Balloon
Balloon is Arctic Shores’ balloon-analogue risk task (they name it Balloon Burst in their own glossary): each pump adds a fixed amount to the balloon’s pot, banking keeps it, bursting loses it. Candidate reports describe burst points that differ by balloon color — learnable, not uniform.
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How to play
Pump the balloon — each pump adds a fixed amount to its pot.
Bank at any time to keep the pot, or keep pumping for more.
If the balloon bursts, that balloon’s pot is lost.
Balloon colors behave differently. 45 balloons in total.
In the real assessment
The pump/bank/burst loop is well documented; per-color burst patterns and the 45-balloon count come from candidate and preparation sources. Practice results show what you did — there is no universally “correct” risk level, and employers read this differently per role.
Skills assessed
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Balloon game FAQ
What is the Arctic Shores Balloon task?
Balloon is Arctic Shores’ balloon-analogue risk task (they name it Balloon Burst in their own glossary): each pump adds a fixed amount to the balloon’s pot, banking keeps it, bursting loses it. Candidate reports describe burst points that differ by balloon color — learnable, not uniform.
Does practicing Balloon help?
Across our Arctic Shores tasks, players typically score 14% higher by their fifth attempt than on their first.
Is Balloon practice free here?
Check the access shown before starting Balloon. Eligible accounts have one free attempt at each game. A Arctic Shores pass includes unlimited replays. All results, explanations and available comparisons stay free. Passes do not renew automatically.
Which employers use the Balloon task?
Candidates and prep guides report Balloon in Arctic Shores assessments for Jet2 and Maven Securities. Employers configure the task set, so your invitation is the final word.
Score improvement across practice attempts
Across our matched practice data, the median candidate improves their score by +14% between their first and fifth practice attempt on a game — with no employer ever seeing practice data.
Read the full methodologyMedian Arctic Shores score lift by practice attempt
Median paired change vs. first attempt on scored Arctic Shores practice games. Observed practice association — not a hiring-outcome guarantee.
Companies reported to use Balloon
Candidates report seeing Balloon in assessments for these employers. Assessment stages can change by role, region, and recruiting cycle, so check your invitation before practicing.
Independent Arctic Shores-style practice. GameAssessmentPrep is not affiliated with or endorsed by Arctic Shores. Task selection, timing and scoring vary by employer; your invitation is authoritative.