Interactive Game Rentals
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Looking to turn a school field day, church carnival, corporate picnic, or birthday party in Central Connecticut into a real event? Meriden Party Rentals stocks 30+ interactive games and carnival attractions — from headline draws like our inflatable El Toro Loco mechanical bull and WipeOut competition game, to classic carnival booths, tabletop games, and party lawn games like Cornhole and Giant Jenga. Whether you're hosting 30 kids in a backyard or 500 attendees at a town festival, we have the right mix for your event. Family-owned and serving Meriden, Wallingford, Hartford, Cheshire, and the rest of Central CT since 2008. Browse below or call (203) 907-9846 for school field day, church festival, or corporate event packages.
Important: Small Carnival Games Are Pickup-Only — Unless Bundled
Smaller carnival games (Giant Jenga, Giant Connect Four, Putt Partee, Kam Jam, Cornhole, Basketpong) are available for pickup at our Meriden location only — unless ordered alongside an inflatable or a tent rental, in which case we'll deliver everything together. Saturday rentals = Friday pickup. Always call ONE hour before you arrive at (203) 907-9846. Want delivery? Just add a bouncer or tent to your order.
How to Book Your Carnival Games
Easy as 1-2-3-4 — or call (203) 907-9846 for school & multi-game event quotes
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Interactive fun & Games
Attention! Small Carnivals such as Giant Jenga, Giant Connect Four, Putt Partee, Kam Jam, Cornhole, Basketpong will only be avalible for pick up unless ordered with an Inflatable or a Tent!
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Everything you'll find here:
Build a Complete Event
School field days, church carnivals, corporate picnics, and town festivals almost always book multiple categories together. Adding an inflatable or tent unlocks delivery on small carnival games — and bundling saves significantly on overall costs. Here's what event coordinators across Central CT add most often:
Multi-game volume pricing for schools, churches, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits. Call (203) 907-9846 for our school field day & church festival package pricing.
Best for: who books interactive game rentals
- School field days, PTA carnivals, and end-of-year celebrations across Central CT
- Church festivals, Vacation Bible School, and youth ministry events
- Corporate team-building events, company picnics, and employee field days
- Birthday parties for ages 6+ — older kids who want competition, not just a bouncer
- Adult parties (El Toro Loco mechanical bull, WipeOut, Wrecking Ball)
- Town festivals, Boy/Girl Scout events, and youth sports league season-end parties
- Summer camps, day camps, and parks & rec programs
- Backyard graduation parties looking for something beyond a bouncer
What's included with every game rental
- Inflatable games: free delivery, professional setup, anchoring, and breakdown
- El Toro Loco mechanical bull: trained operator included for the rental window (required for safety)
- Tabletop games: all balls, props, and signage — pickup-only unless bundled with inflatable/tent
- Lawn games: full set with all pieces, beanbags, etc. — pickup-only unless bundled
- Cleaned, inspected, and event-ready every time
- Multi-game volume pricing for school field days, church festivals, and corporate events
- Tax-exempt pricing for 501(c)(3) schools, churches, and nonprofits
Game Type Guide — Choose the Right Mix for Your Event
The marquee draws. El Toro Loco mechanical bull ($1,000), Inflatable WipeOut ($500), and Wrecking Ball ($400). Best for corporate events, milestone birthdays, town festivals, and any event where you want one big "wow" attraction.
Sport Shootout, Field Goal Challenge, Inflatable Basketball, Step Ladder Climb. Best for school field days, sports league events, and any event with active kids 8+. $150-$435 each.
Classic carnival booth games as inflatables. Basketball, Ring Toss, Knockdown, Tic-Tac-Toe, Soccer, Football, Axe, Down a Clown. Best for school carnivals and church festivals. $150 each, or bundle with packages below.
The Big E (8 inflatable carnival games) — $700. Carnival Fun Package (5 pieces) — $500. Any Three Inflatable Carnival Games — $375. Best for schools and churches running carnival booths.
