Balloon Burst

Players line up in teams with one team mate opposite them, each one with a balloon. They race to burst all their balloons between them and their team mate, no hands.

How To Play

  • Step 1.

    Players divide into two or more teams

  • Step 2.

    Each player attaches a balloon to their belt loop behind their backs.

  • Step 3.

    The first player in each team runs to a chair set 5-10m from them and leans on it.

  • Step 4.

    The next player runs up behind them and tries to burst the ballon between them, no hands.

  • The Winner

    First team to burst all of their balloons in this way wins

  • Tips / Variations

    For a baby shower, balloons should be tucked underneath the shirt or sweater at the front so everybody looks pregant.

The Details

  • Location: Indoor (home), Outdoor (or hall)
  • Ages: 7-11 years, 12-16 years, 18 years or older
  • Team: Yes
  • Physical: Yes
  • Average Duration: 5-15 minutes
  • Cost: £0-£1
  • Occasion: Family Party, Adult Party, Children's Party, Baby Shower,
  • Essential Equipment: Ball or Balloon
  • Essential Equipment - Other: Balls and/or Balloons
  • Ease to Learn: Very Easy