Where the Fun Starts!! - The BobbyK BLOG

With the recent notoriety of bounce house accidents this summer, finger pointing has been prevalent. Accusations are made that inflatable bounce houses are not staked properly, are not inspected or maintained, or that operators are not paying attention.

Ziff Law recently used Bobby K Entertainment as a resource for their latest blog post on safely using inflatables, moonwalks, and bouncehouses. The New York Accident Attorneys wrote this post because of the recent accidents involving improperly installed bounce houses and inflatables.

One of the greatest joys of attending a carnival or fair is when you walk away with the big prize from a game booth. Some participants spend hundreds of dollars for a stuffed dinosaur that they can carry around the park, getting envious stares and a sore back.

For company parties, school field days, or college spring flings, choosing the right games and prizes is a challenge. Make the games too easy and you run out of prizes quickly; make them too challenging and you frustrate your players while giving away very little.

A good mix of challenging games with a few desirable prizes along with the “win every time” games with lots of little prizes is sometimes the answer. From Bobby K Entertainment, you can order games that are difficult (like a bottle standup or a magic wand game) or games that have a “building” challenge where prizes are awarded for the number of items knocked down or points scored.  Easy games include fish ponds, lollipop pulls, and duck ponds.

When it comes to prizes, unless you have a super budget, don’t expect those large animals or other items like that. If “large” is what you would like, make a visual impact with inflated toys. A three foot inflated hammer is cheap compared to a three foot stuffed plush monkey.

Mixing up the prizes is a good idea, also, starting with the inexpensive token prizes such as stickers, coloring books, and small plastic animals. Midline items include squirt guns, balls, and small plush animals or characters. Premium items can include the inflatables and some large plush animals but be sure to consider some novelty pieces like skateboards, bat and ball sets, or glow pieces and hats.

Most booths are designed to hand out prizes directly and have their choice of prizes displayed. Another method is to use tickets at each booth with more tickets awarded for more difficult games. One booth can be designated a prize booth and winners can redeem their tickets for the prize of their choice.

While we're very happy you've found our blog and website, we're always working hard to promote our services and get the word out. In the business of fun and entertainment, we know we're doing a good job when our customers are smiling. So whether it's from the top of an inflatable slide, through the disc jockey's mic at a wedding, or on the craps table at your next fantasy casino, please let us know how we're doing.

Whether you are a non-profit, school, or corporation, everyone is feeling the economic pinch these days and wants to figure out how to get more for less. Entertainment is one area that, when cut, can affect the entire event’s success! However, creative cutting can result in a successful event AND huge savings.

One of the most frustrating aspects of planning a party is when you get the most exciting items you can find only to have your guests complain about long wait times. Think of how many times you have gone to a theme park and been frustrated with a 1-2 hour wait for the most popular rides and attractions!