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Beach Ball Keep-Up Rally
Keep a beach ball in the air with clean taps while everyone stays in their own safe water space.
Pool Ball + FloatLow setupChoose scoring
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Pick a Swimming Pool activity fast. Search 48 ideas, open Activity Pages, add a STUD Side, or use STUD scoring when the group wants it.
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Floating Cup Target Toss
Toss soft floating balls into cups or buckets that drift inside an agreed target lane.
Pool Ball + FloatLow setupChoose scoring
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Float Ring Toss Ladder
Toss soft dive rings or float rings toward floating targets from increasing distances.
Pool Ball + FloatLow setupChoose scoring
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Pool Volleyball Mini-Rally
Play short pool volleyball rallies with soft hits, clear boundaries, and quick team rotations.
Pool Ball + FloatQuick roundChoose scoring
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Beach Ball Call Shot
Call a safe target zone, tap or toss the beach ball, and score only if it lands in the zone.
Pool Ball + FloatLow setupChoose scoring
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Floating Hoop Shootout
Shoot soft balls into a floating hoop or ring from a marked water line.
Pool Ball + FloatLow setupChoose scoring
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Surface Ring Scoop Ladder
Use only surface-floating rings and scoop them with hands or a noodle without going underwater.
Pool Ball + FloatLow setupChoose scoring
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Splash Pass Countdown
Complete a called number of soft passes before the countdown ends.
Pool Ball + FloatLow setupChoose scoring
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Pool Noodle Gate Relay
Guide a floating ball through pool-noodle gates with light taps and quick handoffs.
Noodle + TargetQuick roundChoose scoring
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Pool Noodle Target Push
Use a pool noodle to push a floating object into a target ring without lifting it.
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Noodle Limbo Line
Move under a pool noodle line with controlled steps, no running, and no diving under the water.
Noodle + TargetLow setupChoose scoring
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Pool Noodle Balance Carry
Carry a small floating object balanced on a pool noodle from start to finish.
Noodle + TargetLow setupChoose scoring
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Noodle Goalkeeper Duel
One player defends a wide floating gate with a noodle while the shooter rolls or tosses a soft ball.
Noodle + TargetLow setupChoose scoring
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Floating Target Curl
Push a floating disc, sponge, or small float toward a target zone and let it drift to a stop.
Noodle + TargetLow setupChoose scoring
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Kickboard Sprint Relay
Move a kickboard through a short lane with controlled kicks or walks, then hand it off cleanly.
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Shallow-End Shuffle Race
Shuffle through a shallow-water lane without splashing outside the boundary markers.
Shallow RelayNormal playChoose scoring
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Color Call Swim
The captain calls a color, and players move to the matching float or marker safely.
Shallow RelayNormal playChoose scoring
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Swim-and-Spell Relay
Teams retrieve floating letter cards from the surface and build the called word.
Shallow RelayLow setupChoose scoring
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Float Switch Tag
Players move between safe float bases while one tagger tries for light hand tags only.
Shallow RelayNormal playChoose scoring
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Raft Captain Rotation
Teams guide a pool raft or large float through markers while a rotating captain gives directions.
Shallow RelayNormal playChoose scoring
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Poolside Photo Bingo
Teams complete safe poolside photo prompts without entering restricted areas or disrupting swimmers.
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Poolside Trivia Toss
Answer a quick trivia question, then toss a soft ball at a floating target for bonus points.
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Towel Toss Bullseye
Roll or toss a dry towel toward deck-safe target zones without sliding into the pool edge.
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Deck Chair Captain Call
A seated captain calls a safe prompt, and the group completes it from their chair or towel spot.
Poolside SocialNormal playChoose scoring
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Sunglasses Memory Tray
Study a tray of poolside objects, cover it, and name what changed after the host swaps items.
Poolside SocialNormal playChoose scoring
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Flip-Flop Lineup Shuffle
Teams arrange flip-flops or sandals into the called pattern without running or blocking the walkway.
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Pool Float Dice Call
Roll a foam die or use a phone randomizer, then complete the matching float challenge.
Pool Ball + FloatLow setupChoose scoring
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Shallow Water Mirror Moves
One leader performs safe shallow-water moves while the group mirrors the sequence.
Shallow RelayNormal playChoose scoring
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Floating Ping Pong Scoop
Scoop floating ping-pong balls into a cup or bucket using only one hand or a small net.
Pool Ball + FloatLow setupChoose scoring
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Poolside Playlist Splash
Play a song clip, then teams complete the matching safe poolside prompt before the chorus.
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No-Run Deck Tax
Running on the pool deck adds 1 penalty point against that player. A full walk-only reset erases it.
STUD SideQuick roundChallenge Points
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Clean Catch Splash
Catch a soft pool pass cleanly without crowding anyone to earn 1 challenge point.
STUD SideLow setupChallenge Points
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Noodle Gate Ace
Send the ball through a noodle gate on the first try to earn 1 challenge point.
STUD SideLow setupChallenge Points
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Float Ring Kiss
Touch the floating ring target without knocking it away to earn 1 challenge point.
STUD SideLow setupChallenge Points
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Boundary Drift Tax
Let your float drift outside the lane and 1 challenge point goes against you.
STUD SideLow setupChallenge Points
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Safe Reset Shield
Reset the pool props safely and earn 1 challenge point or erase one against you.
STUD SideQuick roundChallenge Points
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One-Hand Float Pass
Complete a one-hand floating pass to earn 1 challenge point.
STUD SideNormal playChallenge Points
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Called Color Splash
Call a float color and hit that color target to earn 1 challenge point.
STUD SideLow setupChallenge Points
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Gentle Tag Escape
Avoid a light hand tag for the full timer to earn 1 challenge point.
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Floating Target Bullseye
Land a soft toss in the center float to earn 2 challenge points.
STUD SideLow setupChallenge Points
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Team Sync Count
Complete a synchronized team count to earn 1 challenge point for the team.
STUD SideQuick roundChallenge Points
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Quiet Entry Bonus
Enter or start the round with a calm no-splash entry to earn 1 challenge point.
STUD SideNormal playChallenge Points
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Rule Call Captain
Explain the next pool-safe rule clearly to earn 1 challenge point.
STUD SideNormal playChallenge Points
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Shallow-End Streak
Complete three shallow-water turns without a boundary miss to earn 1 challenge point.
STUD SideNormal playChallenge Points
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Kind Reset Assist
Help another player reset safely and erase 1 penalty point against you.
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Drift Read Call
Call where the float will stop, then land closest to earn 1 challenge point.
STUD SideLow setupChallenge Points
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Dry Handoff
Complete a clean handoff without dropping the prop to earn 1 challenge point.
STUD SideNormal playChallenge Points
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Soft Serve Start
Start the rally with a soft legal serve to earn 1 challenge point.
STUD SideLow setupChallenge Points
Scoring options Points, Challenge Points, or STUD
Scoring mode
Choose scoring mode after you pick a Swimming Pool idea.
Points, Challenge Points, or STUD scoring. Pick the activity first, then choose the scoring layer in the Play Kit.
Points
Use the normal score, bonus points, or group tallies.
Challenge Points
Find STUD Sides with one clear bonus rule the group agrees to before play.
STUD scoring
STUDSelect this when the group wants STUD scoring for a skill-based round with clear scoring.
Before STUD scoring
Before choosing STUD scoring, make sure everyone understands the format, agrees to the rules, and follows local rules.
- Everyone understands the activity.
- Everyone agrees before the round.
- The result is skill-based, not chance-based.
- The group is adult where required.
- Points, Challenge Points, or STUD scoring is chosen before play.
- Allowed where you are playing.