Compact, table-top size. Down a Clown, Can Smash, Hit The Bucket, Tic Tac Toe, Horse Shoe, Clown Tooth, Ring a Bottle, Fish in a Bowl, Rope The Bull, Outlaws. Perfect for adding variety to carnival booths or for indoor events. $75 each. Pickup-only unless bundled with inflatable or tent.
Cornhole, Giant Jenga, Giant Connect Four, Kam Jam, Basketpong, Putt Partee. Perfect for backyard parties, cocktail hours, graduation parties, and adult events. $30-$50 each. Pickup-only unless bundled with inflatable or tent.
PTA fundraising favorites. Dunk Tank ($285) pays for itself in the first hour at any school event. The Grand Carnival Concession Stand and The Grand Western Concession Stand ($250 each) for prize-counter setups.
Interactive game and carnival rentals are the difference between an event and an experience. Our school clients in Meriden, Wallingford, Hartford, Cheshire, Middletown, and across Central CT consistently book a mix from each category — a headline inflatable like El Toro Loco or WipeOut, a Big E or Carnival Fun multi-game package for the booth lineup, and a few tabletop games for variety. We've supported PTAs, parishes, scout troops, and corporate event coordinators for nearly two decades.
Why Central CT schools, churches & businesses book Meriden Party Rentals for carnival games
Most rental companies in Central Connecticut stock 5-10 carnival games. We stock 30+ across every category — headline inflatable attractions like El Toro Loco mechanical bull and WipeOut, sports inflatables, classic carnival games, multi-game packages, tabletop games, and lawn games. That range means a school PTA can book a complete field day from one company, a church festival can build a full carnival, and a corporate event coordinator can match the games to the audience without coordinating between multiple vendors.
Multi-game volume pricing for events booking 3+ inflatables — bouncer + obstacle course + carnival package is the standard school field day setup, and bundling saves you money on delivery and locks in priority scheduling. Tax-exempt pricing available for 501(c)(3) schools, churches, scout troops, and youth sports leagues — just mention it when you book.
El Toro Loco is the inflatable mechanical bull most rental companies in Central CT don't carry — it's the headline attraction that turns a corporate picnic into a memorable event. Trained operator included. We've set this up at corporate events, milestone birthdays, county fairs, and town festivals across the region.
School field days are a logistical puzzle — tight setup windows, hundreds of kids cycling through, parking lot deliveries, zero room for error. We've been doing them since 2008 across Central Connecticut. Many of the PTAs and event coordinators we work with have been booking us for over a decade. Same-week availability is often open for weekday school events — call us, even on short notice.
Frequently Asked Questions about Interactive Game & Carnival Game Rentals
Are carnival games delivered or do I need to pick them up?
Inflatable games and tent rentals are delivered and set up by our crew. Smaller carnival games (Giant Jenga, Giant Connect Four, Putt Partee, Kam Jam, Cornhole, Basketpong) and tabletop games are pickup-only at our Meriden location unless you bundle them with an inflatable or a tent rental — in which case we'll deliver everything together. For Saturday rentals, pickup is on Friday. Always call (203) 907-9846 one hour before you arrive to confirm your order is ready.
How many games do I need for a school field day or church carnival?
A good rule of thumb: 1 inflatable per 50-75 attendees, plus 4-8 carnival booth games for the under-7 crowd, plus 2-3 large draws (obstacle course, bounce house, dunk tank). So a 300-kid school carnival typically books 4-5 inflatables and 6-8 carnival booths. We'll math it out with you when you call.
What is El Toro Loco?
El Toro Loco is our inflatable mechanical bull rental ($1,000) — the headline draw for corporate events, milestone birthdays, town festivals, and adult parties. It comes with a trained operator (required for safety) for the rental window. The bull is mounted in a soft inflatable arena that catches riders safely. Few rental companies in Central Connecticut carry an inflatable bull setup — this is a real differentiator for events that want one big "wow" attraction.
What's the Inflatable WipeOut game?
