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.