Turn “I’m bored” into something

worth remembering.

Bored Buddy helps parents of kids aged 5–12 turn everyday boredom into creativity, adventure and connection—with one simple, real-world idea that fits the moment.

One free adventure • two-minute parent feedback • no download required

You don’t need 100 more activity ideas.

You need one idea that works right now.

Bored Buddy is being built for the real moments: dinner is cooking, the weather has changed, energy is running low—or the kids simply need somewhere better to direct it.

Instead of dumping endless choices on parents, Buddy considers the time, place, energy and setup available—then confidently recommends one adventure.

Less searching. Less pressure. More real-world fun. Bored Buddy supports healthier balance without positioning screens as the enemy.

One adventure. One real family. One honest result.

STEP

ACTION

WHAT IT MEANS

1

Join Wave 1

A parent completes the short application form.

2

Receive your match

We choose one adventure that fits your family’s time, space and energy.

3

Put the screen down

Try the adventure in real life. Stop, pass or adapt whenever needed.

4

Tell us what happened

Complete two minutes of parent feedback so the experience gets better.

CHOOSE YOUR KIND OF MOMENT

Backyard Nature Detective

15 min • outdoor • low parent energy

Can your family uncover five tiny mysteries hiding just outside your door?

Sock Basketball Showdown

10 min • indoor • almost zero setup

How many trick shots can your family score using nothing but rolled-up socks?

Mystery Box Inventor

20 min • indoor • quiet creativity

Can you invent something brilliant from three objects you weren’t expecting?

Build the Tallest Tower

20 min • indoor • engineering

Can ten safe household objects become a tower taller than its builder?

Reverse Dinner Night

45 min • family mission • connection

Can your family turn an ordinary meal upside down without making dinner harder?

Help us build Bored Buddy around real family life.

Bored Buddy is not looking for perfect families or perfect results.

We’re inviting 15 families to test the first five adventures at home. The useful moments include the laughs, the confusion, the changed rules—and even the times an activity simply isn’t right today.

Your feedback helps us remove friction before Bored Buddy reaches more parents.

WHAT’S INVOLVED

• Try one 10–45 minute adventure using ordinary materials.
• Let your child stop, skip or change the experience.
• Complete a two-minute parent feedback form.
• Share what worked, what felt awkward and what you would improve.

THE TRUST PROMISE

PROMISE

WHAT IT MEANS

Parent-led

All recruitment and communication happens with a parent or guardian.

Privacy-safe

We do not need children’s full names, contact details, photos or private information.

No performance

Children never need to finish, impress us or act enthusiastic.

No shame

Every adventure counts—even the ones that change halfway through.

Screen balance

Bored Buddy makes real-world play easier; it does not shame families for using screens.

Ready to help make family adventures easier?

Limited to 15 core family testing places plus three backups.

FAQ

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Is this a test of my child?

No. We are testing the adventure—its clarity, setup, safety and ability to fit real family life. There are no right child responses.

Do we have to complete the adventure?

No. Your family may stop, pass or adapt at any point. That choice is useful feedback, not failure.

Will I need special equipment?

No. Wave 1 adventures use ordinary household materials or the environment around you. Your adventure card lists everything before you begin.

How long will it take?

The adventures take 10–45 minutes. The parent feedback form takes about two minutes.

Can siblings participate?

Yes. Wave 1 includes activities for solo children, siblings and whole-family moments. Tell us who is likely to join in the application.

Are you asking families to eliminate screens?

No. Bored Buddy supports balanced family life by making engaging, real-world options easier to choose when they fit.

What information do you collect?

Only the adult contact and family-fit information needed to organise the test. Do not enter children’s full names. Identifiable quotes or images require separate permission.

What happens after I apply?

We review applications to create a balanced testing group. Selected families receive one adventure match, a suggested window and the parent feedback link.

Does applying guarantee a place?

No. Wave 1 has 15 core places and three backups. Additional families may be invited first when Wave 2 opens.

Does it cost anything?

No. Wave 1 testing is free. Families contribute honest feedback after trying one adventure.