“All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy!”
Outdoor activities can bring children much more fun and excitement than staying indoors. Of course, indoor activities are also an important part of children's daily lives. However, we don’t want children to spend too much time on electronic devices, as excessive screen time may affect their physical activity, development, and overall well-being.
Aotob encourages parents to spend more time outdoors with their children and help them experience the joy of outdoor play. There are many fun outdoor activities to enjoy, such as cycling, camping, and more.
Today, let’s explore some exciting ideas for trampoline games and learn: “How do you play trampoline games?”
1. Backflip
For beginners, Aotob recommends starting with simple jumping exercises and basic flipping techniques. For more related skills, you can check out our guide on “Basic Trampoline Bounce.”
We also recommend that beginners choose a trampoline with a safety enclosure net to provide extra protection while learning new skills.
For experienced users who have already mastered basic trampoline skills, outdoor trampolining can be a fun way to practice different tricks and techniques.
However, as we always remind our customers: “Movement always comes with risks.” Even if you are confident with trampoline backflips, we still recommend practicing with a partner and prioritizing safety.
2. Freeze
Freeze is a fun trampoline game that is perfect for multiple children, and the rules are very simple.
What You Need:
- A trampoline
- A device that can play music
How to Play:
One person will be responsible for playing and pausing the music.
Before starting, all children stand on the trampoline. When the music starts, everyone can jump, dance, and move around freely.
When the music suddenly stops, everyone must freeze in place. Anyone who is still moving — or is caught jumping in the air when the music stops — is eliminated.
The last player remaining wins!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sg3BTAgacyo
3. Gaga Ball
This game requires a ball. The number of players can vary depending on how many children are playing and the size of the trampoline. It’s worth noting that the more kids involved, the more exciting and fun the game can be.
First, all players should stand on the trampoline before someone throws the ball into the playing area. Once the ball bounces on the trampoline and the game begins, players use both hands to hit the ball toward other players while aiming below their knees.
Of course, children will continue bouncing on the trampoline during the game, which makes it more challenging to aim and adds even more excitement.
If a player is hit below the knee, they must sit down and wait until the game ends.
Also, players cannot hit the ball more than once in a row before another player touches it.
The last player standing on the trampoline is the winner!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sO73MVAkhzw
4. Basketball
If your kids are interested in basketball, trampoline basketball is a perfect activity for them. Trampoline games can help improve children’s jumping ability, and with the protection of a safety enclosure net, kids can safely practice basketball skills such as layups.
Besides practicing shooting skills, children can also enjoy fun trampoline shooting games with their friends and family.
How to Play
Two players stand at the red and green starting points respectively. They can decide who goes first by playing rock-paper-scissors.
Each player gets two shooting attempts in each round. If a player makes a shot, they move forward to the next point.
The first player to reach the other player’s starting point wins the game!
5. Do or Not
This game is a fun way to improve children’s reaction skills. It is suitable for a group of kids to play together.
One child acts as the leader, while the other players stand in two or three lines.
How to Play
If the leader says “Turn right,” the other players should not move. Anyone who moves or follows the instruction without hearing “Leader says” is out.
If the leader says “Leader says turn right,” everyone should follow the instruction. Anyone who fails to do so is eliminated.
6. Twister
Twister is a fun trampoline game suitable for 2–4 players. It helps improve children’s balance, flexibility, and coordination.
What You Need:
- A Twister mat or balance pad
- A referee
- A Twister spinner (optional)
How to Play:
Draw different colored circles or patterns on the trampoline jumping mat. After removing their shoes, players stand around the mat.
The referee spins the spinner to decide which body part should be placed on which color.
For example, if the spinner points to the instruction below, the referee says: “Right foot on red.”
If you don’t have a spinner, the referee can create random instructions, such as:
Left hand on red
Right foot on green
Players must follow the instructions while maintaining their balance. The last player who stays balanced wins!
7. Blind Man’s Bluff
This game is suitable for 4–6 players.
How to Play:
Prepare a blindfold or a long piece of cloth to cover one player’s eyes. This player becomes the “blind man” and tries to catch the other players.
The person who gets caught becomes the next blind man.
During the game, other players can make sounds or gently touch the blind man to distract them. However, playing this game on a trampoline can be more challenging because the bouncing movement makes it easier for the blind man to locate other players.
8. Pegs
First, prepare some clothespins!
How to Play:
Each player starts with the same number of clothespins attached to their clothes.
During the game, players try to take clothespins from other players’ backs and attach them to the front of their own clothes.
Set a time limit for the game, such as 2 minutes. When the time is up, the player with the most clothespins wins!
9. Shake Off Labels
This game is similar to Pegs. First, prepare some sticky notes.
How to Play:
Attach the same number of sticky notes to each player’s clothes.
Within the time limit, players must jump and shake on the trampoline to remove the sticky notes from their bodies.
Players cannot use their hands or feet to remove the notes, and rolling is not allowed.
The player with the fewest sticky notes remaining at the end wins!
