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See inside The Big Bounce

The World’s Largest Bounce House is open in Philly at the Navy Yard.

The Big Bounce America opens at the Navy Yard through September 10th.
The Big Bounce America opens at the Navy Yard through September 10th.Read moreAlejandro A. Alvarez / Staff Photographer

Get your socks ready.

The Big Bounce, the world’s largest bounce house, made its Philly debut at the Navy Yard on Friday.

“We’ve developed a series of incredible attractions that are visually stunning and highly interactive,” said Cameron Craig, co-founder of Big Bounce. “This is family-friendly entertainment unlike anything ever produced.”

It’s definitely not the sort of thing you see at a block party. And there’s a lot more to do than just bounce.

The inflatable playland is broken into four attractions.

The “World’s Largest Bounce House” stands 32 feet tall and covers 16,000 square feet. It offers slides, ball pits, and climbing towers (all of it very massive and very bouncy). On a stage, a DJ will be hosting events for all ages.

The Sport Slam is a customized sports arena complete with goals, nets and hoops. It features Battle Zone, where family and friends can compete American Gladiators-style (except a lot more bouncy) and knock each other off podiums.

The 900-foot obstacle course — the Giant — offers over 50 challenges and a grand finale slide. And the airSPACE, space-themed wonderland is filled with spaceships, moon craters and a huge 25-foot inflatable alien

Tickets start at $22 and run up to $42. They include a three-hour pass to the event, a timed session in the bounce house, and unlimited access to everything else. Family bounce times are available.

The Big Bounce has been touring for six years, but this is its first stop in Philly. Big Bounce officials advise guests to bring two pairs of socks or flip-flops or crocs for getting between the inflatables. No bare feet. Tickets can be found at thebigbounceamerica.com.