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Find out how to have fun and relax with these easy pool party games for kids, teens and adults. From water pistol fights to sponge ball tag, these games are perfect for any pool gathering.
- Suicide drinks. See what combinations or liquids taste the best together. Grab some fresh fruit and let the creative “juices” really come to life! Make up fun concoctions that the whole family will enjoy and see who can guess what is in which bubba keg?
- Inflatable Toss. Whether it's a flamingo head or a pool, tossing inflatables to win is always a great game to play.
- Frisbee golf with sponges. To play this game, float 5-6 frisbees upside down in the pool with numbers written on them 5, 10, 15 points. Take turns tossing the sponge into the pool and trying to land it on the frisbees of choice to rack up the most points.
- Pass the water. Get a number of cups and pass the water over your head to hand it to the next person behind you. This is a fun pool deck game to play before heading into the water.
- Atomic Whirlpool. How to play: Tell players to get in the pool and line up in a single-file line along the edge of the pool. First, tell the players to walk around the edge of the pool.
- Basketball and Volleyball. What you’ll need: A volleyball or a basketball. A net or a hoop. How to play: Whether it’s one-on-one or team play, games like basketball and volleyball are even more fun when played in the pool.
- Belly Flop Contest. How to play: Each player takes a dive into the pool, showing off their biggest, loudest, most awkward belly flop. The diver who gets the most applause (or laughter) for their belly flop wins!
- Bumper Balls. What you’ll need: A beach ball. A rope or cord. How to play: Place the rope across a section of the pool. Give each player a beach ball. When you say “Go,” players use their beach balls to bump each other into the rope.
- Marco Polo. If you’ve never played Marco Polo before, you’re missing out on a pool party classic. One person closes their eyes and counts to ten. Everyone scatters around the pool while they count.
- Sharks & Minnows. Choose one person to be the shark (or two if you have more than 10 people) and everyone else are minnows to start. If you’re playing in a small pool, shark stands in the middle of the pool and minnows all stand one one side of the pool facing the shark.
- Change Champion. Toss a handful of change, of varying amounts (quarters, nickels, dimes, etc.) to the bottom of the pool – choose the depth based on how experienced your swimmers are.
- Mother Duck. Toss ping pong balls (get them in bulk here) throughout the pool and have everyone playing stand outside of the pool. When the ping pong balls have been dispersed throughout the pool, say go and everyone has to jump into the pool to start the game.
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- Intex Inflatable Floating Volleyball Game. $14.99 $11.87. Amazon. Assemble your teams and start taking bets, because this floating volleyball game is sure to be a hit at your next pool party.
- Pool Mate Floating Foam Ring Toss Game. $54.22. Amazon. Set the stage for summer fun with a floating ring toss game for the pool. This multicolor set includes one floating base, one post and four rings all made from durable vinyl-coated foam.
- Lob the Blob Inflatable Cornhole Pool Set. $49.99. Amazon. The classic lawn game can now be played in the pool thanks to this inflatable Lob the Blob Cornhole Set.
- Hydro Spring Hoops Basketball Set. $24. Target. Easily dunk on your competitors with this scaled-down, pool version of basketball. Great for pool parties and endless entertainment for kids, the floating net features a spring in the base that allows the basket to quickly fold flat for easy storage with a carry/storage bag included.
Aug 18, 2023 · Some pool party classics include water pistol fights, belly flop contests, and pool noodle relays. These games can be played in teams or as individuals, and they often result in friendly competition and laughter among partygoers. As the host of a pool party, you can also explore unique and inventive ideas to make your event stand out.
Check out our list of 15 fun pool games that can spice up any pool party or get-together. These games include pool games for kids or swimming pool games for adults. With a variety of games, including classics and ones you may have never heard of, here’s a game out there for everyone!
