23 Pool Games for All Ages to Enjoy Pool Party
Pool games are fun and the best way to enjoy a pool party or summer party. Whether you like pool noodle games or classic pool games, they are enjoyable and unique in experience compared to any party games. In this post, I have for you pool games for kids and pool games for teens that can be enjoyed by all ages as pool party activities. So, for the next outdoor party or pool party, make sure to try these games to play in the pool.
P.S. If you are planning a pool party, make sure to read Throw a Pool Party That Makes a Big Splash after this.
Pool Party Games
Pool Volleyball
This game is just like regular volleyball, but in the water. You can set up a net across the pool or even use an inflatable one. If you don’t have a real volleyball, a beach ball works great too. Split into two teams and hit the ball back and forth. The goal is to keep it from hitting the water on your side. It’s fun, splashy, and everyone ends up laughing by the end.
Treasure Hunt
This one is perfect for kids and adults who like a little adventure. Toss a bunch of stuff like dive rings, coins, or even plastic toys into the pool. Then everyone jumps in and tries to collect as many as they can. You can play with teams or see who gets the most individually. It’s like diving for treasure.
Floatie Race
Everyone picks their favorite pool float and lines up at one end of the pool. When someone shouts “Go,” race to the other side without falling off your float. You can paddle with your hands, kick your feet, or wiggle your way across. It’s fun to watch and even funnier to try.
Water Balloon Toss (Pool Edition)
This is the classic balloon toss, but in the pool. Pair up with a buddy and toss a water balloon back and forth. After each toss, take a step farther apart. If it pops, you’re out.
Ping Pong Scramble
This game is wild. Just dump a bunch of ping pong balls into the pool and let everyone scramble to collect them. You can set a timer and see who gets the most, or make it harder by only letting people use one hand. The balls bounce and float everywhere, so it gets crazy fast.
Inflatable Relay Races
Get a few silly floaties or pool toys, and set up this race. One person might have to ride a float to the other side, then tag the next person. Another might have to swim holding a beach ball or balance a toy on their head. Make up silly tasks for each round. It’s all about having fun, not who wins.
Basket Float Shootout
If you have a floating basketball hoop, this game is awesome. You take turns trying to shoot a ball into the hoop. You can play solo to beat your own score or go one-on-one. It’s a mini basketball game, but with splashes and a lot more laughs.
Scavenger Hunt (Poolside + Pool)
Before the game starts, hide small pool toys, clues, or notes around the pool area. Some things can float, some can sink. Give everyone a list of things to find. They can work in teams or alone. The first one to find everything wins. This one keeps everyone moving and looking all over the place.
Float & Sip (for Adults)
This one is for the grown-ups. Grab a comfy float and your favorite drink (in a safe, spill-proof cup). Then just relax and float around. One person starts with a statement like, “Never have I ever gone skinny dipping.” If it’s true for someone, they take a sip of their drink. You can keep it tame, funny, or a little spicy as it fits your group. Everyone takes turns coming up with “Never have I ever…” statements. It’s chill, fun, and gets everyone talking and laughing without needing to swim hard or splash around.
Pool Noodle Games
Pool Noodle Jousting
Pool Noodle Jousting is fun to play and even funnier to watch. You pick two players, each sits on their own floatie, like a big ring float or animal float (unicorns, birds, etc.). Then, give them each a pool noodle. The game is to bop the other person off their floatie. Of course, no hard hits, just playful, silly swipes with the noodle until someone loses their balance and falls into the water. Everyone around cheers like it’s a real battle.
Tug of War – Pool Noodle Style
This one’s perfect when you have a large group to play as teams or just a group of excited kids. Use one long pool noodle and have two people (or two teams) grab either end. When the game starts, everyone pulls as hard as they can, like a usual tug of war, but in the water. It’s different, it’s slippery, and when someone loses, they splash in water, and that is so much more fun.
Pool Obstacle Course (with noodles!)
Turns your pool into an adventure by setting up some hurdles in the pool. Here are some ideas to set it up using pool noodles:
- Bend a noodle into a rainbow shape and weigh down both ends to make a tunnel. (Use small pool weights or tie the ends to something heavy.)
- Lay noodles across the pool like hurdles to swim over.
- Line up a few noodles like a path, and have players only step or swim on the noodle path without touching the pool bottom.
So to play this game, each person races through the pool, passes through the obstacles, and finishes. The one who completes or does it in the shortest time wins the game.
Noodle Horse Races
Everyone grabs a noodle and rides it like a horse by straddling it, holding the front. Everyone lines up at one end of the pool and races to the other side by bouncing and paddling. It gets funny and makes everyone laugh.
Noodle Limbo
Hold a pool noodle across the water like a limbo stick. One person holds each end, and everyone takes turns leaning back and swimming under without touching it. After each round, lower the noodle a little. See how low everyone can go.
Noodle Ring Toss
Bend a noodle into a circle and tie the ends to make a ring. Then toss smaller floaty toys or balls into the pool, like a target. Everyone takes turns to float the ring in the pool on the target. Whoever makes the most tosses wins.
Simple but Fun Pool Games
Marco Polo
This one is a classic. One person closes their eyes and becomes “Marco.” Everyone else spreads out around the pool. The person with their eyes shut yells “Marco!” and the rest shout “Polo!” back. That’s how Marco tries to find and tag others by their sound. If someone sneaks out of the pool, Marco must say “Fish out of water!” to catch them. It’s super fun and gets loud in a fun way.
Sharks and Minnows
Get ready to run or swim. In this game, one person is the “shark” and stands in the middle of the pool. The others are “minnows” and line up on one side. When the shark yells “Go!”, all the minnows try to swim to the other side without getting tagged. If you get tagged, you become a shark too. The last minnow swimming wins. It’s a race, a chase, and fun-filled chaos.
Freeze Dance – Pool Version
For this game, you need a speaker or phone to play music. While the music plays, everyone swims, dances, and splashes. But when the music stops, everyone must freeze right where they are. If someone keeps moving, they’re out. It’s fun, especially when someone freezes in a weird pose.
Underwater Ring Toss
You need dive rings or even loops for this game. Drop a weighted target on the pool floor, something like a stick or a bottle with a rock inside, and players take turns diving and tossing rings onto it. If you don’t have rings, try tossing dive sticks as close to the target as possible. It’s simple but tricky.
Mermaid or Superhero Contest
This one’s all about being silly and creative. Take turns swimming across the pool like a mermaid, superhero, or sea creature. You can do flips, strike poses, or make up dramatic moves. Everyone claps and cheers, and someone can be the judge if you want to score it. But honestly, it’s just about being goofy and showing off. You can get some cool, funny videos from this
Name That Tune – Hummed Underwater
This one makes everyone laugh. One person dips underwater and hums a song. The others float nearby and try to guess what it is. It’s way harder than it sounds, and that’s what makes it funny. You can take turns humming and guessing. Keep score or just play for fun.
Ball Push Relay
This is a silly one, push a ball across the pool, but you can only use your head or your nose, no hands allowed. Set up a start and finish line. Players race to see who can push the ball the fastest. It’s hard to steer and super funny to watch.
Simon Says – Pool Edition
This is just like regular Simon Says, but with pool moves. One person is Simon and gives commands like “Simon says splash,” “Simon says do a cannonball,” or “Swim like a dolphin.” If Simon doesn’t say “Simon says” first and someone does the move, they’re out. It’s a fun way to get everyone moving and laughing.
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