Gladiator Joust Instructions & Safety Rules

Gladiator Joust Rules

Before entering

• Shoes off before entering the unit.
• Remove or avoid items that can hurt riders or damage the inflatable, including:
  • Shoes
  • Sharp objects (keys, tools, hair clips, etc.)
  • Toys (especially hard toys)
  • Glasses (remove if possible)
  • Sand / gritty debris
  • Silly string
  • Ink pens/markers
  • Jewelry (especially sharp pieces or long necklaces)
  • Food, drinks, and gum
• No animals in, on, or near the unit.
• Do not bring any item that could be unsafe or cause damage to the unit.

Setup & supervision

• Play only when the unit is fully inflated.
• If the unit starts losing air, everyone must exit immediately.
• Operator(s)/attendant(s) must be present at all times to referee and assist participants as needed.
• Set up with approximately 5 feet of clearance from any fixed object (fence, wall, tree, wires, etc.).
• Adult supervision is required at all times.

Safe play

• One group at a time: riders must exit before new riders enter.
• Do not climb on the outside of the unit or around the blower(s).
• Do not exceed the recommended number of riders.
• Separate riders by size and/or age to prevent injuries.
• No flips, wrestling, wall-slams, or roughhousing.

Joust equipment rules

• No jabbing with the joust (fugal) sticks.
• Do not hit an opponent above the shoulders or below the belt.
• Do not remove joust sticks or pedestals from the inflated arena.
• Wear all protective gear provided (including headgear, if included).

Weather & water

• Do not allow the unit to get wet.
• The blower(s) must remain ON at all times during use.
• Rain or high winds: remove riders immediately and unplug blower(s) at the wall outlet (wet ground can be a slip/shock hazard).
• Do not allow equipment to get wet (especially pedestals, joust sticks, headgear, and the blower).