25 Fun Trampoline Games for Kids (With & Without Props!)
Jump into Fun: Creative Trampoline Games for All Ages
From one mom to another—if your kids are bouncing off the walls, why not have them bounce where it’s actually encouraged? Trampolines are a fantastic way to burn energy, build coordination, and encourage creativity. But if your kids are anything like mine, just jumping up and down loses its charm after a while.
That’s why I’ve pulled together our favorite trampoline games—some with props and some without—that have kept my kids entertained for hours. These games are great for playdates, birthdays, or just keeping things fun in the backyard.
Trampoline Accessories
Step up your trampoline game, with these fun accessories.
Slide Ladder Universal Trampoline Slide Ladder that makes getting on and off the trampoline safe and fun.
Sprinkler Cool off on hot days with trampoline specifically for your trampoline.
LED Lights with Music Create a dance party, even at night with this musical light show.
Games Without Props
These games need just a trampoline and imagination:
1. Crack the Egg
Players: 3+
How to Play: One child sits cross-legged in the middle (the “egg”) while others bounce around them trying to make them "crack" (i.e., uncross their arms or fall over).
Goal: Stay uncracked the longest.
2. Mummy Mummy Come Alive
Players: 2+
How to Play:
One child lays down stiff like a “mummy” in the center of the trampoline.
The other(s) bounce around chanting: “Mummy, mummy, come alive… come alive on the count of five…5, 4, 3, 2, 1!”
When the countdown ends, the mummy “wakes up”, but keeps their eyes closed and searches for the other players until one is tagged. The person tagged becomes the new mummy.
3. Copy Cat
One person creates a series of moves in a specific pattern ie butt, knees, stomach, knees butt, standup. The other players take turns mimicking the exact movements to see if they can copy and remember the series.
4. Simon Says
How to Play: One child is Simon and gives commands like “bounce three times,” “touch your toes mid-air,” or “sit jump.”
Goal: Only follow commands prefaced with “Simon says.”
5. Popcorn
Players: 3+
How to Play: One child curls into a ball while others bounce gently around them.
Goal: Try to stay curled up despite the bouncing.
6. Jump Count Challenge
How to Play: Set a timer and see how many bounces a child can do in 30 seconds.
Variation: Add tricks like "how many knee bounces in 1 minute.”
7. Trampoline Alphabet Game
No Props Needed (just a partner!)
Players: 2
How to Play:
Call out a letter of the alphabet.
With each bounce, partners try to shape their bodies into the letter together in midair or as they land.
Start with easy ones like "T" or "L", then try tricky ones like "K" or "Z".
Learning Bonus: Great for letter recognition, body awareness, and teamwork!
8. Marco Polo
Players: 3+
How to Play:
One child closes their eyes and becomes “It.”
While bouncing, “It” calls out “Marco!” and the others must respond with “Polo!”
“It” tries to tag another player by listening and reaching (while keeping eyes closed).
When someone is tagged, they become the new “It.”
10. Bum Wars
While everyone is bouncing around, one player shouts, “1, 2, 3, 4, I declare a bum war!” On that cue, all players must land on their bottoms, take one bounce, and quickly return to their feet. If someone bounces more than once on their bum or accidentally lands on their feet instead, they’re out of the round. To mix things up, try calling out other challenges like, “1, 2, 3, 4, I declare a knee, butt war!”—everyone lands on their knees, then butt before bouncing back up.
12. Trampoline Tag
Players: 2+
How to Play:
One child is “It” and tries to tag the other players while everyone bounces. Usually what ensues is running in circles around the trampoline.
The first person tagged becomes the new “It.”
Games With Props
Add some fun with balls, chalk, or soft toys:
1. Trampoline Dodgeball
Trampoline Gaga Gaga Ball
Props: Foam balls (we love these foam dodgeballs or using beach balls)
How to Play: Kids try to dodge soft balls while bouncing.
Variation: Play in teams or one-vs-all.
2. Musical Freeze Bounce
Props: music
How to Play: Kids bounce until the music stops (or someone yells “freeze”). They must freeze mid-air or immediately after landing.
