Customers rate us 5.0/5 based on 50 reviews.

Make play easier.

No screens, no instructions, no setup, no batteries, no tiny pieces, no mess.

Toss them down. Let them play. Pack away in seconds. Endless ways to play, move, and imagine.

✓ Screen-free play ✓ Obstacle courses ✓ Imaginative adventures ✓ Morning routines ✓ Bedtime routines ✓ Movement breaks ✓ Transition support ✓ Backyard games ✓ Rainy day play ✓ Travel & holidays ✓ Family challenges ✓ Independent play
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Ready in Seconds

No planning or complicated setup. Just throw them down and play.

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Endless Ways to Play

One simple set becomes hundreds of active and imaginative adventures.

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Play Anywhere

Indoors, outdoors, at home or away. Adventure goes wherever you do.

Why parents love Story Bounce

When you’re low on energy but the kids aren’t.

Story Bounce turns any room, backyard, or rainy day into screen-free, active, imaginative play.

✅ Play starts in under 60 seconds
✅ No setup or instructions
✅ Easy to pack away and store
✅ Kids keep coming back to them

More play for them. Less effort from you.

DISCOVER WAYS TO PLAY

Loved by parents, grandparents, therapists, daycares, pets, and of course... kids!

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    "We used them last weekend and we all had SO much fun - kids, adults and even the dog joined in!

    Great quality, and awesome flexibility for game set up."

    - Stephanie

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    "My grandchildren have used these mats in multiple creative play ways, inside and outdoors. Also as stepping stones to the bath when resistance presented! Well worth the investment especially considering its versatility."

    - Helen

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    "I absolutely love my Floor is Lava mats! I use them regularly in my occupational therapy work. They’re a great way to promote gross motor skills while also encouraging imagination & creative play."

    - Mark

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    "These have not left our floor since we bought them! The kids are jumping everywhere. They love them, and the cushions remain on the couch. The do not slip or slide at all."

    - Joanne

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    "We absolutely love these mats! They're vibrant, lightweight and durable, perfect for indoor or outdoor use. My kids have had endless fun creating obstacle courses, playing and working on their balance and coordination."

    - Jen

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    "These are so fun! The grandkids (and adults) have been having a ball with their new - real! - lava game (inside and out).

    Such a great Aussie initiative."

    - Fiona

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    "I purchased THE FLOOR IS LAVA Play Mat Set for my daycare kids, and it has been a huge hit! It’s been a great way to encourage teamwork, balance, and imaginative play, all while getting their energy out in a safe, structured way."

    - Leonie pt. 1

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    "The mats are durable, easy to clean, and soft enough for little ones to jump on without worry. I love that it can be used both indoors and outdoors, which makes it super versatile for our daily activities."

    - Leonie pt 2

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    "Highly recommend this set to any daycare provider, teacher, or parent looking for a fun, active play option. It's worth every penny!"

    - Leonie pt 3

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  • 1 SET

    Value from the start.

    Endless ways to play & explore.

  • 2 SETS

    Save $50

    Your second set is 33% off.

  • 3 SETS

    Save $135

    That's a set for $15.

What are Adventure Mats?

Story Bounce Adventure Mats are illustrated, non-slip play mats that turn ordinary floor space into epic adventures.

Each set comes with 10 mats of various shapes and illustrations, designed and created by two Aussie parents.

From instant screen-free play to making daily routines easier to navigate, Adventure Mats are a versatile tool that kids (and parents) reach for again and again.

What's included in every set ↓

  • 10X SOFT PLAY MATS

    Natural rubber for non-slip play, with vibrant illustrations for immersive world-building

  • CARRY CASE

    Our mats are travel-friendly and easy to set up/pack away. Adventure anywhere!

  • PLAY IDEAS & TIPS

    Instant play ideas with every set and ongoing fresh games and tips to your inbox.

  • NO-STRESS PURCHASE

    ✅ 30-Day Play Guarantee

    ✅ Free shipping on all orders over $150
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Active Play

Burn energy indoors & outdoors.

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Imaginative Play

Every setup sparks a new adventure.

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Modular Play

Move it. Mix it. Make it yours.

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Safe Play

Stable surfaces made for big movement.

Don't take our word for it:

Kids love the Floor Is Lava!

Monty

Age 5

Ellie, Laila & Luna

Ages 7, 6 & 4

Maeve

Age 3

Olly

Age 8

Genevieve & Flynn

Ages 5 & 3

Luna

Age 4

⭐ Loved by 500+ Australian families

🛡️ Zero refunds requested. Kids keep playing with these mats.

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For when you want to give them everything, but you're out of energy.

Meet the makers

We're Maddi & Tim

Two Brisbane parents raising two wildly imaginative kids → Luna and Nova.

We’re partners in life and in business. Co-founders, co-authors, co-designers, co-dreamers. We love building things together, especially things that make our lives easier, not harder.

We Love Stories. We're Also Tired.

Our daughter Luna has always loved telling stories. And we love watching her imagination grow.

But by late afternoon, creativity doesn’t always come easily. We wanted a way to say “yes” to play (instead of instinctively reaching for the remote), without needing to invent everything from scratch.

It Started With Chalk in the Driveway.

One afternoon, Tim and Luna drew obstacle courses across the concrete → paths, challenges, little worlds. It became a ritual. It was simple, active, and imaginative.

But when the rain came, the course disappeared, and rebuilding it wasn’t always easy.

That’s when we realised: the right structure makes play easier. It made the "yes" easier for us.

Story Bounce was born from that idea.

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When burnout hits and you’re running on empty, playtime feels hard.

We create simple, screen-free tools that help your kids play independently (or connect with you) - while you can recharge without the guilt.

💛 Family-run Australian business

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Loved by 500+ families

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Why Imaginative Play?

All parents want to nurture our kids with imaginative play. It boosts creativity, problem solving, emotional regulation, and physical development.

Boosts Creativity

Imaginative play encourages divergent thinking, which is linked to long-term creative problem solving.

Builds Social Skills

Pretend play helps children understand emotions, develop empathy, and practise social roles.

Problem Solving

Open-ended scenarios during imaginative play require flexible thinking and adaptive problem solving. Skills that translate to real-world learning

Physical Development

Active pretend play (like crawling through jungles or jumping over lava) improves gross motor skills, coordination, and spatial awareness.