Balloon Belly Relay
Guests tuck a balloon under their shirt to simulate a baby bump and race to complete tasks — pick up a pencil, tie a shoe, sit down and stand up. Comedy guaranteed.
Prep Time
10 mins
Players
6–24
Play Time
15–20 mins
How it Works
Each player tucks an inflated balloon under their shirt. They must complete a relay of 3–5 everyday tasks (picking things up, tying shoes) as fast as possible — if the balloon pops, start over.
Instructions
Inflate the Balloons
Inflate one large round balloon per player to approximate "full term" size. Have spares in case of pops.
Set the Course
Define 4–5 tasks players must complete: pick up a coin, tie a shoelace, sit in a chair, open a bottle. Set them in stations.
Tuck & Go
Players tuck their balloon under their shirt. On "go," they work through each station. A pop means 10-second penalty.
Finish Line
First player to complete all stations with balloon intact wins. Time the run for head-to-head or relay team play.
Materials Needed
Large round balloons
+ spares
Props for tasks
coin, shoelace, bottle
Timer
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