What's the difference between a bounce house and a bounce/slide combo?

A standard bounce house is exactly what it sounds like — an enclosed inflatable space for jumping around, usually with mesh windows for airflow and supervision. Units like The Ultimate Playzone, Wizard's Castle and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse are all this style.

A bounce-and-slide combo adds an attached inflatable slide to that same bounce area, so kids can bounce, climb up, and slide down repeatedly without leaving the unit. The Princess Castle, Birthday Bash and Ultimate Character Combo are all combos.

Combos generally cost a bit more since they're larger and offer more activity, and they need a slightly bigger setup footprint too. If your yard has room and you want to keep kids entertained a bit longer in one spot, a combo is usually the better pick over a plain bounce house.