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THE FLOOR IS LAVA Play Mat Set

THE FLOOR IS LAVA Play Mat Set

Regular price $150.00 AUD
Regular price Sale price $150.00 AUD
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• SET OF 10 PLAY MATS

• 2x for $250 AUD (save $50!)

• 3x for $315 AUD (save $135!)

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  • Natural Rubber Base
  • Polyester Printed Top
  • NON-SLIP BASE FOR SAFE PLAY
  • WATER-RESISTANT FOR EASY CLEAN UP
  • CARRY BAG FOR EASY TRANSPORT & STORAGE

DESCRIPTION

Stay safe from molten lava with this 10-pack of play mats. Non-slip, safe rocks for your little ones (or yourself!) to jump on to tell new and fun stories. 

Built for safe movement and big imagination, they’re durable, vibrant, and endlessly versatile. A no-fuss, no-mess way to explore stories through movement!

Materials: Natural rubber base with water-resistant polyester. Secure border stitching.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

What you get: 10 non-slip rubber play mats (diameters: 2x 45cm, 6x 35cm, 2x 25cm). A handy zip-up carry case for easy transport and storage.

HOW TO PLAY

Easy! Toss the mats wherever you like and let your little ones' imagination do the rest. Jump from one to the next to stay out of the lava. There are secret gems and runes to find on every mat. Maybe a dragon lives nearby, or there is treasure to find - it's up to you!

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The Floor is Lava in action:

Join the movement!

Trampoline Fun

Luna & Nova

Maeve

Easy to play, easy to pack away!

Because the last thing you need is more mess.

Story Bounce

✅ No tiny pieces to lose or vacuum up (or swallow)

✅ No extra bits for siblings to argue over

✅ Perfect for small or large spaces - mats can be placed as close together or far apart as you like

✅ Portable play: take it to the park, a picnic, or Grandma’s

✅ Easy for little ones to tidy up themselves

✅ One set = infinite games = fewer toys lying around

About Story Bounce

Versatile, portable, small space friendly

Our daughter Luna will tell you these mats can be used in so many ways! Here's just a few ways we've used our Floor is Lava mats:

✅ As blankets for her toys

✅ Rolled up as a pretend burrito or telescope etc

✅ A cushioned surface on itchy grass during an impromptu picnic

✅ A rocky adventure landscape for smaller figurine toy play

✅ A 'Floor is Lava' game for the plushies - the mats don't have to be used by humans!

About Story Bounce
Story Bounce

Let’s be honest—what often holds us back from saying yes to new toys is the thought of more stuff.

That’s exactly why we created Story Bounce. Our vibrant play mats come in a compact, stackable set with a handy zipper carry case—so pack-up is quick, storage is simple, and adventures are only moments away.

Ease into playtime.

FAQs & Tips

How do I clean the play mats?

We made sure clean up is a breeze. Polyester is a synthetic fibre that doesn't hold water or dirt well, so they are super easy to wipe clean if they get grubby.

Are these indoor or outdoor mats?

They are both! The non-slip base works best on flat, dry surfaces, but they can be used on grass for outdoor fun - and they are waterproof!

What age do you recommend?

It sounds silly, but any age. We have a 1 year old who likes stumbling from mat to mat with his 60+ year old grandparents. We have found that kids aged between 3 - 12 get the most fun out of them.

Any tips for telling stories?

Honestly, watching our kids Luna & Nova come up with their own way to play has been the most wonderful adventure! Give it a try - lay the mats out and see what happens (you don't even have to let your kids know that you're bringing them out - a surprise discovery might lead to something epic!)

You don’t need to be a master storyteller. Just start with something silly! Let your child pick a mat, name a character, or set a challenge—and follow their lead. It’s all about fun, not perfection.

Start with: “Uh-oh! The floor is lava—how do we get across?” Ask questions, make sound effects, and don’t be afraid to get goofy. Kids will do the rest!

Ask your little one to tell you the story. Prompt them with a “What happens next?” or “Who lives on that tile?” and let their imagination lead the way.

For those times when your creativity is completely spent, we're developing new Story Prompt Cards to help spark your imagination. These will be ready to release soon and you'll be the first to know.

Do you have any other play mats or themes?

You betcha! This is just our first product. We're planning a bunch more play mats - themes like Jungle, Castle, Space, Ocean and more. All the mats will fit with the same scale and style as these Floor Is Lava play mats, so they can easily be combined for even more EPIC stories.

Our Story Prompt Cards are coming soon, too. These are a lovely little addition to your play mats to further ease the overwhelm of playtime when you're running on empty (and don't know where you're going to pull a story from!)

To make this happen, we need to know that there is an audience of parents like you who love these mats. So if you loved adding Story Bounce to your playtime toolkit, please share the word!

Here's why you'll love our mats

and why they'll become a staple in your playtime toolkit!

No-Mess, No-Fuss.

Story Bounce mats are not large, over-sized play mats that take over your living room, offering a limited, static surface for play.

Each set contains a collection of 10 smaller 'stepping-stone' style mats that can be easily set up, easily packed up, and yep, easily stored! They can be arranged in whatever way the adventure of the day calls for. That means clean up time is super easy and super quick.

Play Your Way

Story Bounce mats are designed to help you manage your energy levels. Even when your tank is empty, you can still provide a means for physical play, coupled with storytelling.

You can read a story out loud for little ones to act out, you can tell a story with them, you can get up and move, follow your child’s lead, or opt out completely if you just need to recharge (with supervision for the littles, of course).

Choose Your Adventure

The floor might be lava one day, but you could be navigating an erupting volcano the next! Or perhaps a magical spell has turned all the water in the ocean a strangle yellow hue… sounds like a mystery underfoot!

And they work perfectly as a prop for other styles of play, too! As our daughter Luna will tell you, the mats don't always have to be mats for people. We've used them as blankets for her toys, rolled up as pretend burritos or telescopes, a cushioned surface on itchy grass during an imromptu picnic, a rocky adventure landscape for smaller figurine toy play, or had her other plushie toys navigate the lava and enjoy adventures galore.

Aussie-Owned & Designed

An original creation by Australian parents Maddi and Tim Goodwin, Story Bounce is a heartfelt response to the chaos, fatigue, and beauty of raising young kids.

As founders of BINKABU and parents to two endlessly imaginative kids, Maddi and Tim know firsthand how quickly exhaustion can hit (when it's completely inconvenient for the kids, of course). When playtime started to feel more like a chore and screens became the default, they built Story Bounce.

It's a tool to support connection, movement, and story-making, even on the hardest of days. 

Who are we?

We’re two busy parents with two BUSY children, who have wild and wonderful imaginations. When we’re burnt out, it’s hard to match their energy.

 When “JUST ONE MORE STORY, PLEEEEASE” became a trigger, we knew it was time to find a solution (without resorting to screen-time). We needed a tool to help us engage with Luna and Nova while also encouraging them to take the reins, to ease the overwhelm that playtime often brings.

 So we created Story Bounce.

Learn More About Us
  • Get Silly!

    You don’t need to be a master storyteller. Just start with something silly! Let your child pick a mat, name a character, or set a challenge—and follow their lead. It’s all about fun, not perfection.

  • Keep it Simple & Keep it Moving.

    Start with: “Uh-oh! The floor is lava—how do we get across?” Ask questions, make sound effects, and don’t be afraid to get goofy. Kids will do the rest!

  • No Energy? No Problem.

    Ask your little one to tell you the story. Prompt them with a “What happens next?” or “Who lives on that tile?” and let their imagination lead the way.