Find the bottle

Challenge your friends to an underwater game of hide and seek with Invisi-Bottle! Start by finding a bottle with either a white or clear cap that matches the color of your pool, like an empty water bottle. Fill it up with pool water and close its lid tight before splitting into two teams at opposite ends. Throw it in the water for a splashy surprise - when you hear it hit, get ready to find the almost invisible bottle hidden on the bottom floor first! Will you be victorious?

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Basketball and Volleyball

Get ready to make a splash with two of your favorite court games, now in the pool! Basketball and Volleyball are more fun than ever when you take them to the water. Break out into teams or just have some aquatic F-U-N, either way, it’s game on! Need supplies? Check with your local pool store for equipment designed specifically for use in water

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Octopus in the middle

Ready to have some slippery fun? Gather your friends around the pool and dive into an exciting aquatic game of Octopus! Have one player stand in the middle of the water as “it”, then line up all other players on one side. The goal is for them to try and make it from one end to another without getting tagged by "it". Those who get caught will form a chain with each other so they can join forces against their fellow swimmers during the next round, whoever gets tags joins hands until everyone has been snagged. Are you ready for this wet challenge? Let's go play Octopus!

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Atomic Whirlpool

Get ready for a wild ride, as Atomic Whirlpool turns your pool into an out-of-control twister. Get the gang in line and start walking around the edge of the pool at first - then crank it up to jogging speed! Don't be scared when you feel that strong current tugging on those legs; with more players joining in, this giddy game will become even crazier until finally walking back against it becomes nearly impossible. All aboard for some aquatic action!

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Bumper Balls

Gather your beach balls and some rope or cord, then get ready to rumble! Split up into two teams and line the edge of the pool with your chosen "rope" - this will be what you use as an 'out-of-bounds.' When everyone's set, yell "Go!" Then use those bumpy balls to push each other out of bounds. Last one in wins! So are you game enough to take on Bumper Balls?

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Wet T-shirt relay

Ready for a blast of summer fun? Gather your friends and challenge them to an exhilarating wet T-shirt relay! Split into two teams, with each team having its own soaking wet shirt. See who can make it across the pool first - whoever has all their players wearing the soggy T-shirt wins! Don't let anyone miss out on this splashy adventure through cool waters. Good luck - may the wettest team win!

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The belly flop contest (Uncles can’t play)

Looking to make a splash? Then join the belly flop contest and show off your finest aqua-antics! Be creative, be daring, but most of all - stay safe. Make sure you get big laughs or applause for THAT dive into the pool if you want victory!

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Duck Push

Ready, set...duck! Challenge your friends in a splashy competition with Duck Push. All you need is one rubber duck for each player and an inclined pool - no hands allowed! Encourage creativity by seeing who can push their duck to the end of the pool without picking it up; ideas could range from blowing on them or nudging it along with a forehead bump. To make things even more interesting, try including some splashing water “distractions” that won't count against anyone as they race toward victory!

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Noodle Battle

Ready to put your noodle skills to the test? Gather two swimmers, a floatie big enough for both of them, and some pool noodles. Push 'em out into the middle of a pool and let the epic battle commence! The goal is simple - joust with those tubes until one brave soul tumbles off their perch in defeat... only then will you know who conquered this aquatic showdown!

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Crocodile Hunter

Gather your mates and enjoy some wild times with a romp of inflatable crocodiles! Assemble hula hoops for every player, then set the crocs afloat in a pool. Players must scoop up their scaly foe by "ringing" its head or tail- but that's only half the challenge. They'll also have to hop on board and race towards the shallow end before time runs out, the winner crowned when they cross the finish line first! Show off those Aussie accents while you're at it too; check who can do Crocodile Hunter best ;) When everyone tires of snaring these slippery critters, get ready for awesome 60-second rounds of epic crocodile wrestling moves!

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Cardboard Boat Race

Are you ready to unleash your inner seafaring captain? Gather up some cardboard boxes, scissors, tape, and markers for a Cardboard Boat Race! Break into teams of brave buccaneers; then use the supplies provided to construct magnificent vessels in just one hour. Let imagination take flight - add color with paper and stickers and give each boat its own unique name before setting out across the waves (or shall we say pool). The winners are determined by whose vessel can stay afloat longest - so get crafting ASAP but don't forget safety first when making any dangerous cuts or sailing on treacherous waters!

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F-I-S-H

Show off your best water tricks in FISH! Take turns performing outrageous tasks and see who can stay afloat the longest. If you fail to match others' stunts, it's one letter closer to a fishy fate. To keep things fair there will be an independent judge calling out "Fish!" if someone fails, so remember that any bets are at your own risk!

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Follow the leader

Ready to play leader and follow? Jump into the pool with your friends for Follow The Leader! One person steps up as a leader, another becomes a watcher. When the watcher shouts "Go!", it's time for the leader to show off their swimming skills in any way they choose - dog paddle, backstroke, or even underwater swims. Copycat swimmers must keep an eye on what their fearless instructor is doing or risk being eliminated from this aquatic game of survival by order of the watchful observer outside! The last one still splashing wins and earns leadership bragging rights until the next round. So let’s dive in – who will be our first brave-hearted leader?

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Floatie Race

Ready, set…float! Get your rafts ready for some pool time fun, it's time to race with floating boats. Gather around the starting line and choose a referee who will yell "Go!" when you're off! The first person that makes it across the finish wins - but be sure to stay on your boat or you'll face disqualification. For extra action-packed entertainment, try playing as teams in an epic relay game showdown at the long end of your swimming hole.

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Collect the balls

Are you ready for a thrilling twist on the numbers crunch? Divide your players into two teams, hand out some plastic buckets, and have them swim to the opposite sides of the pool. On “Go” they must race to collect colorful balls with colored dots inside! Each team can only take one ball at once - when all balls are collected add up their scores; the fastest finishers win! May the most creative minds prevail in this challenging game!

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Scavenger Dive

Ready for an aquatic adventure? Gather your friends and take the plunge with Scavenger Dive! Arm yourself with a variety of two-of-a-kind items like coins, diving sticks, or other fun objects that will sink. Then divide yourselves into teams and launch 'em in the pool - let the hunt begin! See who can be first to retrieve all their treasure from deep within. Get ready to dive deeper than ever before as you battle it out underwater; whoever resurfaces victorious wins bragging rights until the next time!

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Now that you know many fun pool games you’re ready to make a pool party, you can check this article to find tips: How to Prepare a Pool for a Party

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