How long does a bumper ball activity last?

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!