Inflatable WipeOut is a competition game inflatable ($500) modeled after the TV show — players try to navigate spinning obstacles without getting knocked off. It's a signature draw for school field days, corporate events, and birthday parties for kids 8+. Pairs perfectly with our obstacle courses for a competitive event lineup.
What's the difference between inflatable carnival games and tabletop carnival games?
Inflatable carnival games are large standalone units (Basketball, Ring Toss, Knockdown, Tic-Tac-Toe, Soccer, etc.) that sit on the ground at $150 each. Tabletop carnival games are smaller tabletop versions (Down a Clown, Can Smash, Hit The Bucket, etc.) at $75 each — they fit on a 6 ft table and are perfect for indoor events or adding variety to a carnival booth lineup. Most schools book a mix of both.
What's included in The Big E and Carnival Fun packages?
The Big E ($700) includes 8 inflatable carnival games — your choice of Basketball, Ring Toss, Knockdown, Tic-Tac-Toe, Soccer, Football, Axe, Down a Clown. Carnival Fun Package ($500) includes 5 of the same. Any Three Inflatable Carnival Games ($375) lets you pick three. All packages save significantly versus renting individual games.
Are these games safe for kids? What about adults?
All our inflatable games use foam padding, soft props, and inflatable arenas with cushioned walls. Carnival booth games (Ring Toss, Knockdown, Tic-Tac-Toe, etc.) are appropriate for ages 5+. Sports inflatables and competition games (Basketball, Field Goal Challenge, Sport Shootout) work for ages 6+. El Toro Loco mechanical bull is recommended for ages 14+ at adjustable speeds — for kids events we set lower speeds; for corporate events we set higher. Always require adult supervision and a brief safety walkthrough at setup.
Do you provide staff or operators for the games?
For El Toro Loco mechanical bull, a trained operator is included for the rental window — this is required for safety. For all other inflatables, standard rentals include delivery and setup but not on-site staffing. For schools and churches, your volunteers usually run each game. For corporate events where you don't want to staff with employees, we can arrange attendants for an additional fee. Ask when you call.
Do you offer tax-exempt pricing for schools and churches?
Yes — 501(c)(3) schools, churches, scout troops, youth sports leagues, and other registered nonprofits qualify for tax-exempt pricing. Mention your nonprofit status when booking and provide your tax-exempt certificate. We've supported PTAs, parishes, and youth organizations across Central Connecticut for nearly two decades.
What happens if it rains on the event day?
Inflatable games cannot be operated in heavy rain, thunderstorms, or sustained winds over 15 mph — it's a safety standard, not just our policy. For school events, we work with your coordinator to either reschedule or, depending on timing, issue a credit. We do not deliver during active storms. We watch the forecast for you and reach out the day before. Tabletop and lawn games can move indoors if you have a backup plan.
Can I add a bounce house, obstacle course, or concessions to my game rental?
Yes — and you should. Bundling games with bouncers, obstacle courses, dunk tanks, or concession machines saves money on delivery, gets you priority scheduling, AND unlocks delivery on small carnival games (Cornhole, Giant Jenga, etc.) that are otherwise pickup-only. The standard school field day package is obstacle course + bounce house + carnival package + concessions. Tell us your event size and we'll build a multi-category package.
What towns do you deliver carnival games to?
We deliver inflatable carnival games (when bundled with a tent or larger inflatable) across all of Central Connecticut — including Meriden, Wallingford, Middletown, Southington, Cheshire, Rocky Hill, Cromwell, North Haven, Newington, Wethersfield, New Britain, New Haven, Glastonbury, Hartford, Farmington, Berlin, West Hartford, East Hartford, Hamden, Durham, Portland, Bristol, Middlefield, Wolcott, Northford, East Haven, Haddam, and surrounding Connecticut communities. Smaller carnival games (lawn games, tabletop) are pickup-only from our Meriden location unless bundled with an inflatable or tent. Call (203) 907-9846 to confirm.
