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There are tons of different styles and themes for bounce houses, but they all boil down to a few main features.
Bounce Floors! If you're buying a bounce house, this will be the most important feature. Make sure you get a bounce house that has a floor big enough to house all your kids, and strong enough for your intended use. The Superstar Party Moonwalk has tons of room for big bouncing parties. The Play Palace has a commercial grade floor for heavier and older kids.
Slides! The second most common feature of inflatables are slides. Many bouncers have slides there for aesthetic or safety purposes only. To get a slide big enough for kids to actually slide down, you'll need something at least a few feet tall. See the Misty Kingdom Bounce House.
Water! Inflatable water toys and water slides are continuously winning awards. They keep kids cool and occupied during warm times. The Crocodile Isle is an awesome water park. Blast zone also has items like the Rainforest Rapids Amusement Park that can be used as water parks, or used dry. Bounce houses can be used year-round. Water-only items will get you 6-9 months use a year.
Climbing Walls & Obstacles! Kids like to climb almost as much as they like to bounce. Some items will have more interactive features like climbing walls. The Sport Center has a climbing wall and a basketball hoop.
Once you've chosen your features, it's time to learn more about the types of inflatables available.