivery cost, and gives you one point of contact for the entire event.

Tent Sizing Guide

For seated events, plan on roughly 8 to 10 square feet per guest. A 20x20 frame tent comfortably seats 32 to 40 guests at round tables, or 48 to 60 guests at banquet-style rectangular tables. We help with tent sizing during booking based on your guest count and event format.

Cotton Candy, Popcorn, & Snow Cones

Concession machines turn an event from "we have inflatables" into "we have a real party experience." Jump Guy stocks commercial-grade cotton candy machines, theater-style popcorn poppers, and snow cone machines — all delivered with the supplies needed to run them: sugar, flavored syrups, popcorn kernels, oil, butter flavoring, cones, and serving cups.

Concession Machines Available

• Cotton Candy Machine with Supplies
• Theater-Style Popcorn Popper with Supplies
• Snow Cone / Sno-Kone Machine with Syrups
• Combo Concession Packages

How Concessions Pair with Inflatables

The math is simple: kids burn through inflatables fast and then need a snack. A cotton candy or snow cone station gives them somewhere to go between bounce sessions, keeps the line at the inflatable manageable, and adds a sensory element to the event that families remember and post photos of.

Operator Service

Concession rentals can be self-serve (we deliver and walk you through operation) or fully staffed (Jump Guy provides a trained operator who runs the machine and serves guests throughout the event). Staffed concessions add roughly $50 to $100 per hour but eliminate the parent-volunteer staffing logistics for school and community events.

Easter, Christmas & Holiday Inflatables

Holiday-themed inflatables and event props turn calendar dates into destination events. Jump Guy stocks Easter, Halloween, Christmas, St. Patrick's Day, Valentine's Day, and patriotic 4th of July themed equipment — everything from Easter Basket bounce houses to lighted Santa thrones for holiday photo events.

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• Easter Basket Bounce House
• Lighted Santa Throne with Frame
• Easter Bouncer — $249

How Holiday Themes Drive Event Bookings

Schools, churches, and corporate event planners use seasonal-themed equipment to attract attendance. An "Easter event with the Easter Basket bounce house" or a "Holiday photos with Santa" pulls families in a way that generic events do not. The themed equipment becomes the marketing hook for the event itself.

Holiday Reservation Timing

Easter and Christmas inflatables book up faster than any other category. Easter weekend dates fill 8 to 12 weeks ahead. December weekend dates for Santa events and corporate holiday parties fill 10 to 16 weeks ahead. Reserve as soon as your event date is set.

Halloween & Christmas Bounces

Detailed look at the Halloween and Christmas bounce house lineup. Halloween covers Trick-or-Treat themed bouncers, Skull Master entrance pieces, Pumpkin bounce houses, and Zombie Crawl water slide combos. Christmas covers Snowman bouncers, Santa thrones with light-up backgrounds, and Christmas Tree bouncers.

Halloween Inventory

• Trick or Treat Bounce House — $299
• Pumpkin Bounce House — $299
• Halloween Bounce House Combo 4n1 — $319
• Zombie Bounce House Combo — $395
• Haunted Run Obstacle Course — $795

Christmas Inventory

• Snow Man Bounce — $299
• Christmas Tree Bouncer — $299
• Lighted Santa Throne

October & December Are Peak Months

Halloween rentals peak the last two weekends of October. Christmas rentals peak the first three weekends of December for school holiday parties and corporate events. Reserve 8 to 12 weeks ahead for these dates — longer if your event needs multiple themed pieces.

Indoor Setup for Cold Weather

By late October and December, Chicago weather rarely allows outdoor bounce house setup. We routinely set up Halloween and Christmas units in school gymnasiums, parish halls, community centers, and corporate event spaces with ceilings of 14 feet or taller. Indoor setup is included at no additional cost when the venue has accessible loading.

Chicago's Event Specialists

Jump Guy is Chicagoland's most-booked party and event rental company — trusted by school PTOs, churches, summer camps, corporate event planners, fire and police departments, professional sports organizations, and tens of thousands of families since 1992. One vendor for inflatables, interactive games, mechanical attractions, concessions, photo booths, and event equipment.

Event Specialties

• Schools & Churches
• Birthday Parties
• Summer Camps
• Corporate Events & Business Outings
• Block Parties & Family Reunions
• Community Events & Carnivals
• Graduation Parties

Pedal Kart Racing

Pedal Kart Racing is one of Jump Guy's premium event activations — a fleet of pedal-powered karts for team-building, school events, fundraisers, and corporate outings. The karts have been raced at the United Center for Chicago Blackhawks events. Reserve at jumpguy.com or call to discuss event configurations.

Reserve Today

Call 773.774.3636 or visit jumpguy.com to check availability and reserve. Most event dates require 2 to 8 weeks of lead time depending on equipment selection and season.