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Welcome to our first annual Balloon Olympics where every sport is played with a balloon!
Today’s games include balloon volleyball, balloon tennis, balloon hockey, balloon basketball, balloon baseball, balloon golf, and a balloon relay race.
Our first and only contestant this year is a two-year-old named Elena!
She loves making toy sandwiches, watching Mickey and the Roadster Racers, and following Mommy around all day!
I get that you need to keep your kids busy because you feel stressed about all the stuff you need to get done today. That’s why my mission is to…
1. Find fun, quality kids’ activities and show you step by step how to do them.
2. Save you time and energy by using supplies from around the house or show you where to easily get them.
3. Inspire you to be creative and play with your kids in new and exciting ways.
Doing gross motor activities is the quickest way to wear this toddler out.
Halfway through the Balloon Olympics, our athlete needed a snack break, potty break, and a play-with-my-tea-set break.
Toddler stamina just isn’t what it used to be, folks.
If you want to wear out your toddler, try these Balloon Olympics games with us!
How We Did It: Indoor Games with Balloons
At first, I only had one balloon out, but then I realized: Everything is more fun with 10 times the balloons!
(That’s a fact. Write it down.)
We spent some time tossing, hitting, and kicking the poor balloons.
Some of us also tried to sit on the balloons.
Once the balloons had faced enough abuse and were threatening to unionize, I set up our first game.
Balloon Volleyball
I used painter’s tape to secure a long piece of ribbon across the room for a net.
My toddler immediately tried to climb on it.
I love her, but she’s no Isaac Newton.
Once we established that ribbons taped across furniture can’t support thirty pounds, we were ready for balloon volleyball.
I showed her how to serve underhand.
She had some trouble balancing the balloon in her palm, but she got the hang of it pretty quickly.
Bump, set, spike!
Balloon Tennis
Since we had a net up already, we transitioned to balloon tennis.
We used a brand-new, clean flyswatter as a tennis racket and a balloon as the tennis ball.
Elena whacked the ballon over the net to me, and I hit it back to her.
She wasn’t able to hit it back again to me, and we didn’t have a ball boy to go get the balloon.
Luckily, I had nine more balloons lined up behind me.
This was when I patted myself on the back for blowing up ten balloons.
So if you were thinking in your head, psh, I’m only blowing up one balloon, you should rethink that. Don’t be a hero.
Balloon Hockey
Next up, balloon hockey.
Elena used the flyswatter as her hockey stick, and I turned a hamper on its side for the goal.
We pretended we were skating on ice and slid our feet on the carpet to move around.
I thought about trying this on the wood floor with socks, but I didn’t want any tears from the inevitable fall-flat-on-your-face.
There’s no crying in balloon hockey!
Balloon Basketball
For balloon basketball, I hung a large bag on the doorknob to use as the basket.
That’s it? This mom is SUCH a slacker.
I know. And thank you.
Playing basketball by yourself is no fun, so I joined in.
Mostly I chased Elena around the room until she got a balloon in the basket.
Balloon Baseball
I had a sturdy wrapping paper roll I’d been saving for this activity. If your wrapping paper roll is flimsy, poor you; that sucks.
I’m just playing. Wrap it in duct tape to make it strong enough to hold up for a round of balloon baseball.
I tried to teach her to hold the wrapping paper roll with both hands like a real bat, but she ignored me, as per usual.
I did manage to get her to hit the balloon and run around the bases.
Balloon baseball eventually turned into “run around the kitchen island while Mommy tries to catch you”!
Balloon Golf
I hope your balloon baseball bat survived the last game because it magically turns into a golf club!
Balloon golf is simple.
Hit the balloon as hard as you can and see how close you can get to the hole (in this case, the “hole” was a hula hoop on the floor (not pictured)).
Balloon Relay Race
You’ll need lots of balloons for this game.
Another great reason to blow up ten balloons at a time.
I filled a basket with the balloons. Another basket was waiting at the other end of the house.
On the count of three, Elena ran to the basket of balloons, grabbed a balloon, and brought it back to the empty basket.
It was tough fitting all the balloons in the basket!
This was definitely Elena’s favorite. She loved running through the house with a balloon!
To make it competitive, time the race and see if you can beat your personal best.
We were pretty exhausted after a long day of Balloon Olympics, so after one balloon relay race, I declared Elena the uncontested gold medalist, and we made PB&Js for lunch.
At this point, you may be wondering why we didn’t play balloon soccer, balloon gymnastics, or balloon curling.
Well, seeing as this is now an annual activity, feel free to petition to add a new sport.
Comment below: which sport do you think we should add to our Balloon Olympics?
More Indoor Activities for Kids
If you’re looking for cheap things to do at your next bash, you’ll love these party games to play with balloons!
Just how cheap, you ask?
In many cases, all you’ll need is a pack of balloons and a few supplies that you probably have around your house, so very cheap!
Also, since there’s a worldwide helium shortage (true story, I kid you not), none of these games require renting an expensive helium tank.
Let’s check them out!
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Indoor Party Games to Play with Balloons
Stuck indoors on party day? No problem! These balloon games were meant to be played inside. As promised, no helium required.