Goal: No movement when frozen!
3. Trampoline Gaga Ball
Props: Soft foam gaga ball or beach ball
How to Play:
Utilizing the net as the gaga ball pit
All players stand inside the trampoline.
A soft ball is tossed in and the game begins with a chant: “Ga-ga-ball!” as it bounces.
Players try to hit the ball (with open hands only) to tag others below the knees.
If you're hit below the knee or step out, you're out!
Goal Last one in wins.
4. Trampoline High Jump
Props Long Thin rope/ paracord draped over the two sides of the net.
How to Play: Periodically move the rope higher and higher while challenging each person to jump over the rope without touching it. Similar to limbo, but you have to jump over, not under.
5. Trampoline Sprinkler Fun
Props: Trampoline Sprinkler & Hose
How to Play: Splash and play during hot summer days, by cooling off with water play sprinklers can add a new element of fun and also reduce the temperature on the trampoline by 25 degrees! The sprinkler directly connects to the net.
6. Stuffed Animal Toss
Props: Stuffed animals
How to Play: Toss animals into a target (like a laundry basket) while bouncing.
Goal: Score points for each successful shot.
7. Obstacle Course
Props: Hula hoops, cones, or soft foam items
How to Play: Create mini challenges on and off the trampoline (jump, crawl under, bounce 5x, etc.)
Variation: Time each child and make it a race!
8. Chalk Bounce Art
Props: Sidewalk chalk
How to Play: Kids draw pictures or hopscotch-style patterns to jump between.
Note: Rain will wash it away; test a small spot first.
9. Keepy Uppy
Props: Balloons or Beach Ball
How to Play: Keep a balloon or beach ball from touching the trampoline floor while bouncing.
Goal: Keep it airborne as long as possible.
10. Trampoline Twister
Props Needed: Colored chalk, colored duct tape, or twister mat
Players: 2–4
How to Play:
Use the twister mat or mark the trampoline mat with colored circles (4 colors, like red, blue, yellow, green) in a grid-like pattern.
Call out instructions like “Right hand on red” or “Left foot on blue.”
Players try to reach the right spots while keeping their balance on the springy surface!
Variation: Have the caller randomly jump to see if the people tumble while holding the poses. Try to get across the mat by only touching that specific color.
11. Bubble Pop
Props Needed: Bubble solution + wand or bubble machine
Players: Any number
How to Play:
Blow bubbles above the trampoline while kids bounce and try to pop them mid-air.
For extra fun, use a bubble machine for nonstop action. Have your child blow bubbles, or a parent can blow bubbles from outside of the trampoline, then the child’s goal is to pop all of the bubbles before they get away!
12. Water Balloon Wars
Props Needed: Water balloons or reusable water balloons
Players: 2+
How to Play:
Fill several water balloons and gently toss them onto the trampoline.
Players bounce and toss balloons at each other—aim for feet, arms, or just a splashy bounce! If you fill them up smaller they bounce around easily.
You can also have a “dodgeball style” balloon toss or simply pop them for fun.
Bonus Ideas for Extra Fun and Learning Opportunities
Here are a few more creative twists my kids love and can promote learning :
Bounce & Spell: Call out a word, and with each bounce, kids shout one letter at a time.
Animal Bounce: Call out animals, and kids jump while pretending to be that animal. (Try kangaroo, frog, or monkey for laughs!)
Color Jump: Call out a color and have kids jump to a spot you’ve marked with that chalk color or tape.
Closing Thoughts
Trampoline time is such a great outlet for kids (and a sanity-saver for us grown-ups). I’ve found that switching up games every few days keeps my kids excited to go outside—and makes the most of our trampoline investment. Plus, these games spark creativity, social play, and even a little learning.
I hope these ideas bring some extra fun to your backyard. If you try any, I’d love to hear how it goes—or if your little ones invent their own versions, even better! Here's to happy bouncing, healthy kids, and a few quiet moments for us moms to sip our coffee while they play. Follow Discovering Anew for more children’s activities, camping trip tips and family travel recommendations
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