Planning a Memorable Party

The right party rentals can turn an ordinary gathering into one that people are talking about for days afterward. In advance of your get-together, it's useful to browse the website of a party rental service in your area to look at what products you can rent. Think about what your guests will likely enjoy — for example, if you'll have a lot of kids in attendance, a bounce castle can be a good choice. There are lots of party rentals that will allow your guests to compete head to head against one another. If you know that many of your guests enjoy competitive activities, here are some things to rent.

Sumo Suits

Sumo suits are large, inflatable suits that people can wear. You'll typically rent a pair of these suits, and your guests will don them and run into each other, jump on each other, and otherwise have fun — all in a safe manner. Sumo suits can be fun for those who are using them, but you can be certain that other guests will gather around and have some laughs at the scene that is unfolding in front of them. Don't be surprised to find that your rented sumo suits are a hot commodity at your gathering.

Foam Jousting

Another competition-focused party rental to consider is a foam jousting setup, which typically includes a paddled base, two pillars, and a pair of foam jousting sticks. There will also be some protective gear that people can wear. Two of your party's guests will grab the sticks and position themselves on the pillars, facing one another. When ready, they'll begin to hit each other with the sticks in an attempt to knock their opponent off the pillar and onto the padded base. This is another game that will draw a crowd, and you can expect that people will be cheering for their favorite competitor.

Basketball Shot Game

If you want to offer a competitive game that doesn't involve any physicality between the players, a basketball shot game can be a good party rental to consider. A fixture at many arcade centers that's also available from party rental companies, this game features two or more basketball nets in an enclosed space. Lots of balls will come with this game, and there will be a digital scoreboard that tracks the number of baskets that each player can get in a specific amount of time.