Bubble Soccer - bounce, roll & laugh!

Bumper ball, also known as bubble soccer or bubble ball, is a hilarious variation on soccer in which players sit in large inflatable balls. The transparent bumper ball covers your entire upper body – from your knees to above your head – and you are strapped in with shoulder straps so the ball moves with you. The game principle is similar to soccer (two teams, one ball, goals) but with one big difference: colliding is not only allowed, it’s half the fun! You run at opponents, knock them over, roll across the field together, and in the meantime try to score anyway. The balls completely protect, so you can go wild without hurting yourself. The result: a mix of sports, chaos and uncontrolled laughter. Don’t worry if you’re not athletic – bumper ball is more about fun than soccer skills!

Yes, bumper ball is very safe when used correctly! The inflatable balls are specifically designed to absorb all impact – it feels like you are inside a large airbag. Your head and upper body are completely protected by the thick layer of air. The worst that can happen is that you get knocked over and roll around, but that’s just the fun part! Our bumper balls meet European safety standards (CE certified) and are regularly inspected. When renting, we always give extensive safety instructions with them: don’t headbutt (you bump your shoulders), don’t jump on people who are already lying down, and stop when tired. For guided activities, our instructor supervises and intervenes in case of too wild behavior. The minimum age of 12 and minimum height of 1.40m guarantee that the balls will fit properly. In 10+ years of bumper ball, we have had hardly any accidents – at most some bruises from bumping too enthusiastically!

A bumper ball session typically takes 1.5 hours total. This breaks down as follows: Explanation & warm-up (10-15 min) – instructions, safety rules, getting into the balls and getting used to the feel. First round of play (20 min) – teams play first matches, everyone gets used to bumper ball dynamics. Short break (5-10 min) – drink water, recover for a while (it’s more intense than it looks!). Second round of play (20 min) – now that everyone gets the hang of it, it becomes more competitive and fun. Game variations (15-20 min) – e.g. “last man standing”, “skipper may I sail”, or creative variations. Final (15-20 min) – decisive game or tournament conclusion. You can also keep it shorter (1 hour express variation) or spread it out longer (2.5 hours with more breaks and variations). Our experience: after 1.5 hours, people have played nice and tired and the energy has been optimal. Longer can lead to fatigue – bumper ball is really intense physically!

Absolutely! Our rental package is primarily designed for smaller groups organizing a birthday party or bachelor/bachelorette party, but companies can also choose to pick up the equipment themselves to save money.

Bumper ball is surprisingly versatile in terms of surfaces! Ideal is a grass field – soft when dropped, good grip, and authentic soccer atmosphere. Artificial turf works great and is often best because it is always dry and flat (no potholes or mud like natural grass after rain). Indoor sports halls with wood or plastic flooring are perfect for winter months or in bad weather – a little harder when falling but the balls protect well. What doesn’t work: Concrete, asphalt or crushed stone are really too hard and can damage the balls – we do not allow this due to safety and wear and tear. Sand (like a beach) seems nice but is very heavy to run in with the balls. The playing field must be reasonably level – a slight slope is still possible, but no large potholes or obstacles. Size requirement: at least 10 by 20 meters for a full-sized field, but smaller is also possible for compact play.

Absolutely! In fact, indoor bumper ball is very popular, especially during the winter months (November to March). It works great in gymnasiums, large sheds or warehouses, indoor sports complexes, or even large event venues with enough space. Advantages of indoor: always playable (weather independent), flat and clean surface, and often better lighting for photos/videos. Disadvantages: slightly harder when dropped (but the balls compensate well) and more limited sense of space than outdoors. Minimum space requirement indoor is 15 by 25 meters – slightly smaller than outdoor can be because there is no wind or other weather factors. Ceiling must be at least 4 meters high (the balls are about 1.5 meters high and people sometimes jump). Many schools book bumper ball in their gym for school fields days, and businesses use their corporate hall. Caution: no breakables around – bumper ball can roll uncontrollably!