Like I mentioned above, the shortage has seriously driven up the price on helium tanks. IF you can find them, they’re running between $50-100!
In comparison, they were about $20 the last time I threw a party.
So, to save you money (and to save helium for medical industries that really need it), I’m sticking with games that don’t need it.
Also, this post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, we get a small commission at no extra charge to you.
Now that we’ve gotten all that out of the way, let’s talk balloon games!
1. Tush Pop Game
Some people call it the “Sit and Pop.” I was going to call it “butt pop” game, but “tush” sounds classier.
Whatever you call it, this is probably the most well-known balloon party game ever.
How to Play it:
The concept is simple: players try to be the first person to pop a balloon by sitting on it.
Add a fun twist by writing different actions (like “do the chicken dance, hop on one foot, etc) on slips of paper and stick them inside the balloon.
Players have to pop their balloon AND be the first to complete their action to win.
2. Indoor Balloon Sitball
Too rainy to play football outside? Move the game indoors with this fun balloon game!
How to Play it:
Before the party, blow up a few “football” balloons and cut out pieces of cardboard for guests to sit on.
During the game, players sit on the cardboard and scoot around the room, trying to get the balloon into the goal.
This game is perfect to play at a football themed party! Need more inspiration? Check out this football balloon centerpiece:
3. Battle of the Balloons
The Spruce has a fun game that’s guaranteed to be a great ice-breaker at your next bash! It’s also incredibly easy to set up!
How to Play:
Before the party, blow up a bunch of balloons in two different colors and tie a string to each balloon.
During the game, divide players into two teams and have them tie a balloon around their ankle.
The goal is to step on and pop all of the opposing team’s balloons while avoiding popping your own!
4. Balloon Balance Indoor Relay Race
For this game, you’ll need little more than a few balloons and a wooden cooking spoon!
How to Play
Divide players into teams of 3-4 people and give each team a wooden spoon and a balloon.
Set players up at even intervals throughout the room (or go big and use several rooms!).
The goal is to carry the balloon on the spoon and pass it off to the next player until the first team reaches the finish line. If they drop the balloon they have to go back three steps!
5. Balloon Pyramid Minute to Win It Game
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This is a really cool Minute to Win It game that uses balloons and plastic cups!
How to Play
Set out balloons that aren’t blown up yet and six plastic cups per team.
During the game, players have to blow up a balloon inside a cup, then use it to carry the cup to another table, where they’ll make a pyramid without using their hands.
First player to finish their pyramid wins!
Outdoor Party Games with Balloons
Ready to move the party out into the sunshine? Read on for some fun games you can play with balloons outside!
1. Capture the Balloon
Similar to Capture the Flag, but with a balloon as the flag instead!
How to Play
Divide your guests into two teams and give each team a different colored balloon.
Give teams 5 minutes each hide their balloon somewhere outside.
Keep the other team indoors during this time so they can’t see where it’s hidden.
During the game, each team has to try to find the other’s balloon AND “capture” it.
First team to capture the balloon wins. This game is even more fun when played at night with glow-in-the-dark balloons!
2. Water Balloon Dodge Ball
A much less painful spin on the game that most schools have banned, water balloon dodge ball is a fun way to cool off on a hot day!
How to Play
Before the party, fill up a few buckets full of water balloons. You’ll want enough for everyone to throw at least 2-3 balloons.
During the game, divide players into two sides of your yard and arm each side with a good supply of balloons.
The rules are simple: if you get hit with a water balloon, you’re out. Last player standing wins!
3. Water Balloon Volleyball
Everyone’s favorite beach pastime gets a watery upgrade with this fun outdoor balloon game!
How to Play
If you have a volleyball net handy, set that up in your backyard. If not, you can easily make one by follow the directions in the video below:
During the game, divide players into teams and set out a bucket of balloons to act as your volleyballs.
While in regular volleyball your goal is to get the other team to miss the balloon, here you’ll want to “spike” it just right so that it pops on them!
4. Balloon Dart Game
The classic carnival game also works great as an outdoor party game!
How to Play:
Before the party, blow up small balloons (or use water balloons!) and attach them to some type of board.
You can use a pegboard if you have one handy. If not, just tape or glue several pieces of cardboard together to make a thicker board.
Attach the balloons either with string through the pegs, or with a tack carefully stuck through the end that sticks out when you tie it (what is that called? No clue!).
You’ll also want to attach “prize” tags to the balloons, a la carnival style. If you’re on a tight budget, you can just make one balloon a prize winner and challenge players to find it.
For a messier variation, check out this video:
5. Water Balloon Paint Ball
I’ve always wanted to play paint ball, but I heard that those pellets hurt! Here’s a slightly less painful variation that’s still a blast!
How to Play:
Check out the video below on filling water balloons with non-toxic washable paint, then make a hefty stock of them.
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Divide players into teams and set up a “home base” for each player. Stock the base with filled balloons as well as supplies to make more if necessary.
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The rules are fairly simple after that. Don’t get hit! If you do, you’re out. Last team with a player still standing wins.
If you’re not sure how to play paintball, check out these guidelines.
See how much fun you can have with little more than a handful of balloons? Who said parties had to be expensive!