Play, Made Easier.

A Modular Play Mat Set that keeps kids playing — again and again. No setup, no screens, no mess.

One simple set. Endless ways to play, move, and imagine.

10 non-slip mats + carry case. Sets up in seconds. Indoors or outdoors. fun for all ages!

Transform any space into an imagination-led play zone

Story Bounce Play Mat Sets are designed for jumping, balancing, and imagination-led movement → at home, outdoors, or wherever the story unfolds.

✅ Compact ✅ Non-Slip ✅ Durable ✅ Travel-friendly

Burn off their energy and spark an epic adventure (and spare the furniture!)

DISCOVER WAYS TO PLAY

✔️ Setup in 10 Seconds. Instant Play

Just throw the mats down and they're off. No instructions needed.

✔️ 30-Day Money Back Guarantee

If they don’t use them, send them back. No questions asked.

✔️ They Actually Keep Using It

Not a one-week toy. Kids come back to this again and again.

✔️ Minimum 20+ Minutes of Screen-Free Play

Burn energy indoors or outdoors without screens or mess.

Get 10% off your first order

And get a free gift from us: our Screen-Free Play Toolkit.

Easy and free imaginative play ideas your kids can start today. For when you want to give them everything, but you're out of energy.

Built For Playtime Ease.

Less Mess, Less Stuff, More Play.

Learn more about our Play Mat Sets and how they'll integrate into your playtime accessories.

  • What Are They?
  • Why Modular Matters
  • What They Do
  • Where They Work
  • Can't I Use Cushions?
What Are They?

What Are They?

Story Bounce Play Mats are modular, flat movement tiles designed to create defined landing zones for active, imaginative play.

Lay them out as stepping paths, safe zones, lava fields, jungle trails, or entirely new worlds. Rearrange them anytime to create a new challenge.

They turn ordinary floor space into structured, repeatable adventure.

Why Modular Matters

Why Modular Matters

Unlike cushions or random objects, these modular play mats are designed to work together.

Move them closer for quick stepping challenges. Spread them out for bigger jumps. Reconfigure them in seconds for a completely new layout.

The adventure changes — without buying anything new.

What They Do

What They Do

Defined Landing Zones: Clear targets make jumping safer and more controlled.

Movement With Purpose: Jumping, balancing, and stepping become part of a story.

Repeatable Play: Rearrange the layout to keep the game fresh.

Versatile Use: Rock-hopping is only the beginning! You'll find loads of examples of play in our customer videos across the site.

Where They Work

Where They Work

Adventure isn't limited to one room! Use them in the living room, the backyard, at the park, or on holiday. Pack them away when you’re done.

They’re lightweight, water-resistant, non-slip, durable, and ready for wherever play happens.

They're great on a trampoline, they float in the pool (for some fun summertime challenges), and they are ultra portable.

Can't I Use Cushions?

Can't I Use Cushions?

Yes, of course, you can use cushions and furniture to play Floor is Lava or rock hopping style adventures! But these mats are quicker, easier, AND safer... and there are so many other ways to use them!

Story Bounce modular play mats create defined, durable play zones that make movement games last longer, and feel more immersive. The vibrant illustrations add an extra layer to their stories, providing a helpful spark for the imagination, making it easier for the fun and the movement to continue.

Swap living room destruction for intentional adventure.

Don't take our word for it:

Kids love the Floor Is Lava!

Maeve

Age 3

Monty

Age 5

Ellie, Laila & Luna

Ages 7, 6 & 4

Olly

Age 8

Genevieve & Flynn

Ages 5 & 3

Luna

Age 4

Build the Path → Bounce into Action → Rearrange & Switch it up!

One set of mats provides endless ways to play, move, imagine.

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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT US

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 250+ families

🎁 Shipping from Brisbane

Reach for Adventure, not the remote.

Our mats encourage movement, connection, and creativity - no screens required.

Creative burnout often shows up right when our kids need us the most - after you've finished work and they've finished school or daycare.

Story Bounce is a solution to bridge the energy gap: a way to support spontaneous, imaginative play and encourage movement, while holding space for our own needs, too.

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.