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The Long Island Airstream Experience brings mobile fun like hibachi to your backyard. Photo by Teresa Scimeca

Best Bounce House Rentals and Gaming Trucks Across Long Island

The Long Island Airstream Experience

Ooh and ahh at hibachi chefs as they slice and dice meals from a shiny airstream. Catch a flying shrimp or sake bomb (it’s really water–shhh!) in your mouth as these chefs engage with audiences. From tables and linens to lawn games and even clean up, this one-stop party shop does it all. The company also has airstreams equipped with axe throwing, an escape room, a tea party, wizards express, Christmas-themed, and more. Bonus: adult-only themes are also available. 

Metrocade

A nod to the retro era of gaming, Metrocade brings a classic joystick experience (as well as all the new video game consoles) right to your door. The biz rolls up in a bus or trailer with full sized-arcade machines, including NBA Jam, Street Fighter, Ms. Pac-Man, pinball machines, and more. The bells and whistles are sure to delight gaming fans of all generations. 

Rolling Video Games Long Island

Offering video games and laser tag in one mobile experience, this truck has the makings of the ultimate competitive party. Start with a team elimination match, digital capture the flag, Fortnite matches, search-and-destroy, and more. May the force be with you! Add-ons include popcorn, ice cones, cotton candy, and more. 

Game On Long Island

Gamers can compete in seven hi-def video centers where 28 guests can compete at once. Switch, Xbox One, Wii, Wii U, and PS4 consoles are available for play. This 32-foot-long luxury mobile video game truck serves all of Suffolk County. Book a weekday party to save some coin!

The Big Bounce Theory

From a bevy of dry and water slides to inflatable sports zones, obstacle courses, and dunk tanks, The Big Bounce Theory has it all. The company even tailors some items to toddler-sized kiddos. The portable nine-hole mini golf course offering includes different greens, each with its own different obstacles to play around. The arcade games include multicade options plus claw machines, head-to-head pixel games, skeeball, and more. 

Jump and Jam Long Island

Serving a big chunk of Long Island, Jump and Jam has bounce houses, water and dry slides, combos, foam parties, obstacle courses, inflatable sports, carnival games and food, photo booths, and more. The biz also updates its inventory frequently. Attendants are available to help you navigate the buttons and doodads.

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InTents Events glamps up your yard for the ultimate slumber party. 

InTents Events Glamping and Picnics

This ultimate backyard sleepover experience includes foam mattresses, bed linens, trays, lanterns (for girls), and camping flashlights (for boys). That plus decorative indoor/outdoor decor is housed under a anvas bell tent that can sleep up to 12 people. There's also a projector with an iPhone connection provided that can stream movies right on tent walls. They also offer Nerf themed camping parties. Camo, Halo, and video game themed blankets available to turn these glamping tents into rugged hangouts. Upgrade options include an outdoor movie screen, a popcorn machine, concessions, and/or a s’mores bar. 

Posh-Nosh Picnics

The Posh-Nosh Picnics team sets up a clear bubble tent and brings the party to life inside it. Complete with pillows, seating, LED lighting, and decor, the pop-up tents create a warm, glamping-eqsue atmosphere right in your backyard. On a hot day, a portable AC unit can be added. You can opt to let party guests sleep under the stars with a sleepover/movie night option. Each tent accommodates four adults and four children and can be rented for a 2-hour time slot. The company also sets up elaborate lawn or beach picnics without the tent. Add-ons include cheese and meat boards or a dessert platter. A posh picnic in a park is yet another option.

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Tag up your gear at a graffiti-inspired party hosted by Graff Lab Studios. Graff Lab Studios

Graff Lab Studios

Become a graffiti artist in your own home! Graff Lab Studios brings all the swag for you to decorate. Choose between hoodies, towels, totes, denim jackets, slides, and more to tag up. The company brings tents, 6-foot tables, easels, stencils, spray paints, and gloves, and aprons, which keep the cleanup to a minimum. 

BUSAMOVE

Talk about a party made easy! With Busamove, there is no setup, cleanup, or kids running through your home. The company offers several types of party buses customized to your child's age. Choose from themes like Movie Bus, Game Bus, Glamour Bus, or Activity Bus. This fun-filled dance party on wheels remains parked on site for the entire event. Add-on offerings include face painting, tattoos, cotton candy, and party favors. 

Let Them Play

Geared toward crawlers through age 5, this company's soft gym equipment rentals come with a contained area and safe equipment for kiddos to explore, from foam bridges to incline wedges. Let Them Play also rents ball pits. With customizable colors and themes, the soft setups are ideal for inside or out of your home. There are also table and chair rentals that are set up to match your theme.

Goat on a Boat Puppet Truck

Puppets are on the move! The Goat on a Boat Puppet Truck & Mobile Stage is a mobile, outdoor, traveling theater. Inspired by the Bookmobile, the Puppet Truck aims to create an educational, theatrical experience for children and families. 

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Fun Stuff Express brings a mobile stuff-a-bear workshop to your home. 

Fun Stuff Express

This stuff-a-bear mobile workshop arrives at your event with its impressive 6-foot super fluff stuffing machine and happy, helpful hostesses. Guests can stuff their own little lovie and even dress them up in clothing and accessories. I mean, every bear deserves a chance to be glam-tastic.

Royal Princess Prep

With princess and superhero characters that look like they stepped right off the pages of a book, Royal Princess Prep creates a magical experience for party-goers. A basic package includes a character for a meet and greet, a photo session, a coronation ceremony, storytime, a sing-a-long, a souvenir, and more. Let it gooooo...to these party pros!

Captain Steve’s Sailing Experience 

This party option is mobile indeed! Ahoy mateys! Up to six passengers can board Captain Steve’s near Long Island’s Manhasset Bay or load up from select North Shore houses–if your home happens to have a private dock. Bring your own food and set sail along the bay for swimming, sightseeing, and more. Peep the New York City skyline and Gold Coast mansions while floating along the bay. There is a full kitchen, outdoor shower, and bathroom aboard. Boat tour parties seem to be increasing in popularity, and my kids have been invited to two this year!

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