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4 Person Hungry Hippos Game
$595.00
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8 Hours
$595.00
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$833.00
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$1,071.00
Setup Area: Height: 4' Width: 30' Length: 30'
Actual Size: Height: 4' Width: 30' Length: 30'
Monitors: 1 Adult Required
Outlets: 1
Age Group: 6 & Up
Description
The 4 Person Hungry Hippos Game
Four Players, Four Sides, One Pile -- the Full Party Game Experience
The 4 Person Hungry Hippos Game is the full-scale version of the iconic bungee ball competition. Four players, each tethered from a separate color-coded position on the four sides of a 30-by-30-foot square arena, launch themselves simultaneously toward the ball pile in the center. There are no two-player duels here -- all four compete at once, creating a four-way collision of lunging, grabbing, and snapping back that produces the most chaotic and entertaining game moment in the Jump Around Party Rentals catalog. Browse all interactive party game rentals to compare every competitive format in the lineup.
The difference between the two-player Hungry Hippos and the four-player version is not just doubled players -- it is a qualitatively different game experience. Two players produce a duel with a clear winner and a clear loser. Four players produce a social free-for-all where alliances form mid-round, where one player can steal balls that another just grabbed, and where the outcome is genuinely unpredictable until the last ball is claimed. At 30 by 30 feet -- 900 square feet of playing arena -- the four-person version is also the largest flat-footprint game in the catalog, comfortably visible from across any event venue. For Leander birthday party and event rentals, the 4 Person Hungry Hippos Game is the game that defines the event.
Ages 6 and up. One 110v outlet. Setup and actual dimensions identical at 30 by 30 feet. All equipment -- bungee harnesses, balls, and color-coded player pods -- is included with every rental.
Specs & Setup Requirements
Height
4 ft
Width
30 ft
Length
30 ft
Footprint
900 sq ft
Players
4 at a Time
Age Group
6 & Up
Outlets
1 × 110v
Monitor
1 Adult
Venue
Indoor or Outdoor
Base Rental
1 Day Included
Setup and actual dimensions are identical with no buffer required. Prices shown are base rates. We deliver and set up prior to the start of your event. Pricing may vary for extended durations, peak dates, further delivery distances, or specific setup surfaces. Taxes not included.
Why the 4 Person Hungry Hippos Game Delivers
Four-Way Chaos Is Different in Kind, Not Just Scale
The two-player Hungry Hippos produces a duel. The four-player version produces something that has no equivalent in the rest of the Jump Around Party Rentals catalog -- a simultaneous four-way scramble where every player is competing against three others at the same time and where the ball pile in the center depletes from all four directions simultaneously. Alliances become tempting: two players can position themselves on adjacent sides and time their lunges together to deny a third player. A player on one side can wait for others to tire and then make a decisive final run. The social dynamics of a four-player game at adult level turn the round into a crowd event in a way that no two-player format can, because the crowd is not watching a winner beat a loser -- they are watching a four-person story unfold in real time. That's the crowd energy that makes the 4 Person Hungry Hippos Game the party game of the lineup.
900 Square Feet of Playing Arena
At 30 by 30 feet the 4 Person Hungry Hippos Game has the same footprint as the Snow Maze and Fall Themed Maze -- 900 square feet of flat arena that can be seen from across any outdoor event. At only 4 feet tall it works in venues where taller inflatables cannot go: covered pavilions, large indoor event rooms, school gymnasiums with 4-plus feet of clearance, and any space where a 30-by-30-foot floor area is available. The full interactive rental collection includes every competitive game format for comparison before booking.
Universal Recognition, All-Ages Engagement
The original tabletop game is one of the most recognized board games in the world. When guests see the life-size version, the response is immediate -- everyone wants to play, regardless of age, and everyone already knows how. That zero-barrier recognition drives participation rates that novel game formats cannot match. Adults want to play as much as children. Grandparents recognize it as well as grandchildren. The shared cultural reference makes the four-person version a multi-generational experience in a way that few other inflatable games achieve. For event planning guidance across all rental types, the Jump Around Party Rentals service area page lists all delivery locations.
