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Step aside last year's pool floats, pool games are here! Next time you host a pool party, you'll be prepared thanks to these best swimming pool games. Kids and adults alike will have a ball with these pool games at your next summer party. After all, you don't have to go far for the best summer activities—everything you need is right in your backyard! If you're lucky enough to have your own swimming pool, you know that kids love spending hours in it when they're on summer vacation. And for those of us that don't have an in ground pool check out the best inflatable pools. These creative ideas will make for great addition to their aquatic fun, whether it's with a friendly round of volleyball or an inflatable ring toss. School's out now, but before you know it, it will be time for end of summer activities and you can put pool games at the top of the list!

Cornhole is the iconic summer game for dry land. Try it on the water for extra fun! There are some fun DIY ideas, such as a squirt gun race you can set up with plastic cups, and a string or a ball toss made from kitchen sponges and a frisbee. You can even throw in some educational games, with number basketball and a number hunt using a kickboard. These swimming pool games are bound to elevate your barbecue party ideas so that everyone has a great time both in and out of the water.

Shark Fish Hunt

Spark Shark will add an exciting element in pool races and relays. Who can get all of the orange fish sinkers first? Dive in and find out!

Pool Cornhole Game Floating with 8 Water Bean Bags Toss, Taschyas Inflatable Floating Cornhole Set, Swimming Pool & Outdoor Toys for Kids, Fun Pool Activities Pool Games for Adults and Family - 2 Pack

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Let's Fish, Fishing Game

Teach younger children color recognition and counting with this game that comes with two nets and sixteen colorful fish.

FUNBABY by FUNBOY Inflatable Luxury Golf Cart Kids Pool Float with Shade (1-2 Year olds) and Steering Wheel

Reusable Water Balloons

These reusable water balloons are easier to fill than the ones from years past. Plus they are much better for the environment.

Inflatable Tank Pool Floats Kids - Jasonwell Toddler Pool Floaties Swimming Pool Tank with Water Cannon Gun Swim Floaty Rafts Lake Beach Party Pool Toys for Boys Girls

Kids and adults will love floating around and squirting everyone at the pool with this fun inflatable.

Seek & Splash Diving Gem Toys

Dive to the bottom of the pool and collect a variety of different gems.

FUNBOY x Aviator Nation Yacht

If pool games aren't your thing and relaxing is more your speed, this inflatable yacht is for you. It has room for icy cold drinks that will make you feel as if you are on a real yacht.

Game On! Waterproof Playing Cards

Those who love a card game may have been deterred from playing poolside for fear of soggy cards. These are completely waterproof.

Golf Floating Pool Game

Golfers will love practicing their favorite sport poolside.

Melissa & Doug Sunny Patch Louie Lobster Claw Catcher - Grab-and-Squeeze Pool Toy

Poolcandy Illuminated Giant Floating LED Volleyball Set

Friendly Fishin' - Sun Squad™

Inflatable Tic-Tac-Toe

You've never played tic-tac-toe like this before. You can even use it on land for a jumbo game of tic-tac-toe.

Treasure Hunt Pool Game

Send your kids on a treasure hunt with this kit that lets them dive for gold, silver, and gems in the pool.

Watermelon Ball

Because it's filled with water, this ball lets you play so many different games in the pool—you can even dribble it!

Basketball Swimming Pool Game

This inflatable basketball game is the perfect way to get the kiddos to play together.

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