Play shouldn't feel so hard.
Do these parenting struggles feel a little familiar?
Story Bounce was designed with these challenges in mind.
No planning.
No prep.
Just throw the mats down.
One set.
Hundreds of adventures.
Easy to set up.
Easy to pack away.
Designed for independent play.
The key? Versatility.
We believe a 'playtime essential' is an activity that gets reached for again and again.
One set of Adventure Mats provides endless ways to play, move, imagine, and the set up takes seconds. They are so easy to use that the kids reach for them themselves (and you can enjoy a little break - we love independent play!)
Beyond Play
Turning routines into adventures
Adds novelty, structure, visual guidance
Instead of another verbal instruction, try inviting your child to a little adventure or challenge. The novelty and visual aid can reduce those transition struggles.
Use Adventure Mats to create playful paths or challenges to navigate through everyday tasks. Whether it's brushing teeth, getting dressed or heading to the shower, the visual journey and sense of novelty can make transitions feel more engaging and less stressful, for kids and parents alike.
Why these just work.
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Works wherever you are.
From indoors to outdoors, from small spaces to large. Made to be versatile, open-ended and durable.
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Works with the energy you have.
High-energy days (explosive jumping games), low-energy days (gentle pretend play), & everything in between.
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Works when you need something now.
Grab-and-go play. No planning & minimal setup. + Every Adventure Mat family joins our list for weekly play ideas & tips.
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Works when you don’t have the capacity to lead.
Built for intuitive, self-led play. Leading the adventure builds self-confidence and problem-solving skills. They can take over, and you can step back.
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Works when everything else feels like too much.
No mess. no tiny pieces. No elaborate setup. Grab-and-go ready. Travel friendly. Protects your peace (and your furniture).
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Works beyond play into the everyday.
Turning a routine (brushing teeth, getting from A to B) into a small adventure or challenge can make tasks feel more engaging and less overwhelming.
Here's what Story Bounce families are saying about their Adventure Mats
See them in action.
Not sure how your family would use them? Here are just a few way 500+ families are using their Story Bounce Adventure Mats!
We're Maddi & Tim.
Two Brisbane parents raising two imaginative kids → Luna and Nova.
We’re partners in life and in business. We’ve always loved building things together. We're designers, authors, dreamers. Story Bounce is one of those ideas that started small and grew into something bigger than we expected.
Uniquely Designed, Completely Original.
We are creatives at heart. Tim has a background in film and is a talented illustrator, Maddi has a background in classical music, and we both design and make jewellery at BINKABU full time.
Story Bounce play mats are custom illustrated by Tim, and custom cut into different shapes that fit the theme. They aren't generic shapes and you won't find these artworks anywhere else. The illustrations are bold and vibrant, and hide little extra secrets and details to find to help prompt story ideas during play.