Indoor-Capable on One Outlet
At 4 feet tall the 4 Person Hungry Hippos Game works indoors in any venue with 4 feet of clearance above the playing surface and a 30-by-30-foot flat area available. One standard 110v outlet powers the full unit. For December corporate parties, indoor school events, and any occasion where weather or venue constraints rule out taller inflatables, the four-person format delivers the full party game experience at the same clearance requirement as a standard piece of event furniture.
Events the 4 Person Hungry Hippos Game Is Built For
Birthday Parties
Birthday parties with guests of all ages get the game that everyone already knows and wants to play in its life-size form. Four-player tournament brackets keep every guest competing across the afternoon in a format that generates genuine crowd energy from the very first round through the championship.
Corporate Events
Corporate parties get the game that produces the loudest, most organic social moments of any format available. Four employees crawling full-speed on the floor trying to hoard balls while their colleagues cheer from the sidelines creates the kind of shared memory that formal team-building activities try to manufacture. Adults competing at life-size Hungry Hippos is always the highlight of any company event.
School Carnivals
School carnivals get a game that serves every grade from elementary through middle school with equal engagement -- older students want the four-way competition as much as younger students want the familiar game format. Four per round processes participants faster than any two-player format, keeping wait times shorter across a large student population.
Multi-Generational Events
Family reunions, large neighborhood gatherings, and community festivals serving guests from children through grandparents get the game that every age group recognizes and wants to play. A round with a grandparent, a parent, and two children competing for the same ball pile produces the exact kind of multi-generational memory that these events exist to create.
Indoor Events
At 4 feet tall the four-person version works in school gymnasiums, event halls, church fellowship rooms, and indoor venues with adequate floor space and minimal ceiling clearance. For December corporate parties and school winter events where the game needs to be indoors, the 4 Person Hungry Hippos Game fits in spaces that no taller inflatable can access.
Premium Event Stations
Events where a single premium game station is the right investment get the four-person version as the featured interactive attraction. At $595 it is priced in the same tier as mid-range obstacle courses while delivering a completely different experience -- social, physical, universally recognized, and built for the spectator crowd as much as for the four players competing.
How the 4 Person Hungry Hippos Game Works
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Four Players, Four Sides
Each player takes a position at one of the four color-coded inflatable pods positioned at the four sides of the 30-by-30-foot arena. Each player is tethered to their pod by a bungee cord. A pile of balls sits in the center of the arena. The monitor confirms all four harnesses are secure before the round begins.
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All Four Launch Simultaneously
When the monitor signals the start, all four players lunge toward the center pile simultaneously from their respective sides. The bungee snaps each player back after every attempt. The round is a continuous scramble until all balls have been claimed -- the center pile depleting from four sides at once is the defining visual moment of the game.
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Most Balls Wins
When the center pile is cleared, each player counts the balls stored in their color-coded pod. The player with the most balls wins the round. With four players competing, third and fourth place are often separated by a single ball, which keeps every player engaged until the final count rather than dropping out mentally once first place is determined.
Watch the Hungry Hippos Game in Action
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We Deliver, Set Up, and Take Down
Jump Around Party Rentals delivers and sets up the full 30-by-30-foot arena before your event opens. The monitor manages the game, resets the ball pile between rounds, and runs the rotation all day. Full teardown is included -- you close out the event while our crew handles everything from the final round through pickup. Friday delivery for Saturday events is often available at no extra charge -- note it when booking.
Delivery Across Greater Austin
Jump Around Party Rentals delivers the 4 Person Hungry Hippos Game across Travis, Williamson, and Bell counties for both indoor and outdoor events. Check your city below to confirm delivery to your area.
