{"product_id":"beat-the-bucket","title":"Beat the Bucket Hire on the Central Coast","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"answer-capsule\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeat the Bucket is one of the most popular water games for hire on the Central Coast. One person sits beneath the bucket while others line up to throw. Hit the target and they get drenched. Beat the bucket hire starts at $400 for 4 hours, with extra hours at $100 each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe deliver across the Central Coast, Newcastle, and Hunter Valley. Pick your suburb at checkout to see the delivery fee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Beat the Bucket\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Beat the Bucket is a classic water game that works at almost any outdoor event. One person sits on a seat below a bucket of water while guests take turns throwing balls at a target. Hit the target and the mechanism tips the bucket, soaking the person below. The reaction is instant and the laughter is loud. It is the kind of activity that creates a moment people talk about long after the event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 2m x 2m, the game fits into most backyards, parks, and community spaces without taking up much room. Run it alongside other Jump About games for a bigger event setup, or hire it as a standalone feature. It is popular at birthday parties, school fetes, corporate team-building days, and community fundraisers across the Central Coast, Newcastle, and Hunter Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-figure-grid\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"product-figure-grid__cell\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/3274\/2137\/files\/beat-the-bucket-card-spec-jump-about.jpg\" alt=\"Info card showing 2 metre by 2 metre dimensions and price for the Beat the Bucket hire\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"product-figure-grid__cell\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/3274\/2137\/files\/beat-the-bucket-square-front-face-jump-about.jpg\" alt=\"Close straight-on view of the Beat the Bucket board and bucket rig in a backyard\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"specs-table\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2m x 2m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpace required (with clearance)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4m x 4m minimum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 years to adult\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSetup surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlat grass or concrete. Outdoor use recommended.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA water source on site is required to fill the bucket.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2m x 2m footprint fits in most outdoor event spaces. You will need a flat area of at least 4m x 4m to allow 1m of clearance on each side. A water source within reach is needed to fill the bucket before play starts. Outdoor use is recommended for this product given the water involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-figure-grid\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"product-figure-grid__cell\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/3274\/2137\/files\/beat-the-bucket-square-target-detail-jump-about.jpg\" alt=\"Macro detail of the blue splash target and red bullseye on the Beat the Bucket board\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"product-figure-grid__cell\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/3274\/2137\/files\/beat-the-bucket-card-setup-jump-about.jpg\" alt=\"Info card showing full setup included for the Beat the Bucket hire\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBeat the Bucket hire pricing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"pricing-table\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eHire duration\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$400\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEach additional hour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is included in every hire\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"whats-included\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBeat the Bucket unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProfessional setup and safety check on arrival\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePack down and collection at the end of your hire\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePublic liability insurance for every hire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe $400 base rate covers a 4-hour hire window. Need more time? Add extra hours at $100 each when you book. Your delivery fee is added at checkout and shown before you pay. No surprises on the total before you confirm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"cta cta-post-pricing\"\u003eReady to make a splash?\u003ca href=\"#book\"\u003ePick your date and we will handle the rest →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery and setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur team delivers and sets up the Beat the Bucket before your event starts. You give us the date and address, and we handle the rest. We arrive before the party kicks off, position the unit, check the setup, and confirm everything is ready to go. At the end of your hire window, we come back to pack it down and take it away. Setup and pack down are in the hire price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou provide a flat outdoor area of at least 4m x 4m, access to the setup area, and a water source on site to fill the bucket. Clear any hard debris from the area before we arrive. Outdoor setup is recommended for this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJump About delivers to more than 340 suburbs across the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/delivery\"\u003eCentral Coast, Newcastle, and Hunter Valley\u003c\/a\u003e. Suburbs we deliver to include Gosford, Terrigal, Erina, Tuggerah, The Entrance, Charlestown, Maitland, and Cessnock. Delivery is a separate fee selected by suburb at checkout. Fees start at $60 for nearby Central Coast suburbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-figure-grid\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"product-figure-grid__cell\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/3274\/2137\/files\/beat-the-bucket-card-delivery-jump-about.jpg\" alt=\"Info card showing local delivery areas and pricing for the Beat the Bucket hire\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"product-figure-grid__cell\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/3274\/2137\/files\/beat-the-bucket-square-frame-seat-jump-about.jpg\" alt=\"Rear seat frame and bucket rig of the Beat the Bucket in a backyard\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSafety and insurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Beat the Bucket is suitable for players 12 years and older. An adult should supervise all use during the hire. Jump About carries $20 million public liability insurance for every hire. The unit is checked before each hire goes out. The area around the game will get wet during play, so keep footwear on and make sure the throwing zone is clear of hard debris or pointed objects. In strong wind or heavy rain, we recommend pausing play and contacting us about your options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"faq-item__q\"\u003eHow does the Beat the Bucket work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-item__a\"\u003eOne person sits on a seat beneath a bucket of water while others take turns throwing balls at a target. Hit the target and the mechanism tips the bucket, drenching the person below. It is a crowd favourite because the result is instant and the reaction is always entertaining. The game resets quickly so the next round can start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"faq-item__q\"\u003eHow much does Beat the Bucket hire cost on the Central Coast?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-item__a\"\u003eBeat the bucket hire starts at $400 for 4 hours. Each additional hour is $100. Setup and pack down are in the hire price. Your delivery fee is added at checkout based on your suburb. Fees start at $60 for nearby Central Coast suburbs and go up based on distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"faq-item__q\"\u003eWhat space do I need for the Beat the Bucket?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-item__a\"\u003eThe Beat the Bucket measures 2m x 2m. You will need a flat outdoor area of at least 4m x 4m to allow clearance around the unit. You also need a water source on site to fill the bucket before play starts. A garden hose or tap within reach is all that is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"faq-item__q\"\u003eWhat is the difference between the Beat the Bucket and the Dunk Tank?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-item__a\"\u003eBoth are water-based carnival games but they work differently. The Beat the Bucket tips a bucket of water onto the person sitting below when the target is hit. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dunk-tank\"\u003eDunk Tank\u003c\/a\u003e drops the person into a full tank of water when a target is struck. Jump About has both available for hire. The Beat the Bucket is more compact at 2m x 2m and easier to fit into smaller spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"faq-item__q\"\u003eDo you deliver to my area?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-item__a\"\u003eJump About delivers to more than 340 suburbs across the Central Coast, Newcastle, and Hunter Valley. Pick your suburb at checkout to see your delivery fee. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e if your suburb is not in the list and we will check if we can reach you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"cta-final\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cta-final__copy\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"cta-final__heading\"\u003eBook the Beat the Bucket for your next event on the?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cta-final__sub\"\u003ePick from the full Jump About range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"cta-final__link\" href=\"\/collections\/interactive-games\"\u003eBrowse the full range →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Beat the Bucket is part of Jump About's \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/interactive-games\"\u003egames and interactive hire\u003c\/a\u003e range on the Central Coast, with more than a dozen products available for parties, fetes, and corporate events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@graph\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Product\",\n      \"name\": \"Beat the Bucket\",\n      \"description\": \"Hire the Beat the Bucket on the Central Coast. 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