About the Gladiator Duel

The Gladiator Duel turns any event into a spectacle. Two players climb onto raised inflatable pedestals on opposite ends of the 9m x 9m arena. Each grabs a padded jousting pole and tries to knock the other off their pedestal. The inflatable base cushions every fall, so the action stays high-energy without the bruises. It is the kind of game where a crowd forms, people cheer, and everyone wants a second turn.

At 9m x 9m, the arena is one of the larger inflatable games in our range and works best in parks, oval surrounds, and bigger outdoor areas. It suits teen and adult birthday parties, corporate team days, school carnivals, and community festivals. Looking for a party games hire option that becomes the centrepiece of your event? The Gladiator Duel does exactly that.

Specifications

The 9m x 9m footprint means you need a flat area of at least 11m x 11m to give the arena 1m of clearance on each side. This is a large setup, roughly the size of a standard suburban backyard. Parks and open ovals are ideal locations. Smaller suburban yards may not have enough flat space, so measure the available area before booking. The 240V power requirement is met by any standard household outlet within 25m of the setup point.

Gladiator Duel hire pricing

What is included in every hire

• Gladiator Duel inflatable arena (9m x 9m)
• 2 padded jousting poles
• 2 protective helmets
• Electric blower running throughout the hire
• Full professional setup and safety check on arrival
• Pack down and collection at the end of the hire
• Stakes for grass setup or sandbags for hard surfaces
• Public liability insurance for every hire

At $320 for 4 hours, Jump About's Gladiator Duel hire undercuts Sydney-based competitors that charge up to $595 for just 2 hours. Your delivery fee is shown at checkout before you pay. No surprise fees.

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Delivery and setup

We deliver the Gladiator Duel and handle the full setup. Our team arrives before your event starts, inflates the arena, and secures the unit with stakes on grass or sandbags on hard surfaces. At the end of your hire, we deflate, pack up, and take everything away. Setup and pack down are in the hire price. Delivery is a separate fee, selected by suburb at checkout.

You need a flat area of at least 11m x 11m, an access path wide enough to move equipment through, and a standard 240V power outlet within 25m of the setup area. Clear the space of overhanging branches and hard items before we arrive. Setup typically takes 20 to 30 minutes.

We deliver to more than 340 suburbs across the Central Coast, Newcastle, and Hunter Valley, including Gosford, Terrigal, Erina, Tuggerah, The Entrance, Charlestown, Maitland, and Cessnock. Delivery fees start at $60 for nearby Central Coast suburbs.

Why the Gladiator Duel works at your event

The Gladiator Duel covers more event types than almost any other hire in our range. For teen birthday parties, it becomes the main attraction. For corporate team days and Christmas parties, it gets everyone competing. For school fetes and sports carnivals, it draws a crowd from across the grounds. For bucks and hens parties, it turns a good night into a great story. Few games keep a queue going from start to finish.

Run a tournament bracket and the game fills 2 to 3 hours without much effort. Pair it with the Boxing Ring hire or Sumo Suits hire for a full head-to-head combat games lineup. Or add The Gauntlet for a bigger physical challenge at larger events and school carnivals.

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Safety and insurance

Jump About checks every unit before each hire. Our team secures the Gladiator Duel arena on arrival and runs through the setup with you. Participants must remove shoes, jewellery, and glasses before entering. Keep pointed objects and hard items away from the inflatable surface. An adult must supervise participants at all times while the game is in use. Jump About carries public liability insurance for every hire. In wet weather or strong winds, we will contact you and discuss rescheduling if conditions are not safe for use.

Frequently asked questions

The Gladiator Duel is one of 12 games available for hire across the Central Coast, Newcastle, and Hunter Valley. Book early for busy weekends and school holidays.