The two-player version at $275 -- 18 by 14 feet, one outlet, same bungee-lunge mechanic in a head-to-head duel format. The budget-conscious option when two-player competition is sufficient, or the companion station when both formats run side-by-side at the same large event.
Two-lane sprint competition at $375. The other bungee game -- pure explosive speed vs. hoarding strategy. Run both at the same event for a complete bungee competition station offering two fundamentally different physical challenges.
Ring toss, balloon darts, and bean bag toss in one staffed 20-foot booth at $550. The skill-game complement -- pair the Hungry Hippos' physical scramble with staffed classic carnival games for events that want two distinct competitive station formats.
4 Person Hungry Hippos Game - Frequently Asked Questions
How does the 4 Person Hungry Hippos Game work?
Four players each occupy one color-coded inflatable pod positioned at the four sides of the 30-by-30-foot square arena. Each player is tethered by a bungee cord. When the monitor signals the start, all four launch simultaneously toward the center ball pile, grabbing as many balls as possible before the bungee snaps them back. All four compete at the same time throughout the round. When the center pile is cleared, each player counts the balls in their pod -- most balls wins. Watch the full game in the video above.
What is the difference between the 2 person and 4 person Hungry Hippos?
The two-player version ($275) is an 18-by-14-foot head-to-head duel between two competitors from opposite sides. The four-player version ($595) is a 30-by-30-foot square free-for-all with four players competing from all four sides simultaneously. The four-person version produces a qualitatively different social dynamic -- more chaotic, more crowd-engaging, and better suited to party and event contexts where multiple guests want to compete at once rather than watching a two-player duel. Both share the same bungee-lunge mechanics and age group.
How much space does the 4 Person Hungry Hippos Game need?
The 4 Person Hungry Hippos Game needs a 30-by-30-foot flat area with at least 4 feet of clearance above. Setup and actual dimensions are identical -- no additional buffer required. One standard 110v outlet handles all power. At only 4 feet tall it works in venues that cannot accommodate standard inflatables, including indoor event spaces with adequate floor area. Jump Around Party Rentals confirms all site requirements before delivery.
Can adults play the 4 Person Hungry Hippos Game?
Yes. The 4 Person Hungry Hippos Game is rated for ages 6 and up with no upper age limit, and adult four-player rounds consistently produce the loudest crowd reactions of any game in the lineup. The combination of full-adult energy across all four pods, the free-for-all scramble, and the visible competitive intensity makes adult rounds the standout event moment at any corporate party or multi-generational gathering. Standard participant size limits apply -- call (512) 294-2221 for specifics.
Can the 4 Person Hungry Hippos Game be used indoors?
Yes. At 4 feet tall the 4 Person Hungry Hippos Game is one of the few large-footprint game inflatables that works in indoor venues. School gymnasiums, event halls, church fellowship rooms, and large indoor spaces that can accommodate a 30-by-30-foot area with minimal ceiling clearance are all viable. For indoor setups, contact Jump Around Party Rentals to confirm door access and delivery path before booking. Check available dates and reserve the 4 Person Hungry Hippos Game online.
Is the 4 Person Hungry Hippos Game available for overnight or multi-day rentals?
Yes. The 4 Person Hungry Hippos Game is available as a day rental, 8-hour rental, overnight rental, and 3-day rental. Friday delivery for Saturday events is often available at no extra charge -- note it in the order form when booking. Multi-day options work well for school carnivals and weekend festivals where the game stays in place across multiple event sessions.
Book the 4 Person Hungry Hippos Game for Your Next Event
Four players. Four sides. 900 square feet of bungee ball chaos. The game everyone recognizes, now at full scale with four-way competition. Indoors or outdoors. Professional delivery, full setup, and teardown across all of Greater Austin for $595.
Prices shown are base rates. Pricing may vary for extended durations, peak dates, delivery distance, or setup surfaces. Taxes not included.
