One of the most common questions we get asked from customers planning a kids birthday party, stag do, hen party or corporate event is how long should a party activity last?
Choosing the right activity length time is important as you don’t want it to be too short and feel rushed or too long and people start to lose energy. You want everyone to start engaged while leaving time for food, drinks or other plans.
For most group events, the ideal activity sessions last between 60 minutes and 2 hours, depending on the type of event and the number of people attending.
With Bubble Soccer World, sessions can be structured in different ways to suit your group, including 60-minute games, 90-minute extended sessions and 2-hour multi activity experiences.
The Ideal Length for Most Party Activities
For many of our group events, 60 minutes to 90 minutes is the perfect length. This allows enough time for introductions and safety briefings, multiple games, short breaks between games and a group photo.
Activities like Bubble Football have short games to keep energy high and allow for plenty of rotations for larger groups.
90 Minute Activity Sessions
This duration is a popular choice for groups wanting more game time due to having a larger number of players. This option allows for more games and rotations and more time for laughter. It is especially popular for stag parties, hen parties and larger birthday groups, where people want to extend the experience and create some friendly competition.
2 Hour Multi Activity Sessions
For groups wanting something bigger, our 2-hour multi activity sessions offer even more variety.
Instead of focusing on just one activity, these sessions combine two activities to keep things fresh and entertaining.
Customers can choose from Bubble Football, Combat Archery, Football Darts, Dodgeball, Sports Day, Nerf Battle or Football Frenzy.
This format works particularly well for corporate team building events, large stag parties and large kids’ parties.
Activity Length for Different Types of Events
For stag and hen parties, activities usually last 60 to 90 minutes for a single activity with a lot of groups choosing our 2-hour multi activity option to make the afternoon more memorable.
A typical plan might usually start with one of our activities to start the day off before grabbing some food and then heading out for a pub crawl and nightclub.
Starting the day with a fun activity helps everyone relax and sweat out any hangovers before the night begins.
For children’s parties, 60-minute sessions work well as kids have lots of energy but benefit from shorted structured games. However, parties with larger numbers will often choose 90 minutes or 2-hour bookings.
With larger groups there’s more time for rotations throughout the booking time slot to keep things flowing from game to game.
Corporate groups often choose 90-mintues or 2-hour sessions, especially when combining activities. This allows time for some friendly rivalry between different departments!
Active team challenges are a great way to improve morale and encourage team work.
Why High Energy Activities Should Not Be Too Long
High energy activities like Bubble Football are designed to be fast paced and exciting.
If a session for 10 players was booked for 2 hours, the session would be too long, players will become too tired and the whole atmosphere of the activity can slow down. That is why structured sessions with varied games and breaks works better for a duration tailored towards your group size.
Choosing the right length ensures everyone stays involved and enjoys the experience.
Why Bubble Football Is Perfect for Party Groups
Bubble Football has become on of the most popular party activities because it is easy for anyone to play, competitive but hilarious, perfect for groups and it’s great for photos and memories.
Sessions with Bubble Soccer World include all equipment and pitch hire, so our customers simply turn and enjoy the games.
Planning Your Party Activity
If you’re wondering how long a party activity should last, the best options are 60 minutes for smaller groups, 90 minutes for larger groups and 2-hour multi activities for those looking for some variety.
Choosing the right format depends on your group size and the type of event you are planning, but all options are designed to keep everyone active, laughing and fully involved.